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With growing concerns for trans safety, NDP calls on Liberals to take action for better protections

November 20, 2023
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November 9

NDP Works in Parliament to Support Victims of Coercive Controlling Behaviour

November 9, 2023
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November 2

MP Garrison and NDP Caucus Sign a Letter to PM Trudeau Calling for an Immediate Ceasefire in Gaza

November 1, 2023
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June 19

NDP tables recommendations from the trans community calling on Liberals to improve gender-affirming care and public safety

OTTAWA – On Monday, NDP 2SLGBTQI+ Rights Critic Randall Garrison called on Justin Trudeau’s Liberals to listen to Canada’s trans community to build safer, healthier, and more inclusive services.
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December 14

Liberals rejected an NDP proposal to get funds for people living with a disability

OTTAWA — On Wednesday, Liberals rejected an NDP proposal to consider an emergency relief fund to lift people living with a disability out of poverty while they wait for the Canada Disability Benefit.
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December 14

Every day during the fall sitting, New Democrats fought for working families

“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.
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December 12

Canadian renters can apply for an extra $500 to help them pay their rent thanks to New Democrats

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.
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December 9

Jagmeet Singh recommits to fighting for workers amid high cost of living

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.
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December 8

NDP calls on Liberals to outlaw the physical punishment of children in Canada

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.
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December 6

NDP Statement on the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women

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