NDP official languages critic Yvon Godin (Acadie-Bathurst, N.B.) issued a statement on the 50th Anniversary of Royal Commission on Bilingualism and Biculturalism. The full statement is available online.
NDP foreign affairs critic Paul Dewar (Ottawa Centre, Ont.) issued a statement on Nelson Mandela International Day. Dewar said that Nelson Mandela is proof that one person can change the world. The full statement is available online. The NDP are calling on newly-appointed Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) to table much-delayed greenhouse gas emission targets … Read more
NDP deputy leader Megan Leslie (Halifix, N.S.) issued a statement on Prime Minister Stephen Harper's (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) cabinet shuffle. Leslie said that the cabinet shuffle was little more than a public relations exercise and a desperate attempt by Harper to look like he’s putting a fresh face on a tired government while in reality, … Read more
A week after the catastrophe that hit the community of Lac-Mégantic, Que, NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) is urging the federal government to act swiftly to ensure that those who are most in need can get assistance. “Victims are returning home and will need support from all levels of government. The federal government must … Read more
NDP transport critic Olivia Chow (Toronto–Spadina, Ont.), is proposing measures to tighten railway safety rules in Canada. “By acting on the recommendations of the Transportation Safety Board and Auditor General’s office to improve rail safety, we can make progress to ensure safer rail transport,” said Chow. “From automatic braking systems to risk mitigation in the … Read more
NDP small business and tourism critic François Lapointe (Montmagny-L'Islet-Kamouraska-Rivière-du-Loup, Que.) issued a statement saying that the government must act soon to help small and medium-sized enterprises improve their computer security to avoid missing out on good business opportunities.“We shouldn’t wait to see larger companies refusing to do business with smaller players because their computer systems … Read more
NDP MP Randall Garrison (Esquimalt–Juan de Fuca, B.C.) issued a statement on the on the Victoria bomb plot arrests. "On behalf of the NDP caucus I extend sincere gratitude to officials from the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Integrated National Security Enforcement Teams, as well as law enforcement personnel at the federal, provincial, municipal levels … Read more
The NDP called on the government to support the UN mission in Mali, which is tasked with maintaining peace and stability in preparation for elections later this month. “To achieve our objective of seeing peace and political stability in Mali, Canada should be leading the way in supporting the UN mission, as well as sending … Read more
The NDP issued a statement to mark Canadian Multiculturalism Day. "Canadian Multiculturalism Day is an opportunity for all of us to celebrate Canada’s mosaic of faiths, cultures, ethnicities, traditions and languages. Embracing diversity is at the heart of what it means to be Canadian," said the NDP. The full statement is available online. In the … Read more
The NDP issued a statement to mark the United Nations day in support of victims of torture. The NDP said they unreservedly support the UN’s position on torture and are committed to working towards its eradication. The full statement is available online. The NDP issued a statement regarding Bill C-377, An Act to amend the … Read more
