NDP Campaign Director Jennifer Howard stated that the party is heading into the federal election with record fundraising, a full slate of candidates, and plans to spend the maximum allowed under Elections Canada rules for the first time in a decade. She added that the party is better prepared than ever to take on the Liberals and Conservatives. … Read more
NDP diversity and inclusion critic Blake Desjarlais (Edmonton Griesbach, Alta.) issued a statement: “Today, on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, New Democrats re-commit ourselves to building a world where everyone’s rights, dignity, and worth are respected. Canada has come a long way – but we must protect the progress we’ve made and … Read more
NDP MP Lori Idlout (Nunavut) issued a statement: “After years of neglect and broken promises from the Liberals, Northerners and Nunavummiut deserve a leader who cares about the challenges and threats Nunavut and the North are forced to endure. Decisions about Canada’s Arctic need to be made through cooperation, consultation the consent of Indigenous people and Arctic and territorial communities. … Read more
NDP Environment and Climate Change critic Laurel Collins (Victoria, B.C.) made the following statement in reaction to the Conservatives promising to remove industrial carbon pricing: “Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives are standing at a steel plant where workers are literally losing their jobs to announce tax breaks for big oil and gas. It is honestly baffling. … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) announced his plan to repatriate Canada’s F-35 contract so the jets are built in Canada, not the United States. Singh also announced a plan for new investments in Arctic sovereignty and defence. “The world is less safe and predictable today than it has been for decades. Canadians expect our … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) issued a statement: “From my family to yours’, I wish everyone celebrating a happy Holi. For Hindus, Holi marks the beginning of spring and a period of renewal, love, optimism, friendship and hope. It celebrates the eternal and divine love of the deities Radha and Krishna, and the … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) issued a statement: “Tonight, at sunset, Jewish families across the world will celebrate the start of Purim. Purim celebrates the Jewish people’s perseverance in the face of adversity. Over two thousand years ago, Queen Esther and Mordechai helped Jewish people escape from death at the hands of Haman.” The full … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) issued a statement: “Today, [U.S. President] Donald Trump’s trade war hits Canadian steel and aluminum with 25 per cent tariffs. Thousands of Canadian jobs are at stake and workers are worried about whether they’ll be able to keep putting food on the table. Trump’s an economic arsonist, and … Read more
NDP Women and Gender Equality Critic Leah Gazan (Winnipeg Centre, Man.) marked International Women’s Day by celebrating the achievements of women while calling for continued action against gender discrimination and violence. She highlighted the need to protect reproductive rights, combat rising hate against trans women, and push back against harmful rhetoric from political leaders. “There is … Read more
NDP Families, Children, and Social Development critic Leah Gazan (Winnipeg Centre, Man.) issued a statement: “Working parents need more available, affordable child care spaces – that’s a fact. The NDP is very pleased to see $10-a-day child care extended, but we know that a huge part of getting kids into day care is making sure we … Read more
