“This Fall, families felt like they were doing everything right – working hard – and still couldn’t keep up. They’re struggling to make ends meet while billionaires and corporations are making record profits. And how did this happen? Consecutive Liberal and Conservative governments have left families to fend for themselves while looking out for the interests of the wealthy and well-connected.

OTTAWA — On Monday, eligible Canadian renters can apply for $500 through the Canada Housing Benefit (CHB) program to help them cover the cost of their rent thanks to New Democrats who pushed the government to provide this support in their Supply and Confidence Agreement.

In a meeting with Unifor President, Lana Payne, Canada’s NDP Leader made it clear that while Liberals and Conservatives side with big bosses, New Democrats stand with working families.

OTTAWA – On Thursday, NDP House Leader Peter Julian urged the government to repeal Section 43 of the Criminal Code which permits the physical punishment of children in Canada. It is currently legal for parents and legal representatives, teachers and caregivers — including babysitters and foster parents, to physically assault children under certain circumstances. Julian has introduced a Private Member’s Bill C-273 that would put an end to this.

Leader of Canada’s NDP Jagmeet Singh issued the following statement

New Democrats also called for federal assistance in searching for the remains of lost loved ones in Winnipeg

NDP Critic for Disability Inclusion, Bonita Zarrillo, issued the following statement:

The NDP’s critic and deputy critic for 2SLGBTQIA+ Rights Randall Garrison and Blake Desjarlais, made the following statement:

Starting Dec. 1, working families will be able to apply for the NDP's dental care for kids under 12 and two weeks of paid sick leave