NDP Transport critic Taylor Bachrach (Skeena–Bulkley Valley, B.C.) issued a statement: “I want to congratulate the members of the [International Longshore and Warehouse Unio] on reaching an agreement with the employer. This outcome shows once again that the collective bargaining process works and should be respected, and that through solidarity and good faith bargaining workers can … Read more
NDP Finance critic Daniel Blaikie (Elmwood—Transcona, Man.) issued a statement: “Mortgage payments, rent, utilities and groceries are all more difficult to afford than they were just a few years ago. The unrelenting pace of interest rate hikes by the Bank of Canada is only making it harder,” he said. “In Canada, many economists have indicated that … Read more
As the nation’s premiers gather in Winnipeg, Man., NDP Health Critic Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway, B.C.) is calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) to defend Canada’s public health care system against an increasing number of Conservative premiers pushing private, for-profit delivery which would increase wait times, deepen staff shortages and force Canadians to pay … Read more
NDP Health Critic Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway, B.C.) issued a statement: “Canadians care deeply about our seniors. That’s why they are rightly troubled when they hear that public money is going to long-term care homes who had some of the worst records of neglect during the pandemic.” He continued “The premiers’ meeting is happening tomorrow, … Read more
NDP critic for ethics Matthew Green (Hamilton Centre, Ont.) issued a statement: “Loblaws has now registered to lobby the Competition Bureau on the price of food and competition,” he said. “Loblaws opening a back door to the Liberal government only raises more questions about Loblaws’ claim that rising food prices are out of their control,” said … Read more
Today, on the 10-year anniversary of the Lac Mégantic rail disaster, Canada’s New Democrats honoured the memory of the 47 people who were killed and pledged to continue to push for federal changes to prevent future such disasters. “It is in their memory that we continue to push for stronger rail safety laws that hold rail … Read more
For a second time in less than a year, millions of Canadian families are receiving hundreds of dollars to help them deal with high costs, thanks to pressure from Canada’s New Democrats. “People have been working hard, and tightening their belts as the cost of living has soared over the last year,” said NDP Leader Jagmeet … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) issued a statement: “Today, New Democrats join Canadians everywhere in celebrating Canada’s 156th anniversary, where families and friends will get together to enjoy the outdoors, celebrate and spend time with one another. It’s a day to acknowledge what makes Canada so tremendous. Our rich multiculturalism, diversity, and strong social … Read more
NDP critic for Canadian Heritage Peter Julian (New Westminster-Burnaby, B.C.) issued a statement: “When the time comes to draw the line and ask them to pay their fair share, Meta and Google resort to bullying tactics showing Canadians their true colours: if they don’t like the rules, they won’t follow them—even if those rules are in place to … Read more
NDP Environment and Climate Change critic Laurel Collins (Victoria, B.C.) made this statement: “Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) and Environment and Climate Change Minister Steven Guilbeault (Laurier-Sainte-Marie, Que.) keep claiming they’re taking the climate crisis with the seriousness it needs, yet their track record is deeply concerning and littered with broken promises,” she said. “Investments … Read more
