NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) issued a statement: “On Canada’s Multiculturalism Day, we celebrate the strength and beauty of our diverse nation. On this day, we come together to recognize and appreciate the rich tapestry of cultures, languages, and traditions that make Canada a truly remarkable place to call home. This is a day to … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) issued a statement: “Today marks the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism. On this day in 1985, a horrific act of terrorism took the lives of 329 people aboard Air India Flight 182,” he said. “The NDP will keep fighting against hatred, extremism and violence in all … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) was in Thunder Bay, Ont., proposing solutions to the housing crisis facing renters and fueling homelessness in the city. “For eight years, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) has promised to tackle the housing crisis, but things just keep getting worse. I’m hearing from residents that it’s harder than … Read more
NDP MP Gord Johns (Courtenay – Alberni, B.C.), joined Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs Board Member Paul Boisonneault; Brian Starkell from Volunteer Firefighters of Canada; and Dale Kirsch, president of the Civil Air Search and Rescue Association, called on the Liberals to increase the volunteer firefighter and search and rescue tax credit from $3,000 to $10,000. “Wildfires have … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) issued a statement: “Through the media and human rights non-governmental organizations, we have seen and heard what refugees have to go through. They are heart-wrenching stories of families being torn apart, lives lost at sea, and loved ones trapped in inhumane conditions. This is the result of persecution, … Read more
NDP Veteran Affairs Critic Rachel Blaney (North Island-Powell River, B.C.) joined by the Union of Veterans Affairs President Virginia Vaillancourt, to callon the Liberals to cancel their veterans’ outsourcing contracts, following the tabling of a Parliamentary report that shows veterans have been suffering as a result. “What’s happened over the last year at Veteran’s Affairs is another … Read more
NDP critic for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Jenny Kwan (Vancouver East, B.C.) issued a statement: “Today’s Supreme Court of Canada’s decision regarding the Safe Third Country Agreement is a partial victory for advocates for asylum seekers’ rights,” she said. “Refugees deserve a humane and safe process to enter Canada where their lives are not endangered. In light … Read more
NDP critic for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Jenny Kwan (Vancouver East, B.C.) released a statement: “We welcome Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Sean Fraser‘s (Central Nova, N.S.) announcement that international students who were victims of a fraudulent immigration agent will not be punished. It is reassuring to hear that a government task force will evaluate these … Read more
NDP food price inflation critic Alistair MacGregor (Cowichan-Malahat-Langford, B.C.) issued statement: “While Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) and Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Carleton, Ont.) stood by grocery executives, New Democrats pushed for a study into this blatant greedflation, and it’s why the Competition Bureau of Canada has launched an investigation into massive grocery retailers’ … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) issued a statement: “During National Public Service Week, let’s come together to recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions of public servants across our country. This week serves as a reminder of their dedication and commitment to Canadians. Public servants serve a vital role in providing services Canadians rely … Read more
