In response to a recent World Health Organization (WHO) report, which identifies violence against women as a global health epidemic, the NDP is urging the government to show a stronger commitment to eliminating violence against women in Canada and around the world. “The WHO identified physical violence as a public health problem. It is a … Read more
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) issued a statement to to mark Quebec’s national holiday. "Everywhere in the world, Quebec is represented by exceptional cultural ambassadors, including outstanding writers, filmmakers, singers and visual artists," said Mulcair. The full statement is available online. NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) issued a statement on the anniversary of the … Read more
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) issued a statement on National Aboriginal Day. The full statement is available online. NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) issued a statement on the flooding in Southern Alberta. "Images of flooded cities and towns have shocked people across the country. This is a difficult time but I know the … Read more
The NDP are condemning the federal government failure to reduce poverty rates among First Nations children in the wake of a newly released report showing that half of status First Nations children in Canada live in poverty. According to the report by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, Canada ranks 25th among the 30 OECD … Read more
NDP lesbian gay bisexual and transgender issues critic Randall Garrison (Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca, B.C.) welcomed the passage of Bill C-32, Civil Marriage of Non-residents Act, with the inclusion of an NDP amendment. The NDP was able to negotiate the inclusion of an amendment that makes same-sex divorce more accessible for those caught in the gap when … Read more
NDP caucus chair Peter Julian (Burnaby -New Westminster, B.C.) has tabled a motion to bring full transparency and accountability to the House of Commons. “This motion would create an independent body charged with ensuring accountability and transparency in Parliament. New Democrats are proposing that MPs no longer be in charge of policing themselves,” said Julian. … Read more
NDP sports critic Matthew Dubé (Chambly-Borduas, Que.) said he welcomes the Quebec Soccer Federation’s decision to repeal its ban on Sikh religious headgear. On April 25 2013, members of the New Democratic caucus wrote to FIFA urging a clarification, so that children could return to the soccer fields. The full release is available online. NDP … Read more
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) has launched a petition to force Transport Minister Denis Lebel (Roberval-Lac-Saint-Jean, Que.) to take responsibility and stop the toxic dust that is engulfing numerous neighbourhoods of the greater Quebec City Area. More information is available online. Call 418-473-9908.
NDP digital issues critic Charmaine Borg (Terrebonne–Blainville, Que.) called for an emergency debate on how Canadians’ personal information is being collected by law enforcement and national security agencies. “As parliamentarians, it is our responsibility to balance public safety and national security interests against the privacy rights of law-abiding Canadians,” said Borg. Speaker of the House … Read more
NDP MP John Rafferty (Thunder Bay -Rainy River, Ont.) introduced a private member’s bill in the House of Commons designed to protect public transit operators from violence while on the job."Given recent events in Thunder Bay and other municipalities across Canada, it is clear that transit operators and bus drivers need greater protection both on … Read more
