NDP leader Jagmeet Singh called on the Liberal government to cancel the expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline project, overhaul the review process for energy projects, and invest in clean energy jobs for the future. “Communities across Canada are feeling the impact of climate change, with unprecedented flooding and extreme heat conditions contributing to forest fires,” said … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh issued a statement: “Today’s unanimous Federal Court of Appeal decision is deeply important for our country and for our future. It confirms what many First Nations communities and Canadians have been saying all along. The Liberal government has once again failed to live up to its promise, and its obligation, to adequately … Read more
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh and his Quebec caucus announced the introduction of a campaign to put pressure on the Liberal government to end the preferential treatment that web giants receive. “The preferential treatment received by these foreign platforms threaten our small and medium-sized businesses, our artists, our culture and our French language, our media and the … Read more
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh announced the introduction of a campaign to put pressure on the Liberal government to end the preferential treatment that web giants receive. “Quebecers have made it clear to the federal government that we must put an end to the preferential treatment received by web giants,” said Singh. “People are disappointed that due … Read more
NDP MP Irene Mathyssen (London–Fanshawe, Ont.) announced that she will not be running for re-election in 2019: “After almost 18 years serving the community of London-Fanshawe, I have made the decision not to seek a 5th term as Member of Parliament,” said Mathyssen. “It has been my distinct honour and pride to serve this community – as … Read more
The Liberal government is doing too little, too late with half-measures for seasonal industry workers in Canada. “The liberals are doing too little, too late, one year before the next election, when they should have done something as early as 2016,” said NDP Families, Children and Social Development Critic Brigitte Sansoucy (Saint-Hyacinthe–Bagot, Que.). “What are the workers stuck in this … Read more
The Liberals revealed plans to support NDP MP Georgina Jolibois‘ (Desnethé–Missinippi–Churchill River, Sask.) Private Member’s Bill to establish a National Indigenous People’s Day. Yet, a government official told the media that they are considering amendments. “Indigenous leaders have spent years fighting for a statutory holiday on June 21st, the summer solstice, which is a culturally … Read more
The NDP is calling on the Liberal government to strike a National Tariff Task Force, focused on defending Canadian jobs in industries targeted by U.S. tariffs, including steel, aluminum, softwood lumber and potentially auto. “The government must do everything in its power to reduce the impacts of Trump’s outrageous tariffs because once these jobs disappear … Read more
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh has called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) to commit to a long-term approach of addressing the underlying causes of the gun violence in our cities, while at the same time moving quickly on immediate measures such as enabling municipalities to ban handguns. “We know the root causes for violence in our communities – … Read more
NDP Health Critic Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway, B.C.) called on Health Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor (Moncton–Riverview–Dieppe, N.B.) to take immediate action to address the EpiPen shortage in Canada. Health Canada has issued a warning that the junior dose will be available in limited supplies only, and the adult dose may not be available at all in … Read more
