On this World Food Day, four million Canadians, including 1.15 million children, are living with food insecurity. “In 1976, Canada signed onto the United Nations International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, which includes a right to food. Yet, more than 40 years later, too many Canadians are still having difficulty putting food on the … Read more
In a speech to NDP supporters assembled in Trois-Rivières, Que., on Saturday, NDP leader Jagmeet Singh stated that environment will be a core element of the NDP platform in 2019. “The biogas plant in Saint-Hyacinthe is an example of success in clean energy development. The choice is clear: these are the types of projects that we should … Read more
NDP Reconciliation Critic Romeo Saganash (Abitibi–Baie-James–Nunavik–Eeyou, Que.) issued a statement: “Yesterday’s ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada is a very specific ruling on one case and does not reflect broadly on the state of Indigenous, Treaty, or Canadian law as it must be applied to other cases,” he said. “This ruling by the Supreme … Read more
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh slammed Conservative and Liberal governments for helping to create the housing crisis in Greater Vancouver, and urged Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) to immediately help build new co-op and non-profit housing units. “Under ten years of the Stephen Harper Conservative government, not a single new unit of co-op or non-profit housing was … Read more
NDP Environment Critic Alexandre Boulerice (Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, Que.) made the following statement: “The report tabled Sunday night by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change is unequivocal: if no changes are made, humanity will lose its fight against climate change. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his Minister of the Environment, Catherine McKenna, have made moving speeches for … Read more
NDP Critic for Foreign Affairs Hélène Laverdière (Laurier–Sainte-Marie, Que.) issued a statement: “Today the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to Dr. Denis Mukwege and Nadia Murad for their work addressing sexual and gender based violence in war. The NDP recognizes the courageous actions of both recipients and congratulates them on winning this prestigious award,” she said. Call 613-222-2351.
The Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development’s fall reports show that the Liberals are not doing enough to protect Canadians and marine mammals. “The Environment Commissioner’s report confirms the government is failing marine mammals,” said NDP Critic for Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Fin Donnelly (Port Moody-Coquitlam, B.C.). “Of the 14 endangered or threatened species, … Read more
NDP Seniors critc Rachel Blaney (North Island-Powell River, B.C.), made the following statement to mark National Seniors Day: “Today we celebrate past and present contributions our seniors are making in Canada. Seniors in Canada are active in their communities and contribute so much to our society. However, too many seniors are struggling in this country. … Read more
NDP Critic for Indigenous Services Georgina Jolibois (Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River, Sask.), issued a statement on the passage of her Private Member’s Bill C-369 in the House of Commons: “I am very proud to see my Bill get passed and to see it moving ahead. My Bill asks the government to give time to Indigenous peoples across this … Read more
NDP Foreign Affairs Critic Hélène Laverdière issued a statement: “Today in an address to the UN General Assembly, U.S. President Donald Trump defended isolationism and attacked multilateral cooperation and governance,” she said. “Trump has proposed denying humanitarian and development assistance to the populations of countries that do not cooperate with the U.S., and has threatened and violated … Read more
