Author Archives: CML EDA

NDP pressure puts EI Appeal Board changes back on the parliamentary agenda

In response to the federal government’s new legislation on the Employment Insurance (EI) appeals, NDP Critic for Employment and Workforce Development, Daniel Blaikie, issued the following statement: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site

NDP MP Gord Johns calls for audit of government’s response to toxic drug crisis

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Jagmeet Singh calls on Liberal government to work with Quebec to fix the health-care crisis

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New Democrats fighting to end sexist clause that hurts veterans’ families

OTTAWA – On Wednesday, a study into the marriage after 60 clause, which denies veterans’ spouses their pensions and benefits if they marry later in life, was put forward in the House of Commons. The study requested by NDP Veterans Affairs Critic Rachel Blaney found that there is absolutely no reason for this sexist and…

Every day during the fall sitting, New Democrats fought for working families

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Liberals rejected an NDP proposal to get funds for people living with a disability

OTTAWA — On Wednesday, Liberals rejected an NDP proposal to consider an emergency relief fund to lift people living with a disability out of poverty while they wait for the Canada Disability Benefit. Read the full release on NDP Central’s site

Canadians are racking up household debt while Liberals protect corporate profits

In response to a recent Statistics Canada report on household debt in Canada, NDP Finance Critic Daniel Blaikie issued the following statement: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site

Canadian renters can apply for an extra $500 to help them pay their rent thanks to New Democrats

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Jagmeet Singh requests emergency debate on health care crisis as prime minister refuses to meet with provinces

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NDP Statement on International Human Rights Day

The NDP critic for foreign affairs, Heather McPherson, made the following statement: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site