NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) said he is proud to second groundbreaking legislation introduced by NDP MP Linda Duncan (Edmonton-Strathcona, Alta.), an Environmental Bill of Rights, Bill C-634, to legally enshrine environmental rights for Canadians and the duty of the federal government to take action to protect the environment. More information is available online.
Principal secretary to the leader of the official opposition Karl Bélanger made a statement on the shootings at Parliament Hill and the war memorial. “This morning’s horrifying attack has shocked all Canadians and shattered the peace of our nation’s capital. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of the soldier killed and the people who were injured, … Read more
The NDP said that maintaining home mail delivery remains one of the party’s main priorities as it intensifies its campaign to save the services Canadians rely on and deserve. “With this government’s marked trend toward privatization, I would like to know if this is also their plan for Canada Post. Canadians are adamant about continuing to … Read more
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) issued a statement regarding the Alberta NDP leadership results: “On behalf of Canada’s New Democrats I extend sincere congratulations to Rachel Notley on her election as leader of the Alberta NDP. New Democrats have deep roots in Alberta and I’m looking forward to working with Rachel Notley as we unite progressives … Read more
NDP critic for employment and social development Jinny Sims (Newton–North Delta, B.C.) issued a statement on the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty: Sims’ full statement is available online.
NDP health critic Libby Davies (Vancouver East, B.C.) wrote to Health Minister Rona Ambrose (Edmonton-Spruce Grove, Alta.) asking the minister to answer urgent questions on how well Canada is prepared to cope with the virus given the rapid growth of Ebola cases worldwide. More information is available online.
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) toured a childcare centre and announced his plan to create or maintain one million affordable childcare spaces across Canada. The goal is to ensure parents don’t pay more than $15 a day for a childcare space. The plan could allow Quebec to maintain and improve its own childcare program. More information is available … Read more
NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) issued a statement in reaction to the passage of the Conservative motion on the war in Iraq: “The Conservatives are plunging Canada into a prolonged war without a credible plan to help victims of ISIL terror. They have also opened the door to Canadian involvement in Syria’s bloody civil war.” The full … Read more
The NDP said that the new report by the Commissioner of Official Languages confirms what the party has been saying: budget cuts are affecting bilingual services across the country.“Respecting and protecting official languages has never been a Conservative priority, and each new report has confirmed this fact. This time, it’s the survival and success of … Read more
New Democrats are gathering with experts to discuss how Canada can take part in the worldwide growing market for clean energy, which will top 3 trillion dollars per year by 2020. The NDP understands that developing Canada’s clean energy sector will stimulate the economy, create jobs and reduce greenhouse gases. The National Forum on Clean Energy … Read more
