The New Democrats have introduced amendments that delete Bill C-51 clauses which undermine Canadians’ rights and freedoms, and add critical oversight. “The NDP plan will protect both our rights and our safety,” said NDP public safety critic Randall Garrison (Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca). The objectives of the NDP amendments are to delete provisions that undermine Canadians’ rights and freedoms, add … Read more
The New Democratic Party has sent a letter to Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister of State (Democratic Reform) Pierre Poilievre (Nepean-Carleton, Ont.) and to Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander (Ajax-Pickering, Ont.) calling on them to allow temporary foreign workers who have applied for permanent residency to remain in Canada. New rules for state that temporary … Read more
The NDP is concerned that the Conservatives’ management of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program is destroying the opportunity for temporary foreign workers to obtain citizenship, while robbing employers of their experienced staff. “These workers had the courage to come to Canada, and they worked hard, followed the rules and contributed to our economy because they … Read more
NDP MP Pierre Jacob (Brome – Missisquoi, Que.) has decided not to seek a second mandate in the federal election scheduled for fall 2015. “It was a difficult decision,” said Jacob. “I enjoy my work as an MP. Meeting people, helping them find solutions to their problems, advancing regional files – this is important work … Read more
New Democratic Party leader Thomas Muclair (Outremont, Que.) continued his tour in Vancouver along with two former judges, who will be candidates in this year’s federal election, all voicing opposition to Bill C-51. Both Carol Baird Ellan and Bill Sundhu have served as judges at the B.C. Provincial Court. “During my career as a judge, I presided over many difficult cases, and I always … Read more
In reaction to the Parliamentary Budget Officer’s report, New Democrats reiterated their call for canceling the Conservatives income splitting plan. “At a time when Canada’s middle class is being squeezed by a slumping economy, Stephen Harper plans to hand out $2 billion a year to the wealthiest 15 per cent,” said NDP finance critic Nathan … Read more
A proposal by NDP MP Kennedy Stewart (Burnaby-Douglas, B.C.) to bring e-petitions to Parliament was implemented on March 11, with the support of all parties, following a report from the Procedure and House Affairs Committee. Initiated by Stewart’s Motion 428 that passed in 2014, the rules governing petitions will be amended to allow Canadians to sign … Read more
The New Democrats announced that they will be sending a letter to the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner, urging her to launch an inquiry into allegations that funding for the Jean Bosco Centre in Maniwaki was withdrawn after the Conservatives were defeated in the riding in 2011. NDP Treasury Board critic Mathieu Ravignat (Pontiac, Que.) said, “The … Read more
With the CIBC reporting that job quality at its lowest level in 20 years, and that low-paying jobs are becoming the norm, the NDP’s opposition day motion calls on the government to make investing in good, middle class jobs the first priority of budget 2015. The full release is available online. The NDP is calling on … Read more
Canadians are demanding of their government an economy that is at once growing and sustainable. The NDP is therefore asking the Environment Committee to prioritize studies on the role of a protected and healthy environment within a growing economy. “Canadians are rightfully concerned that climate change threatens both our environment and our economy” said NDP … Read more
