NDP critic immigration, refugees and citizenship Jenny Kwan (Vancouver East, B.C.) called out the Liberal government for requiring Afghan interpreters and collaborators to complete even more bureaucratic red tape before they can bring their families to safety in Canada. “Former Afghan interpreters are part of the Canadian military family — they deserve recognition,” said Kwan. “They have … Read more
NDP foreign affairs critic Heather McPherson (Edmonton-Strathcona, Alta.) issued a statement: “As Ukrainians are being bombed and killed by Vladimir Putin’s illegal invasion of their country, New Democrats welcome newly announced sanctions against Russia,” she said. “We have been urging the government to be more transparent to ensure sanctions aren’t just empty words, but truly laser … Read more
With the April 8 budget, the NDP used their power to secure results the Liberals haven’t delivered – results that will make a big difference in people’s lives. Because of the NDP, the budget includes: Investments to move forward with the NDP dental care plan, starting with children under 12. Investments for a million people to … Read more
NDP environment critic Laurel Collins (Victoria, B.C.) and natural resources critic Charlie Angus (Timmins-James Bay, Ont.) issued a statement: “The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change released a scathing report warning people that we cannot continue on our current path if we are going to have any chance of addressing climate change […] But today, we learned the Liberals are going ahead … Read more
NDP immigration, refugees and citizenship critic Jenny Kwan (Vancouver East, B.C.) and employment and workforce development critic Daniel Blaikie (Elmwood-Transcona, Man.) issued a statement: “It is disappointing that the Liberal government has chosen to perpetuate a system that favours abuse and exploitation by increasing their reliance on Temporary Foreign Workers,” they said. “The findings of a recent damning … Read more
NDP Critic for Innovation, Science and Industry critic Brian Masse (Windsor West, Ont.) issued the following statement: “The pandemic has shown how much people depend on Internet and cellphone services to stay connected, work, study and receive services. The reality is that Canadians are tired and frustrated of paying high fees for Internet services that make big, … Read more
NDP Natural Resources Critic Charlie Angus (Timmins–James Bay, Ont.) is calling on the Liberal government to change direction and invest in green energy and in worker development. “The Liberal government is giving billions to the oil lobby to increase oil production. Public money should be used to tap the creativity of energy workers to create a truly Canadian … Read more
NDP transport critic Taylor Bachrach (Skeena–Bulkley Valley, B.C. ) made a statement: “The Transportation Safety Board of Canada released a damning report on [a fatal train accident in Field, B.C. in 2019] saying CP Rail didn’t listen to workers’ safety concerns and that the company was failing to keep workers safe,” he said. “It’s clear that CP … Read more
NDP defence critic Lindsay Mathyssen (London- Fanshawe, Ont.) issued a statement: “The government has consistently failed service women by appointing and protecting men who are not equipped or not interested in changing the status quo. And instead of implementing the recommendations of the Deschamps Report, the Liberal government has delayed action when the solutions are already … Read more
NDP critic for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Jenny Kwan (Vancouver East, B.C.) called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s (Papineau, Que.) Liberals to fulfill their promise to bring families of Afghan interpreters safely to Canada. “Since the application process opened on Dec. 9, 2021, these former Afghan interpreters representing 300 families submitted over 300 applications,” said Kwan. “To date, not one family … Read more
