Alarmed by the growing debt among seniors, NDP Seniors critic Lysane Blanchette-Lamothe (Pierrefonds‒Dollard, QC) urges the government to act before it’s too late, particularly by reversing their decision to raise the age of eligibility for Old Age Security by two years. According to data unveiled recently by the Vanier Institute of the Family, Canadians over … Read more
NDP critic for the Status of Women Niki Ashton (Churchill, MB) has called for a national inquiry into the disappearance and murder of Aboriginal women in Canada. Ashton made the statement in the wake of the discovery of three murdered Aboriginal women in Winnipeg that are linked to one potential suspect. Ashton said the loss … Read more
New Democrats urged the federal government to play a leadership role in combating urban gun violence. NDP MPs Andrew Cash (Davenport, ON) and Olivia Chow (Trinity-Spadina, ON) made comments in the wake of a series of shootings that have unsettled Toronto communities in recent weeks. Cash said Toronto is not a dangerous place, but illegal … Read more
The NDP said that the cuts announced to VIA Rail will significantly reduce passenger rail service and undercut the economic stability of regional communities. NDP Transport, Infrastructure and Communities critic Olivia Chow (Trinity-Spadina, ON) said the governments' cuts will see 200 people thrown out of work and the number of trains across the country drastically … Read more
NDP Leader Tom Mulcair (Outremont, QC) issued a statement on Quebec’s Fête nationale. Mulcair said he joins Quebecers in celebrating the language, culture, history and collective accomplishments, as well as Quebec pride in belonging to such a unique society. Mulcair added that this is also an opportunity to pay tribute to Quebec artists, who are … Read more
NDP International Trade critic Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway, BC) issued a statement on Canada's supply management regime. Davies said New Democrats have a clear and strong policy: Canada’s supply managed sectors provide clear benefits to Canadians and will not be compromised, in trade talks or otherwise. Call 613-292-2970.
NDP Leader Tom Mulcair (Outremont, QC) issued a statement on National Aboriginal Day. Mulcair said National Aboriginal Day is an opportunity to honour the historic contributions of First Nations, Inuit and Métis peoples as well as commit to working with them to create a brighter future for all Canadians. Mulcair also said partners must move … Read more
NDP MP Tom Mulcair (Outremont, QC) issued a statement on World Refugee Day. Mulcair said Canada has always provided a refuge for those who face injustice and persecution at home and who are compelled to uproot their lives in hopes of finding a better life. The full release is available online. The NDP said rail customers … Read more
The NDP says new data from Statistics Canada compiled from 2007 to 2010 shows that Prime Minister Stephen Harper's (Calgary Southwest, AB) economic policies are leaving Canadians seniors and families further behind. The NDP says the data not only shows that there are have no improvement in family incomes since the Conservatives formed government, but … Read more
The NDP is calling on the government to listen to the growing chorus of doctors, health experts and former refugees and condemn planned cuts the Interim Federal Health Program for refugees. The full release is available online.
