NDP public safety critic Alistair MacGregor (Cowichan-Malahat-Langford, B.C.) issued a statement: “It is clear that systemic racism is present in our justice system and the Liberal government must urgently address it,” he said. “New Democrats have long been calling for action to address [the judicial] system which hurts Indigenous and racialized Canadians. This must include addressing the discriminatory impacts … Read more
NDP Natural Resources Critic Charlie Angus (Timmins–James Bay, Ont.) and NDP Environment Critic Laurel Collins (Victoria, B.C.) made issued a joint statement: “People across Canada are already living with the dire impacts of the climate emergency. They’re turning to the federal government for help in responding to the climate crisis. Instead of taking the bold actions needed to meet the urgency of the moment, … Read more
NDP critic for Indigenous Services and Indigenous-Crown Relations, Lori Idlout (Nunavut) issued a statement: “I am deeply saddened to learn that Keeseekoose First Nation has discovered more than 50 potential unmarked graves on the grounds of a former residential school,” she said. “Six years ago, the Prime Minister promised to take significant steps in the path … Read more
The Liberal government finally announced that seniors cut off from their Guaranteed Income Supplement would receive a one-time payment in April with emergency funds available to those in dire financial circumstances as early as March. “New Democrats spoke out against this injustice from the beginning and I’m so happy to see that the government is finally … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) reiterated his party’s commitments to supporting health care workers and building a stronger health care systems for all Canadians. “Health care workers have been working tirelessly for the last two years despite staff shortages and burn out. They have never stopped fighting to help Canadians get through this … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) issued a statement: “In our [Feb. 10] meeting with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) and other opposition leaders, I again called on Trudeau to act urgently to end this convoy and to work on a plan to get Canadians out of the pandemic,” he said. “We’re also being told that millions of dollars from … Read more
NDP environment critic Laurel Collins (Victoria, B.C.) issued a statement: “As with the previous iteration of this legislation [Bill S-5], we remain concerned about the Liberals’ commitment to protecting the environment. The bill has limitations on the right for Canadians to have a healthy environment, and there are significant loopholes and weaknesses that are of serious concern. In … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) to show leadership and to work on a plan to put an end to the convoy crisis that is terrorizing neighborhoods across the country. “Since the beginning of the convoy, and despite things only getting worse, the Prime Minister hasn’t … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) to show leadership and to work on a plan to put an end to the convoy crisis that is terrorizing neighborhoods across the country. “Since the beginning of the convoy, and despite things only getting worse, the Prime Minister hasn’t … Read more
NDP critic Alistair MacGregor (Cowichan-Malahat-Langford, B.C.) put forward a motion at the Feb. 3 public safety committee to investigate the role GoFundMe plays in funding hate, specifically white supremacy, and antisemitic movements. The company has ties to extremist events like the current convoy in Ottawa. “GoFundMe are accountable for their role in this debacle, and it is … Read more
