NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) brought his Campaign for Change to Vancouver. Mulcair was joined by NDP MPs and new candidates from the greater Vancouver area to highlight his plan affordable childcare. An NDP government will make life easier for parents with a plan for one million quality childcare spaces across Canada, at no more than $15 per … Read more
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.): issued a statement on the anniversary of the Dieppe Raid: “On this day, we remember the thousands of Canadians who were killed, injured or taken captive during the Dieppe landing, one of the worst chapters in Canada’s military history. On August 19, 1942, the Second World War was raging in Europe. … Read more
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) brought his Campaign for Change to Nanaimo, B.C., where he announced a three-point plan to assist provinces and territories in keeping Canadians safe from wildfires and floods, as the effects of climate change worsen. Mulcair said his plan will focus on training, equipment and disaster relief. Specifically, the NDP will restore funding … Read more
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) issued the following statement to mark National Acadian Day: “Today, Acadians from Eastern Canada and across North America celebrate their national holiday. They have many reasons to be proud of their heritage and the legacy left by their ancestors, who came here from France more than 400 years ago. Against all odds the … Read more
NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) introduced his plan to establish an independent Budget watchdog. “Stephen Harper came to power promising independent, accurate and timely financial information for parliamentarians, but has failed on all counts,” said Mulcair. “Our plan will enshrine budget transparency into law.” The NDP plan protects the Parliamentary Budget Officer from political interference and makes the … Read more
As part of his Campaign for Change, NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) stopped in Lévis, Que., and was joined by NDP candidate, Jean-Luc Daigle, former mayor of Saint-Romuald. Mulcair outlined his bold vision for Canada and his plan to defeat and replace Stephen Harper’s scandal-plagued Conservatives. “Stephen Harper promised to clean up years of Liberal corruption, yet Conservatives … Read more
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que. ) has accepted a proposal from the Munk Debates for a bilingual debate with Stephen Harper on foreign affairs and Canada’s role in the world. “We’ve said from the beginning that Tom Mulcair will debate Stephen Harper anytime, anyplace and call on the Conservatives to agree to at least one more debate … Read more
On Aug. 9, NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair‘s (Outremont, Que.) Campaign for Change came to Vancouver. Mulcair was joined by NDP MPs and new candidates from the greater Vancouver area as he outlined his bold vision for Canada. “Vancouver is ready for change in Ottawa and in this election, it’s the NDP that has the experience to … Read more
NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) held a rally in Toronto with current NDP MPs and new candidates, highlighting his party’s success in the last government. “Over the last four years, our outstanding team of Toronto MPs has worked tirelessly for their communities and shown their constituents what happens when you elect hardworking and effective Members … Read more
On August 2, NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) launched his Campaign for Change. “After ten years of Stephen Harper, middle-class families are working harder than ever but can’t get ahead. Canadian wages are falling, incomes are stagnant, household debt is skyrocketing and 200,000 more Canadians are out-of-work than before the 2008 recession,” said Mulcair. “Clearly Stephen Harper’s plan … Read more
