The NDP outlined the next steps in the NDP’s five-point plan to help Syrian refugees: “Time and time again, when humanitarian crisis has struck, Canadians have answered the call with generosity,” said NDP foreign affairs critic Paul Dewar (Ottawa Centre, Ont.). “Let us move forward with concrete measures focused on saving lives now and a stable plan … Read more
NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) officially accepted the nomination for his riding of Outremont. “I’m so proud to be able to represent the riding of Outremont, with its diverse mix of communities who share our commitment to bring positive change to Ottawa,” said Mulcair. “The NDP has an experienced team and with a just a few … Read more
The NDP has laid out a concrete plan for tackling the Syrian refugee crisis. “We can begin by getting 10,000 Syrian refugees out of harm’s way and to Canada by the end of the year,” said NDP Foreign Affairs critic and candidate Paul Dewar (Ottawa Centre, Ont.). The NDP will work with the government to … Read more
NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) spoke to Egypt’s envoy to Ottawa regarding the case of Canadian journalist Mohamed Fahmy. Mulcair indicated Canadians are very worried about the situation. He noted we support Fahmy and disagree with the court sentence. The full release is available online. NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) announced that an NDP … Read more
The updated Gross Domestic Product (GDP) figures are the latest evidence that the Conservative economic plan is failing Canadians, said former provincial finance minister and NDP Candidate (Eglinton-Lawrence, Ont.), Andrew Thomson. “The figures released this morning by Statistics Canada were predictable and a disappointing development for Canada,” said Thomson. “Canadians have been paying for the Conservatives’ failures with … Read more
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) announced that an NDP government will ensure that no woman or child in need will be turned away from a women’s shelter. An NDP government will also create an action plan to end violence against women in Canada. An NDP government will work with women’s groups and Indigenous communities and organizations to create … Read more
NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) brought his Campaign for Change back to Toronto where he questioned the Conservatives’ poor economic record and reiterated the NDP’s plan for jobs and growth. Mulcair also joined former Saskatchewan Finance Minister and NDP candidate Andrew Thomson (Eglinton-Lawrence, Ont.) to open his local campaign office. The full release is available online. Call 613-323-7974. NDP leader Thomas … Read more
NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) continued to focus on his plan to kick-start manufacturing, support small businesses and create jobs with a campaign stop in London, Ont. “From alternative fuels to research technology developers, Canadian companies are global leaders in research and innovation,” said Mulcair. “Our Innovation Tax Credit will support cutting edge research and … Read more
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) focused on his plan to kick-start manufacturing, support small businesses and create jobs, while blaming Stephen Harper’s failed plan for the loss of 400,000 manufacturing jobs at a campaign stop in Hamilton. An NDP government will cut the Small Business tax rate from 11 per cent to 9 per cent, a plan … Read more
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) made the following statement on Black Ribbon Day: “Today marks the sad anniversary of the signing of the Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact between Nazi Germany and Soviet Russia in 1939 – prelude to the Second World War. It was following this alliance that Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union invaded neighboring Poland. Millions of people … Read more
