NDP critic for Canadian Heritage, Peter Julian, made the following statement:
“Canadians are horrified by the incidents of sexual assault and by what they’re hearing from Hockey Canada. They are left with many questions about how this toxic culture is allowed to persist in our sports organizations and what the government is actually doing to ensure this doesn’t happen again.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Sports Canada and the government have failed Canadians on Hockey Canada
Following questions from NDP MP Peter Julian today, representatives for Hockey Canada confirmed that thousands of dollars in bonuses are given to senior executives for World Championship wins
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - United for Ukraine Benefit Concert raised nearly $70,000 for Ukrainian refugees in New Westminster - Burnaby
Yesterday, MP Peter Julian co-hosted the United for Ukraine Benefit Concert with the Holy Eucharist Cathedral, the Burnaby Welcomes Ukraine Support Group, the Burnaby Firefighters Local 323, and the New Westminster Firefighters Local 256.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Liberals are leaving Canadian families to fend for themselves
NDP House Leader Peter Julian made the following statement:
“Today, the Bank of Canada announced the biggest increase to interest rates in over 20 years. Canadians are already struggling to keep up with the rising costs of groceries, gas and rent – and today they got hit with another added expense on their debt. The Liberals have abandoned families who are trying to make ends meet while continuing to support rich companies.
IN THE NEWS - Op-ed - Canadians should be able to count on their government for help
The impact of the rising cost of living has been devastating for families. Almost one in five Canadians can’t buy enough food because grocery prices are so high. A survey released this month confirmed almost one in four homeowners say they would be forced to sell their home if interest rates continue to rise. The cost of rent is also rising at a rapid rate, causing deep anxiety and fear of becoming homeless because people can’t keep up.
It doesn’t have to be this way.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - NDP calls for further probe into Hockey Canada’s involvement in alleged sexual assault cases
OTTAWA – Following Hockey Canada’s testimony on Monday, NDP House Leader Peter Julian called for further investigation into their involvement in the alleged sexual assault case from 2018. A consensus was reached at the Canadian Heritage Committee to pursue this study.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - NDP wants more transparency online to protect Canadians against hate and misinformation
Web Giants must be held accountable for online algorithms that discriminate against people, and feed hate and misinformation
NDP MP Peter Julian Urges More Transparency on Online Algorithms
OTTAWA — Today, NDP House Leader Peter Julian tabled a bill that would help tackle online discrimination, misinformation and hate harming Canadians. Bill C-292 is seconded by NDP MP Matthew Green (Hamilton Centre). If passed, Julian’s proposal will ensure that profitable Web Giants expose the algorithms they use to target audiences. This will allow the public, civil society, government, and other democratic institutions to hold them accountable for online algorithms that discriminate against specific communities and regions, and that feed people misinformation and harmful content.
IN THE HOUSE - on C-11 online streaming act
44th Parliament, 1st Session
Government Orders - Online Streaming Act
IN THE HOUSE - Private Member's Motion M-84 - hate neutralizing strategy
43rd Parliament, 2nd Session
M-84 — May 10, 2021 — Mr. Julian (New Westminster—Burnaby) — That, in the opinion of the House, the government should immediately counteract all forms of hate and all forms of discrimination, hate crimes and incidents of hate by:
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - NDP pushes the government to stop letting corporations hide money offshore
NEW WESTMINSTER – Today, the finance committee begins a study into offshore tax havens initiated by NDP MP Peter Julian. The study will examine how the current tax laws continue to allow companies to legally hide taxable income in offshore tax havens to avoid paying taxes in Canada.
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - MP Peter Julian and MLA Anne Kang lead an initiative to donate fans to seniors
2022 FANS FOR SENIORS CAMPAIGN OFFICIAL AUNCH
MP Peter Julian and MLA Anne Kang lead an initiative to donate fans to seniors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - People need help with affordability crisis
OTTAWA – Earlier this week, the Liberals and Conservatives teamed up to vote down an NDP proposal to stop giving billions of taxpayer dollars to profitable oil and gas companies and instead reinvest that money in Canadians struggling to make ends meet. Families are struggling to pay bills and make ends meet as inflation has hit a 30-year high.