NDP Leader Jack Layton (Toronto-Danforth, ON) is rolling out a national advertising campaign that will increase the pressure on Stephen Harper to put the political games aside and adopt the New Democrat’s concrete, affordable proposals in the upcoming budget. Call 613-720-6463.
Award-winning filmmaker Michael Moore has joined New Democrat MP Niki Ashton’s (Churchill, MB) campaign to fight back against the devastating decision by foreign-owned mining giant Vale to close the Thompson, Manitoba smelter and refinery. The full release is available online. Call 613-850-3448.
The NDP released a statement saying they are pressing for ministerial accountability for the actions of International Cooperation Minister Beverly J. Oda (Durham, ON). The full release is available online. Call 613-850-3448.
The NDP released a statement saying that the Conservative government's announcement of a few dozen more rural doctors falls far short of what’s needed. The full release is available online. Call 613-295-9228.
NDP Leader Jack Layton (Toronto-Danforth, ON) offered his congratulations to Rebecca Blaikie for her nomination as the NDP candidate for the federal riding of Winnipeg North. The full release is available online. Call 613-222-5997. NDP Leader Jack Layton (Toronto-Danforth, ON) met with Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, AB) outlining his party's budget proposals. The … Read more
NDP Environment Critic Linda Duncan (Edmonton-Strathcona, AB) was pleased to see Bill C-469, An Act to establish a Canadian Environmental Bill of Rights (Canadian Environmental Bill of Rights), clear another hurdle following study and amendment by the Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development. The full release is available online. Call 613-720-6400.
NDP MP Olivia Chow (Trinity-Spadina, ON) said in a release that she that she is happy to see the Conservative government taking action on her Private Members Bill to add flexibility in citizen’s arrests by including it in a new federal law, Bill C-60, Citizen’s Arrest and Self-defence Act. Call 613-222-5048. The NDP released a … Read more
As the Prime Minister refuses to hold International Cooperation Minister Bev Oda (Durham, ON) accountable for misleading parliament and doctoring documents, New Democrats are continuing efforts to hold the minister in contempt. The full release is available online. Call 613-850-3448.
NDP Shipbuilding Critic Peter Stoffer (Sackville-Eastern Shore, NS) says the Conservative government needs to provide details about how its recent discussions with Britain to jointly develop a Global Combat Ship or replacement vessels for both navies will affect the Canadian shipbuilding industry. Call 613-295-9228.
NDP Immigration Critic Olivia Chow (Trinity-Spadina, ON) says the Conservatives need to improve their immigration policies to reunite families and loved ones faster. Call 613-222-5048.
