NDP environment critic Megan Leslie (Halifax, N.S.) said the government is all talk and no action when it comes to the environment after the government removed their environment minister from the Cabinet Committee on Economic Prosperity and Sustainable Growth and struck the words “sustainable growth” from the committee’s title. “Canadians need real leadership and concrete … Read more
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) issued a statement on the bus tragedy in Ottawa. "Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with the victims of the terrible accident this morning between a VIA rail train and an OC Transpo commuter bus in Ottawa," said Mulcair. The full statement is available online. As soon as prorogation … Read more
The NDP in Toronto Centre have elected Linda McQuaig to be the NDP candidate in the upcoming federal by-election. More information is available online. While public protests take place across Canada to Stand Up For Science, NDP science and technology critic Kennedy Stewart (Burnaby-Douglas, B.C.) challenged the government to end its continued muzzling of federal … Read more
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) issued a statement on Yom Kippur. "As part of the High Holidays, this day provides an opportunity for introspection, repentance and prayer. It represents renewal and the New Year," said Mulcair. The full statement is available online.
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) issued a statement on this twelfth anniversary of the September 11 tragedy in New York, which took the lives of 3000 people and rocked communities around the world. The full statement is available online. NDP transport critic Olivia Chow (Trinity-Spadina, Ont.) issued a statement on the TSB’s new findings … Read more
The NDP issued a statement in the wake of the tragic helicopter accident that cost the lives of three crew members working aboard the CCGS Amundsen in the Arctic Ocean. "The NDP would like to offer its deepest condolences to the families, friends and colleagues of Mr. Marc Thibault, Commanding Officer of the CCGS Amundsen, … Read more
The NDP said that before seeking other options, and again delaying the delivery of the fleet, the party is calling on the government to design a new governance model for the troubled Cyclones procurement and present it to the national defence committee within 90 days for public study. The NDP said that the report, commissioned … Read more
As the situation in Syria deteriorates, the NDP is urging the government to show leadership at this year’s G20 summit and step up diplomatic efforts towards a ceasefire. The full release is available online. Call 613-852-6186.
The NDP said that as the humanitarian tragedy grows, the government must live up to its promises to speed up the process of reuniting Syrians families. “Canada has made some contributions to international relief efforts, but we can see a lot more needs to be done,” said NDP critic for Foreign Affairs Paul Dewar (Ottawa Centre, … Read more
NDP finance critic Peggy Nash (Parkdale-High Park, Ont.) issued a statement on the new parliamentary budget officer. "I congratulate Jean-Denis Fréchette on his appointment as Parliamentary Budget Officer. Given the stellar work Kevin Page did earning the confidence of Canadians and informing the public on how taxpayers’ money is spent, Mr. Fréchette clearly has some … Read more
