The NDP drew attention to the increasing difficulties rural communities are dealing with in the face of this summer’s ongoing drought. The NDP said the drought is reaching crisis levels in many parts of Canada, leaving farmers anxious and looking for action from the government. NDP Deputy Agriculture critic Ruth Ellen Brosseau (Berthier-Maskinongé, QC) said … Read more
The NDP is raising concerns about the cash agreement to purchase the Canadian resource company Nexen by the China National Offshore Oil Corporation Ltd., a company wholly owned by the Chinese government. NDP Industry critic Hélène LeBlanc (LaSalle‒Émard, QC) said this deal must be subject to a thorough, transparent and public review. The full release … Read more
NDP Health critic Libby Davies (Vancouver East, BC) criticized Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq (Nunavut) for moving backwards on trans fats and making it harder for families to keep this health hazard off their dinner tables. The NDP was reacting to news that Aglukkaq has decided to ignore the advice of her own experts at Health … Read more
NDP Leader Tom Mulcair (Outremont, QC) issued congratulations to Shawn A-in-chut Atleo on his re-election as the head of the Assembly of First Nations. Mulcair added that he looks forward to continuing to work with Atleo. More information is available online. NDP Ethics critic Charlie Angus (Timmins-James Bay, ON) called on the government to … Read more
The elimination of the Local Programming Improvement Fund will affect the quality, quantity and diversity of local news shows. According to the NDP, rural communities will be the ones most greatly affected by CRTC’s decision. NDP Heritage critic Pierre Nantel (Longueuil-Pierre-Boucher, QC) said it's not financially easy for small local television stations to offer quality … Read more
The NDP said that Canada’s far-flung Arctic communities rely on air connections, but a lack of proper equipment and inspections is undermining aviation safety in northern parts of the country. NDP Transport critic Olivia Chow (Trinity-Spadina, ON) said a series of tragic, preventable air crashes show that federal action is needed. Chow added that advanced … Read more
The NDP congratulated triathlete Simon Whitfield for being chosen as Canada’s flag-bearer for the opening ceremonies at the London Olympics. NDP Sport critic Matthew Dubé (Chambly-Borduas, QC) said Whitfield has demonstrated both his great skill as a triathlete as well as his fierce determination as a competitor. Call 613-295-9228.
NDP MPs Hélène LeBlanc (LaSalle‒Émard, QC), Anne Minh Thu Quach (Beauharnois‒Salaberry, QC) and Laurin Liu (Rivière-des-Mille-Îles,QC) walked alongside federal scientists condemning government's attacks against science. The NDP said the “Death of Evidence” rally is highlighting two worrying phenomena – cuts to scientific institutions and the muzzling of researchers. Call 613-292-2970.
The NDP said another deadline for the delivery of Canada’s new Cyclone helicopters came and went. The party said the first delivery of the helicopter meant to replace the Sea Kings should have occurred in November 2008. NDP Military Procurement critic Matthew Kellway (Beaches -East York, ON) is calling on the government to come clean … Read more
The NDP said the government’s decision to exempt electronic memory cards from the current private copying levy will deny Canadian artists millions of dollars in badly-needed revenue. According to the NDP, the decision, made after lobbying from big tech companies, directly interferes with the independent Copyright Board, which was scheduled to review this case. Call … Read more
