A group of citizens have filed a lawsuit in the Federal Court alleging that government legislation related to tax laws is unconstitutional. “We heard very clearly that this law would harm the privacy of a million Canadians and was likely unconstitutional” said NDP national revenue critic Murray Rankin (Victoria, B.C.). The lawsuit, filed in Federal Court by … Read more
New Democrats are urging the government to respond immediately to the breach of the Mount Polley Mine tailings pond where billions of litres of toxic water and sands have been released into the surrounding lakes and rivers. “The federal government must immediately offer BC the assistance it needs to help prevent further damage,” said NDP MP Nathan Cullen (Skeena-Bulkley … Read more
The NDP said that after nearly a year of negotiations since the government claimed they had reached a deal with Europe, the NDP welcomes what now appears to be actual progress towards a Canada-EU Trade Agreement. The NDP said that they have long maintained that Canada should have deeper economic relations with the European Union … Read more
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) said with the tragic conflict and humanitarian suffering unfolding in the Middle East, many people are asking what can they do to help. “I call on Prime Minister Stephen Harper to join us and pledge his personal support, and that of the Canadian government, to offer our aid to the … Read more
The NDP is criticizing the Conservatives for gutting the employment insurance (EI) program, as the cuts wreak havoc in communities across Atlantic Canada, Quebec and all across the country. “This summer, we have seen the real consequences of this EI reform,” said NDP Employment Insurance critic Robert Aubin (Trois-Rivières, Que.). “Many of those who are … Read more
The NDP’s international trade critic Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway, B.C.) made the following statement on the status of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) negotiations: “The Official Opposition calls on the Conservative Government to come clean about the status of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) negotiations in light of reports that Germany may … Read more
As Canadians continue to be shocked by the mounting casualties and severe humanitarian need in the Gaza Strip, the NDP is calling on the government to support United Nations humanitarian efforts. “The humanitarian situation in the Gaza Strip is critical,” said NDP foreign affairs critic Paul Dewar (Ottawa Centre, Ont.) in a letter to Foreign Affairs Minister … Read more
According to the NDP a significant drop in the number of people receiving Employment Insurance (EI) benefits, even as unemployment rises, shows that EI cuts are taking their toll. “The Conservatives are cutting more and more people off EI benefits even as the need is growing,” said NDP critic for Employment Insurance Robert Aubin (Trois-Rivières, … Read more
The NDP said that the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is the latest body to respond to the growing outrage over fees that are charged to customers monthly just to receive their bills in the mail. After discovering that many telecom and broadcast companies are charging anywhere between $0.99 and $5.95 per month, the … Read more
The NDP is calling for an independent external investigation into allegations of intimidation and political interference that continue to emerge in connection with targeted audits of charities undertaken by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). “Canadians must have complete confidence in the integrity of the CRA and our tax system. However, I fear that the evidence strongly … Read more
