Accompanied by his Quebec NDP caucus colleagues, NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice (Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, Que.) criticized Quebec Liberal MPs’ failure to listen to their fellow citizens. Boulerice stated “The Liberals have simply not listened to Quebec, he said. They did whatever they pleased, and instead of working with Quebecers, they worked for themselves and their rich Bay Street … Read more
The Parliamentary Budget Officer released a report Dec. 7, raising serious concerns about the Prime Minister’s commitment to end long-term drinking water advisories on reserves within five years. “The Prime Minister made a firm commitment to end long-term drinking water advisories on reserve. It’s clear he hasn’t allocated the funds to keep this promise,” said NDP … Read more
NDP Foreign Affairs Critic Hélène Laverdière (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) issued a statement: “[U.S.] President [Donald] Trump’s decision to recognise Jerusalem as the capital of Israel is dangerous and misguided. His decision is contrary to international law and UN Security Council resolutions, and will certainly undermine attempts for a peace process,” she said. “New Demcrats urge Canada to … Read more
NDP leader in the House Guy Caron (Rimouski-Neigette-Témiscouata-Les Basques, Que.) made the following statement in the House of Commons: “On December 6, 1989, 14 women studying at the École Polytechnique de Montréal were gunned down. The impact of those shots still echoes today. 28 years ago, 14 young women were killed and 14 others were wounded … Read more
NDP persons with disabilities Critic Cheryl Hardcastle (Windsor–Tecumseh, Ont.), made the following statement to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities: “Today, New Democrats are proud to mark the 25th International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The NDP has always pushed successive federal governments to eliminate the barriers keeping persons living with disabilities from achieving … Read more
NDP Public Safety Critic Matthew Dubé (Beloeil-Chambly, Que.) issued a statement: “New Democrats have long called for and will continue to call for the full repeal of measures brought in by the previous Conservative government, and supported by the Liberals in the former Bill C-51,” he said. “At the Standing Committee on Public Safety and National Security, Public … Read more
NDP MP Brigitte Sansoucy (Saint-Hyacinthe-Bagot, Que.) demands that Families, Children and Social Development Minister Jean-Yves Duclos (Québec, Que.) immediately publish the KPMG report on how to make the Social Security Tribunal more efficient. Sansoucy is concerned the Liberals are delaying publishing the report because it contains damning critique. “The Liberals received the report, but they are not … Read more
Melissa Bruno will be the Interim National Director of the NDP effective January 15, 2018. “Yesterday, Federal Council confirmed Melissa Bruno as the interim National Director of the NDP,” said Marit Stiles, President of the NDP. “Melissa will bring a boost of new energy as we continue this important transition.” Call 613-222-2351. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh issued a statement … Read more
NDP International Trade Critic Tracey Ramsey (Essex, Ont.) made the following statement: “The Prime Minister announced yesterday that he will travel to China next week to explore further trade relations. It is unclear whether the prospect of starting formal negotiations for a free trade deal will be part of his agenda. A potential free trade agreement … Read more
NDP Status of Women critic Sheila Malcolmson (Nanaimo-Ladysmith, B.C.) made the following statement on the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women: “New Democrats condemn all forms of violence. And today, on the United Nations International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, we stand with all abused women and give our deepest … Read more
