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ndpArriving in Hazelton this morning. Post card pictures of the Seven Sisters. Beautiful.17 hours ago | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley - MPndpSo they may need a certificate, but the question is up to what point will Enbridge need to take "financial responsibility" with that certificate? The estimated costs don't always match up with the actual liability insurance. Check out: http://livingoceans.org/sites/default/files/reports/Who%20Pays%20factsheet.pdf20 hours ago | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpGreat to be back home in BC. In Rupert today. BC's sunny spot. De la bonne conversation avec l'Association des francophones et francophiles du Nord-Ouest aujourd'hui. Continuons l'école immersion française.Tue 3:22 pm | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpHuge news!Fri 10:28 am | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpToday the NDP is asking that the government officially apologize in the House of Commons to the South Asian community for the 1914 Komagata Maru incident. Tune in to watchFri 7:43 am | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpSign this petition at avaaz.org to say no to Enbridge, Tankers and pipelines going through the Great Bear Rainforest. They're at 8,100 signatures. Goal 10,000.May 17, 2012 12:23 pm | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpToday I'm chairing the NDP hearings on the environment. There will also be hearings on pensions, EI, employment equity and health. The schedule of hearings is up on the website. See "budget review sessions across Canada" in sidebar. And keep your comments coming. Yesterday's hearings to speak out on the Harper Budget started with a bang. Packed house, and engaging conversation with experts, colleagues and the public on democracy, ethics and accountability. Great discussion with colleagues Guy Caron, Peggy Nash, law professor Errol Mendes of the University of Ottawa and concerned Canadians.May 17, 2012 7:58 am | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpChatted on CBC's BC Almanac with Mark Forsythe http://www.cbc.ca/bcalmanac/ about what we can call "suitable job."May 16, 2012 12:18 pm | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpInformation on Vancouver Hearings on the Harper Budget. Don't miss out.May 16, 2012 12:09 pm | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpAnd we're off. The first day of NDP-hosted hearings to speak out against the Harper Budget and get our democracy back are in a packed room with media, experts and ordinary Canadians. There aren't enough chairs.May 16, 2012 9:41 am | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpSalut tout le monde, Je reçois certaines questions à propos des dates des consultations publiques qui auront lieu partout au Canada concernant le budget Harper. Le calendrier complet des consultations sera disponible aujourd'hui. Donnez dès maintenant votre opinion sur le site. Quels changements non-budgétaires vous inquiètent le plus ? L’environnement, les ressources naturelles, les soins de santé, les emplois et les pensions, ou enfin l’éthique et la démocratie ? Ou peut-être tous les cinq ? http://budget2012.npd.ca/May 16, 2012 8:29 am | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpHi Folks, I'm getting some questions about hearing dates across Canada to fight the Harper Budget. Full schedule with details will be coming out tomorrow. Have your say now at the site. Which non-budget changes are you most worried about? Environment, Natural Resources, Health care, Jobs and Pensions, or Ethics and Democracy? Or maybe all 5?May 15, 2012 3:03 pm | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpAfter trying to work with those across the aisle, we're going outside Parliament's doors. Join us Canada. The comments have been many and clear: we don't like the Trojan Horse bill. See budget2012.ndp.ca to post your comments and moreMay 15, 2012 1:55 pm | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpEn compagnie de Nathan Cullen et Peggy Nash, j'ai présenté ce matin la prochaine phase de notre combat contre le cheval de Troie des conservateurs. Le NPD tiendra des assemblées publiques avec des experts et, afin de donner la parole à tous et toutes, vous êtes invité(e)s à vous faire entendre sur ce site Internet: dites-nous ce que vous pensez de ce budget irresponsable!May 15, 2012 8:24 am | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpThe Harper government seems scared of oversight and of public scrutiny on the Omnibus Budget Bill. If they won’t let us do our job in parliament then we have to take it outside. We are going to ensure that Canadians know what this government is trying to keep behind closed doors. I'm happy to announce with Peggy Nash and Guy Caron that we are taking the study of the Trojan Horse Budget Bill to the public and holding a series of hearings across the country. We've also launched http://budget2012.ndp.ca/ so that Canadians far and wide can have a say on this budget and learn more about what is hidden inside the 400+ pages.May 15, 2012 7:56 am | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpLet's stand in solidarity with the Yinka Dene.May 14, 2012 12:06 pm | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpCheck out the "4000 Reasons" Festival. With the Northwest's best musicians, artists, writers, actors and dancers, a celebration of the beauty of the Northwest and a thanks to the 4000 + who are speaking up to defend our home along the pipeline route. Looks like it's going to be a great time.May 14, 2012 9:26 am | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpRemember folks, current pipeline plans are not just a worry for the environment but for the economy as well.May 14, 2012 8:21 am | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpThe NDP plan to make life difficult for the Harper government and its wide-ranging budget bill, throwing up procedural roadblocks with the hope of splitting up the massive document and drawing public attention to some of its more controversial aspects. “Both in Parliament, and, in particular, outside,” said Nathan Cullen, “we will be looking at ways to bring as many Canadians to the table as possible, which is the opposite initiative to that coming from government.”May 14, 2012 7:27 am | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpTake positive action. Check out this great event tonight at 7pm in Richmond, BC if you can.May 11, 2012 10:46 am | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpMembers of Samson Cree Nation have reported and oil spill on their reserve land in Hobbema, AB. Video from www.aptn.ca.May 11, 2012 10:32 am | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpMembers of Samson Cree Nation have reported and oil spill on their reserve land in Hobbema, AB. Video from www.aptn.ca.May 11, 2012 10:28 am | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpAnother panel. Trying to fight back.May 10, 2012 8:59 am | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpAfter negotiating for hours with Peter Van Loan and the Harper Government, the answer is no, the budget bill will not be split. Add to this, the Parliamentary Budget Officer can't even get details on the actual cuts.May 09, 2012 10:50 am | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpUntil yesterday Canada was the only country in the G8 without a mental health strategy. Check out the full strategy at the Mental Health Commission of Canada's website. Almost all of us know someone who has mental health concerns. This week is Mental Health Awareness Week. No better time than now to talk about it, break the stigmas and create change.May 09, 2012 9:19 am | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpFolks in Burns, join this great discussion on resource and community development tomorrow. It runs all day. Managing for Tomorrow: Resource and Community Development in Burns Lake Presenter UNBC representatives, community leaders, industry professionals, members of the general public Date Thu, May 10, 2012 Location CNC , Room 008, Burns Lake Description UNBC has been approached by the Village of Burns Lake to organize a one day public forum on resource and community development. A delegation of UNBC representatives will be giving presentations on their particular areas of expertise.May 09, 2012 8:36 am | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpAre you having a tough time keeping track of everything that's in the Trojan Horse bill? Here's a sum to start. More to come in the days ahead, folks.May 08, 2012 1:40 pm | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpThe Commissioner of the Environment, Scott Vaughan, released his Spring Report today. He found that the government’s 2020 GHG reduction target, the easier "Kyoto Protocol replacement goals", aren't going to be met. "'Environment Canada’s own forecast shows that in 2020, Canada’s emissions will be seven per cent above the 2005 level, not 17 percent below it,' Vaughan pointed out."May 08, 2012 9:29 am | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpThe Commissioner of the Environment, Scott Vaughn, released his Spring Report today. He found that the government’s 2020 GHG reduction target, the easier "Kyoto Protocol replacement goals", aren't going to be met. "“Environment Canada’s own forecast shows that in 2020, Canada’s emissions will be seven per cent above the 2005 level, not 17 percent below it,” Vaughan pointed out."May 08, 2012 8:03 am | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpOn a panel last night on CBC's Power and Politics. Is it creating jobs or changing the budget bill into a legislative overhaul?May 08, 2012 7:15 am | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpMay 07, 2012 2:23 pm | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpAnother part of Parliamentary reform is getting direct answers to questions asked of Harper's government. No commitment to giving each section of massive budget bill real scrutiny in today's question period.May 07, 2012 1:21 pm | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpThis morning the NDP's Nathan Cullen, Peggy Nash & Guy Caron called for MPs to vote to split the budget implementation bill, a 400-page document detailing major changes to subjects as varied as environmental regulations and immigration law.May 07, 2012 9:35 am | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpFrom earlier today with Guy Caron and Nathan Cullen - calling on the government to allow non-budget portions of bill C-38 to be split off so that they can be properly studied, instead of simply rushing through this far-reaching legislation.May 07, 2012 8:35 am | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpThis morning I stood up with colleagues Guy Caron and Peggy Nash to call for the government to do the right thing: split out non-budget portions of omnibus bill C-38 and have them studied in committee. Huge portions aren't budget measures at all! If Harper's conservatives want to make major policy shifts like changing environmental legislation to make it easier for pipeline projects to go through, then do it in a separate bill, not in a large omnibus that limits scrutiny.May 07, 2012 8:05 am | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpMassive budget bill "is undermining the very institution that we all represent, and our ability to hold government to account.”May 04, 2012 8:43 am | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpHad a sit-down chat with Aaron Wherry of Maclean's about improving behaviour and decorum in Parliament and how lumping major policy changes into a 421 page omnibus budget bill threatens Canadian Democracy.May 04, 2012 8:35 am | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpBomb scare this morning in Parliament - cafeteria evacuated. No coffee. Parliament stops.May 04, 2012 8:12 am | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpThe Gitga'at nation have reported an oil spill in Hartley Bay 2-5 miles long and 200 feet wide. It threatens 40% of their traditional food supply. Enbridge is doing everything it can to bring oil tankers the size of the Eiffel tower into the area. Do we really want to take this risk? Not a chance. This spill was caused by a ship that sank during WWII. The governement said they'd clean it up over two years ago. No real sign of committment in QP today from Minister Kent.May 03, 2012 11:48 am | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpGreat soccer game yesterday. The Commoners play across party lines, an effort we can bring to the House. 1-1 tie against the Media Stars last night. Next time maybe we can do it on the front lawn folks.May 03, 2012 11:34 am | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpCelebrations in the evening started with this huge cake. We've got more people to feed! Our first year as Official Opposition has been filled with challenges and victories. A loss of our dear friend Jack and a welcome to Tom as our new leader. Standing up for seniors facing pension changes, for continued strong and independent Environmental Assessments, especially for the Enbridge Northern Gateway Joint Review Panel, for postal and Air Canada workers, and to protect federal services for rural and remote Canadians. A highlight was definitely the New Democrat motion for Shannen’s Dream and First Nations’ education that passed unanimously. Change is a comin.May 03, 2012 7:25 am | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpThanks for the anniversary wishes. Amazing energy and momentum in the room today. There are many issues and just as many great minds to tackle them. Looking around the room today I see our once new MPs are pros! Great work.May 02, 2012 10:39 am | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpGreat work. Happy to see continued grassroots involvement.May 02, 2012 8:09 am | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpOne year ago today we made history. Quelle année incroyable. I'm proud of what we've accomplished and excited for the next steps. Let's continue to create a better Canada for all.May 02, 2012 7:29 am | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpHappy International Workers Day! Today we celebrate the positive contributions workers from all walks of life have made on the make up of our country.May 01, 2012 2:07 pm | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpI'm happy to see that the B.C. NDP has formally submitted their opposition to the Enbridge Pipeline to the NEB Joint Review Panel. The letter outlines six key concerns regarding the Northern Gateway Project: - Lifting the current tanker moratorium will put B.C.’s coastline at serious risk of devastating environmental and economic damage from oil spills; - The pipeline will traverse remote, highly valued areas of B.C., crossing almost 800 streams, putting these valuable environments and species, such as salmon, at risk; - First Nation communities would be most severely affected by an oil leak or spill. First Nations must be consulted effectively and be respected on a government-to-government level , as has been affirmed by the Supreme Court of Canada; - Greenhouse gas emissions generated by NGP-related oil sands development will contribute to the costs of climate change; - The NGP provides few long-term, sustainable economic benefits for B.C., and forgoes value-added economic activity involving upgrading and refining in Canada; - Canadian consumers will see increased Canadian oil prices.May 01, 2012 7:36 am | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
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- MPndpThis morning I had a Pres Conference on ensuring decorum in the House of Commons. What we are suggesting to the Speaker and to the other Leaders in the House is that those MPs who continue to ignore the Speaker’s calls for decorum will have questions taken away from them, or their parties, if they refuse to fall in line.Apr 30, 2012 9:38 am | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpIt’s becoming increasingly typical of the Harper government to push through legislation without adequate debate or study. If the changes to Environmental Assesment could stand on their own merits and it was something the government was proud of, they would make it its own legislation and not include it with the Budget.Apr 30, 2012 8:35 am | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpLove this article on Harper's reinvention of the NDP's history http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/politics/article/1169478--top-20-funny-tweets-after-stephen-harper-s-ndp-hitler-commentApr 27, 2012 8:21 pm | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
- MPndpFin Donnelly, the NDP Critic for Fisheries and Oceans, is 100% correct when he said that the changes to the Fisheries Act is "about the fast-tracking of the Conservatives' agenda for pipeline projects." I couldn't agree more with him more that we should specifically address the issues that farmers, or developers, or road-builders, or industry have with the Act but we should not go through with this wholesale slaughter of the Act.Apr 26, 2012 12:23 pm | British Columbia, Skeena—Bulkley Valley
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