New Democrats are calling on the Liberal government to hold a parliamentary investigation on the liquidation of Sears Canada to study what changes to the law would prevent mistreatment of workers in similar cases in the future. “We have to take a look at the awful handling of Sears Canada to see how it was allowed … Read more
NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) made the following statement: “On this National Acadian Day, we mark and celebrate the rich history and contributions of the Acadian People. Having first settled in what would become Canada’s East Coast over 400 years ago, they developed distinct francophone traditions and culture that continue to thrive and enrich this … Read more
NDP MP and Critic for Youth Anne Minh-Thu Quach (Salaberry-Suroît, Que.) made the following statement on International Youth Day: “Today, we celebrate International Youth Day, an opportunity to recognize the many contributions made by young people in Canada, and around the world. This year’s theme is ‘youth building peace.’ On this very topic, young activist Malala … Read more
NDP MPs Romeo Saganash (Abitibi–Baie-James–Nunavik–Eeyou, Que.), Critic for Indigenous and Northern Affairs, and Georgina Jolibois (Desnethé–Missinippi–Churchill River, Sask.), made the following statement on the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples: “This year, the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples marks the 10th anniversary of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. … Read more
NDP MP and Critic for Fisheries and Oceans Fin Donnelly (Port Moody-Coquitlam, B.C.) issued the following statement: “Today marks the third anniversary of the Mount Polley mine disaster in BC’s Cariboo region when a faulty dam broke spilling 24 million cubic metres of toxic mining waste into Quesnel Lake and surrounding watershed. The impact on the local … Read more
The NDP is putting pressure on the Liberal government to finally bring charges against Volkswagen related to their cheating on emissions tests. A lawsuit has been filed against Environment and Climate Change Minister Catherine McKenna (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) for refusing to properly investigate and prosecute the VW diesel engine fraud. “What possible reason could Minister McKenna have … Read more
NDP Labour Critic Sheri Benson (Saskatoon West, Sask.), is calling on the Liberal government to put its words into action and show respect for Canada’s public servants, once and for all. “The Phoenix pay system fiasco has forced many to max-out their credit cards, dip into retirement savings or incur late fees because they are waiting … Read more
NDP Defence critic and LGBTQ critic Randall Garrison (Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke, B.C.) issued a statement in response to the U.S. President’s ban on transgenders persons in the military: “As the NDP’s Defence Critic, I know that this ban will weaken military cohesion. As the NDP’s LGBTQ Critic, I know that this decision is based on ignorance and hate,” said Garrison. … Read more
Following a report regarding a secret project to advise the Liberal government on airport sell offs, NDP Transport Critic Robert Aubin (Trois-Rivières, Que.) made a statement: “I was shocked to learn that despite assurances that they would not consider selling off our airports, the Liberals have secretly hired new experts to advise them on how to do exactly that,” he said. … Read more
NDP Critic for Immigration, Refugees, and Citizenship Jenny Kwan (Vancouver East, B.C.) is calling on the federal government to end the injustice and hardships experienced by 40,000 live-in caregivers due to backlogs, processing delays, and separation from their family for long periods of time. Currently, live-in caregivers must work for two years in Canada before they can … Read more
