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    NDP bill to keep women safe advances to committee « Canada’s NDP

    NDP plan to criminalize coercive abuse being studied as women face rise in gender-based violence OTTAWA – On Thursday, NDP MP Laurel Collins’ bill to criminalize coercive and controlling abuse was studied in committee as part of the process to get it passed. Collins’ bill would protect people facing…

    NDP passes motion to combat auto theft in Canada « Canada’s NDP

    New Democrats are fighting to ensure Canadians are protected from getting their car stolen. OTTAWA—On Wednesday evening, NDP critic for Auto Strategy Brian Masse (Windsor West) passed a motion at the Standing Committee on Industry and Technology to call on automakers to tell Canadians what they are…

    NDP calls on Liberals to end discriminatory and punitive EI rules against women and new parents « Canada’s NDP

    OTTAWA – On Thursday, representatives from four of Canada’s major labour unions – including the Canadian Union of Public Employees, the Canadian Labour Congress, Unifor, stood with NDP MP Daniel Blaikie (Elmwood—Transcona) to urge the Liberal government to change the punitive and discriminatory empl…
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    Government of Canada invests in the ongoing prevention of invasive Zebra and Quagga Mussels on the west coast

    February 14, 2024 Vancouver, British Columbia – Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) is committed to preventing the introduction, establishment, and spread of aquatic invasive species, including Zebra and Quagga Mussels. In May 2023, DFO announced $8.75 million in contribution funding over five years a…

    NDP to bring forward plan to end thermal coal exports, driving toxic pollution « Canada’s NDP

    OTTAWA – On Wednesday, NDP Environment and Climate Change critic tabled a bill that would put an end to the exports of thermal coal, the fossil fuel responsible for more than 30 per cent of global emissions, as Canadians face the dire consequences of the climate crisis. “Canadians across the country…
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    Federal government and TransLink invest in transit infrastructure improvements in Metro Vancouver

    Burnaby, British Columbia, February 13, 2024 — Improvements to the Burnaby Transit Centre (BTC), an operations and maintenance facility divided into two campuses, will increase operational capacity after a combined investment of over $44.1 million from the federal government and TransLink. Announced…

    New Democrats Urge Liberals to Recognize the State of Palestine « Canada’s NDP

    On Tuesday, NDP Foreign Affairs Critic Heather McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona) tabled a motion calling on Canada to recognize the State of Palestine. McPherson made the following statement: “The Palestinian people have the right to a state, and this right is nearly universally recognized at the Unit…
    Government of Canada Supports Projects to Prevent and Address Family Violence in British Columbia

    Canada signs $733 million bilateral agreement to help British Columbians age with dignity

    February 12, 2024 | Vancouver, British Columbia | Health Canada Every senior in Canada deserves to age in dignity, safety, and comfort, regardless of where they live. That is why the Government of Canada is investing close to $200 billion over 10 years, which includes $5.4 billion for tailored bilat…

    NDP calls for the release of documents on Canadian military exports to Israel « Canada’s NDP

    OTTAWA—On Monday, amid media reports that Canada has authorized over $28 million in exports of military goods and technology to Israel since October 2023, NDP foreign affairs critic MP Heather McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona) will ask the Foreign Affairs Committee to compel documents from Global Affa…

    NDP reacts to the Auditor General’s report on ArriveCan « Canada’s NDP

    Canada’s NDP leader Jagmeet Singh issued the following statement: “As Canadians were dealing with the pandemic, the out-of-touch Liberals used that period to make rich consultants richer by handing over millions of dollars of taxpayers’ money—without keeping the receipts. Monday’s damning report fro…

    NDP statement celebrating Lunar New Year « Canada’s NDP

    Canada’s NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh made the following statement: “Across the world, families and friends are gathering to celebrate the dawn of a New Year, the year of the Dragon. The year of the Dragon symbolizes a year full of change, luck and success. As loved ones gather together today to celebra…
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