New Democrats welcome the government’s decision to preserve the current owner operator policies for the East Coast. NDP fisheries and oceans critic Robert Chisholm (Dartmouth-Cole Harbour, N.S.) said that fishermen and their families in Eastern Canada and Quebec are breathing a sigh of relief [that the government] decided to listen to fishermen and coastal communities. The full press release is … Read more
The New Democratic Party of Canada called on the government to give all residential school survivors the chance to tell their story. With the deadline looming, the NDP critic for Aboriginal Affairs Jean Crowder (Nanaimo-Cowichan, B.C.) said that the last three months saw a huge increase in the number of claims, and the government needs … Read more
NDP Leader Tom Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) issued congratulations to Joe Comartin (Windsor-Tecumseh, Ont.) on being selected the new deputy speaker of the House of Commons. Mulcair said Comartin experience and vast knowledge will serve him well in his new role. More information is available online.
NDP Leader Tom Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) issued a statement on former Alberta premier Peter Lougheed’s passing. Mulcair said that Lougheed’s work and achievements for Albertans and all Canadians has left an indelible mark in Canada's collective history and will be remembered by future generations. The full press release is available online. NDP Leader Tom Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) was sworn in … Read more
NDP finance critic Peggy Nash (Parkdale-High Park, Ont.) said that a government plan to close Canada Revenue Agency counters across the Greater Toronto, Ont., area will dramatically reduce assistance for Torontonians looking for tax advice. Nash said that the counters are an important local service for many people and businesses in the region, especially those who … Read more
NDP defence critic Jack Harris (St. John's East, N.L) called again for the government to hand over information to the Military Police Complaints Commission as part of their inquiry into the death of corporal Stuart Langridge. Call 613-295-9228. NDP foreign affairs critic Paul Dewar (Ottawa Centre, Ont.) stated that the New Democratic Party of Canada unequivocally condemns the … Read more
NDP Leader Tom Mulcair (Outremont, Que.) issued a statement on the events of Sept. 11. Mulcair said the NDP salute the courage and determination of the first responders and acknowledge the compassion of those who extended a hand to Canada's American neighbours in these tragic circumstances. Mulcair added that this sad anniversary reminds Canadians how … Read more
The NDP welcomed the decision by the Quebec Superior Court preventing the federal government from destroying gun data records. Justice Marc-André Blanchard sided with the Quebec government and granted a permanent injunction to the province, paving the way for them to create their own registry. The NDP said the court decision shows how the government … Read more
The NDP said long overdue emissions regulations for the coal-fired electricity sector announced on Sept. 5, fall far short of what the government originally promised and are a huge disappointment for Canadians. NDP environment critic Megan Leslie (Halifax, N.S.) said with these weak regulations, Environment Minister Peter Kent (Thornhill, Ont.) is demonstrating yet again how … Read more
The NDP said the secrecy surrounding the approval of Nexen’s takeover by the China National Offshore Oil Corporation is of growing concern for Canadians. The party said that while the government has refused to provide clear information about the potential benefits of this foreign takeover, it has been revealed that government insiders acted as lobbyists … Read more
