Posts Tagged ‘NDP’

Michael Mantha MNDM Critic: Statement on Mining Review Progress Report

Michael Mantha MNDM Critic: Statement on Mining Review Progress Report

“It’s good to see that the committee work continues and is making progress. A database that tracks the health of miners on the job is a good idea and should be implemented without delay. However, I also want to remind this government that re-announcing old initiatives does not count for action. [Read more]

Ontario’s Unemployment Stuck Above National Average: NDP

Ontario’s Unemployment Stuck Above National Average: NDP

NIAGARA FALLS, ON – NDP Economic Development critic Wayne Gates says that today’s Statistics Canada jobs numbers show the jobs crisis in Ontario continues to deepen as the province’s unemployment rate remains above the national average. “Families across the province are struggling to [Read more]

NDP Statement on Grassy Narrows mercury poisoning

NDP Statement on Grassy Narrows mercury poisoning

KENORA, ON – NDP Aboriginal Affairs Critic, Sarah Campbell, made the following statement concerning mercury poisoning in the Grassy Narrows First Nations community following a visit by Japanese researchers and experts in Minamata disease. “In 2010 a government commissioned study confirmed what [Read more]

Charities feeling the pinch for opposing government policies says Hughes

Charities feeling the pinch for opposing government policies says Hughes

For years New Democrats have called for the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) to be used to catch tax cheats who use offshore accounts to avoid their responsibility to Canada.   Money spent in this way always results in a larger amount coming back to our national coffers.   While catching tax cheats [Read more]

“Is CPP disability turning into a tax grab?” MP Carol Hughes

“Is CPP disability turning into a tax grab?” MP Carol Hughes

People who had been denied federal disability benefits were thrown a curve ball as new rules have stripped them of their right to have an appeal in person.   Where in the past individuals were able to meet face to face with an adjudicator, they will no longer be legally entitled to this method of [Read more]

Gas prices are just ridiculous

Gas prices are just ridiculous

Gas prices are just ridiculous It is fitting that gas prices jumped considerably at the same time as the Harper government gave a conditional green light to the Northern Gateway pipeline project. Those two events highlight just how far off course our oil and gas policies have strayed from consumer [Read more]

Hughes on Headlines “A little good news from parliament”

Hughes on Headlines “A little good news from parliament”

Parliament saw welcome moments of agreement this week which amounts to good news for Canadians as we passed a New Democrat motion on a pan-Canadian palliative and end-of-life care strategy and got down to work on a government bill for drug safety.    The motion should jump-start the government [Read more]

Statement by Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Michael Mantha : Budget & Spring Election

Statement by Algoma-Manitoulin MPP Michael Mantha : Budget & Spring Election

QUEEN’S PARK, ON – “Today New Democrats made it clear that we have lost confidence in the Liberals and their endless waste. The Liberal budget is a desperate attempt to distract Ontarians from the countless scandals by making promises we know they won’t keep. “People in Algoma-Manitoulin [Read more]

MPP Michael Mantha’s News from the Park

MPP Michael Mantha’s News from the Park

Last week we highlighted the recent news that the Ontario Provincial Police were pursuing criminal charges against the former Liberal Premier’s chief of staff. Police allege that the Premier’s top advisor was responsible for overseeing a massive removal of emails related to the gas plant [Read more]

MPP Michael Mantha’s News from the Park

MPP Michael Mantha’s News from the Park

The Liberal Gas plant scandal just won’t go away despite the Liberals best efforts.  On Thursday another bombshell announcement came just before question period ended.  News that the Ontario police are pursuing a criminal charge against former Premier Dalton McGuinty’s Chief of Staff was made [Read more]

News from the Park : Hydro Costs, Unemployment, Small Business and Tax Credits

News from the Park :  Hydro Costs, Unemployment, Small Business and Tax Credits

  This week in Queen’s Park the NDP announced their plan to create jobs for families in Ontario through a targeted tax credit that rewards job creators for new hires. This tax credit will help small businesses that are creating jobs here Algoma-Manitoulin and northern Ontario not the ones [Read more]

Two titans are leaving parliament

Two titans are leaving parliament

It was a noteworthy week in Canadian politics despite the fact that it was a constituency week for MPs.  What made it interesting were announcements that Olivia Chow and Jim Flaherty are stepping down to pursue other options.  We know that Olivia is leaving to run for Mayor of Toronto, while Mr. [Read more]

“You shouldn’t be allowed to buy elections” MP Carol Hughes

“You shouldn’t be allowed to buy elections” MP Carol Hughes

Accountability is best assured by dismissing scrutiny.  That is the message the Harper government inadvertently makes every time they rush legislation through the House of Commons.   How else can they justify their incredible run of closure used on debate? The sad fact is the Conservatives set a [Read more]

Wrong Time For A ‘Do-Nothing Budget’ Says MP Carol Hughes

Wrong Time For A ‘Do-Nothing Budget’ Says MP Carol Hughes

As the Finance Minister worked his way through the budget speech last Thursday it became obvious that the advance press was true and we were receiving a do nothing budget.  I had to wonder if we are living in the same country since the Canada I experience in my role as MP is defined by [Read more]

Mantha’s News from the Park : By-elections and Ring of Fire

Mantha’s News from the Park : By-elections and Ring of Fire

Last week more Ontarians went to the polls in two by-elections in Niagara Falls and Thornhill. The results: more and more voters are rejecting the same-old parties offering the same-old solutions.  Families across this province are feeling squeezed and this current liberal government has not been [Read more]

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