NDP statement on the anniversary of the 1984 Sikh Genocide
Canada’s NDP Leader Avi Lewis made the following statement on the anniversary of the 1984 Golden Temple invasion: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
DetailsNDP Reaction to Liberal Government AI Strategy
NDP Leader Avi Lewis shared the following statement in response to the Carney government’s AI Strategy announcement today: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
DetailsNew Democrats React to New Tariff Threat on Forced Labour
NDP Critic for International Trade, Heather McPherson, made the following statement: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
DetailsNDP Indigenous Affairs Critic raises alarm as new report warns of stalled action on MMIWG2S+ Calls for Justice
On June 3rd, Member of Parliament Leah Gazan issued the following statement: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
DetailsWorkers call on MPs to support NDP bill to crack down on fake unions
OTTAWA — Fake employer-dominated unions drive down wages, weaken working conditions, and leave workers without a real voice on the job. Today, workers gathered on Parliament Hill to call on MPs from all parties to support NDP House Leader Heather McPherson’s bill, which would finally give them the tools to fight back against these fake…
DetailsNDP MP Gord Johns tables bill to make mental health services accessible for all
OTTAWA – Today, MP Gord Johns (Courtenay-Alberni) introduced a bill that aims to bring mental health, addictions, and substance use services into Canada’s universal, public health care system. Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
DetailsNDP Indigenous Affairs Critic Leah Gazan calls out federal neglect of wildfire evacuees
OTTAWA — MP Leah Gazan (Winnipeg Centre) is calling for accountability from the Liberal Minister of Indigenous Services Canada, Mandy Gull-Masty, for her failure to respond to the needs of wildfire evacuees in Winnipeg. Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
DetailsNDP Parliamentary Leader Don Davies introduces legislation to ban floor crossing without voter consent
OTTAWA — NDP Parliamentary Leader Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) today introduced Bill C-278, legislation to ban Members of Parliament from crossing the floor without the approval of their constituents. Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
DetailsStatement from Leah Gazan on National Indigenous History Month
June marks National Indigenous History Month, a time to celebrate the rich histories, cultures, languages, and contributions of First Nations, Métis, and Inuit peoples across Turtle Island. It is also a reminder that Indigenous histories are living histories that are woven into the past, present, and future of these lands. As we mark the beginning…
DetailsNDP Indigenous Affairs Critic Leah Gazan Calls on Liberal Government to Respect International Tribunal Ruling and End the Genocide Against Indigenous Peoples
OTTAWA – Following a ruling by the Permanent Peoples’ Tribunal that the Government of Canada’s current policies constitute an ongoing genocide against Indigenous Peoples, MP Leah Gazan (Winnipeg Centre) is demanding answers from the Liberal government. Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
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