The NDP announced its expectations for the Dec. 4 Throne Speech. “We are ready to help the government deliver the change Canadians want,” said NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.). “The Liberals made ambitious promises to deliver change. Now, they must back up their words with actions.” NDP priorities for the Speech from the Throne include protecting health … Read more
NDP health critic Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway, B.C.) made the following statement on World Aids Day: “This year’s theme for World AIDS Day is “getting to zero”. The progressive opposition NDP calls on the government of Canada to commit itself to the eradication of the disease. Every person living with HIV/AIDS has the right to timely access … Read more
NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) and environment critic Nathan Cullen (Skeena-Bulkley Valley, B.C.) presented the party’s expectations for the Paris conference. “I welcome the new government’s tone on climate change,” said Mulcair. “But words must be backed by a plan and real action. As the progressive opposition, New Democrats will push this government for a … Read more
NDP Science Critic Kennedy Stewart (Burnaby South, B.C.) called on the new Liberal government to enshrine scientific freedom into law and announced the opposition’s concrete proposals to defend evidence-based policy. Stewart will re-table two key science proposals when Parliament returns in December: Motion 453 on Scientific Integrity, which requires all federal departments and agencies to implement … Read more
NDP immigration, refugee and citizenship critic Jenny Kwan (Vancouver East, B.C.) issued the following statement in reaction to the government’s refugee plan: “New Democrats are pleased the Government of Canada has finally released the long-awaited plan on Syrian refugee resettlement. However, instead of resettling 25,000 government-assisted refugees by the end of year, the Liberals are now confirming … Read more
NDP housing critic Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (Hochelaga, Que.) made the following statement on National Housing Day: “Whether you rent or own, secure, adequate, accessible and affordable housing is your right. Currently, one in four Canadians spend more than a third of their income on housing. We are facing a serious shortage of social and affordable housing and many units are in … Read more
New Democrat LGBTQ critic Randall Garrison (Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke, B.C.) made a statement on Trans Day of Remembrance: “New Democrats stand with people in communities across Canada and around the world to remember all those whose lives were lost to transphobic violence,” said Garrison. “As Canada’s progressive opposition, the NDP will continue the fight to see gender … Read more
The New Democratic Party expressed concern following a meeting between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) and U.S. President Barack Obama which exposed the prime minister’s true intentions to ratify the Trans-Pacific Partnership agreement. “New Democrats have long been concerned by the secrecy shrouding the negotiations of this trade deal,” said NDP trade critic Tracey Ramsey … Read more
As the number of Canadians forced to turn to food banks is climbing, the Liberals need to move quickly to adopt a robust poverty reduction strategy, the NDP said. More than 850,000 Canadians rely on food banks each month to put food on the table. “It’s unacceptable in a country as wealthy as Canada that … Read more
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) issued a statement on the Paris Attacks: “Canadians are shocked and horrified by the terrorist attacks in Paris today. We stand with the world in grieving this terrible loss of life and in condemning cowardly violence. On behalf of all New Democrats, I extend my profound condolences to the … Read more
