TIMMINS – Today, NDP Critic for Income Inequality and Affordability, Charlie Angus, called on the Liberal government to explain its economic plan to support workers facing serious economic hits from the COVID-19 pandemic. Angus emphasized the precarious state of finances for people in the gig economy and those who live off commissions and contracts who aren’t…
DetailsOTTAWA – Today, NDP Finance Critic Peter Julian and Industry Critic Brian Masse highlighted the NDP’s call to waive interest fees and charges on credit cards for at least the next two payments cycles. While the COVID-19 crisis has forced millions of Canadians to miss out on work and wages, the federal government’s announced…
DetailsUrgent action is needed to support Indigenous communities during the COVID-19 pandemic Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
DetailsNDP Leader Jagmeet Singh made the following statement: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
DetailsAs the spread of COVID-19 continues, people are concerned not only about their health, but also about their ability to keep paying the bills and putting food on the table. Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
DetailsOTTAWA – Today, New Democrats are calling on the Liberal government to put Canadian workers first by ensuring their package to stimulate the economy does more than just help corporations. Canadians impacted by COVID-19 can’t wait for support to stay home and pay their bills – they need help now. Read the full release on…
DetailsOTTAWA – Today, NDP Critic for Ethics, Charlie Angus raised concerns about the RCMP’s use of facial recognition software and called on the Liberals to tell Canadians why the nation’s police force repeatedly denied using it before eventually coming clean. Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
DetailsNDP Leader Jagmeet Singh made the following statement: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
DetailsOTTAWA – Today, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, Northern Manitoba MP Niki Ashton and NDP Health Critic Don Davies called on Prime Minister Trudeau to reconsider his decision to exclude the Indigenous Services Minister from the coronavirus Cabinet Committee to handle the COVID-19 response. Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
DetailsLONDON – To mark International Women’s Day, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh was joined by NDP MP Lindsay Mathyssen (London – Fanshawe) at My Sisters’ Place in London to call on Justin Trudeau’s Liberals to bring in real progress with affordable housing, affordable childcare and a plan to end gender-based violence to make a difference in…
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