The consequences of the government cuts to Canadian science and research are outlined in report release by the NDP. The study focuses on the elimination of the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada’s Major Resources Support Program. NDP critic for science and technology Kennedy Stewart (Burnaby–Douglas, B.C.) said the report provides a front-line … Read more
NDP trade critic Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway, B.C.) is calling on the government to remove patent reform from the negotiations of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement with the European Union. Davies said changing the patent regime for pharmaceuticals is a complicated issue with deep consequences for Canadians, provincial healthcare programs, and Canadian employers. The … Read more
NDP industry critic Hélène LeBlanc (LaSalle‒Émard, QC) and natural resources and energy critic Peter Julian (Burnaby-New Westminster, BC) are concerned about the governments’ refusal to have a parliamentary committee study the offer made by the China National Offshore Oil Corporation to purchase the Nexen Oil Company. The NDP recently asked the Conservative Chairs of the … Read more
NDP finance critic Peggy Nash (Parkdale-High Park, ON) said a rising unemployment rate and job losses across the country are the latest evidence the economy is shakier than the government claim. Nash said the latest numbers released by Stats Can show Canada was hit by the second worst monthly job losses since 2009. Nash added … Read more
The NDP said the Environment Canada report released confirms that the government is failing to take action to meet even their own goals for greenhouse gas emission reductions. The report notes that the federal government played almost no role in bringing the country closer to the 2020 goals. NDP environment critic Megan Leslie (Halifax, NS) … Read more
The NDP said the Federal Court ruling is an indictment of the governments’ mishandling of the humanitarian crisis in Attawapiskat – and vindication for the community. NDP Aboriginal affairs critic Jean Crowder (Nanaimo-Cowichan, BC) the ruling vindicates the people of Attawapiskat and shows that the governments’ conduct was unacceptable. The full release is available online. … Read more
The NDP is renewing their push for greater public scrutiny of the proposed buyout of Nexen by the state-owned China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) after serious allegations of insider trading were raised by the United States Security and Exchange Commission. NDP industry critic Helene LeBlanc (LaSalle-Emard, QC) said with the commission filing complaints against … Read more
NDP Ethics critic Charlie Angus (Timmins-James Bay, ON) said he wants to thank the Royal Canadian Mounted Police A Division for their diligent work in investigating the activities of Bruce Carson, formerly a special advisor to Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB). Angus added that the charge of influence peddling under the criminal code … Read more
The NDP said during special committee meetings held in Ottawa, they are taking a stand in support of cooperatives. The party said MPs have heard troubling testimony about the impact government cuts will have on co-ops, a sector which contributes to Canada's economy and to local communities. NDP Industry critic Hélène LeBlanc (LaSalle-Émard, QC) said … Read more
The NDP said the government is again on the hot seat for their close relationship with oil lobbyists after reports surfaced of secret meetings between government officials and oil industry lobbyists about how to promote the oil sands. NDP Environment critic Megan Leslie (Halifax, NS) said this is the kind of behind closed doors decision … Read more
