On June 5, Liberals and Conservatives voted to reject an NDP proposal to lower grocery prices for Canadians. The Trudeau government has also refused NDP calls to put in place an excess profits tax to make grocery CEOs pay what they owe and put money back in people’s pocket. “The government’s approach—asking grocery giants to sign … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) issued a statement: “Today, as we mark World Environment Day, and we must reflect on the challenges that we face. Wildfires are burning across Canada, and it’s only the beginning of June. Climate change is impacting our planet before our eyes, and it’s past due for the government … Read more
On June 4, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) presented the NDP’s plan to force big grocery chains to either lower prices for Canadians, or face measures like a price cap on essential food. The motion also calls for long-needed reforms to the Nutrition North program and for an end to Liberal and Conservative … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) stood with labour leaders ahead of legislation to deliver free birth control and diabetes medication passing through the House of Commons. “I have met Canadians across the country who have told me what free diabetes drugs will mean for their families: people who have had to pay tens … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.), MP Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway, B.C.) and MP Bonita Zarrillo (Port Moody—Coquitlam, B.C.) heard from seniors about how the dental coverage New Democrats delivered has improved their lives. Beginning in June, the NDP dental plan will expand to cover children under 18 and people living with disabilities across the … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) and NDP critic for Disability and Inclusion Bonita Zarrillo (Port Moody-Coquitlam, B.C.) joined representatives from the Airline Division of the Canadian Union of Public Employees to call on the government to end unpaid work for flight attendants. “Flight attendants across the country work almost a full week each month without getting a … Read more
NDP Disability Inclusion critic Bonita Zarrillo (Port Moody-Coquitlam, B.C.) issued a statement: “This National AccessAbility week is a chance to honour the contributions and work of all Canadians living with disabilities and reflect on the work Canada still needs to do to remove barriers to accessibility. People with disabilities are more likely to live in poverty and face barriers … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) issued a statement: “Today, on behalf of all New Democrats, I’m extending my warmest wishes to Buddhists in Canada and around the world who are celebrating Vesak, the most sacred day for followers of Gautama Buddha.” The full release is available online. Call 613-298-2166. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) and industry critic Brian Masse (Windsor West, Ont.) wrote a letter to the Competition Commissioner calling for an investigation into an alleged agreement between Loblaws and telecom companies that will reduce competition and keep prices high for Canadian consumers. “The Liberals are letting massive corporations rip off Canadians and … Read more
New Democrats forced a debate on sky-high grocery prices and the need for an excess profit tax on grocery giants. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) and NDP finance critic Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway, B.C.) forced the debate in the House of Commons on the same day that Statistics Canada reported that, from April 2021 … Read more
