NDP MP Niki Ashton (Churchill, Man.) tabled a motion in the House of Commons in order to clearly establish the right of women to choose what they do with their bodies.“The NDP is a pro-choice party. Each and every one of my colleagues agrees – women should have the right to make their own decisions … Read more
Young NDP MPs have selected Ève Péclet (La Pointe-de-l’île, Que.) as their new chair and Pierre-Luc Dusseault (Sherbrooke, Que.) as their vice-chair. “Ève and Pierre-Luc are both excellent choices. Their enthusiasm is contagious and they understand the issues like the back of their hand. The NDP is not satisfied just talking about youth involvement in politics … Read more
NDP employment and social development critic Jinny Sims (Newton-North Delta, B.C.) sent a letter to the Parliamentary Budget Officer, asking him to continue the analysis of budget cuts at Statistics Canada. In her letter, Sims wrote: “Statistics Canada has indicated it will make the data available if an individual or organization with funding is willing to carry … Read more
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) issued a statement following Grand Chief Shawn A-in-chut Atleo’s resignation. The full statement is available online. In light of the Ontario Superior Court decision, the NDP is asking the government to fast track Bill C-575, which would extend the right to vote to all Canadians living abroad. “The court … Read more
The New Democratic Party called for urgent action on antibiotic resistance, following a World Health Report warning that the threat is becoming critical. “We’ve known for some time now that antibiotic resistance is a growing problem,” said NDP health critic Libby Davies (Vancouver East, B.C.). The full release is available online. Call 613-408-1642.
New Democratic Party leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) made a statement on International Worker’s Day: “Today we celebrate International Workers’ Day, an occasion for us to recognize the contributions workers here in Canada and around the world. Workers are the backbone of our economy — providing the public services we rely on, harnessing our natural resources, and … Read more
Following a disturbing report in L’actualité magazine regarding sexual assault in the Canadian Forces, the NDP calling the government to commit to release the results of any internal investigation by the Chief of the Defence Staff into how programs and policies may have led to such abuses. The full release is available online. Call 613-295-9228.
While the NDP welcomes a moratorium on the Temporary Foreign Worker Program in the food service industry as a positive step, it will mean nothing without a full, independent and transparent review of this defective program. For its Opposition Day, the NDP will move a motion that would address the serious problems plaguing the Temporary Foreign … Read more
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) issued a statement on the anniversary of the collapsed building in Rana Plaza, Bangladesh. The full statement is available online.
The NDP is calling on the government of Canada to offer military support to the international peacekeeping mission in the Central African Republic. “This month, the international community is remembering our collective failure to prevent the Rwandan genocide. Let’s not repeat the same mistakes in the Central African Republic,” said NDP foreign affairs critic Paul Dewar (Ottawa Centre, … Read more
