The NDP said new research from some of Canada’s top scientists indicates that not only are toxin levels in bodies of water surrounding the oil sands higher now than before mining started, they are now approaching warning levels. NDP environment critic Megan Leslie (Halifax, N.S.) said a government funded study of six lakes in the … Read more
The NDP are decrying the government's changes to the Automatic Firearms Country Control List (AFCCL) allowing Canadian gun merchants to sell fully automatic weapons with high-capacity magazines which are prohibited in Canada, to Colombia. NDP foreign affairs critic Paul Dewar (Ottawa Centre, Ont.) said it is irresponsible for the government to allow the export of … Read more
The NDP issued a statement on the Oppal inquiry findings. The NDP said it is important that commissioner Oppal directly addressed the issues of systemic bias, which exacerbated the already-precarious conditions for Aboriginal women in the Downtown Eastside. The party added that while the inquiry had significant shortcomings in scope, process and participation, it must … Read more
The NDP said nearly ten thousand Canadians have already signed-on to the NDP campaign to eliminate charges for receiving monthly bills in the mail. The campaign is in response to a two dollar fee introduced by many telephone, TV, internet, and banking companies, for the bills Canadians receive in the mail if they haven't switched … Read more
NDP leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) made a statement on the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut. Mulcair said that the images of pain and fear that were seen are difficult to comprehend. He added that schools are meant to be safe environments where children learn, grow and are nurtured, and to … Read more
NDP labour critic Alexandre Boulerice (Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, Que.) issued a statement on the adoption of Bill C-377, An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (requirements for labour organizations). Boulerice said that the NDP oppose the government’s attempt to restrict the rights of unions and change the rules governing labour relations, under the guise of increased transparency. The … Read more
NDP Leader Tom Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) welcomed the new MP for Victoria, B.C., Murray Rankin, to his caucus. More information is available online. Call 613-323-7974.
The NDP said it is profoundly disappointed that the government has decided to rubber stamp the Nexen takeover deal by CNOOC without consulting Canadians and without saying which criteria was used to make the decision. The full release is available online. Call 613-295-9228. The NDP issued a statement on International Human Rights Day. The party … Read more
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) issued a statement on the occasion of the holiday Hanukkah. Mulcair said this eight-day celebration marks the perseverance that led to victory of the Maccabees, the liberation of the Second Temple and the miraculous flame that lit the temple for eight days. The full statement is available online.
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) issued a statement on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. "In Canada, certain groups of women are particularly at risk, including Aboriginals, immigrants and seniors. But no woman is free from violence," Mulcair said. The full statement is available online.
