In the wake of Toronto’s devastating ice storm, NDP MPs from Toronto are calling on the federal government to work with the Province of Ontario to help the City of Toronto recover from the storm. The City has pegged the total cost of the clean-up at $106 million and has asked the federal and Ontario provincial … Read more
The National Energy Board (NEB) posted an online application to apply to participate in upcoming hearings about whether or not to approve Kinder Morgan’s proposal to build a new crude oil pipeline from Edmonton to Burnaby. “This call for applications is going to be a nasty surprise for Burnaby residents and others along the pipeline and … Read more
NDP multiculturalism critic Andrew Cash (Davenport, Ont.) issued a statement on Eid Milad-un-Nab. “One of the largest celebrations of the year, Eid Milad-un-Nabi marks the birth, life and teachings of the prophet Muhammad,” said Cash. The full statement is available online.
NDP foreign affairs critic Paul Dewar (Ottawa Centre, Ont.) issued a statement to express his condolences to Ariel Sharon’s family and the people of Israel as they mourn their loss. The full statement is available online. NDP foreign affairs critic Paul Dewar (Ottawa Centre, Ont.) and NDP international development critic Hélène Laverdière (Laurier–Sainte-Marie, Que.) issued a … Read more
NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) sent a letter to Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) urging him to act immediately to address the problem of suicides among Canada’s Armed Forces personnel. Call 613-852-6186.
New Democrats stand firmly with British Columbians opposed to the Northern Gateway Pipeline. “We have been very clear – the Northern Gateway Project puts our jobs and our coastline at risk,” said NDP energy and natural resources critic Peter Julian (Burnaby-New Westminster, B.C.). With the Joint Review Panel’s decision, Cabinet now has 180 days to make a … Read more
In the wake of the United Nation’s largest-ever appeal for international aid, New Democrats are calling on the Canadian government to respond quickly to the mounting humanitarian crisis threatening millions of Syrian refugees. “The scale and depth of this humanitarian crisis is shocking,” said NDP foreign affairs critic Paul Dewar (Ottawa-Centre, Ont.). “With an exceptionally harsh winter … Read more
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) issued a statement on the announcement of Bloc Québécois Leader Daniel Paillé’s resignation. “The New Democratic Party would like to highlight the remarkable work of Bloc Québécois Leader Daniel Paillé, who announced he was stepping down today for health reasons,” said Mulcair. The full statement is available online.
New Democrats want a parliamentary committee to be called back in order to review Canada Post’s decision to eliminate home delivery services, kill good jobs, drastically increase postage rates and cut rural post office hours. In a letter to the Chair of the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, NDP Transport critic Olivia Chow (Trinity-Spadina, … Read more
Canada is facing a looming crisis in the number of people afflicted with dementia—The NDP is calling on the government to develop a pan-Canadian strategy to deal with the disorder. “G8 countries will hold a special summit on dementia [Dec. 11] and Canada will be one of the few countries at the summit without a … Read more
