Heather McPherson unequivocally denounces antisemitism
NDP Foreign Affairs Critic Heather McPherson made the following statement: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
Singh pledges support for First Nations communities at AFN’s annual assembly
OTTAWA – On Wednesday, Canada’s NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh addressed the Assembly of First Nations Special Chiefs and recommitted to pushing for First Nations-led solutions for housing, the climate emergency, and funding to end violence against Indigenous women and girls. He also recognized the outstanding work that New Democrat MPs have done fighting for change…
NDP calls on Liberals to outlaw the physical punishment of children in Canada
OTTAWA – On Thursday, NDP House Leader Peter Julian urged the government to repeal Section 43 of the Criminal Code which permits the physical punishment of children in Canada. It is currently legal for parents and legal representatives, teachers and caregivers — including babysitters and foster parents, to physically assault children under certain circumstances. Julian…
NDP forces Liberals to introduce an Early Learning and Child Care Act
In response to introduction of Early Learning and Child Care Act, NDP Critic for Families, Children and Social Development, Leah Gazan, issued the following statement: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
A seventh interest rate hike is more bad news for Canadian families
The Leader of Canada’s NDP, Jagmeet Singh, released the following statement in response to the newest interest rate hike by the Bank of Canada: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
As Liberals and Conservatives abandon families with sick kids, New Democrats call on the PM to show up and act
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Singh recommits to being a partner to municipalities at FCM
OTTAWA – On Tuesday, in a speech to the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM), Canada’s NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh pledged to support municipal leaders while taking aim at Pierre Poilievre for consistently calling mayors ‘gatekeepers’ and criticizing Justin Trudeau for failing to provide needed resources. Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
NDP calls for immediate and substantial resources to address MMIWG crisis
New Democrats also called for federal assistance in searching for the remains of lost loved ones in Winnipeg Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
NDP Statement on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women
Leader of Canada’s NDP Jagmeet Singh issued the following statement Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
NDP says coming $1,000 food price hike should shake Trudeau into action on greedflation
Second study shows that corporate greed is at fault for rising prices, not just supply chain issues Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
