NDP veterans critic Irene Mathyssen (London-Fanshawe, Ont.) tabled motion M-61 calling on the federal government to support the mental health of military service men and women, veterans, first responders, and retired and volunteer first responders. “The increase in mental health problems among these veterans significantly surpasses the general Canadian population, earlier-era veterans, and the serving … Read more
New Democrats continue to call on the Liberal government to take action on the broken Phoenix pay system. Ever since the new system went online, many federal employees have been underpaid or not paid at all. “The problems with the Phoenix pay system have been going on for too long. It is just unacceptable that public servants … Read more
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) issued the following statement: “On behalf of New Democrats, I would like to extend my best wishes to Muslims across Canada and around the world. The holy month of Ramadan is a time dedicated to prayer, dawn-to-dusk fasting, personal reflection, and good deeds. It is also a time of celebration … Read more
NDP Foreign Affairs Critic Hélène Laverdière (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) made a statement about the situation in Venezuela: “New Democrats are deeply concerned about the ongoing political and economic crisis in Venezuela. Reports are emerging daily of the erosion of democracy, violence, and shortages of food, medicines and medical supplies,” she said. “Canada should be working through … Read more
The House of Commons will begin debate on an NDP motion on June 2 to create a special committee on electoral reform. “The NDP has been ready and willing to work with the government in good faith since day one,” said NDP critic for Democratic Reform Nathan Cullen (Skeena—Bulkley Valley, B.C.). The NDP’s proposal is … Read more
NDP Critic for Agriculture and Agri-Food, Ruth Ellen Brosseau (Berthier-Maskinongé, Que.), made the following statement: “World Milk Day is a great opportunity to remind the Liberal government of the importance of our dairy industry,” she said. “If the Liberal government really wants to protect our dairy producers and our supply management system it must take immediate action. Otherwise our … Read more
NDP Justice Critic Murray Rankin (Victoria, B.C.) issued a statement on the Liberal party resolution to make C14 Charter compliant: “I would like to applaud the grassroots of the Liberal party who are proposing an emergency resolution at the party’s convention calling on the government to bring bill C14 in line with the Supreme Court’s decision and therefore … Read more
New Democrat Critic for Small Business Gord Johns (Courtenay-Alberni, B.C.) launched a campaign that will encourage small businesses from across the country to send a ‘Broken Promise Invoice’ to the Liberal government. This follows the Liberal decision to abandon a campaign commitment to reduce small business taxes from 11 per cent to 9 per cent. “We’ve heard directly from small … Read more
The NDP is alarmed by the Liberal government’s announcement that it has approved genetically modified salmon for sale and consumption in Canada. AquAdvantage Salmon are genetically modified to grow twice as fast as conventionally farmed salmon. With this announcement, Canadians will be faced with the world’s first GM food animal with absolutely no requirement to label … Read more
New Democrats welcome the government’s decision to reverse their latest attempt to strong-arm Parliament. At the start of this week, Liberals introduced Motion 6, a motion that if passed, would have robbed MPs of many of the tools they use to do their work. In an unprecendent show of unity the opposition parties joined together in … Read more
