The Liberal government is refusing to deliver a comprehensive study of the new environmental assessment bill, C-69, which they claim strengthens rights gutted by the Conservative government of Stephen Harper. By cutting off debate in the House of Commons, combined with the committee limiting time for review of C-69, Canadians and Parliamentarians are being denied…
DetailsNDP Critic for the Environment and Climate Change, Alexandre Boulerice, made the following statement: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
DetailsOTTAWA – A proposal from the NDP that would see a special committee study the possibility of postal banking is receiving strong support from stakeholders. Postal banking is a sustainable solution that would offer services to Canadians across the country like accessible banking where no service is currently available and to those who cannot afford…
DetailsNDP Leader, Jagmeet Singh, made the following statement in recognition of the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
DetailsEverywhere in Canada, people’s ability to travel freely within urban areas is restricted by railroad tracks. The lack of safe railway crossings remains a major obstacle to mobility and has serious implications for people’s safety. Today, Hélène Laverdière, MP for Laurier-Sainte-Marie, presented a petition with 2,300 signatures calling on the Minister of Transport to finally…
DetailsLe Chef parlementaire du NPD, Guy Caron (Rimouski-Neigette — Témiscouata — Les Basques), a émis la déclaration suivante : Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
DetailsTo protect our children and prevent tragedies like the one that has devastated Athena Gervais’ family, the NDP is tabling a motion calling on the Liberals to hold an emergency study at the health committee to better regulate beverages with high alcohol content, caffeine, and sugar. The motion is also calling for the study’s recommendations…
DetailsMarch 7 was a packed agenda, and clearly members and others were excited to participate. Jagmeet Singh brought his unique blend of excitement, hope, and pragmatism to each of his encounters and the response was overwhelming. Thanks to the team who put all this together so quickly! We were just sorry Jagmeet’s plans could not…
DetailsNEW YORK – Panelists at this morning’s United Nations Convention on the Status of Women reiterated years of calls on the Canadian government to heed international and court direction, and immediately reform treatment of Indigenous women in Canada’s justice and corrections systems. Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
DetailsNDP International Trade Critic, Tracey Ramsey, made the following statement: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
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