NDP leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) issued the following statement: “The results of this election have provided a historic opportunity for Canadians to win. I believe that will happen when New Democrats use this opportunity to ensure that the government finally delivers for people, and not for the super wealthy and powerful. The real … Read more
NDP candidate Niki Ashton (Churchill–Keewatinook Aski) called on Elections Canada to ensure that First Nation evacuees have the right to vote. First Nations in the Interlake region were evacuated from their homes last Sunday following a devastating snowstorm. The NDP sent a letter to the Chief Electoral Officer calling on him to rectify this situation. Among … Read more
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) travelled to former NDP leader Jack Layton’s birthplace to talk to Quebecers about the progressive values Quebec and Singh’s NDP share. Singh was joined by his good friend Olivia Chow, wife of Jack Layton, and NDP candidates Alexandre Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie, Que.), Amanda Macdonald (Vaudreuil—Soulanges, Que.), Dana Chevalier (Lac-Saint-Louis, Que.) and … Read more
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) and hundreds of voters rallied in Surrey, B.C., on Sunday in the push for an NDP government that’s in it for people. The NDP’s New Deal for People delivers universal pharmacare, and a national dental plan, 500,000 new affordable homes and a dental benefit, a commitment to wipe interest off student debt, … Read more
“Whether I am Prime Minister, Leader of the Opposition or holding the balance of power, this is what the NDP will ensure the next government delivers for people,” said NDP leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) who reiterated his priorities including national universal pharmacare and national dental care, massive investments in housing, interest-free student loans, action to fight the climate crisis, and making … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) has a plan to help young people make ends meet by giving them universal drug coverage, dental coverage, access to affordable housing, relief from student debt and a real plan to fight the climate crisis. Singh’s plan will save young people $1,200 a year on cell phone fees, student … Read more
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) and NDP candidate Chief Rudy Turtle (Kenora, Ont.) were in Grassy Narrows to talk about the NDP’s commitment reconciliation and undoing the wake of disappointment Prime Minister and Liberal Party leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) and the Liberals have left in First Nations communities. “For First Nations people who were … Read more
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) wrapped up his campaigning in British Columbia by meeting with young people and families. Singh highlighted the NDP’s New Deal for People that would create 500,000 affordable child care spaces within four years, launch a universal pharmacare program, bring in no-cost dental coverage for working families who need it, expand … Read more
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) highlighted the NDP’s $15-billion climate plan creates more than 300,000 good jobs while taking on the big polluters, rejecting Trudeau’s plan to increase oil tanker traffic, and cleaning up the coast. Singh also discussed his plan to save families money by partnering with the B.C. government and investing … Read more
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) pledged new action to defend our air, land and water. The NDP will defend the coast from oil spills by rejecting the Liberals’ plan to increase oil tanker traffic by 700 per cent and will create a $40 million Coastal Protection Fund to defend wild salmon, remove derelict vessels, clean up … Read more
