In light of more revelations of privacy breaches at Veterans Affairs, NDP critic for Veterans Peter Stoffer (Sackville-Eastern Shore, NS) has again called for an inquiry into the department. Stoffer said that more veterans’ advocates have come forward with documents that demonstrate the department has violated their privacy and that briefing notes were prepared for … Read more
The NDP convened a meeting of the Standing Committee on Health to address the urgent need to define the federal government’s role in future health care funding. NDP Health critic Libby Davies (Vancouver East, BC) said that Canadians are at a critical crossroads in the history of Medicare in Canada. Libby added that the Conservatives … Read more
NDP Interim Leader Nycole Turmel (Hull-Aylmer, QC) issued a statement urging Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) to work with First Nations, as full and equal partners moving forward. Turmel said that the government must acknowledge that treaties form the basis of their relationship with First Nations. Turmel added that only when the government … Read more
NDP leader Nycole Turmel (Hull-Aylmer, QC) issued a statement concerning funding for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and Radio-Canada. Turmel said that the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation and Radio-Canada is a key actor in Canadian society and the Conservative government should not blindly slash their budget without taking into consideration the needs of communities. Turmel added that the … Read more
NDP Aboriginal Affairs critic Linda Duncan (Edmonton-Strathcona, AB) and NDP MP Dany Morin (Chicoutimi-Le Fjord, QC) issued a statement concerning government funding for aboriginal health care. Duncan said that as the premiers voice their dismay with Stephen Harper’s (Calgary Southwest, AB) failure to consult on health transfers, equal concern should be given to the government turning … Read more
NDP MP Nathan Cullen (Skeena-Bulkley Valley, BC) said the rejection by the U.S. government of the Keystone XL pipeline project is a victory for the environment and sends a clear signal to Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) that Enbridge must be vetted via a full and unfettered assessment process. Cullen said the Keystone … Read more
New Democrats are demanding that Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) come back to the bargaining table and work with Canada’s first ministers to come up with a health care agreement ensures adequate health care for Canadians. NDP Health critic Libby Davies (Vancouver East, BC) said Canada’s premiers are united in their disapproval of … Read more
NDP Interim Leader Nycole Turmel (Hull-Aylmer, QC) met with residents and stakeholders of this fast developing neighbourhood of Hocelaga-Maisonneuve in Montreal. She was joined by NDP MP Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (Hochelaga, QC). Turmel said the current revitalization of Hochelaga-Maisonneuve is a good thing, but no one in the community should be left behind and the government … Read more
The New Democratic Party said the government has failed to lead on health care issues, citing inaction on implementing much needed reforms included in the current health accords has hurt frontline services Canadian families rely on. NDP Health critic Libby Davies (Vancouver East, BC) said Conservatives talk about being committed to health funding, but then … Read more
New Democrats blasted Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) for failing to make bilingualism a requirement for the new CRTC chair, saying it once again proves French is not a priority for the government. The new posting lists bilingualism as preferred—but not required. New Democrats highlighted the worrying Conservative trend of disregarding the importance … Read more
