The NPD Will Fund the Sherbrooke-Montreal Train
SHERBROOKE — Today, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and NDP MP Pierre-Luc Dusseault (Sherbrooke) announced that an NDP government will fund the Sherbrooke-Montreal train project. This promising...
Reality Check: 100 Days to Go - Let’s Look at the Record
With 100 days left to go before election day, the Liberal and Conservatives keep working for the wealthy and powerful – and breaking their commitments to the rest of us. They make the rich...
NDP: Let’s Create Good-Paying, Lasting Local Jobs
WELLAND – On Friday, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, along with NDP candidate and former MP Malcolm Allen (Niagara Centre), NDP candidate Brian Barker (Niagara Falls) and NDP candidate Denis Van...
NDP: Andrew Scheer’s Plan is a Climate Disaster
NDP Deputy Leader and Environment Critic Alexandre Boulerice made the following statement “This morning, experts released a report analyzing Andrew Scheer’s climate plan to better...
The NDP’s Cycling Strategy: Solutions to Help People Tackle Traffic and Climate Change
Surrounded by Ottawa candidates, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh announced that a New Democrat government would implement a cycling strategy to fight climate change and support community planning and...
NDP Reacts to Devastating Bombardier Job Cuts
OTTAWA - Today, New Democrats reacted to the devastating news that Bombardier will cut more than 500 jobs at their Thunder Bay, Ontario plant. They urged Trudeau’s Liberals to stop throwing...
NDP Statement on the Upcoming G20 Meeting in Saudi Arabia
NDP Foreign Affairs Critic, Guy Caron, made the following statement: "The G20 summit just concluded, but attention is already turning to the next meeting, expected to take place in Riyadh,...
Singh Meets with Mayor Tory, Commits to Stronger Partnership to Help People of Toronto
TORONTO – On Tuesday, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh met with Toronto Mayor John Tory to reiterate the NDP’s commitment to being a strong partner to the people of Toronto. A New Democrat...
A New Deal to Help Toronto Families with Flooding
TORONTO – On Tuesday, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh along with NDP candidate for York South – Weston Yafet Tewelde visited the Black Creek Channel and homes in the area impacted by flooding....
NDP Statement on the 6th anniversary of the Lac-Mégantic tragedy
Jagmeet Singh, Leader of Canada’s NDP, issued the following statement: It’s been six years since the tragedy in Lac-Mégantic, but residents are still recovering from the fiery train...
NDP: Stronger Action Needed to Protect Wood Buffalo National Park
At a meeting this week, the UNESCO World Heritage Committee expressed serious concern about the continued deterioration of Wood Buffalo National Park and warned Canada the site could be added to the...
NDP: Liberals Abandon Seniors with Meagre OAS and GIS Increases
POWELL RIVER – On July 1, Old Age Security (OAS) and Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) payments increased, but according to Réseau FADOQ, the combined increases work out to only an extra...
NDP Statement on Liberal Appointments in New Brunswick
NDP Ethics Critic, Charlie Angus (Timmins—James Bay), issued the following statement: “Yet again, Trudeau's Liberal government has shown a complete disregard for...
NDP Raises Deep Concerns About Links Between Canadian Company and the Sudan Military Regime
RIMOUSKI - Following a recent media report, the NDP’s Foreign Affairs Critic Guy Caron expressed deep concerns with the reported links between a Canadian company, Dickens & Madson, and...
Happy Canada Day!
Jagmeet Singh, Leaders of Canada’s NDP, issued the following statement: “Today, New Democrats join Canadians everywhere in celebrating Canada’s 152th birthday. We’ve...
NDP: Access to Employment Insurance must be Improved
OTTAWA - Today, the NDP reacted to a report released by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives that recommends significant reforms to the Employment Insurance system to make it more accessible,...
Diplomatic Disagreement with China: Liberals Must Stand up for our Agricultural Producers
Jagmeet Singh, Leader of Canada’s NDP, issued the following statement: "In the beginning, our canola exports were unfairly targeted by China despite a lack of scientific evidence,...
New Democrats Call for Bolstering Our Economy and Jobs Through Building Fighter Jets in Canada
On Thursday, NDP Defence Critic Randall Garrison called on Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government to use a made in Canada approach to replace Canada’s aging CF-18 fighter jets. New...
NDP: Liberal Plan for High-Speed Train Development Falls Short
TROIS-RIVIÈRES – Today, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and NDP Transportation Critic Robert Aubin expressed their confusion at the Liberal government’s announcement of their intention to fund...
NDP: Let’s End Employment Discrimination Faced by Members of the LGBTQI2S+ Community
Before marching in the Toronto Pride parade, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh made the following announcement: "Although Canada has made important strides in upholding LGBTQI2S+ rights, there is more...