MP Glenn Thibeault announced his support for Jack Layton’s plan to find a compromise on the gun registry that brings rural and urban communities together. The full release is available online. Call 613-720-6400. New Democrats reacted to disturbing new internal documents obtained by Postmedia News that outline another appalling failure in the Conservative government’s record … Read more
International Cooperation Critic John Rafferty welcomed Minister Bev Oda’s comments that indicated the Government of Canada will provide funding for safe abortion services in countries where abortion is legal through CIDA’s Maternal Health Initiative. Call 613-996-5944.
NDP Digital Issues Critic Charlie Angus says "the Conservative Government has dropped the ball preparing Canadians for this transition that has been in works since 2007" adding "Canadians are completely unprepared for this change in service." Call 613-720-6400. NDP Status of Women Critic Irene Mathyssen says Liberal leader Michael Ignatieff has continually allowed Stephen Harper to have his way, without … Read more
NDP MP Charlie Angus says the Conservative Government has crossed over the line by insinuating that police support for the gun registry represents a threat to Canada's freedom. Call 613-720-6400.
On the first International Day against Nuclear Tests, New Democrats renewed their call for Canadian leadership toward achieving the goal of a nuclear-weapon-free world. The full release is available online. Call 613-850-3448. NDP Leader Jack Layton called on Prime Minister Harper and Opposition leaders to stop playing cynical political games and work to strengthen gun … Read more
New Democrats are demanding the Conservative government to immediately start a comprehensive review of regulation of unconventional oil and gas production in Canada they promised in the spring. The full release is available online. Call 613-720-6400. NDP Leader Jack Layton called on Prime Minister Harper to stop interfering and let Canadians see the Canadian Firearms Program … Read more
New Democrat International Cooperation critic John Rafferty criticised the Conservative government’s lack of leadership and slow response to the growing disaster in Pakistan. The full release is available online. Call 613-222-5997. With the flagship of Canada’s potash industry inching towards foreign sale, New Democrat Leader Jack Layton called on the prime minister to stop rubber-stamping foreign takeovers and start protecting family-supporting jobs and communities. The … Read more
After approving one job-killing takeover after another, the Harper Conservatives must ensure there is a comprehensive public review of any takeover of Potash Corporation by Australian mining giant BHP Billiton. Call 613-850-3448.
The arrival of the 490 Tamil boat people seeking refuge in Canada is a symptom of the continued humanitarian suffering in Sri Lanka. The full release is available online. Call 613-720-6400.
Canada’s New Democrats continue to call on the Harper Conservatives to step up Canada’s aid contribution to the 20 million plus victims of the Pakistan flooding by offering the services of Canada’s Disaster Assistance Response Team and matching public contributions to the relief efforts. Call 613-850-3448. New Democrat Veterans Affairs critic Peter Stoffer called on the Conservative Government … Read more
