New Democrats believe that Bill C-21, Political Loans Accountability Act, and ensuring political financing and political loans are as transparent and accountable as possible are a good thing. In fact, New Democrats proposed amendments to the Accountability Act to close loopholes on loans and have supported this legislation in the past. NDP Democratic Reform critic … Read more
New Democrat MPs Mathieu Ravignat (Pontiac, QC) and Peter Stoffer (Sackville-Eastern Shore, NB) introduced a Private Member’s Bill today to prevent MPs from changing political affiliations during their term. If adopted, this bill will prevent Members of Parliament from changing their party affiliation during their mandate. A member who wishes to leave their party would … Read more
New Democrat MPs and staff celebrated the start of Movember by shaving off NDP MP Peter Stoffer’s (Sackville-Eastern Shore, NS) trademark moustache. NDP MP Glenn Thibeault (Sudbury, ON) said although Stoffer certainly looks lost without his ‘Mo’, rules are rules. Thibeault was cheered on by a large group of NDP MPs and staffers who are … Read more
NDP Treasury Board critic Alexandre Boulerice (Rosemount-La Petite-Patrie, QC) wrote to the President of the Treasury Board Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, ON) to ask him to explain the latest example of flawed accounting practices in his department and the possible misappropriation of funds. New Democrats are asking Clement to explain the error involving the apparent … Read more
NDP MP Hélène LeBlanc (LaSalle-Émard, QC) tabled a motion in the House of Commons calling for much needed investment in public infrastructure from the federal government. In her motion, LeBlanc said the government needs to recognize the threat aging infrastructure poses to the economy and the safety of Canadians. The full release is available online. … Read more
NDP MP Peter Julian (Burnaby-New Westminster, BC) reintroduced his Private Member’s Bill, Bill C-337, which calls on the Federal government to designate the 15th day of February as a statutory holiday called “Flag Day”. Julian said this day could be especially valuable to children and new Canadians as they strive to understand the country in … Read more
NDP leadership candidate Paul Dewar (Ottawa Centre, ON) hit the campaign trail in Saskatchewan to support an NDP candidate in the provincial election. Dewar, who will canvass with 11 different NDP candidates in Regina and Moose Jaw, criticized Prime Minister Stephen Harper's (Calgary Southwest, AB) push to abolish the Canadian Wheat Board single desk without … Read more
The NDP said that the Harper government must close the loophole in the Tax Free Savings Account that allows for wealthy Canadians to collect money that is meant for lower income, elderly Canadians. NDP leader Nycole Turmel (Hull-Alymer, QC) said first the government refused to increase guaranteed income supplement payments, and now it is letting … Read more
NDP leader Nycole Turmel (Hull-Aylmer, QC) highlighted the New Democrat record of fighting for Quebec in Parliament as she blasted the Harper Conservatives for turning their back on Quebec families. Turmel said the the NDP has stood up for Quebec on issues such as fighting for good shipbuilding jobs in Quebec, successfully pushing the government … Read more
NDP Interim Leader Nycole Turmel (Hull-Aylmer, QC) said the government has to do more to ensure that Canada’s strategically important shipbuilding industry grows in all regions of Canada. Turmel said the announcement leaves Quebec area shipbuilding in a more fragile position and the Davie shipyard and smaller shipyards with the inability to plan long-term. The … Read more
