Despite warnings from Nobel Prize winning economist Joseph Stiglitz about the negative impact of the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP) deal on Canada, Liberals are pushing ahead while refusing to commit to compensation for industries that will be hurt. “We have been warning the Trudeau Liberals that the Harper-negotiated TPP deal is not good for Canada. … Read more
NDP national revenue critic Pierre-Luc Dusseault (Sherbrooke, Que.) made the following statement: “Operation ‘Panama Papers’ has exposed the shocking use of offshore tax havens. New Democrats have always fought against this kind of abuse that allows the wealthy to play by different rules than ordinary Canadians. The fact that a prominent Canadian bank could be involved … Read more
NDP critic for Indigenous and Northern Affairs Charlie Angus (Timmins-James Bay, Ont.) made the following statement: “On behalf of my colleagues in the New Democratic Party I offer my deepest sympathies for the community of Pikangikum that suffered a tragic house fire killing three children and six adults. This nightmare is one more of a long list … Read more
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) issued the following statement: “Catherine and I are in shock. It is with great sadness that we learned of the tragic death of Jean Lapierre and several members of his family. Always close to his community, Jean Lapierre was a formidable parliamentarian and minister. He will be deeply missed by … Read more
NDP MP Christine Moore (Abitibi–Témiscamingue, Que.) introduced a bill that would eliminate the federal tax on certain baby products. “Buying diapers and baby bottles isn’t a luxury for families – it’s a necessity,” said Moore. “It makes no sense to ask families with young children to pay tax on these products when there are exemptions … Read more
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) issued the following statement: “Canadians are waking up horrified by the news today of the terrorist attacks in Brussels. We stand, united with the world, in grieving this loss of life and in condemning these despicable acts of violence. On behalf of all New Democrats, I extend my condolences to the families of those murdered, to those … Read more
NDP critic for International Development and La Francophonie Robert Aubin (Trois-Rivières, Que.) issued the following statement: “Today we are proudly celebrating Francophonie in Canada and around the world. International Francophonie Day is an opportunity to celebrate the diversity and cultural richness of the French-speaking community in Quebec, Canada and around the world. Francophonie is also a … Read more
The NDP issues the following statement: “New Democrats express their profound concern at the worsening situation in Honduras and the targeting of human rights and environmental defenders. On March 4, prominent indigenous environmental activist and human rights defender Berta Cáceres was murdered, sparking outrage across the international human rights community. This week, her colleague Nelson García was … Read more
With upcoming government legislation on end of life care, New Democrats are expanding their push for federal action on palliative care as laid out in their recently-tabled motion M-46. “Improved palliative care services are an obvious need, which is why New Democrats are pushing the government to act,” said NDP MP Charlie Angus (Timmins-James Bay, Ont.). Palliative care is an essential component to … Read more
The NDP is launching a campaign to address the rising challenge of precarious work among millennials, which leaves many young Canadians with little job security, no benefits, and no ability to plan for the future. The NDP are launching a national campaign to consult young people affected by the rise of precarious work and engage them in developing solutions to the … Read more
