NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) issued a statement in celebration of Canada Day: “Today, families, friends, neighbours and loved ones will be getting together, having BBQs, going to the beach and spending time together to celebrate the beautiful country we call home. This is a time to appreciate what makes Canada unique: our … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) issued a statement: “Today is a reminder for all Canadians to celebrate our diversity and appreciate the different cultures and traditions that make our country a great place. New Democrats are proud of Canada’s inclusivity, but we remain focused on ensuring that our country is a peaceful and … Read more
NDP Innovation, Science and Industry critic Brian Masse (Windsor West, Ont.) issued a statement: “New Democrats have been on the front lines fighting for electric vehicle (EV) rebates and manufacturing here in Canada for years. And we’ve advocated for a national strategy for the Canadian auto industry. It’s a relief to see this government finally step up … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) issued a statement: “Today on National Indigenous Peoples Day, we celebrate the history, strength, and diversity of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis across the country,” he said. “Reconciliation to address the harm settler colonialism has caused must be a priority. Consecutive federal governments have not lived up to their … Read more
NDP Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship critic Jenny Kwan (Vancouver East, B.C.) issued a statement: “Today on World Refugee Day, we must remember those who are forced to leave everything behind to seek safety,” she said. “By the end of 2023, over 110 million people were forcibly displaced worldwide, fleeing violence, economic hardship, and climate disaster,” she … Read more
NDP Canada-US border issues critic Brian Masse (Windsor West, Ont.) joined officials from the Intellectual Property Institute of Canada and the Canadian Anti-Counterfeiting Network to call on the federal government to re-establish Canada Border Service Agency’s (CBSA) commitment to protecting consumers from the dangers of counterfeit goods, and immediately prioritize the detention of these goods at the border. In a … Read more
NDP Foreign Affairs Critic Heather McPherson’s (Edmonton Strathcona, Alta.) motion to condemn the death sentence of Iranian musician Toomaj Salehi and urge Canada to impose targeted sanctions on members of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Courts was unanimously adopted by all parliamentarians. “Today is a victory for Toomaj Salehi and the millions of people around the world … Read more
NDP MP Laurel Collins (Victoria, B.C.) tabled a bill to make the Canada Disability Benefit and other benefits—including the Disability Tax Credit and disability pensions—cover more Canadians. If passed, this bill would allow any person eligible at the provincial level for a disability tax credit, pension, or benefit to qualify automatically for the same benefits … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) issued a statement: “On behalf of all New Democrats, I want to wish the Filipino community, here in Canada and around the world, a happy Philippine Independence Day. Filipino-Canadians have made an invaluable social, economic and cultural impact on Canadian society. These contributions deserve our recognition and respect.” … Read more
NDP Emergency Preparedness and Climate Resilience critic Richard Cannings (South Okanagan-West Kootenay, B.C.) sent a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) urging him to create a national wildfire task force. Right now, dealing with wildfires falls primarily on the provinces and territories, with assistance from the military. However, the Chief of the Defense Staff has recently … Read more
