Press Release Department: Non-Governmental - New Democratic Party of Canada

NDP jobs, employment and workforce development critic Niki Ashton (Churchill-Keewatinook-Aski, Man.) wrote to Employment, Workforce Development and Labour Minister MaryAnn Mihychuk (Kildonan-St. Paul, Man.) calling on her to drop efforts to implement Conservative measures that would leave interns open to abuse. “The government’s proposal contains dangerous loopholes that would allow continued abuse of unpaid internships,” said Ashton. “The Minister should … Read more

NDP foreign affairs critic Hélène Laverdière (Laurier—Sainte-Marie, Que.) issued the following statement: “The NDP believes Canada has an important role to play in addressing the threat that ISIS poses to the global community and in alleviating the suffering of civilians caught in the conflict. Instead of playing a military combat role, we have long argued that … Read more

New Democrats introduced a detailed plan to improve palliative care for Canadians at the final hearing of the Special Joint Committee on Physician-Assisted Dying in Ottawa on Feb. 4. “This is common ground for all Canadians and it’s a centrepiece of our contribution to this special committee,” said NDP Justice Critic Murray Rankin (Victoria, B.C.). “It’s time to … Read more

With scarce public consultations and no economic impact assessments completed, International Trade Minister Chrystia Freeland (University-Rosedale, Ont.) signed onto the Conservative government’s Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement in New Zealand. Freeland maintains the Liberal government may not actually stand behind their signature. “Why would you sign something you don’t know the details of and may not even agree with?” asked NDP … Read more

The NDP’s pay equity motion will help lay the groundwork for tackling poverty across Canada and ending discrimination against women when it comes to equal pay for work of equal value, say New Democrats.“With the adoption of our NDP motion today, the real work begins now and we can take concrete action towards real, tangible … Read more

The NDP said the Auditor General Report revealed yet another 12 months of mismanagement within the federal government. The report highlights many problems, including an arduous process for disability claim appeals, and the failure of the Canada Border Services Agency to prevent illegal exports. “It’s clear that the Conservatives were neglecting important files, Canadians knew that … Read more

The NDP will introduce an opposition day motion urging the federal government to do everything it can to tackle the unacceptable wage gap between men and women. “It’s 2016, and there’s no excuse for the fact that women in Canada continue to make substantially less than men,” said NDP status of women critic Sheila Malcolmson (Nanaimo—Ladysmith, … Read more

NDP Science critic Kennedy Stewart (Burnaby South, B.C.) called on the Liberal government to conduct a comprehensive review of over 500 Statistic Canada surveys, data tables, and publications eliminated during the Harper War on Science. “The new Minister must conduct a thorough review of what essential data we’ve lost and what surveys and publications should … Read more

The Liberal Party website is asking the public for its say on the next federal budget—but when you complete their survey, you are asked to provide a wealth of information that will be used for partisan purposes and political fundraising. “Suggesting that the opinions gathered in this survey will be used in the government budget … Read more

NDP Indigenous Affairs critic Charlie Angus (Timmins-James Bay, Ont.) made the following statement in the decision by the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal regarding First Nations child welfare: “Today’s historic decision recognizes a wrong that has been perpetrated for too long in Canada: discrimination against First Nations children exists, it is systemic and it must end. … Read more