On May 16, NDP critic for veterans Rachel Blaney (North Island-Powell River, B.C.) said Veterans Ombudsman Craig Dalton’s resignation reflects the current and past government’s treatment of veterans. Blaney is calling on the government to act on recommendations in Dalton’s final report which highlights how the government is failing the most seriously injured and ill veterans. Call 613-222-2351.
NDP Foreign Affairs critic Jack Harris (St. John’s East, NL) is calling on the Liberal government to answer allegations that it has tried to bully the International Criminal Court on the issue of Palestine and to call out the incoming Israeli government’s plan to annex parts of the West Bank. “An international organization has expressed concern about … Read more
Although the Canadian Emergency Response Benefit has all but replaced Employment Insurance (EI) benefits for most people during the pandemic, EI paperwork and reporting requirements continue to delay financial support for many Canadians. “We keep hearing from Canadians who are trying to fill out their paperwork in good faith, are asked to contact EI to clarify a … Read more
New Democrats joined labour leaders in calling on the federal government to stop blocking workers from accessing workplace supports during the pandemic. By refusing to deem Canadian Emergency Response Benefit payments Employment Insurance income for the purpose of Supplemental Unemployment Benefit plans, the government is blocking these workers from accessing benefits they negotiated as part of their wage package. “These … Read more
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) called on the government to help people who rely on the inter-city bus industry. “The loss of inter-city bussing is another big hit to people who have the least. It’s going to put hundreds of people out of work and leave hundreds more stranded,” said Singh. In order to survive, bus companies are … Read more
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) spoke in Ottawa about the government’s responsibility to make sure that workers’ safety is guaranteed, that there is a safe plan to handle childcare needs, and that every worker has access to paid sick leave. “Workers need to know they’ll be safe and that they have the ability to choose to … Read more
NDP critic for veterans Rachel Blaney (North Island-Powell River, B.C.) wrote to Veterans Affairs Minister Lawrence MacAulay (Cardigan, PEI), asking for financial help for organizations who provide services to veterans. Blaney asks that the government creates a fund specifically for organizations to weather the pandemic. In the letter, Blaney also mentions that both she and the minister … Read more
NDP critic for Immigration Jenny Kwan (Vancouver East, B.C.) is concerned that members of the Asian community are targets of racism in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic. “In February, I told officials in the Ministry of Health that I was concerned that people would blame the pandemic on Asian Canadians,” said Kwan. “The government needs to … Read more
The NDP has secured a firm commitment for government support for seniors and people living with disabilities. “I am happy to see that the government is moving in the right direction and I will continue to work with the Minister to deliver the help seniors need to afford the increasing cost of living during this pandemic,” … Read more
NDP Critic for Seniors Scott Duvall (Hamilton Mountain, Ont.) called on the federal government to ensure that Guaranteed Income Supplement payments will not be interrupted for Canadian seniors amid COVID-19: “Initially, the Minister of Seniors said, as long as seniors get their income tax filed by June 1, there will be no interruption in their GIS … Read more
