Jun 19th
- MP
libCredit Unions have always been crucial to the commercial success and community strength of my home province of Saskatchewan, and the same is true right... read more6 hours ago | Saskatchewan, Wascana
Jun 18th
ndpNew Democratic Party of CanadaFinance minister must honour commitment to improve retirement security: NDPOTTAWA – NDP Pension Critic Irene Mathyssen (London – Fanshawe) called on the finance minister to honour his commitment to work with the provinces... read more23 hours ago | ,- MP
libDear friends and residents of Vancouver Quadra, Please join me on Canada Day for my annual MP Picnic at Locarno Beach and enjoy a barbecue lunch, and games... read moreTue 11:53 am | British Columbia, Vancouver Quadra
ndpOfficial opposition tables motion to increase transparency and replace the BOIE with independent body OTTAWA – NDP Caucus Chair Peter Julian (Burnaby... read moreTue 9:15 am | ,
Jun 17th
- MP
libHon. Carolyn Bennett (St. Paul’s, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, Election overspending is a serious offence, but Conservative MPs seem to think election laws... read moreMon 12:57 pm | Ontario, St. Paul's
ndpNew Democratic Party of CanadaStatement by Official Opposition Leader, Tom Mulcair, on Iranian presidential electionThe Iranian presidential election showed once again that despite the regime's repression, the people of Iran continue to pursue change at every opportunity. The... read moreMon 12:15 pm | ,
ndpOTTAWA — New Democrat Citizenship and Immigration critic Jinny Sims (Newton-North Delta) and deputy critic Sadia Groguhé (Saint-Lambert) have issued... read moreMon 9:45 am | ,- MP
libCarolyn BennettHill Times – Aboriginal education: Canada’s moral obligation, constitutional responsibilityAll Canadian children have a right to basic education and, for First Nations, it is the responsibility of the federal government to ensure they have that... read moreMon 6:23 am | Ontario, St. Paul's - MP
libCritics say the Tories are continuing to impose policies top-down on First Nations. Chris Plecash The federal government continues to face accusations... read moreMon 6:16 am | Ontario, St. Paul's - MP
libIn the welter of bad news lately about politics and politicians, it’s important to maintain some perspective beyond the multiple scandals that have... read moreMon 5:46 am | Saskatchewan, Wascana
Jun 15th
ndpNew Democratic Party of CanadaNDP Sports Critic Matthew Dubé’s statement on lifting the quebec soccer federation's banOn behalf of all New Democrats, I welcome the Quebec Soccer Federation’s decision to repeal its ban on Sikh religious headgear. On April 25 2013, members... read moreSat 6:30 am | ,
Jun 14th
- MP
libOver the past few months, the House of Commons has been examining Bill C-54, a government bill that would amend Canada’s “not criminally responsible”... read moreFri 1:35 pm | British Columbia, Vancouver Quadra
ndpNew Democrats launch a petition calling for the Minister of Transport to take responsibility QUEBEC — Official Opposition leader Tom Mulcair has launched... read moreFri 11:15 am | ,- MP
ndpMember's Expenditures Report Turmel, Nycole April 1, 2011 to March 31, 2012 MemberStatusConstituency... read moreFri 6:08 am | Quebec, Hull—Aylmer - MP
libBill C-52, legislation to amend the Canada Transportation Act, was supposed to “level the playing-field” at long last between the railways and their... read moreFri 5:55 am | Saskatchewan, Wascana
Jun 13th
ndpOTTAWA – The tragic case of Rehtaeh Parsons, whose death sent shock waves across the country earlier this year, brought to light a serious gap in Canada’s... read moreThu 12:15 pm | ,
ndpOTTAWA – NDP Digital Issues critic Charmaine Borg (Terrebonne–Blainville) is calling for an emergency debate on how Canadians’ personal information... read moreThu 8:00 am | ,- MP
libOver the past year, it has been a great pleasure to work with a number of organizations representing groups of employees who dedicate their lives to serving... read moreThu 8:00 am | Saskatchewan, Wascana
Jun 12th
ndpNew Democratic Party of CanadaReality Check: Liberals want new committee for Senators to investigate where they liveThe question “where do you live?” is generally something most folks can answer. But if you’re a high rolling Liberal or Conservative Senator with... read moreJun 12, 2013 2:00 pm | ,- MP
libHon. Carolyn Bennett (St. Paul’s, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, The Conservative government has absolutely no regard for the privacy rights of Canadians. It... read moreJun 12, 2013 1:53 pm | Ontario, St. Paul's
ndpNew Democratic Party of CanadaConservatives must not undermine international efforts to combat violence against womenOTTAWA - In a letter to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Opposition Foreign Affairs critic, Paul Dewar (Ottawa Centre) and Status of Women critic Niki... read moreJun 12, 2013 1:45 pm | ,- MP
libThe Liberal Party believes that Members of Parliament must work together to create a more representative and collaborative Parliament that will better... read moreJun 12, 2013 12:53 pm | British Columbia, Vancouver Quadra
ndpNew Democratic Party of CanadaNDP calling for the Minister of Health to take action to reassure users of Yaz and YasminOTTAWA – In light of recent media reports linking the death of 23 Canadian women to Yaz and Yasmin brands of birth control pills, New Democrats are asking... read moreJun 12, 2013 12:45 pm | ,
ndpOTTAWA – While the Conservatives promised Canadians greater transparency, their vote to kill an NDP bill designed to strengthen the Parliamentary Budget... read moreJun 12, 2013 12:30 pm | ,
ndpConservative Parliamentary Secretary to the President of the Treasury Board Andrew Saxton has been caught performing a volte-face in the House... read moreJun 12, 2013 11:00 am | ,- MP
ndpRecent assaults against transit drivers in Thunder Bay spurs action June 12, 2013 OTTAWA – NDP MP John Rafferty (Thunder Bay – Rainy River) introduced... read moreJun 12, 2013 10:48 am | Ontario, Thunder Bay—Rainy River - MP
libOn June 8th, St. Paul’s hosted a Town Hall meeting which looked at the challenges facing charities and NGOs in Canada. Below is a summary of the... read moreJun 12, 2013 7:24 am | Ontario, St. Paul's
Jun 11th
- MP
libRaiyah Patel, an elementary school student from Pierre Elliot Trudeau School in Gatineau, delivered these touching remarks at the opening of the Our Dreams... read moreJun 11, 2013 3:27 pm | Ontario, St. Paul's - MP
libHon. Carolyn Bennett (St. Paul’s, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, This morning, the member for Papineau and I were proud to attend the First Nations Child and... read moreJun 11, 2013 1:48 pm | Ontario, St. Paul's - MP
libHon. Carolyn Bennett (St. Paul’s, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, Canadians have had enough paying for the Conservative pretty department. First, the Prime... read moreJun 11, 2013 1:46 pm | Ontario, St. Paul's
ndpNew Democratic Party of CanadaStatement by Jean Crowder on the 5th anniversary of the Residential Schools ApologyFive years ago today, I was honoured to be one of the MPs in attendance when the Residential Schools Apology was made in the House of Commons. This... read moreJun 11, 2013 11:15 am | ,- MP
libHon. Carolyn Bennett (St. Paul’s, Lib.): Mr. Speaker, I am sad to say that the bill represents yet another of the bait-and-switch approaches... read moreJun 11, 2013 11:04 am | Ontario, St. Paul's - MP
libAt its best, Canada’s Senate is a second Chamber of knowledgeable Canadians who scrutinize legislation to ensure good public policy. Sadly, it was diminished... read moreJun 11, 2013 9:31 am | British Columbia, Vancouver Quadra
ndpOTTAWA – NDP Transport, Infrastructure and Communities critic Olivia Chow (Trinity – Spadina) is urging the Conservatives to reconsider their reckless... read moreJun 11, 2013 8:15 am | ,- MP
libAs you may know, the Canadian Tourism Commission—Canada’s international marketing agency—had its funding cut significantly in last year’s federal... read moreJun 11, 2013 8:08 am | British Columbia, Vancouver Quadra
ndpOTTAWA – Today, New Democrats called on the Harper government to stop stalling G8 initiatives to tackle tax havens and promote transparency. “The... read moreJun 11, 2013 8:00 am | ,- MP
libFrom The New York Times: Water Levels Fall in Great Lakes, Taking a Toll on Shipping Aboard the Dorothy Ann, in Lake Erie near Fairport Harbor, Ohio —... read moreJun 11, 2013 6:36 am | Ontario, St. Paul's
Jun 10th
ndpNew Democratic Party of CanadaThe NDP wants to save the name and the mandate of the Canadian Museum of CivilizationOTTAWA - The NDP will support amendments to the Conservatives’ Bill C-49 enabling the Canadian Museum of Civilization to retain its name, thereby saving... read moreJun 10, 2013 1:15 pm | ,
ndpNew Democratic Party of CanadaReality Check: Part II – more möbius strip logic from Chris Alexander and the ConservativesThis weekend, Conservatives continued their dance of confusion surrounding allegations from CBC that Nigel Wright had control over a secret CPC fund while... read moreJun 10, 2013 11:15 am | ,
ndpThis Portugal Day, people of Portuguese descent are coming together to celebrate their contribution to the history and culture of this planet. It is a... read moreJun 10, 2013 9:15 am | ,
ndpOTTAWA –NDP caucus is marking the 10th anniversary of the first legally recognized same-sex marriage in Canada today. “We need to take this opportunity... read moreJun 10, 2013 8:15 am | ,- MP
libThe Conservatives talk a lot about the federal budget, but they have been noticeably silent on its hidden tax increases on small business—so Liberal... read moreJun 10, 2013 7:21 am | British Columbia, Vancouver Quadra - MP
libIn the early days of the Harper regime, many Canadians were taken aback by that “new” government’s determination not just to change policy... read moreJun 10, 2013 6:40 am | Saskatchewan, Wascana
Jun 8th
ndpNew Democratic Party of CanadaStatement by Official Opposition Environment critic Megan Leslie (Halifax) on World Oceans DayWorld Oceans Day is a time to reflect on the role that oceans play in our lives. Our oceans regulate the quality of our water, air and climate. They are... read moreJun 08, 2013 6:00 am | ,
Jun 7th
ndpThursday, CBC revealed that when Nigel Wright was Chief of Staff to the Prime Minister, he had control of a top secret Conservative Party fund. Later that... read moreJun 07, 2013 2:00 pm | ,
ndpNew Democratic Party of CanadaNDP writes to Elections Commissioner about allegations of secret Conservative fundOTTAWA–The NDP has written to Elections Canada asking for an investigation into the serious allegation regarding a partisan fund of the Conservative... read moreJun 07, 2013 11:15 am | ,
ndpOTTAWA – NDP Finance critic Peggy Nash (Parkdale–High Park) tabled the following reasoned amendment to Bill C-60 in the House of Commons today to mitigate... read moreJun 07, 2013 9:30 am | ,- MP
libExcerpt from Mr. Jon Gerrard’s blog post on the Aboriginal Education Panel at this year’s Manitoba Liberal Party Annual General Meeting: Dr.... read moreJun 07, 2013 6:32 am | Ontario, St. Paul's
Jun 6th
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greYou cannot solve a puzzle without seeing the big picture. And in Canada’s current energy debate, sadly, the family cat got on the table, knocking most... read moreJun 06, 2013 9:31 pm | British Columbia, Saanich—Gulf Islands - MP
greIn a Global interview with Laura Stone, I am quoted as saying that Stephen Harper is "not Canadian." Having lunch with a reporter on virtually no sleep... read moreJun 06, 2013 8:53 pm | British Columbia, Saanich—Gulf Islands
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