With 100 days left to go before election day, the Liberals and Conservatives keep working for the wealthy and powerful – and breaking their commitments to the rest of us. They make the rich richer – and we pay the price. They give them what they want – and take from what we need. Prime … Read more
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) announced that a New Democrat government would implement a cycling strategy to fight climate change and support community planning and design that makes travel safe, convenient and comfortable for everyone, regardless of their mode of transportation. “It’s time for a New Deal to actually win the fight against the climate … Read more
New Democrats reacted to the devastating news that Bombardier will cut more than 500 jobs at their Thunder Bay, Ont. plant. “This is very sad news for Bombardier workers and their families,” said NDP leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.). “Trudeau’s Liberals have failed time and time again to fight for workers. New Democrats will always put the … Read more
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) met with Toronto Mayor John Tory to reiterate the NDP’s commitment to being a strong partner to the people of Toronto. “The federal government must be a better partner to the city of Toronto. Successive Liberal and Conservative governments have failed to massively invest in transit infrastructure and affordable housing and … Read more
The UNESCO World Heritage Committee expressed serious concern about the continued deterioration of Wood Buffalo National Park and warned Canada the site could be added to the List of World Heritage in Danger. The NDP is once again calling on the Liberal government to better protect Canada’s largest national park. “UNESCO’s findings should be a wake-up … Read more
NDP Ethics Critic Charlie Angus (Timmins—James Bay, Ont.), issued a statement: “CBC revealed that five of the last six federal judicial appointments announced in New Brunswick have ties to Minister of Intergovernmental and Northern Affairs and Internal Trade Dominic LeBlanc (Beauséjour, N.B.),” he said. “This level of cronyism is completely unacceptable,” said Angus. “This isn’t the first … Read more
NDP Foreign Affairs Critic Guy Caron (Rimouski-Neigette–Témiscouata–Les Basques, Que.) is deeply concerned with the reported links between a Canadian company, Dickens & Madson, and the Transitional Military Council regime in Sudan. A Globe and Mail report raises serious concerns that a Montreal-based company may be in violation of Canadian law, UN sanctions, and other lobbying and … Read more
NDP Defence Critic Randall Garrison (Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke, B.C.) called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s (Papineau, Que.) Liberal government to use a made in Canada approach to replace Canada’s aging CF-18 fighter jets. “I am calling on the Government today to set criteria for the upcoming competition that will prioritize the defence of Canadian territory and provide maximum benefits … Read more
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) expressed confusion at the Liberal government’s announcement of their intention to fund another study in conjunction with the Canadian Infrastructure Bank to review Via Rail’s proposal for the High Frequency Rail project in the Quebec City-Toronto Corridor. “Unfortunately, what the Liberals have announced today is disappointing. At the end … Read more
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) issued the following statement: “Although Canada has made important strides in upholding LGBTQI2S+ rights, there is more work to be done to improve the lives of LGBTQI2S+ Canadians and make Canada a country where everyone can live free from hate and bias.” He continued “A New Democrat government … Read more
