NDP MP calls for support for agricultural sector during COVID-19 pandemic
NDP MP and Critic for Agriculture, Alistair MacGregor, made the following statement: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
Government needs credible plan for gig economy workers hammered by COVID-19 slow down
TIMMINS – Today, NDP Critic for Income Inequality and Affordability, Charlie Angus, called on the Liberal government to explain its economic plan to support workers facing serious economic hits from the COVID-19 pandemic. Angus emphasized the precarious state of finances for people in the gig economy and those who live off commissions and contracts who aren’t…
Liberals must put Canadians ahead of credit card companies
OTTAWA – Today, NDP Finance Critic Peter Julian and Industry Critic Brian Masse highlighted the NDP’s call to waive interest fees and charges on credit cards for at least the next two payments cycles. While the COVID-19 crisis has forced millions of Canadians to miss out on work and wages, the federal government’s announced…
Singh Calls on the Government to Make Sure Federal Funding is Reaching Communities Quickly
Urgent action is needed to support Indigenous communities during the COVID-19 pandemic Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
NDP Statement in Response to the Prime Minister’s Update on COVID-19
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh made the following statement: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
Canadian families need the government to come through for them
As the spread of COVID-19 continues, people are concerned not only about their health, but also about their ability to keep paying the bills and putting food on the table. Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
Canadian Workers Faced with COVID-19 Need Direct Support
OTTAWA – Today, New Democrats are calling on the Liberal government to put Canadian workers first by ensuring their package to stimulate the economy does more than just help corporations. Canadians impacted by COVID-19 can’t wait for support to stay home and pay their bills – they need help now. Read the full release on…
NDP demands answers on RCMP use of facial recognition software
OTTAWA – Today, NDP Critic for Ethics, Charlie Angus raised concerns about the RCMP’s use of facial recognition software and called on the Liberals to tell Canadians why the nation’s police force repeatedly denied using it before eventually coming clean. Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
NDP Statement on International Women's Day
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh made the following statement: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
Liberals fail by excluding Indigenous Services Minister from COVID-19 committee
OTTAWA – Today, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Northern Manitoba MP Niki Ashton and NDP Health Critic Don Davies called on Prime Minister Trudeau to reconsider his decision to exclude the Indigenous Services Minister from the coronavirus Cabinet Committee to handle the COVID-19 response. Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
