On April 17, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) sent a letter to Speaker of the House of Commons Anthony Rota (Nipissing—Timiskaming, Ont.) to notify him that New Democrats will request an emergency debate on the numerous, recent attacks on places of worship. “Everyone deserves to feel safe, whether you worship at a synagogue, or … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) continued his Canada-wide post-budget tour, talking to Canadians about how the NDP secured dental care for children under 18, seniors, and people living with a disability and a doubling of the GST rebate. Singh also met with dental students at the University of Saskatchewan to hear about how the … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) issued a statement: “We stand in solidarity with the 120,000 Treasury Board workers who overwhelmingly voted for a strike mandate. Workers at the Treasury Board have been without a contract for more than a year while the cost of living soars,” he said. “If the parties don’t reach an agreement, Treasury board … Read more
NDP Fisheries and Oceans critic Lisa Marie Barron (Nanaimo-Ladysmith, B.C.) and deputy critic Taylor Bachrach (Skeena–Bulkley Valley, B.C.) are demanding that the Liberal government end the transfer of commercial fishing licences to massive foreign fishers. In a letter to Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard Joyce Murray (Vancouver Quadra, B.C.), they highlighted the … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) issued a statement: “Passover is one of the holiest occasions of the year observed by Jewish communities. It is a time for loved ones to celebrate freedom from oppression and remember that hope and resilience in the face of adversity can help us build a better world for … Read more
NDP Indigenous Services Deputy Critic Niki Ashton (Churchill-Keewatinook Aski, Man.) called on the Liberal government to tackle the health-care staff shortage that is causing a crisis in Manto Sipi Cree Nation, Shamattawa First Nation and other remote fly-in First Nations. “There is a humanitarian crisis happening in First Nations like Manto Sipi and Shamattawa,” said Ashton. … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) issued a statement: “New Democrats are joining members of the trans community to recognize and celebrate the important contributions that two-spirit, trans, and gender diverse Canadians make to our society. And we’re excited to have Randall Garrison (Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke, B.C.) our critic for 2SLGBTQI+ Rights and members of his … Read more
NDP MP Heather McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona, Alta.) tabled legislation that would require the federal government to create a national strategy for ADHD treatment and support. Bill C-329, An Act to establish a national framework respecting attention deficit hyperactivity disorder creates a national framework to ensure equitable access to care across Canada through resources and training for educators, and … Read more
The budget released on March 28 shows how NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) and New Democrats have used their power to deliver results for Canadians at a time where people desperately need help with the cost-of-living. “Today’s budget shows that when New Democrats use our power, we get real things done for people,” said … Read more
NDP Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Critic Jenny Kwan (Vancouver East, B.C.) issued a statement: “The NDP is deeply disturbed to learn that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) and the Liberal government announced an expansion of the Safe Third Country Agreement (STCA) to the entire Canada-US border, following discussions with President [Joe] Biden, which came into … Read more
