New Democratic Party critic Peter Julian (New Westminster-Burnaby, B.C.) issued the following statement: “The NDP is pleased that the pharmacare committee of experts, per the pharmacare bill, has been appointed today. This is a group we believe shares the NDP’s urgency to implement free, universal pharmacare. New Democrats believe you shouldn’t have to choose between groceries, rent, … Read more
Speaking at the Canadian Club today, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) pledged to remove the GST from home heating, grocery-store meals, internet and mobile bills, diapers and children’s clothing. “A quick meal and pack of diapers you grab on the way home from work, your family’s cell phone bills and the home heating … Read more
2SLGBTQIA+ Critic Randall Garrison (Esquimalt—Saanich—Sooke, B.C.) and Deputy Critic Blake Desjarlais (Edmonton Griesbach, Alta.) made the following statement: “This week is an important time for us all to come together and reflect on the hard-fought battles of trans people to get the rights and respect they deserve. It’s also an important time for all of … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) released the following statement in response to ongoing labour negotiations at the Vancouver and Montreal ports: “Justin Trudeau is again making it clear to the ports CEOs and all big corporations—being a bad boss pays off. The Liberal government will always cave to corporate greed, and always step in … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) issued the following statement: “Today, we remember and honour the brave men and women who have given so much to protect our country, peace and freedom. Their dedicated service and sacrifice has made Canada the incredible country that it is today […] I’m proud to wear a poppy as … Read more
NDP Veterans Affairs critic Rachel Blaney (North Island-Powell River, B.C.) and NDP Indigenous Services, Northern Affairs, and Crown-Indigenous Relations critic Lori Idlout (Nunavut) issued a statement: “On Indigenous Veterans Day, we honour and remember the brave Indigenous men and women who have served in the armed forces, contributing to the defence and protection of our country with unwavering … Read more
The NDP called for the abolition of closed work permits that have allowed employers to “[…]trap, abuse, underpay, and exploit migrant workers in Canada.” NDP Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Critic Jenny Kwan (Vancouver East, B.C.) made the announcement on Thursday alongside NDP Labor Critic Matthew Green (Hamilton Centre, Ont.), the Canadian Labor Congress, and the United Food and Commercial … Read more
NDP Veterans Affairs critic Rachel Blaney (North Island—Powell River, B.C.) issued the following statement: “This week, we honour and thank all of the Canadians who served our country and fought to protect peace, equality and freedom. Canadian Veterans and their families have sacrificed so much for all of us. We need to make sure that … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) issued a statement: “The NDP shares with great sadness our deepest condolences with the family and friends of former Senator, judge, lawyer and Truth and Reconciliation Commissioner Murray Sinclair. Today, we bid farewell to a remarkable leader and Canadian hero for Indigenous justice and rights in Canada. Sinclair … Read more
Following the delivery of the final report of the Special Interlocutor for Missing Children and Unmarked Graves and Burial Sites Associated with Indian Residential Schools, NDP MP Leah Gazan (Winnipeg Centre, Man.) joined the Special Interlocutor Kimberly Murray and survivors to call on the Government of Canada to recognize residential school denialism as inciting hatred … Read more
