The New Democratic Party of Canada is calling on the federal government to devote more resources to the study and improvement of aboriginal health. New Democrat Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development critic Linda Duncan (Edmonton-Strathcona, AB) said studies show the critical need for action on aboriginal health issues, particularly in Arctic communities, and 100 per … Read more
Ahead of the United Nations health summit, Canada’s New Democrat Official Opposition is challenging the government to stop blocking a global plan to reduce unhealthy fats, sugars and salt in processed foods. The British Medical Journal charged that Canada is blocking progress on a global plan to reduce fats, sugars and salt in processed foods. … Read more
New Democrat Employment Insurance critic Claude Patry (Jonquière-Alma, QC) made a statement that the modernization of Canada’s Employment Insurance system must not be conducted at the expense of workers in remote areas, their families and their communities. Patry said the Conservative government intends to cut 600 jobs at Service Canada Processing Centers throughout the country … Read more
New Democrat MPs are congratulating the people of British Columbia for their historic victory over the Liberal-Conservative HST. Now that the people have spoken, New Democrats are demanding the Harper Government come clean with a $1.6 billion HST compensation. NDP Deputy Leader Libby Davies (Vancouver East, BC) said this referendum was a great victory for … Read more
Jack Layton's family has asked that in lieu of flowers, and to continue the work of making Canada a better place, donations be made to the Broadbent Institute, in memoriam. Donations to the Broadbent Institute can be made online.
NDP Interim Leader Nycole Turmel (Hull-Aylmer, QC) made a statement on the death of Jack Layton. Turmel said Jack was a courageous man and that it was his leadership that inspired her to run for office. On behalf of New Democrats from coast to coast to coast, Turmel said her thoughts and prayers are with … Read more
The New Democratic Party said serious new allegations have come to light against embattled Conservative Minister Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, ON) around meetings to divide up G8 money, held in the middle of the 2008 Federal Election campaign. Documents released by the NDP showed that one week after the 2008 election was called, Clement held … Read more
The NDP said new documents reveal that Treasury Board President Tony Clement (Parry Sound-Muskoka, ON) used the G8 Legacy money as a $50 million personal slush fund and devised a system that would skirt transparency and accountability. This evidence obtained by New Democrats through municipalities in Muskoka contradicts the story given to the Auditor General … Read more
NDP Consumer Protection critic Glenn Thibeault (Sudbury, ON) is calling on the Conservatives to take action and ensure Canadians are not swindled by false airline prices. The United States Department of Transportation recently decided to fine Air Canada $50,000 for deceptive price advertising after finding that the airline's advertisements did not reveal the additional taxes … Read more
The NDP said the government must re-think its infrastructure investments, particularly concerning the Champlain bridge in Montreal. NDP deputy critic for Transport, Infrastructure and Communities Critic Jamie Nicholls (Vaudreuil–Soulanges, QC) said building sustainable infrastructure shouldn't be seen as simply spending because while addressing public safety concerns, it creates jobs and boosts businesses by opening up the flow … Read more
