NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) issued the following statement regarding the swearing-in of John Horgan as Premier of British Columbia: “I wish to congratulate the new Premier of British Columbia, John Horgan. Premier Horgan campaigned on a platform of putting people at the centre of our politics and I know the Premier and his NDP government will … Read more
NDP MP and International Trade critic Tracey Ramsey (Essex, Ont.) made the following statement following the United States’ release of its NAFTA renegotiation priorities: “Today, the US government released their objectives for the renegotiation of NAFTA but Canadians continue to sit and wait for this Liberal government to announce their own priorities for NAFTA. Prime … Read more
New Democrats are calling on Sears Canada to halt bonuses for executives and instead pay the severance due to laid-off workers. Consecutive Conservative and Liberal governments have failed to fix the legislation that allows companies like Sears to pay top executives a bonus instead of paying severance due to workers when facing bankruptcy. “This government loves … Read more
NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) made the following statement: “On behalf of the New Democratic Party and Canadians across this country, I applaud the appointment of Julie Payette as the next Governor General of Canada. Ms. Payette is a superb choice as she embodies some of the very best qualities of Canada. Many of her … Read more
NDP MP and Ethics Critic Nathan Cullen (Skeena–Bulkley Valley, B.C.) has asked Mary Dawson, Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, to open an investigation into an arrangement between a Liberal Cabinet Minister’s Office and an industry group with deep Liberal ties. In exchange for a $10,000 membership fee, the group, known as the Council of Canadian Innovators offers … Read more
NDP MP and Transport Critic Robert Aubin (Trois-Rivières, Que.) has issued the following statement: “It has been four years since the tragedy in Lac-Mégantic that claimed the lives of 47 people, and despite the community’s resilience, the disaster continues to haunt local residents. According to the last survey published by the Eastern Townships public health … Read more
NDP MP and spokesperson for Canada 150 Rachel Blaney (North Island-Powell River, B.C.) made the following statement: “Today, New Democrats join Canadians everywhere in celebrating Canada’s 150th anniversary. As Canadians gather to celebrate Canada’s 150th birthday, we are reminded of what makes this country great. Our cultural diversity, open spirit, and the great progress we’ve achieved … Read more
NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) and NDP MP and International Trade Critic Tracey Ramsey (Essex, Ont.) sent a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) urging him to come clean to Canadians on his government’s priorities for the NAFTA renegotiation process. “The Prime Minister’s deafening silence on his government’s priorities for NAFTA renegotiations is very troubling,” said Mulcair. “The … Read more
NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) issued a statement: “Today, the Defence Minister announced a two-year extension to Canada’s military mission in Iraq without debate, and without a vote in Parliament. This major extension comes amid serious questions about the nature of the mission,” he said. “Canadians can be confident in the excellent capabilities of our Canadian … Read more
The NDP is urging the Liberal government to stand up for Canadian jobs and fair trade following the U.S. announcement to apply another round of unfair tariffs on the Canadian forestry industry. “After both the former Conservative and current Liberal governments failed to secure a deal on softwood, putting thousands of Canadians jobs at risk, … Read more
