NDP MP Jenny Kwan (Vancouver East, B.C.) issued a statement following her CSIS briefing: “CSIS briefed me [on May 26] about the foreign interference I was subjected to by the Chinese Community Party. To protect Canada’s national security, I am not at liberty to disclose the details as it was classified information. CSIS has confirmed that … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) and MP Lindsay Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe, Ont.) discussed their plan to stop renovictions that force people out of their apartments and allow corporate landlords to jack up the rent. “Successive Liberal and Conservative governments have let housing profiteers use the housing market as a casino instead of protecting people. This needs to … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) and NDP MP Lisa Marie Barron (Nanaimo-Ladysmith, B.C.) spoke to Nanaimo, B.C., residents on how the enormously high cost of food, rent and home prices have been impacting them and their families. Singh and Barron pledged to keep pushing the Liberal government to take immediate action to bring down costs for Canadians. “I’ve … Read more
On May 18, NDP MP Laurel Collins (Victoria, B.C.) introduced a private member’s bill to provide more legal protection for individuals living in harmful situations. “I’m introducing this bill so that vulnerable people, particularly women and children, can be protected from coercive and controlling behaviour,” she said. “Canadians expect us to do everything we can … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) issued a statement: “Today, on the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia, New Democrats recommit to standing up to hatred and discrimination wherever it occurs. Together, we can work towards ending bigotry against 2SLGBTQI+ people and create a world where everyone can be who they are and love … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) issued a statement: “Today, on Mother’s Day, I’d like to honour all mothers – and those who take on mothering roles – across Canada for the dedication and hard work they do. Mothers sacrifice daily to give their children the best possible start to life, often without much … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) and NDP health critic Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway, B.C.) called on the Liberals to stop protecting the profits of big pharma and cut the price of patented medications. “After promising to reduce the price of medication in 2017, the Liberals are clearly doing everything they can to delay a … Read more
NDP deputy labour critic Matthew Green (Hamilton Centre, Ont.) made the following statement: “On the 31st anniversary of the Westray Mine Disaster, let’s remember the 26 miners who lost their lives due to a preventable workplace tragedy. Their lives were cut short, and the devastating event forever changed their families and communities. The Westray Mine … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) issued a statement: “Today, on Red Dress Day, we honour and remember the Indigenous women, girls, and two-spirit people who have been taken from us far too soon,” he said. “New Democrats are calling on the Liberal government to immediately create a Red Dress Alert system to notify … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) issued a statement: “Today, on World Freedom Press Day, we recognize and celebrate the significant work journalists and the media do to create a more free and open society. The press plays an important role in holding those in power accountable, providing information to Canadians and building a more … Read more
