To address the current trade ban of Canadian canola seed by the Chinese government, the House of Commons Standing Committee on Agriculture and Agri-Food convened on Parliament Hill for an emergency meeting called for by NDP Agriculture Critic Alistair MacGregor (Cowichan-Malahat-Langford, B.C.). “I made strong arguments as to why the Agriculture Committee needs to hear … Read more
Speaking at Broadbent Institute’s Progress Summit, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) announced that the NDP would increase the capital gains inclusion rate from the current 50 to 75 per cent. This plan will bring in almost $3 billion more in government revenue every year to fund the services Canadians need, like childcare, education, and housing. “A … Read more
NDP Deputy Critic for LGBTQ2+ Issues Sheri Benson (Saskatoon West, Sask.) is disappointed the Liberal government will not be seeking a federal solution to conversion therapy for minors in Canada, as requested in her petition e-1833. “I am disappointed that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) did not even bother to respond to this call. This is his responsibility as the … Read more
NDP Agriculture and Agri-Food Critic Alistair MacGregor (Cowichan-Malahat-Langford, B.C.) and NDP International Trade Critic Tracey Ramsey (Essex, Ont.) issued a statement: “Canada’s hardworking canola farmers and our canola industry are in crisis. It is vital they not pay the price for Canada’s current diplomatic problems with China. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) must step up to … Read more
NDP Foreign Affairs Critic Guy Caron (Rimouski-Neigette–Témiscouata–Les Basques, Que.) issued the following statement: “The NDP unequivocally condemns the escalation of hostilities between Hamas and the Israeli government. Such actions jeopardize ongoing efforts to promote peace in the region. The increase in violence erupted following a rocket attack launched from the Palestinian territory which destroyed a home in … Read more
Regardless of the additional funding designated for humanitarian and development assistance tabled in the 2018 and 2019 budgets, Canada’s official development assistance continues to be the lowest in history, stalled at less than half of the United Nations target percentage of GNI, which Canada committed to almost 50 years ago. “We join the many Canadians … Read more
NDP Foreign Affairs Critic Guy Caron (Rimouski-Neigette–Témiscouata–Les Basques, Que.) made a statement: “U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to recognize the sovereignty of Israel over the Golan Heights runs contrary to international law and UN Security Council resolutions, and will further complicate a very tense situation on the border,” he said. “Canada must stand firm, and reclaim its role of honest broker in the Middle … Read more
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) ignored the needs of Quebecers with the federal budget, says the NDP. The Government of Quebec has asked for an increase in the health care transfers cut by the Liberals, but there is nothing in the budget to help Quebec provide better health care. Quebec also announced that it will ask … Read more
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) issued a statement: “New Democrats join Francophones in Canada and around the world to mark the International Day of La Francophonie,” he said. “New Democrats will always fight to protect and improve services for Francophones across the country. Vive la langue française!” The full statement is available online. Call 613-222-2351. … Read more
NDP Critic for Sport and Persons with Disabilities Cheryl Hardcastle (Windsor–Tecumseh, Ont.) made the following statement: “New Democrats welcome the federal government’s decision to establish an independent investigation unit for National Sport Organizations, and a national toll-free confidential helpline for victims and witnesses of abuse in sport. The NDP has been calling for an independent investigative body … Read more
