Federal NDP
NDP Statement for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2023
“Today, Canadians are pausing to reflect on the country’s painful history and the ongoing impacts of residential schools. On the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, New Democrats honour the children who never returned home, Survivors of residential schools, their families and communities, and reaffirm our belief that every child matters.” Read more.
Jagmeet Singh Calls for Real Solutions to Bring Down Food Prices
“NDP leader Jagmeet Singh and NDP MP Taylor Bachrach (Skeena – Bulkley Valley) urged the government to adopt New Democrats’ proposal to bring down food prices for families across the country. Two weeks ago, Singh introduced the Lowering Price for Canadians Act, legislation that gives the Competition Bureau more power to increase competition and lower prices, increase fines for price-fixing and price-gouging, and close loopholes that let big grocery chains price out the competition.” Read more.
Ontario NDP
NDP Seeks Auditor General Investigation into Ford’s Forced Urban Boundary Expansions
“Following a successful fight to protect the Greenbelt, Leader of the Official Opposition, Marit Stiles and her Ontario NDP are calling for the Auditor General to investigate Ford’s shady backroom deals, and his government’s decision to force municipal urban boundary expansions across the province.” Read more.
Ford’s Conservatives Block Greenbelt Reversal
“Despite promising Ontarians that they will restore the removed lands back into the Greenbelt, Ford's corrupt Conservatives blocked the Greenbelt Restoration Act in the Legislature this afternoon. Official Opposition NDP Leader Marit Stiles introduced legislation that would restore protection for the Greenbelt lands by reversing the Conservatives’ changes, giving them the opportunity to stick to their word.” Read more.
Cancel the Deal
In a familiar pattern of backroom deals, preferential treatment, and disdain for public input and transparency, the Ford Conservatives remain committed to turning Ontario Place, a cherished public space, into a private luxury spa and parking garage. The NDP opposes this taxpayer funded $650 million deal and is fighting back. Read more.
