NDP foreign affairs critic Paul Dewar (Ottawa Centre, Ont.) issued the following statement: “President Obama has made major progress in normalizing relations with Cuba and I believe this will be beneficial to the people of Cuba. “I thank our Canadian diplomats for their hard work on this file. This is an example of constructive diplomacy, … Read more
Together with Fair Vote Canada, NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) reiterated the NDP’s commitment to introduce a mixed-member proportional system, which would make the 2015 election the last unfair election. More information is available online. Call 613-323-7974. NDP veterans affairs critic Peter Stoffer (Sackville–Eastern Shore, N.S.) congratulated veteran Basil McAllister for winning a federal court case … Read more
NDP MP Libby Davies (Vancouver East, B.C.) issued a statement saying that she will not be seeking re-election in the next federal election. Call 613-850-3448. As finance ministers gather to address Canada’s urgent economic challenges, NDP calls on the Conservatives to stop refusing to work with the provinces and end their downloading and cuts to … Read more
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) issued a statement on election of the Assembly of First Nations Chief: “On behalf of Canada’s Official Opposition, I offer my sincere congratulations to Perry Bellegarde on his election as the head of the Assembly of First Nations. I look forward to working in collaboration with National Chief Perry Bellegarde on … Read more
In light of a troubling CTV report, the NDP has asked Elections Canada to open an inquiry into allegations that SNC-Lavalin used nominees to finance the Conservative Party of Canada. “If the contributions made by SNC-Lavalin employees were reimbursed by the company, it would constitute a violation of several provisions in the Elections Act,” wrote NDP … Read more
Following a five-decade battle for recognition and support, Thalidomide victims will finally get the support they need, after all parties rallied behind the NDP’s motion last week to compensate them. “Thalidomide victims have waited 50 years to get the government’s support. We wish it had come sooner, but we’re pleased that they will finally receive the … Read more
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) issued a statement to mark World AIDS Day: “This year, we are celebrating the 25th annual World AIDS Day. Today, we offer our encouragement to everyone battling the HIV/AIDS virus, and remember those we have lost to the disease, along with their loved ones.” The full statement is available online. The NDP … Read more
The NDP said that as government they ban food advertising directed towards children across Canada. “Parents have enough on the go without having to worry that their kids are being bombarded by advertisements for junk food. I don’t want that for my grandkids and I know we can do better,” said NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair … Read more
The NDP issued a statement regarding the release of the 2014 Fall Report of the Auditor General. The full release is available online.
The NDP is urging the government to provide fair compensation to survivors of the Thalidomide tragedy – victims who have struggled for decades with the tragic consequences of using this drug, which had been approved by the Canadian government as a safe drug for use by pregnant women to deal with morning sickness. “For over … Read more
