NDP leader Jagmeet Singh issued the following statement: “Yesterday, a member of the media from the CBC contacted my office regarding allegations made by a Mr. Glen Kirkland of inappropriate conduct by a member of our caucus, Christine Moore. I take these allegations very seriously and I will be appointing an independent investigator to conduct … Read more
NDP MP Gord Johns (Courtenay-Alberni, B.C.) urged the Prime Minister and the Minister of the Environment and Climate Change to support his motion (M-151) on a national strategy to combat plastic pollution, and to take immediate action to ban plastic straws. “Canada has no national policy to prevent plastics from entering our waters, and no mechanisms … Read more
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh issued a statement on MP Erin Weir (Regina-Lewvan, Sask.): “In regards to Mr. Erin Weir, the independent investigator found one claim of harassment and three claims of sexual harassment were sustained by the evidence,” he said. “Recent developments demonstrate Mr. Weir is unwilling to take appropriate responsibility for his actions and … Read more
The House of Commons voted in favour of the NDP’s motion to invite Pope Francis to issue a formal apology for the role of the Canadian Catholic Church in the establishment, operations and abuses of residential schools. This move responds to Call to Action 58 of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s report and is a … Read more
NDP Finance Critic Peter Julian (New Westminster-Burnaby, B.C.), has urged Finance Minister Bill Morneau (Toronto Centre, Ont.) to eliminate a significant increase in prescription medical cannabis costs by stopping the implementation of a new excise tax on medical cannabis. Finance Canada officials confirmed the increase before the Finance Committee yesterday. “We believe that the Liberals’ medicinal cannabis tax policy is misconceived, unfair … Read more
A new Insights West opinion poll, commissioned by NDP MP Kennedy Stewart (Burnaby South, B.C.), indicates 12 per cent of British Columbians are now willing to engage in civil disobedience to stop Kinder Morgan from building its new pipeline to export bitumen through the province. “More and more British Columbians are willing to engage in civil disobedience to … Read more
Following the release of the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development spring 2018 reports, NDP Environment Critic Alexandre Boulerice (Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, Que.) stated “Justin Trudeau puts a lot of effort into delivering promises on the international stage, but fails to deliver on those commitments. Once again, the commissioner is sounding the alarm, saying that the government is … Read more
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh issued the following statement: “The attack at Yonge and Finch today in Toronto is simply horrific. It’s a part of the city I know well, that’s dynamic, full of people and pedestrians throughout the day. I’m struck and sickened by the brutality of this violence. My heart breaks for the families of … Read more
Following comments by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) that he is open to discussing his motion on ocean plastics, NDP MP Gord Johns (Courtenay-Alberni, B.C.) has invited Trudeau to discuss M-151, a motion to establish a national strategy to combat plastic pollution in aquatic environments. “Canada has no national policy to prevent plastics from entering our waters and … Read more
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh issued the following statement: “During National Volunteer Week, we shine a light on the commitment and dedication of Canadians across the country, who give up their time to lift up those around them. Volunteering is an act of selfless service – a commitment to contribute to something larger than yourself, without expecting … Read more
