Members of the New Democratic caucus voted unanimously for a woman’s right to choose and against the Conservatives’ underhanded attempt to take away that right.
The NDP has always been proud to stand with women across Canada in the fight to achieve equality for all.
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NDP demands government hold public hearings
Jason Fekete, Postmedia News
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Immigration Minister Jason Kenney, one of Prime Minister Stephen Harper's top lieutenants and a longtime critic of China's human-rights record, said
Monday the $15.1-billion takeover bid of Calgary-based energy producer Nexen by a Chinese state-owned oil giant will be reviewed by the government in an
Mr. Peter Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster, NDP): Mr. Speaker, there are 18 days left on Nexen and the minister still refuses to respond to Canadians' concerns, including the following. CNOOC's chair was nominated in 2011 by the secretive organization department, confirmed by the Politburo and announced by the central committee. He was also named party secretary for CNOOC at that time.
OTTAWA – In advance of this Wednesday’s vote on the Conservative motion to reopen the abortion debate, New Democrats reiterated their commitment to protect women’s right to choose, as well as their right to accessible and safe abortion services.
“The NDP is the only party that will vote unanimously against the Conservative motion,� said NDP Status of Women Critic Niki Ashton (Churchill). “Canadians fought with determination and courage for the right to abortion and we must respect this important victory.�
Context : Supplementary Question
Mr. Peter Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster, NDP): Mr. Speaker, it is only 19 days until decision day on Nexen. The government does not have time to keep making stuff up in the House of Commons. It should be addressing the concerns of Canadians right here.
Even CSIS has raised concerns about these types of takeovers. Page 19 from last
Peter O'Neil, Vancouver Sun, CANADA & WORLD, Page: B3
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The bulk of B.C.-destined debris from Japan's tsunami disaster in March
of 2011 is expected to arrive on the province's shores in early 2013, but
chances are remote that any material will be radioactive, according to the
Despite the restrictions on camera angles, it ultimately provides those who do not enjoy a perch in the House gallery with a depressingly clear picture
of the dynamics of the 41st Parliament.
For the record, it is just as disheartening to see otherwise smart men and women deliver dumbed-down distortions drafted by 20-something spin doctors
in person as it is to do so via a television set.
Context : Question #1
Mr. Peter Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster, NDP): Mr. Speaker, it is now only 24 days until the deadline for the proposed takeover of Canadian Nexen by CNOOC.
The China National Offshore Oil Corporation has a poor environmental and human rights record and left behind massive contaminated sites in Burma. Yesterday the Minister of Industry had no answer for people concerned about this deal. He is refusing to consult and is even ignoring growing concerns from within his own caucus.
Julian Beltrame, The Canadian Press
THE CHRONICLE-HERALD, BUSINESS, Page: C6
OTTAWA - The Harper government is again under pressure to spell out clear rules on foreign investment following yet another spurned bid and in
advance of the next big ask - the proposed Chinese acquisition of a major Canadian oil company.
NDP and Liberal critics blasted the government for sitting on the issue for two years, saying they now are facing a decision this fall whether to
Q-732 — June 12, 2012 — Mr. Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster) — With regard to the anticipated arrival of debris on Canada's west coast from the 2011 Japanese (Tohoku) earthquake: (a) how has the government prepared for the arrival of the debris on the west coast of Canada; (b) does the government still expect a 2014 arrival date; (c) has the government created a contingency plan and, if so, what is it; (d) what are the current best estimates for the total cost of implementing this plan; (e) which federal departments or agencies are involved or are expected to become involved in this matter; (f) has an environmental impact assessment of the debris hitting the west coast (i) been conducted or (ii) currently being conducted or (iii) is there a plan for such an assessment in the works; (g) which provincial counterparts has the government been consulting with; (h) has the government liaised with the US federal government and/or any US states for coordinating a response plan and, if so, which states; (i) has the government allocated funding towards this problem and, if so, what is the amount; (j) which departments and other entities will be allocated these funds; and (k) does the government anticipate the arrival of any radioactive debris and, if so, what is its plan for mitigating the potential dangers of this debris?
Mr. Peter Julian (Burnaby—New Westminster, NDP): Mr. Speaker, it is 25 days until the review deadline for the proposed takeover of Nexen by CNOOC.
Yesterday we asked the minister what steps he will be taking to clarify the net
benefit to us. There was no answer. We asked what they will be doing for public
consultations. There was dead silence and no answer at all. Now even
Thomas Mulcair was trying to keep the pressure on the prime minister.
"Mr. Speaker, we will not accept any lessons on trade from a government with a record $50 billion trade deficit," he said.
The idea, as he laid out Monday after question period, was to focus on things other than what the NDP seem to see as simply Conservative bait: the
charges of a so-called "carbon tax" lying in wait in the NDP's plans for the future of Canada.