NDP Indigenous Services Critic Lori Idlout (Nunavut) and deputy critic Niki Ashton (Churchill-Keewatinook Aski, Man.) wrote to Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) calling for concrete steps to help First Nations dealing with the climate crisis and extreme-weather events. “First Nations across the country are at high risk of flooding and wildfires, … Read more
NDP Indigenous Services Critic Lori Idlout (Nunavut) and deputy critic Niki Ashton (Churchill-Keewatinook Aski, Man.) wrote to Indigenous Services Minister Patty Hajdu (Thunder Bay-Superior North, Ont.) calling for concrete steps to help First Nations dealing with the climate crisis and extreme-weather events. “First Nations across the country are at high risk of flooding and wildfires, … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) issued a statement: “On [July 26…] the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal has finally approved the compensation agreement for all children, youth and families affected by the government’s purposeful underfunding of child and family services,” he said. “Despite Canadian courts ruling that Trudeau’s government ‘willfully and recklessly’ discriminated against Indigenous kids, … Read more
NDP Health critic Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway, B.C.) issued a statement: “On [July 24], the media reported that the Marda Loop Medical Clinic in Calgary began requesting yearly payments from patients ranging from $2,200 to $4,800 after moving to a private membership-based health care model. This goes completely against the essence of Canada’s free, universal public health … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) met with Northwest Territories Premier Caroline Cochrane to discuss the most important issues for people in the Northwest Territories. They spoke about the NDP’s plans for more homes that people can afford, and necessary action to tackle climate related disasters like wildfires. “Families in the Northwest Territories have had … Read more
NDP Climate Change and Environment Critic Laurel Collins (Victoria, B.C.) issued a statement: “Canada is facing the worst wildfire season on record, and its only expected to get worse […] And while Canadians are struggling with the devastating impacts of climate disasters and the rising cost of living, big oil CEOs are getting richer than ever. Canadians are … Read more
NDP critic for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Jenny Kwan (Vancouver East, B.C.) issued a statement: “After fleeing conflict, violence, or persecution, people are relegated to the streets. The Liberal government has neglected its humanitarian obligation to ensure these individuals and families are treated with dignity, respect, and get the support they need,” she said. “The newly elected … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) was in Windsor, Ont., blasting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) for his role in the mortgage bombshell hitting Canadian homeowners. “Instead of building the homes people need and taking measures to tackle inflation — his government is standing by while the Bank of Canada’s decisions are hurting people,” … Read more
NDP Finance Critic Daniel Blaikie (Elmwood–Transcona, Man.) issued a statement: “While Tuesday’s inflation numbers show some progress in stopping prices from rising as quickly, we know there is little chance of prices coming down meaningfully any time soon. This is especially true for the cost of food as grocery inflation remains stubbornly high. This news will not bring … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) was in Toronto, Ont., where he met with small business owners who have joined his call urging the government to extend the CEBA loan repayment deadline. With the most recent interest rate increase, small business owners are going to be hit with higher mortgages and rent, on-top of … Read more
