NDP Labour critic Sheri Benson (Saskatoon West, Sask.) made a statement on the National Day of Mourning: “Despite the progress Canada has made over the years, every year many Canadians are still injured and killed in the performance of their work. Today we remember them, and recommit to making workplace safety a top priority.” said … Read more
After the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal ruled that the Canadian government discriminates against Indigenous children, the tribunal is now calling out the Liberal government for failing to take action to protect these children. “Yesterday’s ruling on legal remedies is a direct shot at the inaction by the Trudeau government and a statement that their budget continues … Read more
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) issued the following statement: “We join with Canadians from across the country sending our sincere condolences to the family and loved ones of John Ridsdel in the wake of his brutal and senseless murder today in the Philippines. We stand united in condemning this outrageous and despicable act and … Read more
NDP Indigenous and Northern Affairs Critic Charlie Angus (Timmins-James Bay, Ont.) said Budget 2016 contained zero new dollars to address the huge shortfall in health and mental health services for Indigenous peoples. “While these communities require long-term solutions, they also require the immediate supports to address the health and mental health crisis that were entirely … Read more
NDP critic for Intergovernmental Indigenous Affairs, Romeo Saganash (Abitibi-Baie James-Nunavik-Eeyou, Que.), tabled legislation to ensure that the laws of Canada respect the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. This is the second time that Saganash has tabled a bill of this nature – the Liberals also voted in favour of it in the previous … Read more
New Democrats announced they want to ensure that the Liberal government require all Canadian producers to respect cheese composition standards immediately. “The situation is urgent and producers are tired of waiting. The solution is simple and comes down to the government standing up for Canada’s dairy industry by enforcing cheese composition standards,” said NDP Agriculture critic Ruth Ellen … Read more
NDP MP Brian Masse (Windsor West, Ont.) accompanied by representatives from the Chamber Community, Canadian Labour Congress and the Gaming Industry are ready to push The Safe and Regulated Sports Betting Act (Bill C-221) through the Legislative process. The legislation if enacted will have a profoundly positive economic impact by protecting and creating hundreds of thousands … Read more
New Democrat Veterans critic Irene Mathyssen (London-Fanshawe, Ont.) introduced two bills supporting Canadian Forces and Royal Canadian Mounted Police veterans and their families. The bills, if passed, will provide much needed financial supports. The first bill will ensure that any disability pensions received by an RCMP or CF veteran would not be clawed back once the … Read more
NDP housing critic Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (Hochelaga, Que.) released the report from her cross-Canada housing tour. After a three-year tour of more than 30 communities, Boutin-Sweet reports that the situation is devastating. “Throughout Canada, I met tenants who had to choose between paying rent and buying groceries. In a country as wealthy as ours, this situation is unacceptable,” said Boutin-Sweet. … Read more
Statement from NDP National Director Karl Bélanger: “This weekend, in the best traditions of our party, we gathered for lively and respectful debate — and to chart a path forward together. The membership’s desire for change and renewal has been heard. The NDP Federal Council will meet this afternoon to initiate the process to determine the … Read more
