Author Archives: CML EDA

Reality Check: Conservatives blocking the budget denies millions of Canadians dental care

OTTAWA—On Monday, Pierre Poilievre threated to do everything he could to delay the budget from passing. By blocking the Budget legislation, Pierre Poilievre and the Conservatives would stop 3.5 million Canadians from saving hundreds of dollars with free dental care. Read the full release on NDP Central’s site

NDP statement on the second anniversary of the Islamophobic attack in London

“It’s been two years since the brutal attack on the Afzaal family in London, where four innocent people were killed, with a fifth seriously injured, for simply being Muslim. It’s unthinkable that this could happen to a family in our country, but far-right radicalization and Islamophobia continue to persist. Two years after this tragic attack,…

NDP secures emergency debate on Canada-wide wildfires destroying communities

OTTAWA – On Monday, NDP Emergency Preparedness and Climate Resilience Critic Richard Cannings (South Okanagan – West Kootenay) successfully called for an emergency debate on the more than 400 wildfires burning across Canada. Read the full release on NDP Central’s site

Liberals continue to delay justice for Indigenous women, girls and two-spirit people and their families 

In response to a report about the Liberals’ failure to implement all Calls for Justice by the National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, NDP Critic for Women and Gender Equality Leah Gazan issued the following statement:  Read the full release on NDP Central’s site

NDP Statement for World Environment Day 

Canada’s NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh issued the following statement:    “Today, as we celebrate World Environment Day, we come together to reflect on the importance of our planet and the urgent need to protect and preserve it for future generations. This day is a global reminder that we all share a responsibility to care for…

NDP Statement on Canadian Armed Forces Day 

NDP Critic for National Defence, MP Lindsay Mathyssen (London-Fanshawe) made the following statement: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site

NDP calls for permanent residency for defrauded Punjabi international students facing deportation

NDP Critic for Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Jenny Kwan (Vancouver East) released the following statement: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site

NDP Statement on National Indigenous History Month

Leader of Canada’s NDP, Jagmeet Singh, issued the following statement: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site

NDP stands with Canadians who have lost loved ones to the toxic drug crisis urging elected officials to act

Jagmeet Singh also called on the Conservative Leader to meet with members of Moms Stop the Harm   Read the full release on NDP Central’s site

NDP Statement on Pride Month

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh made the following statement: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site