NDP science and technology critic Kennedy Stewart (Burnaby-Douglas, B.C.) made a statement on the rejection of his motion for the federal government to maintain support for a basic scientific capacity across Canada. The full statement is available online. NDP LGBTQ critic Randall Garrison (Esquimalt-Juan de Fuca, B.C.) made a statement on his gender identity Bill … Read more
The NDP issued a statement on the International Day of la Francophonie. The party said the International Day of la Francophonie gives Canadians an opportunity to celebrate the depth and richness of francophone cultures and communities in Quebec, across Canada and around the world. The full statement is available online. NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) … Read more
NDP West Coast fisheries and oceans critic Fin Donnelly (New Westminster-Coquitlam, B.C.) tabled a motion urging the federal government to designate March 18 as National Sustainable Seafood Day. Donnelly said National Sustainable Seafood Day would encourage Canadians to choose eco-certified seafood products. The full release is available online. Call 613-292-2970. The NDP launched the Real … Read more
The NDP said they are deeply concerned about the escalation of conflict in Bangladesh. NDP human rights critic Wayne Marston (Hamilton East-Stoney Creek, Ont.) said the NDP calls on all sides to halt the violence and work towards a peaceful settlement of the conflict. The full statement is available online. NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, … Read more
NDP health critic Libby Davies (Vancouver East, B.C.) said she is pleased that the Conservatives are reconsidering their plan to approve a privately owned plasma clinic in Toronto, Ont., without any consultation. The recent announcement of the federal government’s plans to approve a privately owned plasma clinic in Toronto, where people will receive financial compensation … Read more
The NDP said they applaud the efforts of the Government of the Northwest Territories and premier Bob McLeod in achieving devolution of management of the N.W.T.’s lands and resources from the federal government. The full statement is available online.
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) issued a statement on International Women's Day. Mulcair said on this day, Canadians acknowledge the political, social and economic progress women have made and celebrate with gratitude those who have paved the way. The full statement is available online. NDP Aboriginal affairs critic Jean Crowder (Nanaimo-Cowichan, B.C.) and NDP … Read more
NDP official languages critic Yvon Godin (Acadie-Bathurst, N.B.) issued a statement on the anniversary of article 16.1 in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This article recognizes the equality of the two official linguistic communities in New Brunswick – francophone and anglophone. More information is available online.
In response to the growing problem of cell phone theft, NDP MP Mike Sullivan (York South- Weston, Ont.) has tabled a bill making it illegal to tamper with the unique serial number attached to each cell phone. Sullivan said this will make it easier to track lost or stolen phones and will cripple the illegal … Read more
Press conferences were held in several of Quebec’s communities on March 3, 2013. In the Eastern Townships, Saguenay, Que., Abitibi, Que., Gaspé, Que., Lower St. Lawrence, Que., Quebec City, Que., North Shore and Mauricie, Que. NDP MPs reminded the Conservatives that their 2011 campaign slogan in Quebec was “Our region in power” and that they’ve since abandoned … Read more
