NDP MPs issued a release reflecting on the War Measures Act and the first time it was ever invoked during peace time. The full release is available online. Call 613-295-9228. New Democrats acknowledged Person’s Day by introducing a Private Member’s Bill that will give Status of Women Canada a legislated mandate. Bill C-581 will ensure … Read more
The party says a new report by the SaveOurNet coalition gives the New Democrats top marks for its political leadership on net neutrality. The full release is available online. Call 613-850-3448. New Democrats are cautiously optimistic about the government’s decision to extend three employment insurance programs in regions of the country most hard-hit by the … Read more
NDP Leader Jack Layton (Toronto-Danforth, ON) issued a statement on Canada's failure to secure a seat on the UN Security Council, saying the results are "deeply disappointing." The full release is available online. New Democrats reiterated their call for extending stimulus deadlines and putting job creation first following the government's fiscal update. Call 613-995-6767.
MP Charlie Angus (Timmins-James Bay, ON) announced he has tabled legislation on the long-gun registry. His new bill respects the concerns of rural Canadians while enhancing public safety. The full release is available online. Call 613-850-3448.
MPs Peter Stoffer (Sackville—Eastern Shore, NS), Peter Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster, BC) and Malcolm Allen (Welland) held a news conference outlining the problems with the Conservative’s laissez-faire approach to Canada's shipbuilding industry. Call 613-295-9228. NDP MP Charlie Angus (Timmins-James Bay, ON) has called on the Conservative government to stand up against a $355 million claim American Vito Gallo made through a North … Read more
Peter Julian introduced Bill C-577 An Act to amend the Income Tax Act (hearing impairment) in the House, which would increase inclusiveness for people with hearing disabilities by allowing fair access to the Disability Tax Credit. The full release is available online. Call 613-222-4074. Industry, Automotive and Border Critic Brian Masse is demanding the government … Read more
NDP Leader Jack Layton is calling on Prime Minister Stephen Harper to give hardworking families a break and immediately remove the five percent HST/GST from home heating before the snow falls. The full release is available online. Call 613-850-3448. Shipbuilding Critic Peter Stoffer and International Trade Critic Peter Julian are concerned that the Conservative government’s … Read more
NDP MP Charlie Angus will be a featured guest at an American conference discussing issues of digital culture and the music industry. The full release is available online. Call 613-850-3448. NDP Leader Jack Layton congratulated David Johnston on his appointment as Canada’s new Governor General. The full release is available online.
NDP MP Peter Julian tabled a Private Members' Bill. Bill C-567 would allow home buyers to adjust to inflation the amounts that they are allowed to withdraw from their RRSP’s in order to purchase a home. The full release is available online. Call 613-720-6400. NDP Defence Critic Jack Harris has called for a full public inquiry … Read more
On the 40th Anniversary of the Royal Commission on the Status of Women Report, which was groundbreaking for women’s equality in Canada, the party says many of the recommendations still have not been implemented. The full release is available online. Call 613-222-5048.
