New Democrats wish you Ramadan kareem!
Canada’s NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh issued the following statement: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
Liberals vote against an NDP motion calling for an independent public inquiry into foreign interference in Canadian elections
OTTAWA — On Thursday, the NDP forced a vote to launch a national, independent, public inquiry into allegations of foreign interference in Canada’s electoral system. The vote comes a day after Liberal MP Han Dong left caucus over troubling allegations, the most recent report in a litany of growing claims about foreign interference. While the…
NDP forces Liberals to finally start cracking down on tax evasion
In response to the introduction of the government’s bill for a public beneficial ownership registry, NDP critic for Finance, Daniel Blaikie, issued the following statement: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
Reality check: NDP forces a vote for a public inquiry into allegations of foreign interference in elections
The House of Commons will vote today on a NDP concurrence motion, brought forawrd by NDP MP Peter Julian, on the 25th report of the Standing Committee on Procedure and House Affairs, calling on the government “to launch a national public inquiry into allegations of foreign interference in Canada’s democratic system, including, but not limited to, allegations…
Jagmeet Singh lays out priorities ahead of President Biden’s visit
Singh says President Biden’s visit is a good opportunity to discuss how we can work together to create good-paying union jobs in Canada and in the United States. Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
NDP statement on International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
The NDP critic for foreign affairs and international development, MP Heather McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona), made the following statement: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
Conservatives block an important vote for a public inquiry into foreign interference
OTTAWA — On Tuesday, Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives blocked an important vote for a motion calling on a public inquiry into foreign interference. The motion was supposed to be moved in the House of Commons this morning but the Conservatives shut it down, proving that they’re not interested in getting results for Canadians. Read…
NDP Transport Critic brings forward a bill to protect air passengers following two seasons of travel chaos
OTTAWA – On Monday, NDP Transport Critic Taylor Bachrach (Skeena-Bulkley Valley) will table a private member’s bill laying out a suite of changes to Canada’s air passenger protections. Bachrach wants to close loopholes, shift the burden of proof, increase fines and make compensation automatic for travelers whose flights are delayed or cancelled. Read the full release on…
Liberals fail to act urgently to solve the housing crisis
In response to the federal government’s housing announcement, NDP housing critic Jenny Kwan issued the following statement: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
NDP MP Bonita Zarrillo calls for a refundable tax benefit to put money back in the pockets of caregivers
COQUITLAM – On Wednesday, NDP critic for Disability Inclusion Bonita Zarrillo (Port Moody–Coquitlam) called on the Liberal government to immediately turn the Canada Caregiver Credit into a refundable tax benefit to put money back in caregivers’ pockets. With the rising cost of living, Zarrillo says that caregivers who look after sick or disabled loved ones…
