Press Release Department: Non-Governmental - New Democratic Party of Canada

NDP MP Ève Péclet (La Pointe-de-L’Île, Que.) has introduced a bill, Bill C-584, Corporate Social Responsibility of Extractive Corporations Outside Canada Act, on March 31, to strengthen corporate social responsibility among Canadian extracting companies operating in developing countries. Seventy-five per cent of international mining companies are registered in Canada, and most operate in countries where workers’ rights, human rights and environmental … Read more

Elections Canada has confirmed that the NDP mailing program prior to the start of by-elections in the constituencies of Provencher, Bourassa and Toronto Centre was in full compliance with the Elections Act. The full release is available online. Call 613-295-9228.

In order to bring the drastic restructuring at Canada Post back to the spotlight, the NDP held a press conference to condemn the new price hikes for stamps, which will bring the cost to $1 and affect consumers across the country. “By canceling home delivery, shortening post office hours, and radically increasing prices, the Conservatives … Read more

Lewis Cardinal was chosen to be the NDP candidate in Edmonton Centre, Alta. ‎”I’m so proud to have Lewis Cardinal on our team. Lewis is a man of integrity and commitment,” said NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) “He is someone who has worked hard to make Edmonton a better place to live and to make … Read more

NDP environment critic Megan Leslie (Halifax, N.S.)  issued a statement to mark World Water Day on March 22. The full statement is available online.  With the 2004 Health Care Accord set to expire in one week, the NDP is pressing the government to show leadership and work with provinces and territories to improve the public … Read more

NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) made the following changes to the shadow cabinet: Peter Julian (Burnaby–New Westminster) has been appointed to the position of opposition House leader; Chris Charlton (Hamilton Mountain) will be responsible for energy and natural resources; Peggy Nash (Parkdale–High Park) will take over the industry portfolio; Nathan Cullen (Skeena–Bulkley Valley) becomes the finance critic; Hoang … Read more

NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) issued a statement on the resignation of Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa, Ont.). “In the past year, Mr. Flaherty continued to serve in one of Canada’s most difficult jobs despite facing health challenges. He did so with the same strength of character and sense of humour that has characterized his … Read more

With the Journée internationale de la Francophonie on the horizon, the NDP critic for official languages Yvon Godin (Acadie- Bathurst, Que.) placed a complaint with the Commissioner of Official Languages, criticizing the government’s decision to arbitrarily render formerly bilingual positions with the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) unilingual.  The full release is available online. Call 613-408-1483. In light … Read more

The NDP are inviting students and teachers to voice their concerns about what the party says is the government’s move to end programs that encourage young people to vote. The NDP say that Bill C-23, prohibits Elections Canada from supporting youth outreach and education initiatives like Student Vote—a non-partisan school program that encourages young people to … Read more

The NDP said that are outraged that the government is stripping seasonal workers of Employment Insurance (EI). The full statement is available online.