NDP leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) announced his party’s plan to offer rental benefits of up to $5,000 each year. “New Democrats will deliver immediate help for families who are struggling most to pay their rent,” he said. The NDP’s rental benefit will be targeted at families who are paying more than 30 per cent of … Read more
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) unveiled his party’s plan to make housing more affordable. “When B.C. families asked for help with the out-of-control housing market, Justin Trudeau spent $4.5 billion of their money on a pipeline instead,” said Singh. The NDP’s urgent action plan includes a dedicated RCMP unit to fight money laundering and a national … Read more
NDP candidate Rudy Turtle (Kenora, Ont.) reacted to the disturbing allegations of a second secret mercury dump upstream from Grassy Narrows. Grassy Narrows is a visible reminder of the federal government’s neglect of the people of northwestern Ontario. “Grassy Narrows isn’t the only matter the federal government failed to address – so is the 25-year-long drinking water … Read more
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) pledged his support for workers struggling with unpredictable work with his plan to immediately bring-in pharmacare and dentacare programs for people. “So many Canadians don’t have workplace benefits any more, and have been left on their own to figure out how to pay for sky-high cell and internet services they … Read more
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) shared his plan for pharmacare and dentacare so people can stay healthy by using their health card and not their credit card. “The Liberals have given Canadians false hope on pharmacare for more than 20 years. They promise Canadians help during elections, and then side with big pharma and don’t … Read more
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) highlighted his plan to support small businesses and workers with dental coverage and universal pharmacare. “We’ll help small business owners and their employees get the health care they need,” he said.“The Liberals are working for huge corporations and the Conservatives cut services people need – we can do a better … Read more
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) announced a commitment towards free dental care for all Canadians. “Some people have workplace insurance plans – but millions of Canadians don’t have any dental coverage at all. Trudeau’s Liberals refuse to even consider helping these Canadians,” he said. New Democrats will work together with provincial partners and health professionals … Read more
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) announced his pledge to support families struggling with the high cost of housing and build 500,000 new affordable homes across the country within a decade. Singh also announced investments in no-cost energy efficiency upgrades to homes that will save money and create jobs. “The economy is doing well, but … Read more
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) talked about his strategy for retaining and attracting good-paying auto jobs in Oshawa, Ont. The city is bracing for the loss of thousands of jobs when vehicle production ends at the local GM plant this year. Singh vowed to establish a National Automotive Strategy to help attract and retain … Read more
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) announced his plan to protect Canadians from gouging by big telecom companies. “Our plan to cap prices on cell phone and internet bills is part of our commitment to make life more affordable,” he said. The NDP’s New Deal for People would also introduce a Telecom Consumers’ Bill of Rights to put … Read more
