NDP - Press Releases

New Democrats demand Harper explain cost of war

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 13:51:00 -0400

OTTAWA – Today, Paul Dewar (Ottawa-Centre) says Conservatives and Liberals must explain how they plan to pay for the Afghanistan mission to which they have committed Canada.

“Throughout this campaign, Stephen Harper and Stephane Dion have argued that New Democrat plans to invest in hiring doctors, in protecting jobs, in helping families are irresponsible, said Dewar. “Today, the Parliamentary Budget Office has revealed that the cost of the mission in Afghanistan has expanded from initial estimates of $8 billion for a six year mission to $18.1 billion.”

New Democrats have argued that in the face of deteriorating lives for average Afghans, of NATO leadership questioning our course, that it’s time for a new strategy for Afghanistan.

Tough times demand leadership to pull us together: Layton

Thu, 09 Oct 2008 12:06:00 -0400

‘Working families need leadership that’s on their side’

SUDBURY – Speaking to a crowd of enthusiastic supporters, New Democrat leader Jack Layton today blasted Prime Minister Stephen Harper for ignoring the interests of everyday families, and failing to show leadership in difficult times.

“Today, ordinary working families are worried about their savings, their pensions, their homes, and their jobs. They’re having a tough time making ends meet – and five million Canadians don’t even have a family doctor,” said Layton.

The New Democrat leader slammed Harper’s indifference to the concerns of everyday families: “Make no mistake, Stephen Harper picked his side. He looks out for big oil and big banks, and gives away billions of dollars in tax breaks to his corporate friends. Working people deserve better.”

Big oil and big banks come first for Harper: Layton

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 17:41:00 -0400

New Democrat plan invests in the real economy

THOMPSON – New Democrat Leader Jack Layton blasted Prime Minister Stephen Harper today for putting the interests of “big banks and big oil” ahead of those of working families.

Layton was on the campaign trail in Thompson, Manitoba in the riding of Churchill. Speaking to supporters, Layton said “ordinary Canadians are worried about their savings, their pensions, their homes, and their jobs. They need to know they will be safe and secure.” The New Democrat leader added “my top priority is to protect your savings, pensions, homes and jobs. We’ll re-regulate banks, make sure no one is gambling with your savings, invest in the real economy, and protect health care and education.”

Everyday families can count on New Democrats: Layton

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 15:51:00 -0400

‘We’ll protect your savings, pensions, homes & jobs’

SASKATOON – Jack Layton slammed Prime Minister Stephen Harper today for ignoring the needs and interests of ordinary working families in tough economic times.

“Ordinary Canadians are worried about their savings, their pensions, their homes, and their jobs. They need to know they will be safe and secure,” said the New Democrat leader.

“My top priority is to protect your savings, pensions, homes and jobs. We’ll re-regulate the banks, and make sure no one is gambling with your savings,” said Layton.

“Our plan will invest in the real economy to create and protect jobs, and we’ll protect the services you rely on – like health care and education.”

Everyday families can count on us: Layton

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 10:36:00 -0400

EDMONTON – New Democrat Leader Jack Layton today blasted Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s newly-unveiled platform for failing to protect the interests of Canadian families in tough economic times.

“Ordinary working families are worried about their savings, their pensions, their homes, and their jobs,” said Layton. “They want to know if they are going to be safe and secure.”

The New Democrat leader said that, in contrast to Harper’s do-nothing attitude, his top priority is “to ensure we protect the savings, pensions, homes and jobs of ordinary Canadians.” “We’ve spelled out our plan,” Layton continued. New Democrats will “re-regulate the banks, and make sure no one is gambling with your savings. We’ll invest in the real economy to create and protect jobs.”

Harper fails everyday families: Layton

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 09:44:00 -0400

WINNIPEG – At a rally of hundreds of supporters, New Democrat Leader Jack Layton today accused Prime Minister Stephen Harper of unveiling a platform that does nothing to protect everyday families.

“Ordinary working families are worried about their savings, their pensions, their homes, and their jobs,” said Layton. “They want to know if they are going to be safe and secure.”

“In times like these, working families need leadership that’s on their side” said Layton. “Now is the time for that leadership. Not denials.”

The New Democrat leader slammed Harper’s do-nothing attitude. Layton said as Prime Minister, he would “ensure we protect the savings, pensions, homes and jobs of ordinary Canadians.”

This election is about coming together to defeat Harper

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 19:09:00 -0400

Layton has ‘prudent sensible plan’ to protect working families

COURTENAY – New Democrat Leader Jack Layton brought his campaign to defeat Stephen Harper to Vancouver Island today.

At a ‘townhall’ meeting in Courtenay, Layton said, “This election has come down to two real choices. It’s a choice between the few – the people who have had it all their own way for many years—or the many – ordinary families. It’s a choice between Conservatives and New Democrats.”

Layton blasted Prime Minister Stephen Harper for ignoring the interests of working families with his do-nothing attitude to the current economic crisis.

New Democrats will invest in public transit for Vancouver

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 00:00:00 -0400

Layton urges voters of all parties to join with him to defeat Harper

VANCOUVER – New Democrat leader Jack Layton and Michael Byers, the New Democrat candidate for Vancouver Centre, brought the federal election campaign to the Burrard SkyTrain station this morning. Accompanied by an enthusiastic group of volunteers they handed out leaflets and talked to commuters.

Earlier in the campaign, Layton unveiled the New Democrats’ platform, which includes urgently-needed support for transit. New Democrats will dedicate one cent per litre of the federal gas tax to public transit. Transit will also receive support from revenue generated by the New Democrats’ cap-and-trade plan.

It’s a choice between Conservatives or New Democrats

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 11:30:00 -0400