NDP Innovation, Science and Industry critic Brian Masse (Windsor West, Ont.) called on the Liberal government to put the multi-billion-dollar company Rogers on notice: reverse their services price hikes or face consequences such as no more federal contracts. “Canadians work hard, play by the rules, but they are tired of being misled and ripped off by telco … Read more
The NDP will use its next opposition day to force the House of Commons to debate and vote on a motion to “push back the creep of anti-choice bills, petitions and threats in Canada, and improve access to abortion.” NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) and NDP critic for Women and Gender Equality Leah Gazan (Winnipeg Centre, Man.) … Read more
On Monday, at the parliamentary committee on Canadian heritage, Liberal and Bloc MPs voted against a motion brought forward by NDP MP Niki Ashton (Churchill—Keewatinook Aski, Ont.) to launch a public hearing into the use of drones by the Canadian women’s soccer team, and Team Canada, at the Paris Olympics. “Canadians expect fair play from our athletes … Read more
NDP MP Bonita Zarrillo (Port Moody—Coquitlam, B.C.) will table a bill to end unpaid work for Canada’s flight attendants. If passed, Zarrillo’s bill will ensure that “[…] unpaid work for flight attendants is no longer an accepted norm and when they are on the job in uniform and taking responsibility for the safety and well-being of their … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) issued a statement: “Today we recognize and remember the efforts of Emily Murphy, Louise McKinney, Irene Parlby, Nellie McClung and Henrietta Muir Edwards, who challenged Canada to recognize women as legal persons. Today is also a day to reflect on the fact that women in Canada had to … Read more
At a press conference alongside members of the Customs and Immigration Union (CIU) in Toronto on Thursday, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) committed to rehiring “every border officer cut by the last Conservative government” in order to tackle ” the river of illegal guns entering Canada.” Singh stated, “The men and women of the … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) issued the following statement: “Thanksgiving is a time to recognize and be grateful for the gifts in our lives. Across Canada, people are celebrating today with friends and family. There is a lot to be grateful for in our communities where neighbours help neighbours […] This Thanksgiving, I’m especially grateful for all those who … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) released the following statement regarding the expulsion of the Indian high commissioner and other diplomats, and RCMP investigations into alleged violent criminal activity by Indian officials: “New Democrats are extremely worried about the information released by the RCMP commissioner today. Canadians, particularly the Sikh community in Canada, have … Read more
NDP critic for Health Peter Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby, B.C.) issued the following statement in reaction to the pharmacare bill that passed through the Senate on Thursday evening: “Every year, millions of Canadians are forced to go without their prescription medications because they can’t afford them. Hundreds of people die preventable deaths across this country because … Read more
In recognition of World Mental Health Day, NDP Mental Health and Harm Reduction Critic MP Gord Johns (Courtenay-Alberni, B.C.) introduced a bill that aims to include community-based mental health, addictions, and substance use services into Canada’s universal health care system. Johns commented, “Mental health is health. Anyone in need of mental health support should be able … Read more
