Statement by New Democrat Leader Jack Layton on the opening of the 2010 Paralympics Winter Games

Almost two weeks after the Olympic flame was extinguished, it will be relit tonight. Vancouver will once again be host to elite athletes from around the world proudly representing their countries in inspiring competition – this time, for the Paralympic Games.

The top Paralympic competitors from more than 40 countries will spend the next 10 days on the world stage. While these athletes may not be household names, their drive and determination will burn no less bright and the competition will be no less thrilling.

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Statement by New Democrat Leader Jack Layton on the opening of the 2010 Paralympics Winter Games

Budget cuts $500 million from stimulus

OTTAWA – Last week’s federal budget confirmed what observers were worried about–that not only was the government’s stimulus plan faulty, the Conservatives are also cutting back on stimulus spending early.

The 2009 budget promised a $6.4 billion dollar stimulus investment over two years in provincial, territorial and municipal infrastructure. However, in last week’s budget that money was cut by $500 million to just under $5.9 billion.

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Budget cuts $500 million from stimulus

Conservatives Continue to Deliver on Free Trade

Conservatives Continue to Deliver on Free Trade

Changes to Indian Status without resources a blow says NDP

OTTAWA – New Democrats welcome the legislation introduced today to allow some women to pass on their Indian Status to their grandchildren but are concerned that the government has not yet provided any new funds to meet the financial impact this change will have on band councils.

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Changes to Indian Status without resources a blow says NDP

Reality check: Harper Conservatives tough on crime – Part XIV

There was a time when people could count on certain things in life.

Like Monday coming after Sunday. And the Harper Conservatives railing against judges who delivered legal judgments they disagreed with.

That’s all changed with the “lucky break” former Conservative MP Rahim Jaffer got in Ontario Court earlier this week.

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Reality check: Harper Conservatives tough on crime – Part XIV

New Democrat calls for reinstatement of money to First Nations University

OTTAWA– With the Federation of Saskatchewan Indians’ decision yesterday to turn financial control of First Nations University over to the University of Regina, federal New Democrats are today calling for Ottawa to reinstate its funding.

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New Democrat calls for reinstatement of money to First Nations University

New Democrat tables nanotechnology bill for the 21st century

OTTAWA –Peter Julian, MP for Burnaby-New Westminster, today tabled Bill C-494 in the House of Commons that will include nanotechnology in the Canadian Environmental Protection Act, and require the Health and Environment Ministers to act.

“There is a need for public policy governed by the precautionary principle,” said Julian. “We need a proper balance between protecting Canadians from potential harmful consequences and allowing us to reap the benefits of nanotechnologies. This Bill fulfills that need for sound legislative guidance.”

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New Democrat tables nanotechnology bill for the 21st century

Masse demands government investigate Toyota

OTTAWA – The government must launch an investigation into Toyota that parallels actions taken in the United States so that Canadians receive equal treatment and protection, says New Democrat Industry and Automotive Critic Brian Masse (Windsor West).

“The inaction of this government in dealing with Toyota recalls has left Canadian consumers with nothing compared to their American neighbours,” says Masse. “Toyota is providing better compensation, more information and better protection to Americans. Why won’t this government stand up for Toyota’s Canadian consumers?”

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Masse demands government investigate Toyota

Recall of common food additive reveals government failures on food safety

OTTAWA – The rapidly-growing recall of foods containing contaminated hydrolyzed vegetable protein (HVP) highlights dangerous gaps in Canada’s food safety system which were ignored in the recent federal budget, says New Democrat Food Safety Critic Malcolm Allen (Welland).

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Recall of common food additive reveals government failures on food safety

Michael Ignatieff’s Liberals Refuse to Stand up for Canadian Sealers

Michael Ignatieff’s Liberals Refuse to Stand up for Canadian Sealers

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