NDP veterans affairs critic Peter Stoffer (Sackville—Eastern Shore, N.S.) issued a statement regarding disabled veterans. “The recent decision by the Conservative government to change the requirement for disabled veterans to provide proof of their injuries every three years, instead of every year shows just how badly the Conservatives are failing veterans and their families. Veterans … Read more
NDP LGBT critic Randall Garrison (Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca, B.C.) criticized the Senate for blocking Bill C-279, aimed at protecting the rights of transgender people. “The Senate’s attempt to obstruct this bill that would finally give transgender Canadians the protection and equal status they deserve is reprehensible,” said Garrison. “The bill was examined in depth and passed by … Read more
In the wake of a new case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in Canadian beef, NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) is calling on the Conservatives to take swift action to protect Canadian farmers. “New Democrats understand the importance of maintaining access to foreign markets and supporting consumer confidence in Canadian products,” added Mulcair. “That’s why … Read more
NDP Urban Affairs critic Matthew Kellway (Beaches – East York, Ont.) issued a statement urging all MPs to support his bill, Bill C-619, The Climate Change Accountability Act, which proposes national emissions reduction targets as part of the global effort to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and includes accountability mechanisms to ensure these targets are met. Call 613-408-1642. NDP MP Peter … Read more
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) announced that after a careful analysis of Bill C-51, the New Democrats will oppose it. “Terrorism is a real threat, and public safety must be the priority for any government. But we cannot protect our freedoms by sacrificing them,” said Mulcair. The NDP has identified several problems in C-51, including that it will give broad new powers … Read more
The NDP is calling on all MPs to crack down on the abuse of unpaid internships and extend workplace standards and safety provisions to interns. NDP’s Intern Protection Act, C-636, will have its first hour of debate in Parliament. “The Conservatives have presided over a youth jobs crisis which has forced so many young people to work … Read more
NDP critic for agriculture Malcolm Allen (Welland, Ont.) called on the government to take quick action to maintain food safety and consumer confidence in the wake of today’s discovery of a new case of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (BSE) in an Alberta beef herd. “While this is an isolated case, the Minister of Agriculture needs to take it seriously … Read more
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) has written a second letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) urging him to personally intervene to help secure the release of Canadian journalist Mohamed Fahmy, who has been imprisoned in Egypt for over a year. “Quite simply, being a journalist is not a crime. Canada needs to … Read more
NDP Ethics critic Charlie Angus (Timmins-James Bay, Ont.) issued a statement about the decision of Eve Adams to cross the floor of the House of Commons. The full statement is available online.
The NDP put forward an opposition day motion calling on the Conservatives to take immediate action to stimulate job creation and support the middle class. The NDP motion is as follows: “That the House call on the government to take immediate action to build a balanced economy, support the middle class and encourage manufacturing and small business job … Read more
