June 25th, 2025In reaction to Mark Carney’s new NATO defence spending pledge to hit 5 per cent of GDP by 2035, NDP critic for Defence Heather McPherson issued the following statement: “Increasing defence spending to 5 per cent was never … Read More
June 24th, 2025 NDP Leader Don Davies issued the following statement: “Today, on Quebec’s Fête nationale, we celebrate the history, language, culture, and struggles of the people of Quebec. Quebec holds a unique and essential place in Canada. Its cultural … Read More
June 22nd, 2025NDP critic for Foreign Affairs and Defence Heather McPherson issued the following statement: “On June 17, New Democrats released a statement calling on Mark Carney to push for a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. We expressed our urgent … Read More
June 21st, 2025NDP critic for Indigenous Affairs Lori Idlout issued the following statement: “Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, New Democrats join communities across Canada in celebrating the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. … Read More
June 20th, 2025Canada’s NDP Leader Don Davies issued the following statement: “Today, we celebrate a historic win for workers across Canada. Thanks to the NDP and Canada’s labour movement, the anti-scab bill, Bill C-58, comes into full force on June … Read More
June 20th, 2025OTTAWA – The NDP has forced the government to split up its omnibus major projects legislation, Bill C-5, forcing Parliament to vote directly on its more controversial clauses. After Friday’s Question Period, NDP MP Jenny Kwan (Vancouver East) … Read More
June 19th, 2025 OTTAWA — In Wednesday’s parliamentary committee on transportation, NDP MP Leah Gazan (Winnipeg Centre) secured changes that would prioritize creating good-paying union jobs for Canadians in the government’s major project legislation, Bill C-5. While a step towards … Read More
June 19th, 2025In reaction to government’s measures to retaliate against U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs, Canada’s NDP leader Don Davies issued the following statement: “It’s about time the Liberals recognized the urgency of the situation facing steel and aluminum workers. When … Read More
June 18th, 2025“I have the good fortune of working with six incredible NDP MPs from across the country. They are all strong voices advocating for working people and their communities in Parliament. It is an honour to be on a team … Read More
June 17th, 2025Statement by Heather McPherson, NDP Critic for Foreign Affairs and for Defence: “New Democrats are profoundly alarmed by the escalation in the Middle East. We condemn the illegal attack by Israel on Iran and we condemn reprisals by … Read More