The NDP proposed three new measures that could be implemented during the upcoming session and immediately elevate accountability for parliamentarians. “After months of scandals in Ottawa, Canadians want better from parliamentarians, and the NDP has a plan to raise the bar on accountability,” said NDP caucus chair Peter Julian (Burnaby-New Westminster, B.C.). “We challenge the Conservatives … Read more
The NDP propose measures to take out partisanship and raise the bar on Senate accountability. The full list of proposals is available online. Call 613-852-6186.
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) issued a statement on the 250th Anniversary of The Royal Proclamation Of 1763. The full statement is available online. The NDP is calling on the government to 'admit to the failure' of the National Household Survey and bring back the long form census for 2016. “The results are in … Read more
NDP status of women critic Niki Ashton (Churchill, Man.) is launching a petition urging prompt action from the government on a national plan to address violence against women, and an independent inquiry into the deaths of First Nations, Métis and Inuit women. In May, Ashton introduced a motion, M-444, which outlined a plan for the … Read more
The NDP are proposing new tax credits for businesses that hire young Canadians in order to tackle high levels of youth unemployment in Canada. “The youth unemployment rate is double the national average, and yet Conservatives have failed to act,” said NDP finance critic Peggy Nash (Parkdale-High Park, Ont.). “We’re proposing a new tax incentive … Read more
In response to a new report from the veterans ombudsman which said measures in the new Veterans Charter will push some of Canada’s most severely disabled soldiers into poverty, the NDP are reiterating their call for the government to immediately fix the pressing problems outlined in the report, including the fact that many veterans do not … Read more
The New Democratic Party announced Cory Szczepanski as their candidate for the upcoming federal by-election in the riding of Brandon-Souris, Man. Szczepanski said "I'm honoured to have been elected as the New Democrat candidate in Brandon-Souris,” and “I look forward to speaking to the members of our community about the issues that are important to them.” Szczepanski … Read more
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) congratulated Stéphane Moraille on her selection as the NDP candidate in Bourassa, Que., following a vote by the local riding association. Call 514-238-8240. NDP finance critic Peggy Nash (Parkdale-High Park, Ont.) and NDP pensions critic Murray Rankin (Victoria, B.C.) wrote to Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa, Ont.) asking why … Read more
The NDP issued a statement noting that the party is ready to take action on important justice issues in the fall session of Parliament. “Even though the Conservatives shut down the House to avoid scrutiny of their Senate scandal, the NDP wants to move forward on the justice priorities of Canadians,” said NDP justice critic … Read more
NDP industry critic Chris Charlton (Hamilton Mountain, Ont.) issued issued a statement on the layoffs at Blackberry. "[The] announcement of massive layoffs at Blackberry is bad news for Canada and devastating news to the communities affected. Our sympathies go out to the thousands of families now worried for their future, particularly people in Waterloo and … Read more
