NDP international development critic Heather McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona, Alta.) issued the following statement: “This week is International Development Week, a week to recognize the important role Canada must play in the world. Canada has a long history of punching above our weight on the world stage. Unfortunately, over the past decade we have fallen behind, becoming … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) outlined the NDP’s plan to take profits out of long-term care and implement a Care Guarantee for our loved ones in long-term care. “Every Canadian, of every age, deserves to live in dignity and be treated with respect by their government and the health care system,” he said. Among its priorities, … Read more
NDP MP Jack Harris (St. John’s East) tabled a motion in the House of Commons calling on the Liberal government to establish a federal dental care plan for Canadian families earning less than $90,000 per year. This would be an interim measure toward the inclusion of full dental care in Canada’s health care system. “No one … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.)met with Quebec Premier and Chair of the Council of the Federation François Legault to discuss health transfers. In their discussion, Singh pledged to push for an increase in health transfers in the next budget. “Cuts by successive Liberal and Conservative governments are hurting our health care system, forcing … Read more
NDP MPs Peter Julian (New Westminster-Burnaby, B.C.), Jenny Kwan (Vancouver East, B.C.) and Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway, B.C.) held a national virtual e-rally this week on Bill C-213, the Canada Pharmacare Act. Over 600 participants attended the e-rally, which featured NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.), Linda Silas, President of Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions, Marie Clarke … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) was joined by Mustafa Farooq, Chief Executive Officer of the National Council of Canadian Muslims, to mark the fourth anniversary of the Quebec City mosque shooting and to rene their calls for the Liberal government to take action to tackle hate in our communities. “For communities to feel safe, the Liberal government must tackle … Read more
A new report from Centre for International Corporate Tax Accountability and Research revealed that Revera Living, a for-profit long-term care corporation owned by a federal agency, appears to be using aggressive tax avoidance measures. During the pandemic, Revera homes saw some of the worst outbreaks in Canada, while still paying out their profits to shareholders. “Not … Read more
As Parliament reconvenes, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) says he will focus on getting help for Canadians who have been struggling to get through this second wave of COVID-19. “This isn’t the time for an election. The Liberals should be focussed on saving lives,” said Singh. “We know that most cases are coming … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) said he is ready to go back to Parliament next week and keep fighting for people who need help now. “Since Parliament rose in December, the COVID crisis has only deepened and Canadians continue to be rocked by news of increased cases and deaths,” he said. “Long-term care homes are still profiting off the … Read more
NDP MP Heather McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona, Alta.) issused a statement: “Today, myself and members of the Liberal Party, Green Party, Bloc Quebecois and members of The Senate, came together to mark the historic Entry Into Force of the Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons [… which] prohibits under any circumstances, the development, production, testing, manufacture, acquisition, … Read more
