Irene Mathyssen (London-Fanshawe) NDP Critic for Veterans Affairs expressed her party’s outrage at reports that veterans are yet again being fought in court by their own government that will deny our heroes their benefits. “These veterans have earned our respect and deserve the benefits they are owed – continuing this shameful lawsuit is a disgrace,” said Mathyssen. After Conservatives spent $700,000 … Read more
NDP MP Guy Caron (Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques, Que.) along with his colleagues, Ruth Ellen Brosseau (Berthier-Maskinongé, Que.), Gord Johns (Courtenay—Alberni) and Fin Donnelly (Port Moody—Coquitlam, B.C.) held a press conference to present measures to make it easier for family businesses to be passed on to future generations. “Local business owners are becoming more and more frustrated. It is more beneficial for them to … Read more
The Federal Council of the New Democratic Party of Canada met in Ottawa to make key decisions about the process for the NDP to elect its next leader. Council has decided that the next leader will be elected between September 17, 2017 and October 31, 2017. The nomination period will begin on July 2, 2016. … Read more
NDP International Development critic Robert Aubin (Trois-Rivières, Que.) questioned the government’s commitment to foreign aid, following comments by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) and International Development and La Francophonie Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau (Compton-Stanstead, Que.) that the UN goal to spend 0.7 per cent of Gross Domestic Product on foreign aid “too ambitious”. “When the Prime Minister makes the … Read more
After new spending for Canada’s cultural sector was announced in the last federal budget, the NDP is disappointed to see that the latest documents tabled by the Treasury Board make no mention of this reinvestment. “The Liberal government made significant promises to our cultural sector,” said NDP Culture and Heritage critic Pierre Nantel (Longueuil-St-Hubert, Que.). … Read more
As MPs start debate on Bill C-237, NDP MP Kennedy Stewart (Burnaby South, B.C.) announced politicians from across party lines support his private member’s bill aimed at bringing gender parity to Parliament. “Most of the time in Ottawa, politicians from different parties can’t agree with each other on pretty much anything,” said Stewart. “But with … Read more
Earlier this week, New Democrat Housing critic Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (Hochelaga, Que.) called on the government to support two bills aimed at including the right to housing in the Canadian Bill of Rights and implementing a national strategy for secure, adequate, accessible and affordable housing. “Due to the poor distribution of funds allocated to the Homelessness … Read more
The NDP issued a statement on the government’s announcement of a review of postal service in Canada. “The Liberals are backtracking on their promises. That’s not the kind of change Canadians voted for,” said NDP Canada Post critic Karine Trudel (Jonquière, Que.). “The Minister must deliver on their promise and restore home mail delivery.” The full statement … Read more
NDP MP David Christopherson (Hamilton Centre, Ont.) issued the following statement: “Today’s Auditor General Report revealed yet another 12 months of mismanagement within the federal government. The report highlights many problems, including Canada’s reservists being treated as second class soldiers, chronic delays in appointment process leaving people in need hanging and a veterans drug benefits mismanaged costing … Read more
NDP MP Anne Minh-Thu Quach (Salaberry-Suroît, Que.) issued the following statement: “On this National Day of Commemoration of the Exodus of Vietnamese Refugees, we highlight the achievements of Canada’s Vietnamese community as well as Canada’s tradition of hospitality and inclusiveness. Even if the title of this day doesn’t reflect the history of all Vietnamese Canadians, … Read more
