NDP Mental Health and Harm Reduction Critic Gord Johns (Courtenay-Alberni, B.C.) issued a statement: “Today, Canadians observe World Mental Health Day. It’s an important day to recognize that sound mental health is a universal human right, as declared by the World Health Organization […] But still, one in two Canadians will experience a mental illness by … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) went to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s (Papineau, Que.) riding to call him out for failing to bring down grocery prices for families in Quebec and across the country. “Instead of tackling the corporate greed driving up costs for hardworking people, the Liberals are trying to pull off a public relations … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) issued a statement: “On behalf of all New Democrats, I’d like to extend my deepest congratulations to Wab Kinew on being elected Canada’s first First Anishinaabe premier. Manitobans will be in good hands under your leadership, and we look forward to the much-needed change your government will bring.” The … Read more
NDP Mental Health and Harm Reduction critic Gord Johns (Courtenay-Alberni, B.C.) issued a statement: “As Mental Illness Awareness Week kicks off, it’s important that we think of all those who are struggling with mental illness and those who’ve lost their lives to it.” He continued “The Liberal government campaigned on promises to make mental health services … Read more
On Sept. 29, NDP MP Peter Julian (New Westminster-Burnaby, B.C.) launched a national campaign to garner support for his Private Member’s bill, Bill C-273, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (Corinne’s Quest and the protection of children), that aims to outlaw the physical punishment of children in Canada. This bill is a response to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Calls to Action number six. “It … Read more
NDP Public Service and Procurement Critic Gord Johns (Courtenay-Alberni, B.C.) brought forward a motion to determine which government buildings could be converted into housing. Johns’ motion would call on Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Sean Fraser (Central Nova, N.S.), Treasury Board President Anita Anand (Oakville, Ont.) and the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation to participate in … Read more
On Sept. 27, a Senate bill, originally introduced by NDP MP Richard Cannings (South Okanagan-West Kootenay, B.C.) that would encourage the use of more environmentally sustainable materials in public buildings, passed unanimously in the House of Commons and will now become law. “I’m happy to see that the policy I first presented as a Private Members’ Bill … Read more
NDP MP Gord Johns (Courtenay-Alberni, B.C.) called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) to extend the Canada Emergency Benefit Assistance loan deadline by a year, while maintaining the promised $20,000 loan forgiveness so small businesses can get the relief they need. “New Democrats want to see real help given to the small businesses that are so … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) urged the government to adopt his more rigorous approach to tackle high food prices. “The cost of food has been hurting Canadian families for almost two years now and the Liberals have stood by while people paid thousands of dollars, increasing grocery CEOs’ bottom line,” said Singh. “It … Read more
On Sept. 21, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said her government was considering a proposal for Alberta to withdraw from the Canada Pension Plan. “Leaving the CPP will be bad for every working Albertan and seniors across the country,” said NDP MP Heather McPherson (Edmonton-Strathcona, Alta.). “This is a massive decision that impacts the financial future of … Read more
