TROIS-RIVIÈRES – New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh and NDP MPs Ruth Ellen Brosseau (Berthier-Maskinongé) and Robert Aubin (Trois-Rivières) have committed to moving forward with the high frequency rail project and have promised major investments to help municipalities that were once again impacted by flooding. Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
The NDP Critic for International Trade Tracey Ramsey, issued the following statement: “The Trump administration’s new “Buy American” provisions will hurt Canada’s manufacturing sector and workers by restricting the access Canadian producers have to the U.S. procurement market. This is a blow for the Canadian steel industry and the whole Canadian economy. Communities across…
Justin Trudeau is trying to sell his CETA trade deal to Canadians this week in Montreal, even though the deal will cost thousands of Canadians jobs, make life less affordable for people and will chip away at our Canadian sovereignty. Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
DRUMMONDVILLE – Today, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and NDP MP François Choquette (Drummond) announced the NDP’s commitment to expanding Medicare to cover people from head to toe. “Far too many people face impossible choices when it comes to their health. The current system provides incomplete coverage. It is outdated and reflects the needs of the…
Justin Trudeau is defending his Liberal government from charges of hypocrisy by claiming they listen to “different perspectives” and to Canadians with “a broad range of views” – but his government’s track record tells a different story. Justin Trudeau’s Liberals have spent years ignoring or silencing voices they didn’t want to hear. Read the full…
SHERBROOKE — Today, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and NDP MP Pierre-Luc Dusseault (Sherbrooke) announced that an NDP government will fund the Sherbrooke-Montreal train project. This promising project will make people’s lives more affordable, reduce our greenhouse gas emissions, create quality jobs, and stimulate economic development across the region. Read the full release on NDP Central’s…
With 100 days left to go before election day, the Liberal and Conservatives keep working for the wealthy and powerful – and breaking their commitments to the rest of us. They make the rich richer – and we pay the price. They give them what they want – and take from what we need. Read…
WELLAND – On Friday, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, along with NDP candidate and former MP Malcolm Allen (Niagara Centre), NDP candidate Brian Barker (Niagara Falls) and NDP candidate Denis Van Meer (St. Catharine’s), presented the NDP’s plan to build an advanced low-carbon manufacturing economy to create and maintain good paying jobs in the Niagara region…
OTTAWA – Surrounded by Ottawa candidates, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh announced that a New Democrat government would implement a cycling strategy to fight climate change and support community planning and design that makes travel safe, convenient and comfortable for everyone, regardless of their mode of transportation. Read the full release on NDP Central’s site