NDP leader Jagmeet Singh issued a statement: “Today people around the world celebrate Diwali, Deepavali and Bandi Chhor Divas. Diwali and Deepavali are festivals of light which celebrate the victory of good over evil. May your inner light dispel any challenges you face,” he said. “Bandi Chhor Divas celebrates the fight against political injustice. May we commit to … Read more
NDP MP Charlie Angus (Timmins–James Bay, Ont.) and NDP Culture and Heritage Critic Pierre Nantel (Longueuil-Saint-Hubert, Que.) made the following statement: “The boy, Canada’s boy has gone home to Fiddler’s Green. We are devastated by the loss of our friend Gord Downie. The Tragically Hip has been the soundtrack of our nation. The cranked up, rowdy arena rock band that … Read more
The NDP has called on the Federal Ethics Commissioner to launch a formal investigation into Finance Minister Bill Morneau (Toronto Centre, Ont.) and an unprecedented conflict of interest relating to his vast financial holdings and government legislation tabled in his name. “The Minister could make millions in profit resulting from a bill before Parliament that … Read more
NDP International Trade Critic Tracey Ramsey (Essex, Ont.) made the following statement: “The fourth round of NAFTA renegotiations is underway and Canadians have yet to see any progress on this important trade deal. The Liberal government is failing to stand up for Canadians against unfair tactics used by the Trump administration. The administration continues to bargain in … Read more
The Liberal government unveiled new measures that would consider the discounts employees receive from their employer as taxable income. The largest beneficiaries of these employee discounts are retail workers who generally have low wages, little job security, and few other workplace benefits. “This is one of the worst ideas I’ve ever heard of,” said NDP Finance … Read more
On World Mental Health Day, NDP Veterans Affairs Critic Irene Mathyssen (London–Fanshawe, Ont.) is calling on the government to greatly improve its supports for veterans’ mental health. “The men and women who have proudly served this country need to be properly supported and the most important first step is a successful transition from military to civilian life. … Read more
NDP critic for Foreign Affairs, Hélène Laverdière (Laurier–Sainte-Marie, Que.), issued a statement: “New Democrats offer our warmest congratulations to our friends at the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons (ICAN) on the 2017 Nobel Peace Prize. ICAN was awarded the prize for “its work to draw attention to the catastrophic humanitarian consequences of any use of nuclear … Read more
The NDP has introduced a motion in the House of Commons that gives the Liberal government one year to begin negotiations with the provinces in order to implement universal pharmaceutical drug coverage for all Canadians. “No Canadian should have to choose between medicine for their family and putting food on the table,” said NDP Health Critic … Read more
“As we have always said, this government is all talk and no action when it comes to action on climate change. Today, the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development confirms that,” said NDP Environment Critic Linda Duncan (Edmonton Strathcona, Alta.). “The Liberals adopted Stephen Harper’s weak targets and now it’s clear that they will … Read more
NDP Critic for Seniors Rachel Blaney (North Island-Powell River, B.C.), made the following statement to mark National Seniors Day: “For the first time in census history, there are now more seniors than children living in Canada. The implications for our country are enormous, especially since there is no long term plan for seniors in Canada. Seniors … Read more
