In response to the concerns of Canadians, journalists, unions, civil society and CBC’s management, who all feel that Bill C-60, Economic Action Plan 2013 Act, No. 1., threatens the independence of CBC and violates the Broadcasting Act, the NDP will table an amendment in the House of Commons on May 28 to get the public … Read more
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremone, Que.) announced the appointment of MP Matthew Dubé (Chambly –Borduas, Que.) as deputy critic for official languages. Dubé said he is looking forward to this new challenge. “Coming from a bilingual family myself, I recognize the importance of Canada’s linguistic duality. I am happy to work with my colleague [NDP MP] Yvon … Read more
The NDP criticized the government for publicly denying the existence of an iPod Tax imposed on imported electronic goods, while allegedly scheming to impose these taxes retroactively. According to the 9948 Fair Treatment Coalition, an organization comprised of many leading Canadian companies, e-mails obtained under the Access to Information Act outline a government plan to … Read more
The NDP unveiled ads on May 20 showcasing NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair’s (Outremont, Que.) decades of leadership experience. The release follows the NDP’s largest ever policy convention where Mulcair received a 92 per cent vote of confidence from delegates. More information is available online. Call 613-292-3366.
NDP democratic reform critic Craig Scott (Toronto-Danforth, Ont.) sent a letter to Elections Canada asking for an investigation of Conservative Prince Edward Island Senator Mike Duffy’s expense claims from the last federal election. More information is available online. Call 613-852-6186. NDP LGTB critic Randall Harrison (Esquimault-Juan De Fuca, B.C.) issued a statement on the occasion of … Read more
NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) made a statement giving an account of a meeting with Mayor Gilles Vaillancourt dating back to 1994. The full statement is available online. NDP ethics critic Charlie Angus (Timmins-James Bay, Ont.) has written to the Senate ethics officer Lyse Ricard asking for an investigation into accusations of a ‘cash-for-repayment’ scheme … Read more
The NDP said the revelations about an alleged cash-for-repayment scheme developed by Conservative Prince Edward Island Senator Mike Duffy and the Prime Minister Stephen Harper's (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) chief of staff Nigel Wright are proof that an independent investigation is needed into the Senate spending scandal. NDP ethics critic Charlie Angus (Timmins-James Bay, Ont.) also reiterated … Read more
The NDP said that Canada’s term as the chair of the Arctic Council must maintain the organization’s focus on environmental protection and social development. “Canada must build on Arctic Council’s successes in climate research, search and rescue coordination and oil spill prevention,” said NDP Northern development critic Dennis Bevington (Western Arctic). The full release is … Read more
NDP treasury board critic Mathieu Ravignat (Pontiac, Que.) sent a letter to Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, Ont.) demanding an immediate investigation into the possible abuse of public servants’ email addresses by the Conservative Party of Canada. More information is available online. Call 613-222-6993. The NDP issued a statement congratulating commander Chris Hadfield … Read more
NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) made a statement on the 21st anniversary of the Westray mine disaster. The full statement is available online.
