On the occasion of the NDP opposition day, NDP environment critic Megan Leslie (Halifax, N.S.) will table a motion in the House of Commons: “That this House: (a) agree with many Canadians and the International Energy Agency that there is grave concern with the impacts of a 2 degree rise in global average temperatures; (b) condemn the lack … Read more
The NDP recognized the exceptional contribution by Judge Morris J. Fish to Canada’s legal community, upon the announcement of his retirement. “With his tireless work and dedication, he leaves a profound mark on the Supreme Court. Throughout his career, his expertise in criminal law and consideration for people are testaments to his thoroughness and humanity. … Read more
The NDP said in a move designed to urge the Conservatives to reverse reckless changes to the Navigable Waters Protection Act, the NDP has launched a campaign to restore protection to all of Canada’s lakes and rivers, starting with the Canadian Heritage Rivers, by introducing ten private member’s bills. More information is available online. Call … Read more
NDP MP Alexandrine Latendresse (Louis-Saint-Laurent, Que.) is pleased that her bill, C-419, Language Skills Act, is progressing to third reading in Parliament after being studied by the House of Commons Standing Committee on Official Languages. Latendresse added that the NDP is firmly committed to protecting Canadians’ linguistic rights and she hopes that all parliamentarians will … Read more
As part of the April 19th opposition day, NDP Aboriginal affairs critic Jean Crowder (Nanaimo-Cowichan, B.C.) tabled a motion in the House of Commons, urging the government to engage in settlement and implementation of land claims, and a nation-to-nation dialogue to solve outstanding issues of dispute. More information is available online. Call 613-720-6400. NDP deputy Aboriginal health … Read more
The NDP said that negotiated behind closed doors by the government and containing significant gaps, the Canada-China Foreign Investment Promotion and Protection Agreement (FIPPA) has not been unanimously accepted, even among the Conservatives. The NDP is urging the government to inform China without delay that it will not ratify this agreement in its current form. … Read more
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) issued a statement on the attack at the Boston Marathon. "New Democrats are shocked and saddened by the senseless violence we have witnessed at the Boston Marathon in Massachusetts today. We join all Canadians in condemning this act in the strongest possible terms," said Mulcair. The full statement is … Read more
The NDP gathered the weekend of April 13, in Montreal, Que., for their biennal convention and voted 92.3 per cent in favour of NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.). More information is available online. Call 613-323-7974. The NDP adopted a new preamble to their constitution, as part of the federal convention being held in Montreal. … Read more
New Democrats have criticized the government for withdrawing from the Northern Dimension Partnership in Public Health and Social Well-being (NDPHS), claiming that such a withdrawal will hurt Northern Canadian communities and further isolate Canada on the world stage. More information is available online. Call 613-852-6186. New Democrats gave notice of a motion in the House … Read more
The NDP said the government took too long to issue an urgent recall for Alysena-28 birth control pills, putting women’s health at risk and increasing the risk of unplanned pregnancy. “The Health Minister should have issued a mandatory recall as soon as Alysena manufacturer, Apotex, informed her of the problems with lot LF01899A of their … Read more
