On Feb. 14, NDP critic for auto strategy Brian Masse (Windsor West, Ont.) passed a motion at the House industry committee to call on automakers to tell Canadians what they are doing to improve security features that would help stop the growing problem of auto theft across the country. “Canadians want to see measures to prevent their car … Read more
NDP Environment and Climate Change critic Laurel Collins (Victoria, B.C) tabled a bill that would put an end to the exports of climate change-causing thermal coal. In 2021, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) promised to end thermal coal exports by 2030, but new information obtained by the NDP from the government reveals that under Trudeau and the … Read more
NDP Foreign Affairs Critic Heather McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona, Alta.) tabled a motion calling on Canada to recognize the State of Palestine. McPherson made the following statement: “The Palestinian people have the right to a state, and this right is nearly universally recognized at the United Nations. Today, 140 other States (139 UN member states and … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) issued a statement: “Across the world, families and friends are gathering to celebrate the dawn of a New Year, the year of the Dragon. The year of the Dragon symbolizes a year full of change, luck and success.” The full statement is available online. Call 613-298-2166. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby … Read more
Following a meeting with Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) pledged to fight for more affordable housing funding for Montreal in the next federal budget. “Municipalities don’t need less investment; they need more support from the federal government. For the next budget, Montreal and Mayor Plante can count on the NDP … Read more
The Liberals and Conservatives votee against a motion brought forward by NDP MP Lisa Marie Barron (Nanaimo-Ladysmith, B.C.) to give Canadians more of a say over Canada’s electoral system. Barron’s motion would have created a National Citizens’ Assembly on Electoral Reform, giving Canadians a chance to provide recommendations on how to move forward with electoral reform. … Read more
NDP 2SLGBTQI+ critic and deputy critic Randall Garrison (Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke, B.C.) and Blake Desjarlais (Edmonton Griesbach, Alta.) issued a statement: “Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Carleton, Ont.) attacked trans youth by saying they should be denied puberty blockers, a life-saving procedure. Health care experts and child advocates have been clear: these policies will hurt children. It’s not the … Read more
NDP MP Charlie Angus (Timmins–James Bay, Ont.) discussed his private member’s bill to stop the misleading advertising and promotion of fossil fuels in Canada. The move comes after documents revealed that big oil knew the harm to their products as far back at 1954 but still spent billions of dollars in advertising campaigns to mislead … Read more
NDP Disability and Inclusion critic Bonita Zarrillo (Port Moody-Coquitlam, B.C.) grilled the Air Canada CEO for the company’s mistreatment of air passengers who are living with a disability. “Over the past few months, we’ve all heard and seen the disturbing mistreatment of air passengers who have a disability – whether not being given a wheelchair or having … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) issued a statement: “Today marks the first day of Black History Month. This month is a time to honour the achievements and contributions of Black Canadians and to celebrate the courageous advocates who fought for equity for Black Canadians,” he said. “As we reflect on the past, we … Read more
