NDP environment critic Megan Leslie (Halifax, N.S.) issued a statement to mark Earth Day. “For more than forty years, Canadians have celebrated Earth Day as an opportunity to raise awareness of the fragility of our planet, and as a call to action for a greener future,” said Leslie. The full statement is available online. NDP Leader Thomas … Read more
NDP Aboriginal affairs critic Jean Crowder (Nanaimo-Cowichan, B.C.) sent a letter to Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Minister Bernard Valcourt (Madawaska-Resitgouche, N.B.) asking that the First Nations Control of First Nations Education Act, Bill C-33, be referred to committee before second reading. “In the spirit of reconciliation we need to improve this legislation so that it supports … Read more
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) wrote to Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary soouthwest, Alta.) urging him to call on the Egyptian government to release Canadian journalist Mohamed Fahmy and his colleagues. “I would ask that you also intervene in this case, and work with our allies to secure the release of Mohamed Fahmy and his colleagues. Canada needs to … Read more
With 900 Canadians’ personal information stolen from Canada Revenue Agency’s (CRA) website due to the Heartbleed security breach, the NDP is calling on the government to start providing answers to Canadians. The full release is available online. NDP launched a new campaign to convince Conservative MPs to vote against Bill C-23, the government’s election reform bill, … Read more
NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.), made a statement to mark the beginning of Passover: “Catherine and I extend our warmest wishes to members of the Jewish community as they gather to celebrate Pesach with songs, wine and a meal shared with friends and family. Families will gather to retell the powerful story of the Exodus of … Read more
Joe Cressy will be the NDP candidate in the riding of Trinity-Spadina in Toronto, Ont. “Joe Cressy has the energy, experience and values to continue the great work that Olivia Chow started in downtown Toronto,” said NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.). “I’m proud to have Joe on NDP’s Toronto team. Together, we will take on … Read more
The cancellation of subsidies and abandoning of the federal financial commitment to social housing have prompted the NDP to launch a campaign and table a motion in Parliament aimed at ensuring adequate funding. “Losing these subsidies will lead to a drastic spike in rental prices —anywhere from $200 to even $500 in some cases. This … Read more
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) issued a statement following the election results in Quebec: “My wife Catherine and I would like to congratulate Philippe Couillard on being elected as the new Premier of Quebec. We would also like to congratulate all the candidates who participated in this important democratic exercise. The NDP has taken note of the … Read more
The NDP announced that Anne McGrath will serve as the party’s national director. The full release is available online. The NDP said hundreds have signed an NDP petition calling on National Defence Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, Ont.) to recognize and assist former cadets who survived a fatal grenade explosion at Canadian Forces Base Valcartier. The full … Read more
NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) asked Citizenship and Immigration Minister Chris Alexander (Ajax-Pickering, Ont.) about the case of Khurshid Awan, a Pakistani woman who has taken sanctuary in the basement of a Montreal church for over 6 months. Awan’s husband lives in hiding in Pakistan, having been shot at by members of an extremist group and … Read more
