February 26
Auditor General report shows the Liberal government continues to fail First Nations
OTTAWA – A report released from the Auditor General concluded that the government still isn’t providing the support necessary for First Nations to have ongoing access to safe drinking water. New Democrats are demanding action for First Nations across the country, including a new co-developed law that would allow First Nations to enjoy the same legally binding protection of water quality that Canadians across the country already have.
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February 26
Jagmeet Singh and Stephen Lewis call on the Liberals to stop protecting big pharma at the WTO
Instead of helping low-income countries get the vaccines they need, Justin Trudeau is protecting big pharma’s profits by blocking countries’ ability to produce cheaper vaccines
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February 25
COVID-19: Jagmeet Singh and Mayor Valérie Plante determined to revive Montreal
MONTREAL – NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh met with Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante to discuss the fight against COVID-19 and the most pressing issues for the city's economic recovery. Singh recalled his commitment to doubling the gas tax fund, a measure that would make new funding available to revitalize downtown areas and support the construction of new infrastructure.
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February 25
Jagmeet Singh speaks with British Columbia Premier John Horgan
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February 25
NDP call on Liberal government to extend EI sickness benefit
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February 24
Liberals and Conservatives say no to helping Canadians who can’t afford their medication
Liberals and Conservatives voted against the NDP’s bill to make universal pharmacare for all a reality in Canada, leaving behind millions of Canadians.
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February 23
NDP call on government to urgently invest in Indigenous housing after damning PBO report
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February 18
Shut down online hate: Jagmeet Singh talks about next steps
After successfully putting pressure on the Liberal government to shut down the Proud Boys in Canada, Jagmeet Singh and the NDP continue to fight to shut down online hate
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February 17
REALITY CHECK: Seniors Minister brags while seniors care lags
Given that deaths in long-term care account for 82 per cent of our country’s COVID-19 deaths in the first wave (highest proportion in the OECD), it’s surprising to see Justin Trudeau’s Minister of Seniors, Deb Schulte, rush to defend her government's handling of this crisis.
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