Paul Dewar – An inspiration to all of us
That is how the NDP family is remembering Paul Dewar today. Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
NDP Reacts to Liberals’ Bill on Indigenous Languages
OTTAWA – On Tuesday, the NDP reacted to the Liberals’ bill on Indigenous languages by highlighting major flaws in the legislation that don’t meet Indigenous Peoples’ expectations. The bill fails to guarantee stable funding that Indigenous communities depend on to preserve their languages and support language keepers and teachers. Read the full release on NDP…
SINGH: CANADIANS SHOULDN’T HAVE TO RACK UP CREDIT CARD DEBT TO GET THE MEDICINE THEIR FAMILY NEEDS Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
Liberals Vote Against Affordable Housing
OTTAWA – On Tuesday, Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government showed what they think about the urgent housing crisis affecting people throughout the country by voting against a plan that aimed to bring immediate relief to Canadians. The NDP called on the Liberal government to adequately address Canada’s housing crisis by immediately investing funds needed in this…
NDP Statement On Chinese Lunar New Year
Jagmeet Singh, Leader of Canada’s NDP, issued the following statement: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
Laverdière Nominates Loujain Al-Hathloul for Nobel Peace Prize
OTTAWA – NDP Critic for Foreign Affairs, Hélène Laverdière (Laurier—Sainte-Marie), announced on Tuesday that she has nominated Saudi women’s rights activist, Loujain al-Hathloul, for the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize. Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
NDP Statement on International Development Week
Jagmeet Singh, Leader of Canada’s NDP, issued the following statement: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
NDP Calls for a National Suicide Prevention Action Plan
OTTAWA – M-174, a motion introduced by NDP MP Charlie Angus (Timmins—James Bay), calling for a National Suicide Prevention Action Plan had its first hour of debate today. Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
NDP Statement on Black History Month
Jagmeet Singh, Leader of Canada’s NDP, issued the following statement: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
Mathyssen Appointed NDP Critic for Women’s Equality
OTTAWA – MP Irene Mathyssen (London-Fanshawe) is the new NDP Critic for Women’s Equality. Mathyssen takes on the role from Sheila Malcolmson who retired from the House of Commons in order to run for a provincial seat in British Columbia. Mathyssen is reprising her role as NDP Women’s Critic, previously held from 2006 to…
