NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) announced his party’s opposition critics. “Our shadow cabinet is ready to get results for Canadians and ensure the new government fulfills its promises for change,” said Mulcair. “This is a strong NDP team that’s ready to move forward with hope and optimism.” Some of the critics include: Peter Julian (New … Read more
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) issued a statement on Remembrance Day: “We honour the fallen. We pay our respects to the families who were left behind. We pray for the safety of those currently serving,” said Mulcair. “On this day New Democrats reaffirm our commitment to our veterans and their families, not just in … Read more
The NDP said the Parliamentary Budget Officer revised growth projections downwards, which will create major challenges for the Liberal government to deliver on their commitments for change to Canadians within the fiscal framework they promised. The NDP is calling on the government to be fully transparent with Canadians and present a fiscal update before the end of … Read more
Amid warnings that the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) could cost Canadian innovators billions, the NDP is calling on the Trade Minister to break her silence on whether the new Liberal government is open to pushing for better terms for Canada. “Stephen Harper negotiated a problematic deal for Canada that puts tens of thousands of jobs at risk … Read more
The Conservative caucus will choose its interim leader and the NDP said the next Leader of the Official Opposition ought to be bilingual. “The interim leader of the Conservative Party should be bilingual. It would be inconceivable and downright disrespectful to even consider appointing a unilingual interim leader,” said NDP MP Robert Aubin (Trois-Rivières, Que.). “Francophones … Read more
Following the swearing in ceremony, NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) congratulates Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) and welcomes the appointment of Canada’s new cabinet. “It’s clear from the election results that Canadians were ready for change,” said Mulcair. “Today’s swearing in ceremony turns another page on the previous administration. While this change is welcome in … Read more
As the new Liberal government begins its first term, the NDP calls on Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) to keep his promise to end the combat mission in Iraq and Syria and provide returning soldiers and veterans with any and all support they need in transitioning back to life in Canada. “Our veterans had to fight … Read more
As the NDP get ready to take on the new role granted to them by Canadians, NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) is moving forward with transition plans for his team.“The NDP will form a robust Progressive Opposition to the incoming Liberal government. Canadians know they can count on New Democrats to push the Liberals to … Read more
The NDP called on the new government to urgently release an action plan outlining how Canada will get thousands of Syrian refugees resettled in the country by the end of the year. “Canada needs to act quickly if we are to bring 25,000 vulnerable Syrian refugees out of harm’s way by the end of the … Read more
The NDP welcome the decision by Canada Post to temporarily suspend the installation of community mailboxes, but urge the Liberal government to resume service to the households that have already suffered cuts. “We’ve heard loud and clear that Canadians don’t want to be the only G7 country without home mail delivery,” said NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice (Rosemont-La-Petite-Patrie, Que.). … Read more
