OTTAWA — In the face of Donald Trump’s economic attacks on Canada, New Democrats consulted labour leaders, progressive economists and expert advisors, and released our plan for a stronger, fairer and more resilient Canadian economy. Our plan includes rescuing at-risk home-building projects, building an East-West energy grid and fixing EI to cover more workers, faster.
NDP secures investigation into X over privacy concerns
OTTAWA – On Wednesday, NDP MP Brian Masse (Windsor West) secured an investigation with the Privacy Commissioner of Canada into whether the social media platform X complies with Canadian privacy laws. There are concerns around X potentially using Canadians' data to train artificial intelligence to influence their political decisions.
Canadian builds with Canadian steel: NDP lays out plan to build, not cut
HAMILTON — Following a roundtable discussion with members of United Steelworkers (USW) in Hamilton, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh announced that an NDP government will fight for Canadian steelworkers with a massive job-creating public infrastructure program, using Canadian content including Canadian steel.
NDP commits to tax-free necessities and bills—not a break for billionaires
TORONTO — Despite threats of a trade war that will drive prices even higher, the Liberals are set to reinstate sales tax on Saturday. NDP leader Jagmeet Singh says his government will permanently eliminate the tax on daily essentials and monthly bills, including home heating, cell phone and internet charges, diapers, children’s car seats, kids’ clothes and grocery store meals.