New Democrats call on the Liberal government to establish special immigration measures, repatriate Canadians stranded in Haiti, and play a leadership role in ending the crisis. “New Democrats asked for an urgent briefing on the situation at the Foreign Affairs Committee last week, and it is now clearer than ever that any role Canada plays must prioritize finding … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) called for a fund to protect renters in the next budget following a meeting with non-profit housing providers in Halifax, N.S. “Renters here in Halifax are worrying about being renovicted or getting pushed out of their home after their fixed-term leases are over. More and more often giant, … Read more
On March 21, New Democrats passed a motion to implement an excess profit tax on large grocery stores to put money back in people’s pockets with a GST rebate, and establish a National School Food Program. The motion passed despite Conservatives voting no. “It’s not shocking that Conservatives voted no on reining in corporate greed while Conservative Leader Pierre … Read more
NDP critic for foreign affairs and international development Heather McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona, Alta.), made a statement: “On this International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, New Democrats recognize that there is still work to do to make Canada a safer and more welcoming home for everyone,” she said. “We must stand up and speak out … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) called on the Liberals to reverse billions of dollars in cuts to the vital services Indigenous communities rely on in the next federal budget. “Indigenous Peoples have been neglected by Liberals and Conservatives for decades. And now the Liberals want to cut programs that ensure Indigenous children get … Read more
NDP MP Leah Gazan’s (Winnipeg Centre, Man.) study into a Red Dress Alert will begin at the Status of Women committee. The committee will hear from family members, survivors and grassroots leaders to provide recommendations to the government on the best ways to implement the alert and to save lives. “Due to the legacy of colonialism … Read more
On March 18, New Democrats are forcing a vote on their motion which outlines nine steps the federal government can take to help end the violence in Gaza and Israel that has cost tens of thousands of lives. “For nearly six months, the world has been facing an unprecedented crisis in the Middle East. The vicious … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) urged the government to establish a fund to protect renters in Toronto, Ont., in the next budget. This fund would help not-for-profit organizations buy affordable housing when it’s on the market and make sure it stays affordable for renters instead of letting deep-pocketed developers buy up buildings and renovict … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) and NDP MP Bonita Zarrillo (Port Moody-Coquitlam, B.C.) urged the government to establish a fund to protect renters in the next budget. “Renters across the country are worrying about being renovicted or seeing their rent double if a giant corporate housing profiteer buys their building to jack up prices,” said … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) called on the federal government to put in place a fund to protect renters. This fund would help not-for-profit organizations buy affordable housing when it’s on the market and make sure it stays affordable for renters. “There will never be enough affordable homes if we don’t protect the ones … Read more
