Heather McPherson – Edmonton Strathcona

Party: NDP

Province: Alberta

Track Record on Palestine:

• Called to Recognize Palestine
• Called for Lifting the Ban on a Canadian Medical Relief Organization
• Visited the West Bank
• Voted YES to the NDP Gaza Motion
• 49 House of Commons Interventions
• 36 Parliamentary Committee Interventions
• 4 Parliamentary Petitions
• Endorsed Vote Palestine Campaign

Heather McPherson has been one of the most active and consistent voices in Parliament calling for justice, accountability, and the protection of Palestinian lives. She has strongly condemned Israel’s military actions in Gaza, describing them as violations of international law and urging Canada to take a principled stand. McPherson has continuously called for the protection of Palestinian civilians and an immediate ceasefire, and has demanded that Canada push for full compliance with international humanitarian law. As Foreign Affairs Critic, she has emphasized that a just political solution — not military action — is the only viable path forward. She has also championed the resumption of humanitarian aid, accountability for war crimes, and increased diplomatic pressure on Israel to end the violence. She has advocated for an independent Palestinian state.