“The Liberals are taking the money they promised to invest and putting it into the infrastructure bank‎ - which means projects will focus on meeting private investors' interests rather than Canadians' needs,� said NDP Leader Tom Mulcair. “We’re disappointed the Liberals plan to take credit for infrastructure money they will not spend, while leaving Canadians to pay the price through new user fees and tolls.�
In spite of promises to Canadians, the Liberals are proposing to take $15 billion out of existing infrastructure promises to fund their privatization bank. Borrowing from the Conservative playbook, the update heavily backloads infrastructure investments with nearly two thirds of new funds delayed until after two elections. And in an about face on their promise for openness and transparency, the Liberals rely on an accounting trick to improve their numbers by eliminating the $6 billion contingency fund.
“The Liberals never told Canadians’ about their privatization plans during the election but now it’s become their misguided response to a struggling economy and shaky finances,� said NDP Finance Critic, Guy Caron (Rimouski-Neigette — Témiscouata — Les Basques). “Instead of investing in Canadian jobs, the Liberals will privatize infrastructure while delaying the vast majority of new investments by another two mandates.�
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MP Peter Julian (New Westminster–Burnaby), MLA Raj Chouhan (Burnaby–New Westminster), and MLA Jennifer Whiteside (New Westminster–Coquitlam) are inviting the media to attend a special Flag Day rally on Saturday, February 15, 2025, to emphasize the importance of national unity in the face of ongoing tariff threats from the Trump administration.
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Phone: 604-353-3107
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Dear Neighbours,
I hope you and your family are doing well.
It’s an honour to serve as your Member of Parliament in New Westminster – Burnaby, one of the most culturally diverse communities in Canada.
On Monday, New Democrats announced the implementation of the NDP’s national dental care program, which will save millions of families across Canada around $1,300 a year. In my riding of New Westminster – Burnaby, over 26,000 seniors, people living with a disability, and families struggling to pay the bills will no longer have to choose between a visit to the dentist or keep a roof over their head.
