NDP MP Niki Ashton (Churchill-Keewatinook Aski, Man.) called on the Liberal government to halt its privatization agenda which would benefit their wealthy friends and hurt Canadians. This follows a disturbing trend of giving contracts to the ultra-wealthy for services Canadians rely on. Government shouldn’t be making it harder on Canadians in getting the health services they … Read more
NDP MP Charlie Angus (Timmins—James Bay) says a growing water crisis at Neskantaga First Nation in Ontario shows the failure of the Trudeau government to get serious about its promise to end boil water advisories. “This community was supposed to be the proving ground of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau‘s (Papineau, Que.) commitment to Indigenous people,” he said. “In the midst … Read more
On Oct. 21, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) said that if Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) and the Liberal government want to send Canadians into an election, he should tell Canadians the truth about it. “Trudeau is putting the interest of his party ahead of the needs of people across Canada,” said Singh. “We think the … Read more
NDP Women and Gender Equality critic Lindsay Mathyssen (London–Fanshawe, Ont.) made the following statement on Persons Day: “Ninety-one years ago, the Famous Five, Emily Murphy, Louise McKinney, Irene Parlby, Nellie McClung, and Henrietta Muir Edwards led a fight for gender equality in Canada with a victory in the Persons Case. In 1929, for the first time, women were … Read more
In the House of Commons on Oct. 8, NDP Critic for Veterans Rachel Blaney (North Island-Powell River, B.C.) presented a motion to ensure veterans are not required to repay the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) they’ve received until after their disability benefits have been processed and paid by Veterans Affairs Canada. The motion was rejected. “Veterans … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) is calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (Papineau, Que.) to bring in a host of measures to make sure the cost of the recovery is not put on the backs of everyday people but rather those who have made massive profits during the pandemic. “Instead of cutting services and help for people, Justin Trudeau … Read more
The Parliamentary Budget Officer released an updated report in response to a request by NDP Health Critic Don Davies (Vancouver-Kingsway, B.C.) that proves the growing need for the NDP’s proposed dental care coverage. “Not being able to pay for routine care like a dental exam or a teeth cleaning today results in more serious health problems tomorrow,” said … Read more
NDP justice critic Randall Garrison (Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke, B.C.) introduced legislation that would help address domestic violence in Canada by making controlling or coercive conduct in an intimate relationship a criminal offence. “Creating this new offence will help stop serious harm already being inflicted on intimate partners, and it will also allow police to take action before things … Read more
New Democrats are concerned that the Canadian government could be complicit in human rights abuses following allegations that Canadian military equipment sold to Turkey is being used by Azerbaijan in drones that are targeting civilians in the latest outbreak of the military conflict in the dispute over Nagorno-Karabakh. “Since Sunday, Armenia and Azerbaijan have already … Read more
NDP fisheries critic Gord Johns (Courtenay-Alberni, B.C.) called on the government to immediately intervene before the situation escalates even more. “From the Nuuchanulth on the west coast to the the M’iqmaw on the East Coast, the Liberals have spent millions on lawyers to fight Indigenous fishing rights. And time and time again, the courts have upheld … Read more
