Jagmeet Singh: Jack Harris is on Your Side in St. John’s East

ST. JOHN’S – New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh joined NDP candidate Jack Harris in St. John’s on Tuesday to discuss their bold plan to make everyday life more affordable and services more available for people in Newfoundland and Labrador.

“People in St. John’s are worried about the rising cost of living. The Trudeau Liberals have spent years focused on helping out their rich corporate friends, making it harder and harder for regular people to get ahead,” said Singh. “That’s why I’m so proud to have great candidates like Jack Harris standing up for Newfoundland and Labrador in Ottawa. Jack has a proven record of fighting for families, for the health care they need, the jobs and opportunity they deserve, and the affordability to help them get ahead.”

Singh is in St. John’s sharing his New Deal for People – a bold plan to make life more affordable all while addressing issues like climate change, expanding quality health care services, and working for meaningful reconciliation with Indigenous communities.

The NDP’s New Deal offers 300,000 new jobs across Canada, expands and improves Employment Insurance, and creates a national pharmacare program to cover all Canadians — the first step in the plan to cover dental care and vision care. The New Deal pays for the improvements by having those who have more than $20 million in wealth pay a little more, along with closing tax loopholes for the super-wealthy and mega-corporations.

Singh was joined by Harris, NDP candidate for St. John’s East and MP from 2008 to 2015, and former leader of the provincial NDP.

“I know that many people are worrying about making ends meet in St. John’s East and want strong representation in Ottawa. With the NDP, we have a plan that stands up for everyday people – investing in health care and child care – and making sure everyone can afford to build a good life,” said Harris. “That’s why I’m more motivated than ever to bring this fight to Ottawa.”