NDP health critic Libby Davies (Vancouver East, B.C.) is urging the government to support her private members' Bill C-460, Sodium Reduction Strategy for Canada Act, which would implement a strategy to lower sodium levels in prepackaged foods. More information is available online. Call 613-292-2970.
In order to enhance civility in the House of Commons, official opposition house leader Nathan Cullen (Skeena-Bulkley Valley, B.C.) tabled a motion. The motion reads: "That the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs be instructed by the House of Commons to recommend changes to the Standing Orders procedures and practices to increase the authority … Read more
NDP deputy critic for intergovernmental Aboriginal affairs Romeo Saganash (Abitibi-Baie-James-Nunavik-Eeyou, Que.) said it's time for the government to establish a nation-to-nation relationship with indigenous peoples in the wake of recent events. Saganash urged the the government to take all necessary measures to ensure compatibility between federal laws and the 2007 UN Declaration on Indigenous Rights. … Read more
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) made a statement on the building of a new relationship with the Aboriginal peoples of Canada. Mulcair said that NDP support the principles outlined in the important Declaration of Commitment, which called for action on important issues such as improving housing and schools on reserves, respecting treaty and non-treaty rights, … Read more
The NDP said a new Pembina Institute report suggests the government’s failure to provide leadership is undermining Canada’s competitiveness on the world market, hindering the development of Canada’s clean energy sector. NDP energy and natural resources critic Peter Julian (Burnaby-New Westminster, B.C.) said the report confirms what New Democrats have been saying: developing a vibrant clean … Read more
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) wrote to Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) to request the extension of Kevin Page's appointment as the parliamentary budget officer (PBO) until a replacement is found. The full release is available online. NDP human rights critic Wayne Marston (Hamilton East-Stoney Creek, Ont.) issued a statement on World … Read more
Opposition Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) has written to Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) calling for an investigation into Finance Minister Jim Flaherty's (Whitby-Oshawa, Ont.) attempt to influence the Canadian Radio-television Telecommunications Commission's decision about a local radio station’s license application. More information is available online. Call 613-323-7974.
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) announced that NDP MP Murray Rankin (Victoria, B.C.) has been added to his shadow cabinet and given responsibility for national revenue. More information is available online. Call 613-850-3448. NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) announced that NDP MP Romeo Saganash (Abitibi-Baie-James-Nunavik-Eeyou, Que.) has been added to his shadow cabinet and given responsibility as deputy critic for … Read more
NDP foreign affairs critic Paul Dewar (Ottawa Centre, Ont.) issued a statement on the third annual anniversary of the Haiti earthquake. Dewar said the NDP salute the people of Haiti for the strength they’ve shown in their efforts to help rebuild their country amidst such extreme devastation and destruction. Dewar added that he commends aid … Read more
NDP Canadian heritage critic Pierre Nantel (Longueuil-Pierre-Boucher, Que.) issued a statement on Rebelle’s oscar nomination. Nantel said the NDP congratulate director Kim Nguyen for the nomination of his film Rebelle in the best foreign-language film category. The statement is available online.
