NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) continued to talk about the NDP’s plan to help small businesses keep their doors open through the pandemic, recover and grow. “Communities across the country, including in Nanaimo, rely on their small businesses for services, jobs and economic growth,” said Singh. “While small local businesses are struggling, Justin Trudeau … Read more
NDP MPs Mumilaaq Qaqqaq (Nunavut) and Charlie Angus (Timmins–James Bay, Ont.), called on Justice Minister and Attorney General of Canada David Lametti (LaSalle-Émard-Verdun, Que.) to establish a fully-funded independent investigation into crimes against Indigenous peoples through the residential school system. In addition the NDP are calling on a major increase in the budget required to undertake … Read more
NDP Women and Gender Equality Critic Lindsay Mathyssen (London–Fanshawe, Ont.) made the following statement: “I am happy that progress is finally being made on pay equity but, today’s announcement comes far too late. Women have been facing inequality in the workplace for decades. The she-cession of the past sixteen months has only exacerbated and further highlighted … Read more
Close to two million Canadians still rely on the CRB after losing their jobs during the pandemic and will lose the help they need when the government cuts CRB by $800 a month starting in two weeks. “People who work in tourism, arts or entertainment and lost their jobs during the pandemic can’t go back … Read more
NDP MP Brian Masse’s (Windsor West, Ont.) former private member’s bill to legalize single event sports betting, C-218, has passed the Senate. The journey began 10 years ago in 2011 with former MP Joe Comartin’s private member’s bill and has gone through several iterations with three bills over the years. “I want to thank Conservative MP Kevin Waugh … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) issued the following statement: “Words are not enough to respond to the devastating news out of the Cowessess First Nation today.” He continued “The Liberal government has to implement every one of the calls to action from the Truth and Reconciliation commission. They have to stop underfunding health … Read more
The Liberal government is filibustering at the Standing Committee on National Defence to protect National Defence Minister Harjit S. Sajjan (Vancouver South, B.C.) who has repeatedly failed to act effectively to address sexual misconduct in the military. Not only does the filibuster do a disservice to Canadians Armed Forces members, it also blocks other important work being done by … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) issued the following statement: “The passage of UNDRIP would not have happened without the hard work of First Nations, Métis and Inuit leadership. People like former NDP MP Romeo Saganash have led the push to harmonize Canada’s laws with UNDRIP through Parliament since 2015. In order to honour their … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) issued the following statement: “On behalf of all New Democrats, I would like to wish everyone a happy National Indigenous Peoples Day.” He continued “For far too long, Indigenous Peoples have been waiting on meaningful concrete actions from the federal government to right the wrongs of Canada’s genocidal … Read more
On June 17, NDP critic for Women and Gender Equality Lindsay Mathyssen (London-Fanshawe, Ont.), tabled her private member’s bill which would establish the core principles of a universal childcare program. Budget 2021 made several promises in finally moving forward with establishing a childcare program however there is still a lack of critical details. To date, the Liberals … Read more
