Liberals’ Economic Statement: Crumbs for Canadians who were looking for help
Justin Trudeau’s Liberals make it easier for the ultra-rich, instead of Canadian families Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
NDP express deep concern over move to make CBC/Radio Canada branded service
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Liberals and Conservatives block NDP call for a public inquiry into 737 max crashes
OTTAWA – Following moving testimony from the family members of Boeing 737 crash victims, NDP critic for Communities and Infrastructure, Taylor Bachrach, called on the federal government to launch a public inquiry into Canada’s aircraft certification process. Yesterday, Liberals and Conservatives at the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities, ignored the families’ wishes and…
Liberals are failing airline and aerospace workers amid COVID-19, says Jagmeet Singh
OTTAWA – Today, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh held a roundtable with union leaders to address the devastating challenges faced by workers in the airline and aerospace sectors and their families. Singh and NDP Labour Critic Scott Duvall joined union leaders in calling on Justin Trudeau’s Liberals to support air transport workers. The NDP wants the…
NDP critic calls on government to introduce national childcare program to boost economy
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Liberals must keep their promises to young people, says Jagmeet Singh
OTTAWA — Anxiety, unemployment, student debt and uncertainty about the future, that is what young people are facing in this pandemic. Today, the Leader of the NDP, Jagmeet Sigh, called on the Liberals to keep their promises to young people who are struggling to make ends meet. Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
NDP MP welcomes Liberal support of single event sports betting bill, after years of work
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NDP calls for a recovery plan that creates good jobs and fights climate change
OTTAWA – Today, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and NDP MPs called on the Liberal government to provide a just and sustainable recovery plan that will support workers, families and communities with good jobs and a more affordable life while tackling the climate crisis. Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
Liberal failure means Canadians will wait longer for COVID-19 vaccine
VANCOUVER – Yesterday, the Prime Minister admitted publicly that Canadians are behind other nations to get the COVID-19 vaccine saying there is no capacity for domestic production. For months, the government has refused to make their plan for vaccine procurement public and now it’s clear they have failed to secure a good deal for Canadians.…
NDP successfully gets Liberals to commit to extending pause on student loan repayments
OTTAWA – In the House of Commons today, NDP MP Heather McPherson’s (Edmonton – Strathcona) motion to extend a pause on student loan repayments passed unanimously. “With COVID-19 rates skyrocketing, the stress on young people and recent graduates is incredible. They lost their summer employment. They have few job options and those available are often low…
