New Democrats have committed to making major investments to build half a million housing units across the country, implement a 20 per cent tax for foreign buyers and are exploring a temporary ban on foreign homebuyers to support a cooldown of the housing market. New Democrats continue to call on the Liberals to take aggressive … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.), joined by former NDP MP Olivia Chow and young people, celebrated the 60th anniversary of the NDP. Singh talked about the legacy of the NDP throughout history always fighting for people no matter how difficult the fight was. “Our first Leader, Tommy Douglas, understood that the power of fighting for people is where … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) visited Penticton, B.C., to talk about the NDP’s plan to tackle the climate crisis and create good paying jobs for Canadians. The wildfires burning in British Columbia have forced families to evacuate from their homes and communities, including communities surrounding Penticton. We need a government that is ready to … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) and NDP MP Charlie Angus (Timmins—James Bay, Ont.) visited Neskantaga First Nation to talk with the community about their longstanding water crisis. “People have been living without clean drinking water for decades. Some residents have lived their whole lives without it. How can Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) speak about reconciliation while … Read more
NDP environment critic Laurel Collins (Victoria, B.C.) and natural resources critic Richard Cannings (South Okanagan – West Kootenay, B.C. ) made a statement: “Over the past few weeks Canadians have been displaced by wildfires and tornados, proving that the climate crisis is not something of the future, it is happening right now,” they said. “The recent announcement from … Read more
NDP Defence Critic Randall Garrison (Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke, B.C.) and NDP Immigration Critic Jenny Kwan (Vancouver East, B.C.) issued the following statement: “While the Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship said that these measures are “timely,” there is nothing timely about announcing long overdue measures the day after the tragic death of an Afghan interpreter. The eligibility gaps in … Read more
NDP Environment Critic Laurel Collins (Victoria, B.C.) and NDP Natural Resources Critic Richard Cannings (South Okanagan-West Kootenay, B.C.) issued the following statement: “The past few weeks have shown Canadians, and people around the world that the climate crisis is not something of the future, it is happening right now. Canadians have been displaced by wildfires and tornados, making … Read more
Over the weekend, while millions of Canadians are still without work, the Liberals chose to cut the amount of CRB people receive by $800. The NDP knows that Canadians still need help to make ends meet. “Although we are hopefully nearing the end of this pandemic, we are not over it yet. Businesses have been … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) issued a statement: “We stand with the women in the Canadian Armed Forces who continue to wait for a real culture change in the face of sexual misconduct and assault in the military. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s (Papineau, Que.) Liberals have promised action for six years but have failed to act to make any needed … Read more
NDP foreign affairs critic Jack Harris (St. John’s East, NL) issued a statement: “As the people of Cuba take to the streets to protest the lack of access to basic necessities, including food and medicine, New Democrats affirm our support for the fundamental rights of freedom of expression and assembly and renew our call to end the U.S. … Read more
