An NDP motion seeking concrete measures to fight tax evasion and the use of tax havens was adopted by the Standing Committee on Finance. National Revenue critic Hoang Mai (Brossard-La Prairie, QC) said Canada has the opportunity to recover significant sums of money by going after funds hidden in tax havens. Call 613-222-6993. NDP … Read more
NDP Aboriginal Affairs critic Jean Crowder (Nanaimo-Cowichan, BC) is calling on the government to announce immediately that it will not appeal the recent decision to order a new hearing into discrimination against First Nations children. The federal court ruled that the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal should reconstitute a new tribunal to hear arguments on whether … Read more
NDP Leader Tom Mulcair (Outremont, QC) issued a statement on Earth Day. Mulcair said that the popularity of Earth Day activities remind Canadians of just how determined they are to fight climate change and build a sustainable future. Mulcair added that Canadians can work to ensure that the development of natural resources respects the principles … Read more
NDP Leader Tom Mulcair (Outremont, QC) appointed the official opposition shadow cabinet, bringing back MPs involved in the leadership race onto the front bench. Mulcair said that he is proud of the quality of the team he has. To assist Mulcair, he will have the support of three deputy leaders: NDP MP's Libby Davies (Vancouver … Read more
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, QC) issued a statement on Yom HaShoah, Holocaust Remembrance Day. Mulcair said that every year, Canadians take a moment to remember and reflect on an inhuman genocide carried out by human beings. Mulcair added that the systematic planning and carrying out of the destruction of six million human lives is … Read more
The NDP is strongly advocating to protect the popular Local Programming Improvement Fund, as the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission begins pivotal hearings into the program's future. The fund was established at the height of the global recession in 2008, when a mix of rapidly deteriorating market conditions, growing integration of Canada's largest media consortiums … Read more
The NDP blasted the government's plan to gut environmental protection. The NDP said this plan jeopardizes not only the environment, but also the health and prosperity of Canadians. NDP Environment critic Megan Leslie (Halifax, NS) said that after slashing funding to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, the government is now saddling it with the obligation … Read more
The NDP welcomed the decision of the Superior Court of Quebec to extend its safeguard order protecting the gun registry data until the tribunal resolves the issue. NDP Justice Critic Jack Harris (St. John’s East, NS) said that it's a wise decision and the NDP were relieved to see that the judge rejected the uncompromising … Read more
NDP Trade critic Brian Masse (Windsor West, ON) said the government budget cuts risk congesting borders, while seriously weakening public safety. Over 1150 Canadian Border Services Agency Services staff were told their jobs are at risk, and the NDP is raising serious concerns as to how the government plans to pick up the slack. The full … Read more
NDP Heritage critic Tyrone Benskin (Jeanne-Le Ber, QC) said it’s appalling that information and programming at CBC and Radio Canada are footing the bill for the government cuts to the public broadcaster’s budget. CBC/SRC management revealed the actual impacts of cuts on the public broadcaster, which will stop the production of several programs and slash … Read more
