On Dec. 15, NDP critic for mental health and addictions Gord Johns (Courtenay-Alberni, B.C.) introduced a private member’s bill to tackle the opioid emergency by decriminalizing personal possession and taking a health-based approach to substance use. “The Liberals have continuously ignored calls from health experts, police chiefs and big Canadian cities to treat the opioid crisis like a health crisis,” … Read more
This week, NDP MP Peter Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby, B.C.) will re-introduced a bill to protect low-income and other vulnerable people from predatory lending practices. “While the rich are getting richer, the government continues to allow the exploitation of the poorest and most vulnerable. People should not be forced into predatory loans because they fall on hard … Read more
NDP Finance Critic Daniel Blaikie (Elmwood–Transcona, Man.) issued the following statement: “The Liberals’ announcement today on the renewal of the monetary policy framework won’t provide relief for Canadians struggling to get by. As the cost of living goes up, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s (Papineau, Que.) Liberals cut help for people struggling to make ends meet. For … Read more
New Democrats called on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) to reverse the cut to the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) that is making it difficult for working seniors to make ends meet. The NDP is urging the government to fix this cut in support for seniors before the end of the week when the House rises … Read more
A report released today from the Parliamentary Budget Officer confirms that inequality is increasing in Canada. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) says the Trudeau government isn’t standing up for Canadians by making the ultra-wealthy pay their fair share. The NDP will continue to press the Liberals to maintain the CRB, end the GIS and CCB clawbacks. … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) said that in next week’s Fiscal Update, there must be clear measures to tackle the rising cost of housing, cell phone and internet services, and to make sure that those who are still impacted by the pandemic get the supports that they need to get by. “Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) hasn’t taken … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) called on the Liberal government to act to help people in the Fall Fiscal Update. “The cost of living keeps going up. Families are having a hard time making ends meet when groceries, gas, and housing are getting more expensive every month. As the rate of inflation is going … Read more
New Democrats are challenging the Trudeau government for allowing Canada to fall to the back of the pack in the G7 when it comes to addressing the climate crisis. “The Liberal government is failing the planet and Canadian workers. Canada should be a world leader in the climate fight instead the Trudeau government continues to fall … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) issued a statement: “Today, on the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we recognize that Canada has a long way to go before our country is truly inclusive and barrier-free,” he said. “Today is a day to celebrate people living with a disability. And it’s also a day to recommit to being … Read more
NDP Indigenous Services and Crown-Indigenous Relations critic Lori Idlout (Nunavut) issued a statement: “The Trudeau government has failed to keep their promise to lift all long-term boil water advisories in Canada by the end of March this year,” she said. “[The Dec. 1] report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer shows that, on top of putting the necessary funding in place, … Read more
