New Democrats call on the government to use the military for mass vaccination initiative
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Canadians still need the pandemic supports that the Liberals ended
As Omicron cases surge, the Liberal government is leaving Canadian workers and vulnerable seniors without support Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
NDP fighting to protect our environment
OTTAWA – This week, NDP MP Richard Cannings (South Okanagan—West Kootenay) introduced an Environmental Bill of Rights to ensure all communities can enjoy a guarantee to clean water, land and air. This bill would expand protections for our natural environment, beginning with enshrining the right to a healthy environment into law. Read the full release on…
Liberals are not helping people find a home they can afford
OTTAWA — The housing crisis is hitting hard and while house prices sore, the Liberals aren’t taking action to help Canadians find a home they can afford. It has been reported this week that the average selling price of a resale home in Canada last month was $720,850, beating the all-time high that was set…
NDP proposes a national school food program for children in Canada
OTTAWA – This week NDP health critic Don Davies introduced a bill which would require the Minister of Health to develop a national school food program to ensure that all children in Canada have access to healthy food. As the rate of inflation rises and more families struggle to afford necessities like groceries, Davies says…
NDP MP introduces bill to eliminate discriminatory rule for spouses of veterans
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Trudeau won't take responsibility for his government's failure: NDP
NDP critic for defence Lindsay Mathyssen made the following statement: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
Liberals fail to help Canadians in need
THOMPSON – Today, in response to the Taxpayers’ Ombudsperson newest report, NDP Tax Fairness Critic, Niki Ashton (Churchill–Keewatinook Aski), called on the Liberals to urgently deliver help to Canadians struggling to make ends meet. The report stated that the Canadian Revenue Agency (CRA) isn’t doing enough to deliver the help people need as they face…
NDP MP introduces a national framework for a Guaranteed Livable Basic Income
OTTAWA – This morning, NDP MP Leah Gazan (Winnipeg Centre) introduced a private member’s bill to develop a national framework for a permanent Guaranteed Livable Basic Income (GLBI) in Canada. Gazan says, as the pandemic continues, it’s never been clearer that people in Canada need financial support and a stronger social safety net. Read the…
NDP introduces a bill to tackle the overdose crisis and save lives
OTTAWA – Over 20,000 Canadians have died of overdoses in the last five years and, during the COVID-19 pandemic, the opioid overdose epidemic has gotten even worse. Yesterday, the NDP’s critic for mental health and addictions, Gord Johns, introduced a private member’s bill to tackle this emergency by decriminalizing personal possession and taking a health-based…
