The NDP introduce legislation to improve the quality of continuing care beyond the treatment of hospitals, Bill C-545, An Act respecting the provision of continuing care to Canadians. “Across this country we are seeing the growing gaps in continuing care between rural and urban, rich and poor” said NDP health critic Libby Davies (Vancouver East, B.C.). … Read more
After three terms in office, NDP MP Alex Atamanenko (British Columbia Southern Interior, B.C.) has announced that he will not be running in the next election. “I’ve been proud to serve the people of BC Southern Interior,” said Atamanenko. “As I look ahead to retirement in two years, I’d like to thank my constituents for … Read more
The NDP said they are pleased that their motion to address youth unemployment across Canada was passed unanimously by the House of Commons finance committee. “This is a victory for Canadian youth who are struggling to find paid work,” said NDP finance critic Peggy Nash (Parkdale-High Park, Ont.). “This motion is a practical first step that … Read more
The NDP is calling for justice for survivors of the 1974 grenade explosion at Canadian Forces Base Valcartier that killed six cadets and wounded 60 more. Joined at a press conference by two survivors of the explosion, NDP defense critic Jack Harris (St. John’s East, N.L.) welcomed ombudsman for the Department of National Defence and … Read more
The NDP are calling on the government to drop deportation fees for Adel Benhmuda's family on compassionate grounds, following Benhmuda's deportation to Libya in 2008. NDP citizenship and immigration critic Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (Pierrefonds-Dollard, Que.) said “[g]iven the trials the Benhmudas have been through and the manner in which Canadians officials have treated them, this is the … Read more
As the humanitarian crisis in Syria grows, the NDP is urging the government to match individual charitable donations made by Canadians and to work with the UN to direct aid to the most vulnerable populations. “We’re calling on the Conservative government to step up efforts to make sure that those who need help most are … Read more
The NDP said its taking action to stop credit card companies from gouging small businesses and their customers. The NDP proposals include: Requesting that an independent body recommend measures to end anti-competitive practices; Making the voluntary credit card code mandatory; And tightening credit code of conduct rules for premium credit cards. The full release is … Read more
NDP MP Mike Sullivan (York South-Weston, Ont.) introduced a private member’s bill to protect persons with disabilities from hate crimes. “As a father and grandfather, I was appalled to hear about the family of a 13-year-old boy with autism who received a letter telling them to move, or have their son euthanized,” said Sullivan. “I … Read more
The NDP issued a statement saying the party welcomes progress towards a comprehensive new trade agreement with the European Union. The full release is available online.
The NDP will introduce a motion in every House committee to establish strict rules on when committees can meet in secret. The motion reads: “That the Committee may meet in camera only for the purpose of discussing: (a) wages, salaries and other employee benefits; (b) contracts and contract negotiations; (c) labour relations and personnel matters; … Read more
