“I’m disappointed by the Conservatives’ choice to implement an austerity budget that will not get us out of these tough economic times or help ease exorbitant costs of living in the Lower Mainland,� said Stewart.
The Conservatives took no action to reverse reckless cuts to healthcare, pensions, and EI. This budget slashes $4.7 billion over four years in federal infrastructure funding, and provides no new money for education and training.
“This budget continues measures that attack BC – cuts in services, EI, environmental emergencies, coast guard protection and in many other areas,� said Julian.
The NDP also reminded that last year, Conservatives predicted economic growth that never came – overestimating growth figures by over 35% and failing to contain the current account deficit – which has now reached $67 billion.
“Our region faces serious challenges like inadequate transit infrastructure and a shortage of affordable housing,� said Donnelly. “Unfortunately, this budget does nothing to meet the needs and values of our communities.�
For more information, please contact:
Michelle Silongan, Office of Kennedy Stewart, MP, 613-790-6736 or [email protected]
Mounia Lahbabi, Office of Peter Julian, MP, 613-222-4074 or [email protected]
Melanie Sanderson, Office of Fin Donnelly, MP, 613-219-3254 or [email protected]
NDP Critic for Canadian Heritage Peter Julian issued the following statement:
"It has come to our attention that a consultant for a federally funded anti-racism project has a disturbing track record of spewing hate speech online against Jewish and francophone communities. This is completely unacceptable. We call on the Minister of Heritage to take drastic action and terminate his contract.
NDP Heritage Critic Peter Julian issued the following statement:
“Today’s announcement by Hockey Canada is another attempt to delay the important and urgent work to deal with the toxic culture in this organization. While a former Supreme Court Justice is a credible appointment to conduct the review into Hockey Canada, this won’t be the first time the organization undergoes this process.
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.