NDP leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) made the following statement as he made history as the first racialized leader of a party to be sworn in to the House of Commons: “If you had asked me when I was a kid, I would’ve never imagined being here today. I would’ve never imagined that someone … Read more
NDP Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Critic Jenny Kwan (Vancouver East, B.C.) made the following statement: “In January 2018, internal memos and briefings provided to the Minister of Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship, informed that, ‘with the recent influx of asylum seekers to Canada, the Safe Third Country Agreement is no longer working as intended.’ Of course the STCA … Read more
At an emergency meeting of the Standing Committee on Justice, NDP MP Tracey Ramsey (Essex, Ont.) called once again for the Liberal government to show real leadership and transparency to Canadians by allowing the former Attorney General of Canada, Liberal MP Jody Wilson-Raybould (Vancouver Granville, B.C.), to tell a full account of the events that … Read more
The NDP submitted its priorities for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s (Papineau, Que.) last federal budget before the election. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) and NDP Finance Critic Peter Julian (New Westminster-Burnaby, B.C.) are calling on the Liberal government to address urgent issues impacting Canadians across the country, including the unprecedented housing crisis, rising out-of-pocket health … Read more
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) unveiled his plan to reconnect with Quebec and rally progressives from coast to coast to coast. “I firmly believe that Quebec is a distinct nation within our country and I promise you today that I will be an ally for Quebec and that I will do things differently,” … Read more
NDP Environment Critic Alexandre Boulerice (Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, Que.) issued a statement: “Justin Trudeau is trying to put his political interference scandal behind him by launching a public relations campaign on fighting climate change […] saying his government is an environmental leader compared to the previous Conservative government. But a real environmental leader would never adopt Stephen Harper’s … Read more
NDP Health Critic Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway, B.S.) issued a statement in response to the release of the interim report from the Advisory Council on the Implementation of National Pharmacare: “It’s disappointing to see that the Liberals have missed an important opportunity to commit to real change in national drug coverage. Today’s report leaves the door open … Read more
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.)issued the following statement: “It’s clear Canadians need a public inquiry now more than ever. Jane Philpott‘s resignation from Cabinet is not only further evidence of PMO interference and improper pressure on the Attorney General, it also highlights the need to waive solicitor-client privilege to hear what happened between the Prime … Read more
NDP MP Nathan Cullen (Skeena–Bulkley Valley, B.C.) announced that he will not seek re-election in this fall. Cullen stated “From the advancement of Indigenous rights and title to the protection of our rivers and coasts, from fighting for better jobs to demanding more accountability in our government, these past fifteen years have been a great adventure … Read more
NDP MP Murray Rankin (Victoria, B.C.) issued a statement: “I have made the decision to not seek re-election in the 2019 federal election,” he said. “By the time of the election, I will be coming up on seven years of service I think it is now time for a new voice to represent us in Parliament.” … Read more
