An NDP government will hold Employment Insurance premiums steady for four years and invest in expanded training and benefits for young Canadians, precarious workers and new parents, NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.). Mulcair’s plan to make EI sustainable and reliable will: Protect EI premiums so they provide benefits to Canadians and are not used as the government’s … Read more
NDP candidate in Ottawa-Centre Paul Dewar made the following statement regarding the government’s announcement on the Syrian refugee crisis: “The NDP welcomes the Conservatives’ decision to accelerate the acceptance of Syrian refugees and appoint a special coordinator to oversee resettlement. The appointment of a Syrian Refugee Coordinator is an important step in speeding up the arrival of refugees here … Read more
The New Democratic Party of Canada said that its leader, Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.), won the Sept. 17 Globe and Mail leaders’ debate on the economy. The NDP said Mulcair showed his focus on growing the economy and building a stronger middle class and continued to highlight his balanced plan for long-term, sustainable and stable investment. The … Read more
The NDP’s economic team held a press conference in Ottawa, warning that Liberal leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) has already maxed out his deficit credit card in the first year of his “fiscal plan”. “We have taken the time to look at what Mr. Trudeau has committed himself to and we’ve done the math”, said … Read more
NDP candidates Andrew Thomson (Eglinton Lawrence, Ont.), Peggy Nash (Parkdale High-Park, Ont.) and Guy Caron (Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques, Que.) issued an open letter to Liberal leader Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) asking him to release the costing behind his party’s fiscal framework. “The New Democratic Party of Canada will be living up to Tom Mulcair’s commitment to … Read more
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) focused on help for Canadians living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia and their families, as he unveiled more details of his comprehensive plan to advance health care while undoing decades of Conservative and Liberal cuts. Mulcair said that a NDP government will work with provinces and territories, and invest $40 million to … Read more
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) announced that a NDP government will provide long-term, stable funding and work with provinces and territories to ensure more Canadians can access a family doctor and primary care teams. The NDP will invest $300 million to help build 200 clinics across Canada; help provinces hire over 7,000 doctors, nurse practitioners, nurses and … Read more
NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) made a statement in remembrance of the September 11th terrorist attacks: “It is with deep sadness that New Democrats commemorate the 14th anniversary of the terrorist attacks in the United States that shocked the world on September 11, 2001,” said Mulcair. “On that day, first responders in New York … Read more
NDP candidate Jennifer Hollett (University-Rosedale, Ont.) criticized the Liberal party’s policy on childcare. “Why are they now campaigning against a concrete plan to deliver one-million high-quality, affordable spaces?” she said. The NDP’s plan would create 123,000 childcare spaces in 2016-2017 in cities across the country. The full release is available online. Call 613-369-6078. NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, … Read more
NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) announced his plan to protect and create jobs in Canada’s auto sector by improving financial incentives for automakers and parts suppliers in exchange for firm commitments on jobs and investment, amongst other policies. “I will be a champion for the auto sector and will work closely with automakers and … Read more
