NDP MPs Hélène Laverdière (Laurier–Sainte-Marie, Que.), Foreign Affairs Critic, and Cheryl Hardcastle (Windsor–Tecumseh, Ont.), Vice-Chair of the House of Commons Subcomittee on International Human Rights, issued the following statement: “The NDP unequivocally condemns ongoing violence directed at the Rohingya people in the northern Rakhine State of Myanmar. Since the latest round of violence began on … Read more
NDP Critic for Foreign Affairs Hélène Laverdière (Laurier–Sainte-Marie, Que.) made the following statement: “Over the past several days our office has been in frequent contact with Canadian families stranded by Hurricane Irma. These Canadians are concerned that the response by Canada to the crisis has been slow and insufficient. They have told us they feel abandoned by … Read more
NDP Labour Critic Sheri Benson (Saskatoon West, Sask.) made the following statement: “On this Labour Day 2017, New Democrats celebrate the many victories of the Labour movement—gains so fundamental to the modern workplace that we may take them for granted. The weekend, the forty-hour work week, paid maternity leave, and much more: all battles fought and won … Read more
NDP Multiculturalism critic Jenny Kwan (Vancouver East, B.C.) made the following statement: “Today, Muslims around the world are gathering to celebrate Eid al-Adha, which marks the end of the Hajj. On behalf of New Democrats, I would like to extend my best wishes to all Muslims in Canada celebrating this special day. We wish you all—including … Read more
The NDP is calling on the government to come up with a new plan to compensate producers. On August 29, only a week after the program started, Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada announced it would no longer accept applications from dairy farmers for the controversial investment assistance program the Trudeau government announced to address breaches in … Read more
The NDP slammed the Liberal government for a plan that would see the selloff of up to $8.3 billion worth of Parks Canada infrastructure. The divestment proposal that would include roads, bridges and dams was discovered via a notice placed on the government website, Buyandsell.gc.ca. “The Liberal government should abandon this short-sighted plan that will rob future generations of … Read more
NDP Critic for the Status of Women Sheila Malcolmson (Nanaimo-Ladysmith, B.C.) issued the following statement: “Today, I’m calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to immediately remove MP Darshan Kang from the Liberal caucus given the serious allegations of sexual harassment levied against him, as well as the allegation that he attempted to cover it up. In … Read more
The NDP is calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) to keep his promise and eliminate the fiasco that is the Social Security Tribunal, so that Canadians can access the services they really need when they need them. “It’s time to put words into action and restore a system that truly responds to people’s needs,” said … Read more
NDP Critic for Immigration and Refugees Jenny Kwan (Vancouver East, B.C.) claims that Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Ahmed Hussen (York South-Weston, Ont.) and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) are providing contradictory and disingenuous information on the recent surge in asylum seekers crossing the Canada-US border. Kwan compares recent statements by Liberals with Trudeau’s original tweet, following US … Read more
NDP Veterans Affairs Critic Irene Mathyssen (London–Fanshawe, Ont.) made the following statement: “On this day in 1942 our brave soldiers ventured onto the shores of France where over 900 Canadians lost their lives. The raid resulted in heavy losses but also showed the great courage of many soldiers. Today we remember the many who sacrificed their lives … Read more
