Statement by New Democrat Leader Jack Layton on the opening of the 2010 Paralympics Winter Games
March 12, 2010 by admin
Filed under Featured, NDP - Jack Layton
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.
Statement by New Democrat Leader Jack Layton on the opening of the 2010 Paralympics Winter Games
Statement by New Democrat Leader Jack Layton on the opening of the 2010 Paralympics Winter Games
March 12, 2010 by admin
Filed under NDP Speeches
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.
Statement by New Democrat Leader Jack Layton on the opening of the 2010 Paralympics Winter Games
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.
Statement by New Democrat Leader Jack Layton on the opening of the 2010 Paralympics Winter Games
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.
New Democrat calls for reinstatement of money to First Nations University
New Democrat calls for reinstatement of money to First Nations University
March 11, 2010 by admin
Filed under NDP Speeches
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.
New Democrat calls for reinstatement of money to First Nations University
Budget cuts $500 million from stimulus
March 11, 2010 by admin
Filed under Featured, NDP - Jack Layton
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.
Budget cuts $500 million from stimulus
Changes to Indian Status without resources a blow says NDP
March 11, 2010 by admin
Filed under Featured, NDP - Jack Layton
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.
Changes to Indian Status without resources a blow says NDP
Changes to Indian Status without resources a blow says NDP
March 11, 2010 by admin
Filed under NDP Speeches
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.
Changes to Indian Status without resources a blow says NDP
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.
Changes to Indian Status without resources a blow says NDP
Reality check: Harper Conservatives tough on crime – Part XIV
March 11, 2010 by admin
Filed under Featured, NDP - Jack Layton
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.
Reality check: Harper Conservatives tough on crime – Part XIV
