NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) convened the first meeting of his new caucus. Speaking via teleconference, Mulcair welcomed newly elected and re-elected MPs and outlined the caucus priorities for the 42nd Parliament. “We’re committed to making parliament work for Canadians and our remarkable team of NDP MPs is ready to press the Liberal government to … Read more
NDP leader Thomas Muclair (Outremont, Que.) issued a statement: “Today, the NDP caucus, Catherine and I join with all Canadians in solemn remembrance on this one year anniversary of the shootings at the National War Memorial and Parliament Hill,” said Mulcair. “Today, Canada grieves and remembers, but we remain steadfast against any who wish to … Read more
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) issued the following statement on eradicating poverty in Canada: “Today, on International Day for the Eradication of Poverty, Canadians in all regions and communities are concerned about their economic future. The NDP has a clear plan to fight poverty, help the more vulnerable, and support middle-class families and seniors that are struggling to make … Read more
NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) issued a statement on on the death of Ken Taylor, former Canadian ambassador to Iran. “I was saddened to learn of the death of Ken Taylor,” said Mulcair. “Ken Taylor is being remembered as a ‘Canadian hero’ today and for representing the very best of Canada’s Foreign Service. May … Read more
NDP candidate Charlie Angus (Timmins-James Bay, Ont.) issued a statement: “It’s not even election day and already the Trudeau team are having to kick out key liberal insiders for engaging in back room lobbying deals,” said Angus. “The fact that Mr. Trudeau has had to kick out his election co-chair Dan Gagnier for opening back … Read more
NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) said his party is focused on more home care and nursing home beds for seniors; more doctors, nurses and clinics, and less expensive prescriptions across the country with a universal drug plan. “The problems with health and seniors care started under the Liberals and were made worse by Stephen … Read more
NDP auto critic Brian Masse says Stephen Harper must be straight with Canadians about what other jobs he’s sold-out as part of secret side deals he’s cut with his TPP partners. “Stephen Harper has already tried to hide from Canadians how many jobs his secretive TPP deal will cost Canadians,” said Masse. “Now, we learn the Conservatives … Read more
NDP leader Thomas Muclair (Outremont, Que.) announced his party’s fully-costed election platform. “This election is about who will stand up for health care, jobs and the environment and who can be trusted to fight for what matters most to middle-class families,” said Mulcair. The NDP’s plan includes help for parents with affordable childcare, support for small businesses, … Read more
In response to Campaign 2000’s analysis of child poverty in Canada, New Democrats reaffirmed their commitment to fighting poverty.“I don’t accept that hundreds of thousands of kids go to school in the morning without having eaten” said NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) . “We’ll get rid of the stock option loophole that exists for CEO’s and that $500 … Read more
NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) made a commitment to investments in Indigenous education, health care, clean drinking water and housing. “We will work to end boil water requirements for Indigenous communities, and we will treat the significant health challenges of Indigenous communities as a Canadian problem that Canada must solve,” said Mulcair, outlining his … Read more
