NDP critic for foreign affairs and international development, Heather McPherson, made the following statement on the fifth anniversary of UNSCR 2334: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
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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
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…
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…
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…
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NDP critic for defence Lindsay Mathyssen made the following statement: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
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…
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…
