The New Democratic Party of Canada announced that the Harper government's Throne Speech was out of step with the priorities of Canadians. NDP Leader Jack Layton (Toronto-Danforth, ON) said that the Throne Speech failed to address key issues like improving access to frontline health care, providing focused support to businesses who create jobs and ensuring … Read more
New Democrat Health Critic Libby Davies (Vancouver East, BC) said the Harper Government has failed to provide national leadership on tackling the critical issues facing Canada’s health care system. The Canadian Health Council released a report that the NDP says confirms the Conservative government has failed to provide leadership on health care, including on important … Read more
At their General Council in Montreal, members of the New Democrat Quebec Section adopted resolutions to bring to the party’s federal convention to be held next month in Vancouver, including an emergency resolution criticizing the inconsistent approach of the federal government to the floods in Monteregie, QC. NDP Leader Jack Layton took the opportunity to … Read more
NDP Leader Jack Layton (Toronto-Danforth, ON) named his shadow cabinet, infusing new energy with experience to show how New Democrats are ready to get to work for Canadian families. Layton appointed 42% of his shadow cabinet from Quebec including: Tom Mulcair (Outremont, QC) as House Leader; Nycole Turmel (Hull-Aylmer, QC) as National Caucus Chair and … Read more
NDP Leader Jack Layton (Toronto-Danforth, ON) wrapped up a two-day strategy session today with the New Democrat's 103-member caucus with a commitment to roll up their sleeves and get results for Canadian families in the upcoming Parliament. These sessions brought Layton’s expanded team together for the first time. Rookies and veterans joined forces to discuss … Read more
New Democratic Party of Canada MP Denise Savoie (Victoria, BC) announced that her name will stand for election as Speaker of the House of Commons. Savoie said that she is running for Speaker with a focus on raising the tone and quality of debate in Parliament and restoring the trust that Canadians deserve to have … Read more
New Democratic Party of Canada MP Ryan Cleary (St. John's South-Mount Pearl, NL) announced that he is disgusted Prime Minister Stephen Harper has re-appointed defeated Conservative candidate Fabian Manning (Avalon, NL) to the Senate. Cleary said that Harper's move was a slap in the face to democracy. Call 709-722-0067.
NDP MPs said they are calling for improved support for the arts and culture industry, including increased funding for the Canada Council for the Arts, and the implementation of income averaging for artists. NDP MP Charlie Angus (Timmins-James Bay, ON) said Canada has consistently produced some of the highest-quality arts and cultural content in the … Read more
New Democratic MP Paul Dewar (Ottawa Centre, ON) and MP Nycole Turmel (Hull-Aylmer, QC) announced that they will forward a plan to strengthen whistleblower protections in the Public Service sector. The NDP said in its release that the disconnect between public servants and the political leadership has grown as whistleblowers in government departments have faced … Read more
NDP Leader Jack Layton (Toronto-Danforth, ON) said bolstering pensions will be among his top priorities when he leads Canada's strongest-ever team of New Democrats into the House of Commons this spring. Layton also pledged his team is ready to get to work on his campaign commitments to strengthen Canadian healthcare, jumpstart job-creation, and make life … Read more
