Charlie Angus is the former MP for Timmins-James Bay – serving 2 decades from his first election in 2004. He has been the NDP critic for Ethics, Natural Resources, FedNor, Indigenous Youth, Income Inequality and Affordability, and Deputy Critic for Labour. Charlie is a member of the Council of Canadians and was instrumental in developing the Pledge for Canadians. He is the author of 9 books, including the most recent, "Dangerous Memory". Charlie is a songwriter, musician and lead singer with the Juno-nominated Grievous Angels. He is a grassroots activist with The Resistance movement in Canada.