NDP leader Jagmeet Singh announced the appointment of long-time Party activist Willy Blomme as his Chief of Staff. “I’m so excited to have Willy leading this incredible team here in Ottawa,” said Singh. “She has demonstrated a deep commitment towards building a more inclusive and just country, and we’re so lucky to have her wealth of experience … Read more
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh along with NDP MPs Randall Garrison (Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke, B.C.), LGBTQ Critic, and Sheri Benson (Saskatoon West, Sask.), Deputy Critic, are calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) to provide just a apology to the LGBTQ community for the historic treatment of LGBTQ Canadians. “Justin Trudeau has committed to an official apology to LGBTQ Canadians, but the … Read more
NDP Pensions Critic Scott Duvall (Hamilton Mountain, Ont.) tabled his Private Members’ Bill to end pension theft in Canada. After launching the “End Pension Theft” campaign in September, and consulting with workers and stakeholders from coast to coast to coast, Duvall introduced his legislation to protect the pensions workers and retirees have earned. “Canada’s current bankruptcy laws … Read more
The NDP is proposing amendments to fix Bill C-58 which proposes changes to the Access to Information Act, in order to keep government officials accountable. “After decades without any significant change to the Act, Canadians deserve amendments that will make the Act easier to use,” said NDP Justice Critic Murray Rankin (Victoria, B.C.). The NDP’s amendments will reverse … Read more
The NDP put forward a motion calling on the Liberals to withdraw pension Bill C-27. Unions and the NDP first raised the alarm on this bad bill, which fails to prioritize the interests of Canadian workers and retirees over wealthy corporate friends. “It is undeniable that if Bill C-27 were to become law, Morneau Shepell … Read more
The government finally introduced legislation on abandoned vessels, an issue the NDP has raised over 80 times since the Liberals were elected. “Coastal communities have been sounding the alarm for decades over the risks abandoned vessels pose to the environment, local fishing and tourism jobs. The NDP is encouraged with today’s news that the government … Read more
NDP Foreign Affairs Critic Hélène Laverdière (Laurier–Sainte-Marie, Que.) made the following statement: “We find it extremely disappointing that the Liberal government has simply called the situation an ‘internal problem’ for Spain. The imposition of direct rule on Catalonia, and the removal of the region’s President, is not a constructive course of action and may further inflame tensions. … Read more
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh announced changes to the NDP team in the House of Commons: Peter Julian (New Westminster-Burnaby, B.C.) will resume the role of House Leader; Murray Rankin (Victoria, B.C.), will be returning to his previous role as the NDP’s Justice Critic; Alistair MacGregor (Cowichan-Malahat-Langford, B.C.) will continue as Deputy Justice Critic; Niki Ashton (Churchill-Keewatinook … Read more
The NDP is criticizing Finance Minister Bill Morneau (Toronto Centre, Ont.) for his lacklustre Fall economic update: “The Finance Minister was looking to distract Canadians from his ethics scandal, but it’s hard to do without actually taking any real action,” said NDP leader in the House Guy Caron (Rimouski-Neigette-Témiscouata-Les Basques, Que.). “Instead of trying to … Read more
The NDP tabled a motion in the House of Commons which outlines Finance Minister Bill Morneau‘s (Toronto Centre, Ont.) ethical lapses, demands an apology from the Minister, and calls on the government to close the loopholes Morneau used to get around the Conflict of Interest Act. “Too many Canadians already believe that politicians are only … Read more
