Statement from Heather McPherson, NDP Defence Critic, on the introduction of the government’s new bill reforming the military justice system.

Edmonton – For many years, New Democrats have called for legislation to amend the military justice system and address sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces. These were crucial recommendations from Justice Louise Arbour’s Independent External Comprehensive Review. Without making necessary changes, victims of sexual assault in the military will continue to face a confusing…

Details

MP Gord Johns presses government to establish a national aerial firefighting fleet

OTTAWA— On September 23 in the House of Commons, Gord Johns, Member of Parliament for Courtenay–Alberni, rose in Question Period and called on the federal government to urgently invest in a permanent, sovereign aerial firefighting fleet to protect Canadian communities from escalating climate disasters.    Read the full release on NDP Central’s site

Details

MP Jenny Kwan Tables Private Members Bill to Close Loophole in Canada’s Arms Export Laws

OTTAWA— NDP MP Jenny Kwan (Vancouver East) today tabled a Private Member’s Bill in the House of Commons to close loopholes in Canada’s arms export laws that allow Canadian-made weapons and components to end up in the hands of governments accused of war crimes and human rights abuses. After introducing the bill, MP Kwan was…

Details

New Democrats challenge Liberals on right for workers to strike 

OTTAWA – Members of the NDP caucus joined together in support of the Air Canada flight attendants who came to Ottawa to make their voices heard on their fight to put an end to unpaid work.      NDP MP and Labour critic Alexandre Boulerice announced the party’s plan to put an end to the…

Details

Donate to Your Local CML NDP

We are planning ahead for the next election and we need your support. Money raised by donations to CML stays here to help re-elect an NDP MP for our riding.