NDP MP Linda Duncan (Edmonton- Strathcona, Alta.) introduced a motion calling on the federal government to enact legislation that would establish a legal process to ensure binding measures for greater transparency and accountability on Canada’s commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. If adopted, among other things, motion M-204 would establish a Climate Advisory Committee that would … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh called the lack of any new laws to protect workers’ pensions from being raided by banks and creditors in the government’s BIA is a “moral failure” on the part of the Liberal government. “We’ve seen it time and time again; when a company files for bankruptcy, workers and pensioners lose millions in … Read more
In an open letter signed by NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, Conservative leader Andrew Scheer (Regina–Qu’Appelle, Sask.), Bloc Québécois leader Mario Beaulieu (La Pointe-de-l’Ile, Que.) and Green Party leader Elizabeth May (Saanich-Gulf Islands, B.C.), the opposition is urging Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) to immediately call all by-elections following his decision to hold an election for … Read more
The NDP is supporting refugees, as well as the Women Refugees Advocacy Project, in their call for urgent action on implementing culturally sensitive, expertly designed, trauma programs and housing. “Parliament, including the Liberal government, vowed to take action to support the Yazidi women and girls who survived unimaginable trauma at the hands of ISIS. I’m grateful … Read more
New Democrats are disappointed that Motion 166 to study postal banking has been defeated in the House of Commons on Oct. 24. “Postal banking would allow us to utilize the vast infrastructure of Canada Post that is already in place to deliver banking services across the country,” said the NDP’s Canada Post Critic and sponsor of … Read more
The NDP called on the Liberals to launch an investigation into the role drug companies may have played in fueling the opioid crisis in Canada, and to seek meaningful restitution for the public costs of this crisis. “It’s time for the federal government to take decisive action to bring justice to families, and take steps to … Read more
MPs debated NDP MP Irene Mathyssen’s (London–Fanshawe, Ont.) Motion-166, which proposes the establishment of a committee to study various postal banking models used around the world, and use best practices to propose a model for Canada. Postal banking could provide services to Canadians in areas the big banks have abandoned, such as rural communities. “Canada Post stands … Read more
NDP Housing Critic Sheri Benson (Saskatoon West) raised concerns surrounding new regulations announced by the Liberal government on asbestos. While the Liberals pledged to ban the deadly substance, their plan represents a watered-down version of what was originally proposed and allows many exemptions. Experts have warned that allowing such exemptions from the ban will increase … Read more
In the midst of Small Business Week, the NDP is pushing for relief for small businesses by placing a hard cap on the transaction fees merchants are charged when customers pay with their credit cards. “Big banks have been gouging Canadian small businesses for decades, but successive Conservative and Liberal governments have failed to take the … Read more
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh called on the Liberal government to immediately delete the criminal records held by thousands of Canadians for the simple possession of cannabis, the day before such activity becomes legal. “For some people in Canada, and in some places, pot has been effectively legal for years,” said Singh. “But depending on who you … Read more
