NDP candidates Erin Selby (Saint-Boniface—Saint-Vital) and Ruth Ellen Brosseau (Berthier—Maskinongé) outlined the NDP’s concerns around the negative impact of Stephen Harper’s secret TPP deal. “New Democrats do not agree with a deal that could mean dramatic increases in the price of life-saving medication,” said Selby. “Already, one out of ten Canadians can’t afford to take … Read more
NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) issued a statement on Oct. 4: “On this day of the Sisters in Spirit Vigils, New Democrats stand with the Native Women’s Association of Canada and all those who grieve in honouring the lives of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls in Canada,” said Mulcair. “An NDP government … Read more
NDP candidate Peter Julian (New Westminster- Burnaby, B.C.) announced that the NDP will crack down on the illegal voter suppression tactics by introducing the Voter Protection Act. “Tom Mulcair and the NDP will protect the hard-fought democratic rights of all Canadians,” said Julian. “We will tackle voter suppression with new powers for Elections Canada and serious … Read more
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) announced investments in sustainable development projects as a part of his commitment to tackling climate change whilst creating jobs for Canadians. “Developing Canada’s clean energy sector will stimulate the economy, create jobs and reduce greenhouse gases,” said Mulcair. Part of the NDP plan would include investments in the renewable energy … Read more
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) announced his plan to put science at the core of the NDP’s plan to tackle climate change. “An NDP government will reverse this alarming trend and promote the voice of Canada’s scientists, as they are key to the health and safety of Canadians,” said Mulcair. The NDP plan to … Read more
The NDP issued the following statement: “Mr. Harper has lost the respect of the White House. We missed our turn on the Security Council. We’re the only country to have withdrawn from the Kyoto protocol,” said Mulcair during tonight’s leaders’ debate. “I’ll defend your values Canadian values on the world stage where Mr. Harper has … Read more
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) announced his plan to restore Canada’s environmental credibility at home and around the world by putting a price on carbon, making polluters pay and taking meaningful steps to reduce carbon emissions. The NDP plan will recognize efforts already underway in provinces like British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario and Quebec, and will allow jurisdictions to … Read more
The New Democratic Party issued a statement on the Sept. 24 French-language leaders’ debate, saying leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) won the debate. “Mulcair succeeded in demonstrating to Canadians that he is the only leader ready to defeat and replace Stephen Harper,” read the statement. The full release is available online. Call 613-369-6078. NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) announced … Read more
The New Democratic Party launched a new website, www.trudeauvstrudeau.ca, a way for Canadians to test their knowledge on some of the Liberal leader’s biggest flip-flops. The full release is available online. In the wake of new reports of the CBC’s planned asset sale, NDP arts and culture critics Andrew Cash (Davenport, Ont.) and Pierre Nantel (Longueuil – … Read more
NDP foreign affairs critic and candidate Paul Dewar (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.) issued a statement on the release of Mohamed Fahmy: “New Democrats were overjoyed to hear the news that Canadian journalist Mohamed Fahmy has been pardoned this morning,” said Dewar. “This is welcome and long overdue. I think many of us were frustrated to see a … Read more
