The NDP launched English-language TV and web ads as part of a major campaign to introduce Opposition Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, QC) directly to Canadians. NDP MP Olivia Chow (Trinity-Spadina, ON) appears in the ads, sharing with Canadians that under Mulcair “Jack’s legacy is in good hands.” The full release is available online. The … Read more
The NDP launched the first in a series of new TV and Internet ads that will introduce NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, QC) directly to Canadians. The first ad, “On Continue”, will run exclusively in Quebec. NDP national director Chantal Vallerand said unlike with past opposition leaders, the New Democrats aren’t just sitting and waiting … Read more
The NDP launched a new app for the iPhone and iPad that allows Canadians to connect directly with the NDP and the Leader of the Official Opposition Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, QC). The app allows users to read up on news stories and gives insider access to photos and updates from the NDP team. It also … Read more
The NDP issued a statement on the Auditor General's 2012 spring report. The NDP said that the report paints a troubling picture of a government that is badly mismanaging the most basic duties of public administration, presenting misleading information about the costs of the F-35’s, and even putting Canadians’ safety at risk. The full release … Read more
While Canada celebrates the nation's great musical talent at the Juno Awards NDP MPs Andrew Cash (Davenport, ON) and Pierre Nantel (Longueuil-Pierre-Boucher, QC) asked why the government are making Canadian musicians and labels $21 million poorer. The NDP MPs said that C-11, Copyright Modernization Act, includes a loophole that will allow radio broadcasters to avoid … Read more
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair (Outremont, QC) said the 2012 budget included no help for families and shows how Conservatives continue to take British Columbians for granted. Cuts announced for the Old Age Security program and healthcare funding were confirmed in the budget plan tabled by Finance Minister Jim Flaherty (Whitby-Oshawa, ON). The full release is … Read more
The NDP Science and Technology critic Hélène LeBlanc (LaSalle-Émard, QC) said Canadian scientists and academics are increasingly worried that the main outlet of public science, Canada’s National Research Council, might be the subject of radical restructuring. LeBlanc added that many science professionals she’s spoken to are fearful about where the government will take the council. Call … Read more
NDP Consumer Protection critic Glenn Thibeault (Sudbury, ON) is calling on the government to implement legislation following reports that the Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments (OBSI) may be shut down. The Ombudsman for Banking Services and Investments Board of Directors has approved a plan for closing its operations unless the government acts now to … Read more
NDP Ethic critic Charlie Angus (Timmins-James Bay, ON) is calling on the government to show leadership and hold Industry Minister Christian Paradis (Megantic-L'Erable, QC) to account for breaking the Conflict of Interest Code when he gave preferential treatment to a former colleague. Call 613-720-6400.
The NDP said the Aveos shutdown breaches key sections of the Air Canada Public Participation Act as the act mandates that Air Canada’s overhaul operations must remain in Winnipeg, Mississauga, ON, and Montreal, QC. NDP Transport critic Olivia Chow (Trinity-Spadina, ON) said that thousands of good Canadian jobs have been lost and the NDP know … Read more
