NDP transport critic for Taylor Bachrach (Skeena–Bulkley Valley, B.C.) issued a statement: “The loss of all remaining Greyhound bus routes leaves many communities without affordable, safe passenger transportation. And it disproportionally affects the most marginalized residents, including Indigenous people and seniors. The government has an obligation to ensure that people can safely get where they need to go,” he said. … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) and Deputy Leader Alexandre Boulerice (Rosemont-La-Petite-Patrie, Que.) proposed solutions to the housing crisis that is plaguing Montreal, Que. “Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) may tell us that he recognizes there is a crisis, but his actions and investments are not consistent with the magnitude of the crisis,” said Singh. The NDP proposed major … Read more
NDP ethics critic Charlie Angus (Timmins-James Bay, Ont.) issued a statement: “The NDP welcomes the interpretation on the proposed Bill C-11 from Privacy Commissioner Daniel Therrien” he said. “The need to update Canada’s privacy laws, particularly in the age of surveillance capitalism, facial recognition and multiple online harm, is clear. But, we are very concerned that … Read more
In a meeting with British Columbia’s Minister of State for Child Care, Katrina Chen, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) discussed how Canadian families are tired of waiting on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s (Papineau, Que.) Liberals to finally implement a universal and affordable childcare. After 28 years of broken promises by the Liberals on childcare, … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) issued a statement: “Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) must follow the U.S. administration in supporting the suspension of drug patents for COVID-19 vaccines for the time of the pandemic. We’ve been asking the Liberals to do this for weeks to allow all countries to ramp up global production of the vaccine and … Read more
NDP critic for Women and Gender Equality Lindsay Mathyssen (London-Fanshawe, Ont.) issued a statement: “Today marks the International Day of Midwives, a day to thank the midwives in our communities for playing a vital role in the health of women, especially in rural and remote communities,” she said. “Last month, Laurentian University cut one of the few Canadian … Read more
New Democrats are condemning the Liberals’ inconsistency in wanting to exempt streaming platforms from the promised 3 per cent tax on the revenues of web giants. “It’s cowardly,” says NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice (Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, Que.). “The Liberals have accustomed us to half measures and to their lack of leadership. This is the last straw … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) issued the following statement: “Today we honour the legacy of the workers’ movement and celebrate the millions of people around the world who have fought tirelessly for workers’ rights. Through their struggle, we gained significant wins like a minimum wage, access to pensions and employment security. But the … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) once again urged Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s (Papineau, Que.) Liberals to fix paid sick leave to protect essential workers, their families and community in the region of Peel, Ont. “This is a simple fix that the Liberals can do now to save lives,” said Singh. Liberals promised the provinces and territories that they would implement … Read more
NDP critic for immigration, refugees and citizenship Jenny Kwan (Vancouver East, B.C.) tabled a bill to eliminate arbitrary barriers for spouses and common-law partners trying to reunite while they wait for their sponsorship application to be completed. “Immigration officers routinely reject applications for Canadian citizens’ loved ones to come visit by claiming that their strong ties to … Read more
