OTTAWA –The NDP campaigned on helping Canadians make choices that are healthier and more affordable for everyone and today's announcement for investment in active transportation shows what cross-party support for such initiatives can achieve.

OTTAWA – Yesterday, the federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) changes a regulation to make the sale of spot prawns frozen-at-sea illegal. New Democrat MPs are echoing concerns from coastal communities, businesses, harvesters and local residents that this decision will devastate those relying on this industry for their livelihoods.

Dear Minister Jordan,

NDP Critic for Fisheries and Oceans, Gord Johns, made the following statement on Sipekne’katik moderate livelihood fishery:

While the Liberals chose to help big corporations profiteering off the pandemic, the NDP fought for small businesses struggling to keep their doors open

OTTAWA — Moments ago, Liberals and Conservatives voted against an NDP bill that lays out the path to establishing a universal, single-payer, comprehensive and public pharmacare plan. With one in five Canadians unable to afford the medication their doctors prescribe and COVID-19 exposing the gaps in our healthcare, a national, universal, public pharmacare program is needed now more than ever.

Fire Chief Donald A. Bardonnex, City of Courtenay

Port Alberni – On Thursday, Member of Parliament Gord Johns (Courtenay-Alberni) introduced a Private Member’s Bill that would increase the tax credit for volunteer firefighters and search and rescue Volunteers.

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