Singh takes Carney to task on service cuts for people, tax cut for the ultra-wealthy in speech to unions 

EDMONTON—In an address to workers at the Canadian Labour Congress Political Action Conference in Edmonton, Canada’s NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said cuts from Justin Trudeau’s likely successor, Mark Carney, and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre would hurt middle class families and help million-dollar-earners.  Read the full release on NDP Central’s site

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The NDP says it's time to invest more in affordable, social and community housing

MONTREAL—As Canadians face economic uncertainty with American President Donald Trump’s tariff threats — which could cause job losses and a recession — the NDP joined the Canadian Housing and Renewal Association (CHRA) to commit to invest in the construction of deeply affordable housing and create jobs. Read the full release on NDP Central’s site

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Reality Check – GST break finally dropped food inflation — it’s time to cut it for good 

According to Statistics Canada’s latest Consumer Price Index numbers, food inflation is down 0.6 per cent because of the GST holiday – otherwise, overall inflation and food inflation would have been much higher.  Read the full release on NDP Central’s site

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Singh commits to tax-free necessities and bills – not a break for billionaires 

TORONTO — Despite threats of a trade war that will drive prices even higher, the Liberals are set to reinstate sales tax on Saturday. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh says his government will permanently eliminate the tax on daily essentials and monthly bills, including home heating, cell phone and internet charges, diapers, children’s car seats, kids’…

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