The Liberal government refused to take any responsibility on Feb. 28 in the House of Commons for the reckless implementation of the Phoenix payroll system. “The federal government is sending an insulting message to public sector workers,” said NDP Labour critic Karine Trudel (Jonquière, Que.). “Instead of looking for solutions, the Liberals spent the entire debate calling … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh lamented Tuesday’s budget for refusing to crack down on tax loopholes for the super-rich and failing to make real progress into programs that help Canadians, like affordable housing and pharmacare. “For all their talk on helping the middle class, this is a very timid budget that will actually increase the gap between … Read more
NDP foreign affairs critic Hélène Laverdière (Laurier–Sainte-Marie, Que.) made the following statement: “New Democrats are shocked by the brutal slaughter of civilians in eastern Ghouta, Syria – a slaughter perpetrated by the Syrian government and its allies. The rules of war are clear: civilians are not a target. Medical facilities are not a target. Humanitarian organizations … Read more
To mark the second anniversary of the government’s reckless implementation of the Phoenix payroll system; the NDP is calling on Minister of Public Services and Procurement Carla Qualtrough (Delta, B.C.) to do more than just say sorry through the media. It is time the government has the courage to act by compensating all those who … Read more
NDP International Trade Critic Tracey Ramsey (Essex, Ont.) issued a statement: “The Liberal government released the text of the wide-ranging Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), only two weeks before the official signing of the agreement in Santiago, Chile on March 8, 2018,” she said. “Although the government has suspended some of the problematic provisions … Read more
NDP MP Jenny Kwan (Vancouver East, B.C.) made the following statement in the House of Commons: “With the faces of the world spread across Canada, many Canadians are celebrating the Lunar New Year with colourful cultural performances, meaningful practices, and delicious food in their own communities,” she said. “I was delighted to attend a number of … Read more
The NDP Caucus elected MP Matthew Dubé (Beloeil – Chambly, Que.) as the new Caucus Chair, and MP Sheri Benson (Saskatoon West, Sask.) as Vice-Chair. “I look forward to representing and working with [my colleauges] in advancing the progressive politics people across the country are demanding, and which the party defends every day, here in Ottawa,” said Dubé, … Read more
NDP MPs Alistair MacGregor (Cowichan-Malahat-Langford, B.C.), Agriculture and Agri-Food Critic, Ruth Ellen Brosseau (Berthier–Maskinongé, Que.), Agriculture and Agri-Food Deputy Critic, and Tracey Ramsey (Essex, Ont.), International Trade Critic, made the following statement: “Today, we are proud to celebrate Canada’s Agriculture Day. Let’s highlight the remarkable work by these men and women who, on a daily basis, provide us with … Read more
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh and NDP Finance Critic Peter Julian (New Westminster-Burnaby, B.C.) submitted the party’s priorities for the upcoming federal budget, targeting growing inequality between the wealthiest in society and everyone else. “I’m hearing from Canadians who are being told the economy is working but they’re not feeling the benefits. Instead they see a set of rules stacked … Read more
Three decades of work by Indigenous Peoples around the world was recognized today when the House of Commons adopted Bill C-262 at second reading. This bill will finally align Canadian law with fundamental human rights and the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. “This is an important day for Indigenous Peoples across the … Read more
