VANCOUVER – Today, NDP Health Critic Don Davies called on the federal government to release its modelling and projections of COVID-19 transmission in Canada. “The federal government has a responsibility to be open with Canadians. Transparency is essential for maintaining the understanding, cooperation and trust of the public as we confront this pandemic,” said Davies.…
DetailsOTTAWA – With the first of the month just days away, New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh, NDP Finance Critic Peter Julian, and NDP Housing Critic Jenny Kwan have written to the Prime Minister, renewing their call for a moratorium on rent, mortgage and utility payments. Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
DetailsOTTAWA – This week, New Democrats worked with business and labour leaders to successfully push the federal government to increase the wage subsidy to support workers and small and medium-sized businesses, and to keep Canadians working. Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
DetailsNew Democrats lay out plan to help Canadians now Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
DetailsNew Democrats are calling on the government to follow the lead of other countries and provide direct assistance to all and increase its wage subsidy to keep workers in their jobs Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
DetailsNDP MP and Critic for Agriculture, Alistair MacGregor, made the following statement: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
DetailsTIMMINS – 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
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