“We are extremely concerned about the CFIA’s finding of genetically modified wheat in Alberta and the subsequent suspension of Canadian wheat sales in Japan. After months of challenges getting their product to market, Canadian wheat farmers are facing yet another obstacle. Canadians deserve to know more about this,” said NDP Agriculture Critic Alistair MacGregor (Cowichan-Malahat-Langford, … Read more
NDP Seniors Critic Rachel Blaney (North Island – Powell River, B.C.) made a statement on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: “Seniors have the right to enjoy their later years in comfort and dignity, but too many still find themselves in a vulnerable place in Canada,” she said. “The NDP applauds caregivers and volunteers working with our … Read more
NDP MP Charlie Angus (Timmins-James Bay, Ont.) issued a statement: “I have enormous respect for the role and office of the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner,” he said. “The Commissioner opened this investigation because I responded to questions from the media about my views on whether or not an investigation was warranted into the conduct … Read more
NDP MP Gord Johns (Courtenay-Alberni, B.C.) and NDP Fisheries and Oceans Critic Fin Donnelly (Port Moody-Coquitlam, B.C.) criticized Canada’s proposed Oceans Plastic Charter as it fails to respond to Canadians’ calls for action, and lacks concrete steps that will effectively address the root causes of plastic pollution. “This Charter is a non-binding, voluntary agreement that focuses on recycling and recovery rather than solving the … Read more
NDP Foreign Affairs Critic Hélène Laverdière (Laurier–Sainte-Marie, Que.) called on the government to withdraw its legislation on the Arms Trade Treaty, in order to work with the NDP and experts on a bill that would fully respect the Treaty. “The NDP strongly supports Canada’s accession to the Arms Trade Treaty,” said Laverdière. “However, even as … Read more
The NDP is calling on the Liberal government to impose a moratorium on the sale and production of genetically modified animals. “Faced with the Liberal government’s inaction about the labeling of GMOs, we are calling for a moratorium on the sale and the production of genetically modified animals,” said NDP MP Pierre-Luc Dusseault (Sherbrooke, Que.). “This … Read more
According to a press release from the Canadian Postmasters and Assistants Association, Canada Post has quietly been building partnerships with private financial technology (fintech) companies. The NDP supports a postal banking system that is operated as a public service. “Public services, delivered publicly, benefit everyone. Canada Post, the communities it serves, and its employees all benefit … Read more
NDP MP Gord Johns (Courtenay-Alberni, B.C.) delivered a petition to the office of Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) just days ahead of the G7 meeting in Quebec. The petition has been signed by over 105,000 Canadians in support of M-151: A National Strategy to Combat Plastic Pollution in Our Aquatic Environments. “Single-use plastics … Read more
NDP Treasury Board Critic Daniel Blaikie (Elmwood–Transcona, Man.) served notice of over 200 motions at the Government Operations and Estimates committee; one for each questionable item in Treasury Board Vote 40. The new and unprecedented mechanism, usually referred to as “Vote 40”, would grant over $7 billion to the government for new spending without meaningful parliamentary oversight. “Canadians expect … Read more
NDP Foreign Affairs Critic Hélène Laverdière (Laurier–Sainte-Marie, Que.) and NDP International Human Rights Critic Cheryl Hardcastle (Windsor–Tecumseh, Ont.) made the following statement: “New Democrats are deeply concerned by the deteriorating human rights situation in Nicaragua. We are alarmed by attacks on Wednesday’s mass demonstration led by the mothers of those who lost their lives as a result of … Read more
