Liberals letting billionaires off the hook yet again
NDP Critic for Tax Fairness and Inequality Niki Ashton issued the following statement: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
Indigenous peoples should be able to vote in their language
OTTAWA – Last week, NDP critic for Indigenous Services Lori Idlout tabled her private member’s bill, C-297, which would change the Canada Elections Act to make voting more accessible to people living in Inuit, First Nations or Métis communities. Her proposal would add Indigenous languages to Elections Canada ballots in Indigenous territories, ensuring that everyone’s right…
New Democrats stand with Starbucks workers
NDP Deputy Critic for Labour Matthew Green made the following statement: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
NDP calling for life-saving measures for sex-workers
OTTAWA – Earlier this week, the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights tabled its report which found that the Protection of Communities and Exploited Persons Act (PCEPA) creates unnecessary harm for sex workers. New Democrats opposed the adoption of PCEPA in 2013 and have continued to call for reforms. Read the full release on…
While the Liberals refuse to act, the toxic drug crisis is costing even more lives
NDP mental health and harm reduction critic Gord Johns made the following statement: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
NDP: Women’s rights must be protected and advanced in Canada
The Leader of Canada’s NDP, Jagmeet Singh, made the following statement: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
NDP calls for further probe into Hockey Canada’s involvement in alleged sexual assault cases
OTTAWA – Following Hockey Canada’s testimony on Monday, NDP House Leader Peter Julian called for further investigation into their involvement in the alleged sexual assault case from 2018. A consensus was reached at the Canadian Heritage Committee to pursue this study. Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
NDP Statement marking the National Day of Remembrance for Victims of Terrorism
Leader of Canada’s NDP Jagmeet Singh made the following statement: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
NDP to Transport Minister: scrap program that gives bonuses for airport workers who don’t take sick time
OTTAWA – NDP Transport Critic Taylor Bachrach (Skeena–Bulkley Valley) is calling on the Minister of Transport to scrap the inappropriate CATSA Summer Attendance Incentive Program and instead pay all airport screening workers fairly. Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
Liberals are failing to help Canadians find an affordable home
NDP Housing Critic Jenny Kwan issued the following statement: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
