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
As families struggle to afford their mortgages, Singh fights for relief for Canadians
“Mortgage and credit rates are going up at a time when families are already having to make tough choices about what they can and can no longer afford. A report out today says families are deciding which groceries they can and can’t buy and are cutting back on seeing their loved ones this holiday season.…
