NDP transport critic Hoang Mai (Brossard—La Prairie, Que.) is appalled by the government’s inability to enforce basic measures recommended by the Transportation Safety Board (TSB) to ensure public safety. Details of an investigation into a CP Rail train transporting 57 cars near Revelstoke, British Columbia, – some of which contained dangerous goods – indicates that hand … Read more
The NDP is calling on the Canadian government to suspend deportations to Burundi. “In light of the unsafe and volatile situation in Burundi, New Democrats join with the Burundian community in Canada in urging an immediate moratorium on deportations of non-dangerous individuals from Canada to Burundi,” said NDP Citizenship and Immigration critic Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (Pierrefonds—Dollard, Que). … Read more
NDP environment critic Megan Leslie (Halifax, N.S.) made the following statement on the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought: “The focus of this year’s World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is ‘attainment of food security for all through sustainable food systems.’” This effort, supported by 193 countries, seeks to allow the poorest populations of … Read more
NDP seniors critic Irene Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe, Ont.) issued the following statement on World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: “After a lifetime of hard work, and with all their contributions to their communities and families, seniors have the right to grow old in comfort and dignity. Unfortunately, some seniors are victims of abuse and negligence, sometimes by … Read more
NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) spoke to the Board of Trade of Metropolitan Montreal, reiterating the importance of labour-sponsored funds for Quebec’s economic growth, pointing to investments of almost $2.3 billion in the Montreal region that helped to create and safeguard more than 35,000 jobs. “The reason our SMEs are performing so well is because of tailor-made … Read more
NDP MP Jean Crowder (Nanaimo–Cowichan, B.C.) issued the following statement on the report on a“Code of Conduct: Sexual Harassment” from the Procedure and House Affairs subcommittee: “This code is an important first step forward in making sure that Parliament is a sexual harassment-free workplace for everyone. Canada will be the first Parliament to have such a code in … Read more
NDP MP Megan Leslie (Halifax, NS) issued a statement marking World Environment Day. “Today we mark World Environment Day, to increase awareness about the need to protect and preserve our environment,” said Leslie. “New Democrat MPs work tirelessly to ensure that we will leave a sustainable legacy to future generations.” The full release is available online.
The NDP presented a motion calling for the immediate inclusion of the 50communities being left out of Nutrition North, as well as renewed efforts to improve the well-being of Canadians living in isolated communities in Northern Canada. “Nutrition North must be more equitable so that funding reflects the real circumstances that northerners are facing,” said NDP … Read more
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) issued the following statement: “On the 31st anniversary of the invasion of the Darbar Sahib or Golden Temple, I extend heartfelt sympathies to the families and other loved ones of all those who lost their lives,” said Mulcair. “The tragic events that began in June of 1984 saw violence brought to dozens of Gurdwaras … Read more
As Pride celebrations start across Canada this month, NDP MP Craig Scott (Toronto-Danforth, Ont.) is calling on the government to issue an official apology for the decades of discriminatory treatment of LGBT members of the Canadian Forces. “I tabled Motion M-517 in the hopes of addressing a historic wrong and airing the discriminatory treatment of Canadians who … Read more
