NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) made the following statement on Global Dignity Day: “Today New Democrats join Canadians, and people in 60 countries around the world celebrating the 10th annual Global Dignity Day. The Global Dignity movement empowers young people with the concept that every human being possesses a universal right to lead a dignified … Read more
New Democrats are calling on the Liberal government to protect pensioners whose former employers have filed for bankruptcy. Recent examples of Nortel and US Steel Canada have seen executives and accountants received millions in payouts while pensioners are left waiting. “The system is broken,” said NDP Critic for Pensions Scott Duvall (Hamilton Mountain, Ont.). “How can you … Read more
NDP MPs Sheri Benson (Saskatoon West, Sask.) and Karine Trudel (Jonquière, Que.) issued a statement in response to the government’s announcement that pay equity legislation will not be tabled until 2018: “We are disappointed and frustrated that this Liberal government is telling Canadian women they need to wait for basic equality. Enough is enough. Pay equity is … Read more
NDP MP Peter Julian (New Westminster-Burnaby, BC) tabled Bill C- 313, which aims at protecting children from exploitative advertising. “It is simply unacceptable that we continue to allow advertisers to prey on impressionable children,” said Julian. “Unbridled advertising to children undermines their ability to think critically and promotes the sale of unhealthy foods and products that … Read more
New Democrat Agriculture critic Ruth Ellen Brosseau (Berthier–Maskinongé, Que.) received the support of Arash Derambarsh – municipal councillor for “Les Républicaines” in Courbevoie, France. Derambarsh is the French politician whose campaign against food waste led to a law forcing French supermarkets to donate unwanted food to charities and food banks. “I’m proud to join my friend … Read more
NDP MPs Alistair MacGregor (Cowichan-Malahat-Langford, BC) and Irene Mathyssen (London–Fanshawe, Ont.) acknowledge the invaluable contribution seniors have made and are making to Canadian society by calling on the government to develop a National Seniors Strategy. A National Seniors Strategy will commit the federal government to a long term plan of action to implement the many … Read more
New Democrats are disappointed by the government’s decision to vote against bill C-234, saying the Liberal government is refusing to respect the right to free collective bargaining and to modernize the Canadian Labour Code. “The Liberals showed a lack of leadership with respect to workers’ rights,” said NDP Leader Tom Mulcair (Outremont, Que.). “The use of scabs … Read more
The NDP is urging Public Safety Minister Ralph Goodale (Regina-Wascana, Sask.) to end the ministerial directive, which permits the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) to use information derived from torture. “We know that information obtained under torture is not reliable. This practice does not ensure the safety of Canadians and the Minister of Public Safety has the responsibility to … Read more
NDP MP Randall Garrison (Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke, BC), introduced a Private Members Bill to repeal C-51, the dangerous and ineffective legislation rushed through Parliament by the former Conservative government. “My bill is a piece-by-piece repeal of Bill C-51,” said Garrison. “If the Liberals want to keep certain measures I invite them to make their case and work with … Read more
Several NDP MPs have taken on new critic roles in the return of Parliament. Matthew Dubé (Chambly-Beloeil, Que.) is now the party’s critic for Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness, Dubé also continues his role as the NDP’s deputy House Leader and Critic for Infrastructure and Communities. Linda Duncan (Edmonton Strathcona, Alta.) was appointed critic for the Environment … Read more
