“The government recognized that feminine hygiene products are essential products” said NDP Status of Women critic Mylène Freeman (Argenteuil—Papineau—Mirabel, Que) following the announcement that the federal government will eliminate tax on feminine hygiene products on July 1, 2015. The tax removal came as a result of a motion tabled in the House of Commons by MP Irene … Read more
Following the defeat in the House of Commons of Bill M-444, the bill’s sponsor, NDP critic for Aboriginal Affairs Niki Ashton (Churchill, Man.) made the following statement: “The Harper Government once again turned its back on Canadian women by voting against M-444, a National Action Plan to End Violence Against Women,” said Ashton. “This Motion is the first … Read more
NDP spokesperson for matters concerning Canada Post, Alexandre Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie, Que.) said that if elected, an NDP government would cancel Canada Post’s plan to eliminate door-to-door mail delivery and will reinstate delivery in all communities affected by cuts announced in December 2013. “This is about fairness. The cuts to home delivery impact seniors and persons living with disabilities … Read more
Anorexia and bulimia wreak havoc among youth and too little is done in Ottawa to raise public and media awareness. That is why NDP MP Laurin Liu (Rivière-des-Mille-Iles, Que.) will table a motion in the House of Commons calling for a national strategy for eating disorders. “It’s time to put an end to this emphasis on … Read more
NDP MP Irene Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe, Ont.) and NDP Status of Women critic Mylène Freeman (Argenteuil—Papineau—Mirabel, Que.) made the following statement on the support of their motion to remove the federal tax from feminine hygiene products: “The NDP has scored a victory for women with the passage of our opposition day motion to remove the GST/federal … Read more
NDP Public Safety critic Randall Garrison (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca, B.C.) issued a statement on the adoption of Bill C-51. “New Democrats strongly condemn the adoption of Bill C-51,” said Garrison. “We have tried everything to make the government backtrack and to convince our Liberal opponents to do the right thing and vote against this devastating bill,” … Read more
NDP MP Peter Stoffer (Sackville-Eastern Shore, N.S.) received the Dutch honour Knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau, bestowed by the King of the Netherlands on persons who have rendered outstanding service to society. “This is an incredible honour given to a noble and humble man,” said NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.). “Peter is really proud of … Read more
The NDP is calling for senior defence staff to appear at committee following last week’s report from former Supreme Court Justice Marie Deschamps about sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces. “Justice Deschamps’s report reveals a disturbing pattern of inappropriate and criminal behaviour within the military, with senior staff repeatedly failing to assist victims who … Read more
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) issued a statement on the occasion of International Workers’ Day. The full statement is available online.
NDP Labour critic Alexandre Boulerice (Rosemont – La Petite-Patrie, Que.) issued a statement on the National Day of Mourning: “Every Canadian deserves a safe working environment. Today however, four Canadians will leave for work and never return home. Thousands more will suffer an on-the-job injury. Countless others are slowly being harmed through exposure to toxins and … Read more
