The party says the Harper Conservative’s decision to compensate AbitibiBowater last summer, whether it was intentional or not, has effectively privatized Canada’s water resources under NAFTA. Call 613-222-4074.
NDP Sport Critic Glenn Thibeault (Sudbury, ON) applauded the start of talks by National Hockey League (NHL) owners and players to curb the epidemic of concussions. The full release is available online. Call 613-295-9228.
NDP Shipbuilding Critic Peter Stoffer (Sackville-Eastern Shore, NS) said the Conservative government should shelve its plans to consider adapting German and Spanish ship designs for the Navy’s replacement supply vessels. The full release is available online. Call 613-295-9228. NDP Leader Jack Layton (Toronto-Danforth, ON) said he was shocked and saddened this morning to hear of … Read more
NDP Foreign Affairs Critic Paul Dewar (Ottawa Centre, ON) said the NDP are celebrating that the New Democrat “Medicine for All” bill passed the final vote in the House of Commons, bringing Canada one step closer to following through on international commitments to make affordable medicines available in developing countries. The full release is available … Read more
New Democrat Foreign Affairs Critic Paul Dewar (Ottawa Centre, ON) announced that Canadian singer K’Naan and former UN Special Envoy for HIV/AIDS in Africa Stephen Lewis held a press conference on Parliament Hill today to demonstrate their support for Dewar's “Medicine for All Bill”. The full release is available online. Call 613-850-3448.
NDP Health Critic Megan Leslie (Halifax, NS) announced the introduction of her new Private Members' Bill, Bill C-631, An Act to amend the Tobacco Act (smokeless tobacco and little cigars. Call 613-295-9228.
The party is calling for full hearings on internet caps, including consultation on speed, pricing and accessibility. The full release is available online. Call 613-850-3448. New Democrats say Canadian healthcare is facing a crisis of leadership and criticizes the Conservatives’ lack of a plan for dealing with the challenges ahead. The NDP says that giving … Read more
NDP Housing Critic Libby Davies (Vancouver East, BC) said that the Harper government must take action or soon the dream of buying a house will be out of reach for middle class Canadians as prices continue to soar. The full release is available online. Call 613-720-6400.
NDP Defence Critic Jack Harris (St. John's East, NL) released a statement saying that is has been one year to the day since Parliament reconvened after being prorogued to prevent the release of documents on Afghan detainee torture and still no documents have been produced. The full release is available online. Call 613-295-9228. NDP Revenue … Read more
With Conservative Senators facing charges for breaking election laws and a Cabinet Minister embroiled in a scandal for doctoring a document and misleading Parliament, New Democrats are calling on all parties to rise above petty partisan games and approve a practical plan for making parliament work better for Canadians. Call 613-850-3448.
