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• VETERANS REVIEW AND APPEAL BOARD SHOULD BE ELIMINATED: NDP

  "It is time for the federal government to eliminate the Veterans Review and Appeal Board. The Ombudsman’s report is clearly ...
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• NDP SUPPORTS TRANSPORTATION SAFETY BOARD’S CALL FOR GOVERNMENT ACTION

  The Transportation Safety Board (TSB) slammed the Conservatives for repeatedly ignoring the independent agency’s calls for improved safety regulations... ...
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• NEW DEMOCRATS DEMAND A NATIONAL TRANSIT STRATEGY

  Following the Conservative budget that provides no leadership on transit, today the NDP reiterated their call for a National Public ...
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• April 26, 2012 – Statements on the National Day of Mourning

  "the National Day of Mourning is a day to commemorate those injured and killed in the workplace..." ...
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• STEPHEN HARPER MUST KEEP PROMISE ON ABORTION

  The NDP Women’s Caucus is condemning the underhanded way in which Stephen Harper’s Conservatives are trying to reopen the abortion ...
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• Statement by Paul Dewar on the situation in Ukraine

  "New Democrats are deeply concerned with the situation in Ukraine. The politically-motivated persecution and arrest of Ukrainian opposition members, including ...
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• MP LINDA DUNCAN COMMEMORATES THE 26TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CHERNOBYL NUCLEAR DISASTER

  "The Chernobyl nuclear explosion in 1986 impacted the lives of millions in Ukraine, as well as in Belarus and the ...
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• MP LINDA DUNCAN REACTS TO CONSERVATIVE CUTS TO ABORIGINAL HEALTH

  "In the same breath that the government committed to pursuing partnerships with Aboriginal peoples towards a more respectful relationship, they ...
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• PROGRAMMING AND NEWS SEVERELY AFFECTED BY CONSERVATIVE CUTS TO CBC

  "We already knew that 650 people would lose their jobs, but the more we learn about the $115 million cut ...
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• CONSERVATIVE MISMANAGEMENT DESTROYED RIGHTS & DEMOCRACY: NDP

  Laverdière argued that it was Conservative mismanagement that ruined this once-respected organization... ...
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• CONSERVATIVES IGNORED DRUG SHORTAGE WARNINGS: NDP

  A string of documents show the Conservative government received a slew of warnings of a looming nation-wide drug shortage but ...
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• CONSUMERS AND SMALL BUSINESSES NEED PROTECTION: THIBEAULT

  “The government needs to ensure fairness for Canadians, including making sure they have access to an impartial arbitrator if they ...
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• THOMAS MULCAIR ELECTED NEXT LEADER OF CANADA’S NEW DEMOCRATS

  Thomas Mulcair was selected new leader of the Official Opposition today by thousands of New Democrats delegates gathered in Toronto... ...
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• NDP INTRODUCES MOTION TO SAVE POPULAR HOME RETROFIT PROGRAM

  While the Conservatives chase every pipeline project, here’s a proven success story for our economy and our environment that they ...
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• DFO LEAK SPELLS TROUBLE FOR FISHERIES MANAGEMENT

  According to a leaked document released by a former DFO employee, the Harper government may be planning to dilute the ...
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• NDP TABLES TWO BILLS TO ADVANCE WOMEN’S EQUALITY

  Freeman criticized the Conservatives for not doing enough to protect gender equality and for having slashed funding to Status of ...
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• Statement by New Democrat Leader Nycole Turmel on defeated motion protecting veterans

  Once again, New Democrats are showing leadership on issues that matter to Canadians, especially for our veterans. But, shamefully, the ...
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• FIRST NATIONS DRINKING WATER BILL INSUFFICIENT

  First Nations living with boil water advisories, yet Conservatives sunset drinking water and waste water program... ...
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• NDP MOTION WOULD OPEN UP PARLIAMENT TO CANADIANS

  The motion would allow an e-petition submission process where certified petitions garnering 50,000 or more signatures would trigger an hour ...
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• NEW DEMOCRATS INTRODUCE NATIONAL HOUSING BILL OVER CONSERVATIVE INACTION

  “Harper likes to compare Canada with other OECD nations,” said Marie-Claude Morin, “And yet we are the only country ...
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• NDP PUTS FORWARD MOTION TO PROTECT CANADIAN JOBS

  New Democrats have called for a practical jobs plan that offers targeted tax credits for new hires, gives small businesses ...
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• NDP REALITY CHECK: Blast from Conservatives’ past: Proposed OAS Retirement Age Changes a “Hidden Agenda”

  In 2004, Conservatives were ready to stand up for seniors. On Friday, Stephen Harper was asked about the possibility of ...
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• NDP CALLS FOR EQUITABLE FUNDING FOR FIRST NATIONS’ EDUCATION

  "Countless reports – including multiple reports by the Auditor General – have called for action on First Nation education with ...
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• FIRST NATION INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS MUST BE ADDRESSED

  For aboriginal communities to benefit from economic development they first require the basic infrastructure and amenities enjoyed by other Canadian ...
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• BACK DOWN FROM OAS BLUNDER: NDP TO CONSERVATIVES

  New Democrats are calling on the House of Commons to take a stand against Stephen Harper’s move to balance the ...
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• NDP PROPOSES USING GAS TAX FUND TO IMPROVE INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING

  An NDP motion on investment in infrastructure will be put to vote today in the House of Commons. The motion ...
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• CONSERVATIVES MUST ACT ON HOUSING CRISIS: TURMEL

  New Democrat leader Nycole Turmel echoed the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) call today for action to improve the stock ...
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• NDP TO CONSERVATIVES: STOP PLAYING GAMES WITH ECOENERGY RETROFITS

  New Democrats are slamming the government for once again pulling the plug on the popular, cost-effective ecoENERGY Retrofit – Homes ...
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• Gateway Pipeline Hearings in Edmonton

  Linda Duncan will attend the Gateway Pipeline hearings in Edmonton on Friday, January 27. Testifying today are the Dene Nation ...
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• HARPER MIA ON ABORIGINAL HEALTH CARE ON EVE OF SUMMIT

  As the Premiers voice their dismay with Stephen Harper’s failure to consult on health transfers, equal concern should be given ...
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• NDP REALITY CHECK: $3.3 million boondoggle a “prudent use of taxpayers’ money”: Conservatives

  Conservatives are making their priorities clear. While out-of-work Canadians are waiting longer and longer for EI, Conservatives are throwing money ...
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• CONSERVATIVES CONTINUE TO FAIL CANADIANS ON FOOD SAFETY: NDP

  New Democrat Food Safety critic Malcolm Allen (Welland) is warning that funding cuts quietly announced by the Canadian Food Inspection ...
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• THOUSANDS OF SERVICE CANADA EMPLOYEES DEMAND MINISTER’S RESIGNATION

  New Democrats strongly criticized the Minister after shocking delays were found at Service Canada call centres... ...
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• UN Will Conduct Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Aboriginal Women in Canada

  See the annoucement from the Feminist Alliance for International Action and related press released from the UN... ...
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• Become a Page in the House of Commons

  Each year, 40 bilingual students from across Canada are chosen to come live the action on Parliament Hill in Ottawa... ...
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• Red Cross Donations for Attawapiskat

  My office has received donation offers to assist the residents of Attawapiskate living in substandard housing. For those interested in ...
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• Statement by Official Opposition Leader Nycole Turmel and New Democrat Foreign Affairs Critic Hélène Laverdière on Abousfian Abdelrazik

  New Democrats commend the United Nations Security Council for removing Abousfian Abdelrazik from its 1267 list, despite the inaction of ...
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• Statement from Charlie Angus, MP on Attawapiskat Breakthrough

  Red Cross will help address many of the short-term problems facing the community, however, this disaster wasn’t an accident of ...
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• November 25, 2011 | Joe Comartin MP, Opposition Day Motion – Curtailment of Debate

  ...curtailment of such debate limits the ability of Members to carry out this duty and constitutes an affront to Canadian ...
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• TURMEL TO HOST RECEPTION TO CELEBRATE CANADA SIGNING UN DECLARATION OF RIGHTS FOR INDIGENOUS PEOPLES

  Opposition Leader Nycole Turmel will host a reception at Stornoway to celebrate Canada signing the United... ...
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• FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS WASHING ITS HANDS OF RESPONSIBILITY FOR VETERANS’ HOSPITAL CARE

  Official Opposition Veterans Affairs Critic Peter Stoffer raised concerns today about the transfer of the last remaining federally run veterans’ ...
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• Statement by New Democrat leader Nycole Turmel on Remembrance Day

  New Democrats join with all Canadians today in paying tribute to the brave men and women who have served our ...
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• Déclaration de la chef du NPD, Nycole Turmel, à l’occasion du Jour du Souvenir

  Les membres de l’équipe du NPD se joignent aujourd’hui à toutes les Canadiennes et à tous les Canadiens afin de ...
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• LINDA DUNCAN ATTENDS REPATRIATION CEREMONY IN TRENTON

  Linda Duncan (Edmonton-Strathcona) was in Trenton to attend the repatriation ceremony of Master Corporal Byron Greff... ...
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• NDP Opposition day Motion

  October 3, 2011 Ms. Nash (Parkdale—High Park) That, in the opinion of this House, the government should: (a) take immediate ...
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• NEW DEMOCRATS HONOURS NATIONAL SENIORS DAY

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 1, 2011 OTTAWA – Today, Canada celebrates National Senior’s Day. It is a day to recognize ...
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• OLIVIA CHOW MOVES FORWARD WITH NATIONAL TRANSIT STRATEGY

  OTTAWA – New Democrat Transport Critic Olivia Chow gave a major boost to Canada’s cities today... ...
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• Layton e-book available in fall

  After mourning his death just days ago, Canadians can now look forward to reading at length about Jack Layton and ...
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• Statement by New Democrat Interim Leader on Eid ul Fitr

  When the community comes together to mark the end of Ramadan, it is an opportunity to renew the spirit and ...
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• Letter from Jack Layton

  August 20, 2011 Dear Friends, Tens of thousands of Canadians have written to me in recent weeks to wish me ...
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• Statement on the death of Jack Layton

  We deeply regret to inform you that The Honourable Jack Layton, leader of the New Democratic Party of Canada, passed ...
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• Nunavut Day Statement

  Linda Duncan, Official Opposition Critic for Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development today wished the people of Nunavut a celebratory ...
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• Ukrainian Appointment

  I was appointed as a director of the Canada-Ukraine Parliamentary Friendship group. This program brings young people from the Ukraine ...
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