Daily Archives: December 8, 2020

Government support must go to those in need, not rich oil companies

OTTAWA — Today, a Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) report confirmed that, even during the pandemic, the Liberals continue to dump billions of dollars into propping up oil companies and a pipeline project that is very unlikely to make a profit or create sustainable jobs. Read the full release on NDP Central’s site

New Democrats call for the ethical investment of CPP

OTTAWA – This week, NDP MP Alistair MacGregor started the discussion in the House of Commons about the need to make sure the $400 billion in the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) is invested ethically in ways that would make Canadians proud. Although the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) claims to operate with Principles for…