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Canadians are just one election away from an NDP government that will finally deliver on affordable childcare, a sustainable economy with better jobs, a stronger healthcare system, and retirement security for all.
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We’re just one election away from a government that will finally deliver on affordable childcare, a sustainable economy with better jobs, a stronger healthcare system, and retirement security for all.
About Tom Mulcair
Tom Mulcair is a principled leader with the experience to bring change to Ottawa. The middle-class values that have guided Tom as a father, grandfather, and cabinet minister will guide him as Canada’s next Prime Minister.
It’s time to start making better choices
One election away
With Tom Mulcair and the NDP we’re just one election away from a government that will create change that matters for all Canadian workers and their families.
Affordable child care parents can trust
Families deserve quality, affordable child care they can rely on. Yet too many families pay more for their monthly child care than they do for housing – up to $2,000 a month.
Retirement security for all Canadians
A stronger public health care system that works for everyone
When Tommy Douglas, founding leader of the NDP, introduced Canada’s first universal and public health care system, he envisioned a Canada where no parent would have to choose between putting food on the table and making sure their child gets the care they need. Our public health care system has come to define our commitment to one another as Canadians.
A sustainable economy with better jobs for all
Under decades of Conservative and Liberal governments, the wages of Canadians have stagnated, while corporate profits and incomes of the richest Canadians have risen.
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TPP compromises access to generic drugs: Justin Trudeau must make his position clear
Social and labour organizations are urging the leader of the Liberal Party of Canada, Justin Trudeau, to clarify his position on the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP). In an open letter, they expose the fact that the TPP will slow down the introduction of generic medication to the market. This will force Canadians and residents of the other signatory countries who depend on life-saving medication to buy higher-cost brand name drugs for a longer period of time.
The NDP is the only party prepared to address pay equity
In its platform, the NDP commits to ensuring pay equity by enacting the recommendations of the Pay Equity Task Force.
Top 12 reasons why the Liberal platform fails to meet Canadians’ needs
We’ve looked at the promises of each of the federal parties. While the NDP platform offers a balanced and realistic platform that meets the needs of CUPE members and other Canadians, the Liberals fall short in a lot of places.
NDP platform best meets the needs of CUPE members and all Canadians
This election has offered two clear choices for Canadians: the failed policies of the Conservative and Liberal parties on the one hand, which always sacrifice public services and quality jobs in favour of corporate tax cuts; or the NDP approach, which addresses CUPE members’ priorities on childcare, retirement security, health, jobs, and the environment.
It's time to end decades of undrinkable water
Imagine being told you have to boil your water before you can drink it, wash in it, or use it for cooking. Now imagine that you have to live with that situation for more than 20 years.
Liberals’ silence on health funding shows they can’t be trusted with our cherished public health care system
The release of the Liberal platform last weekend makes it clear that they have no plan for one of Canadians’ top issues: public health care.
Canada signs on to global trade scheme; Tom Mulcair promises NDP government won’t be bound to secret deal
Following secret negotiations, Stephen Harper announced that Canada has signed on to the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), a trade deal expected to weaken labour and environmental laws while threatening public health care and other public services, in addition to Canada’s auto, farming, and manufacturing sectors.
NDP Plan for Disability Rights
The NDP have released a plan that promises to advance the human rights of persons with disabilities and other equality seekers.
Which party has the best record on fiscal responsibility?
With the October 19 federal election quickly approaching, one of the key issues is fiscal management. Who is best able to handle the national purse strings?
NDP calls out Liberal and Conservative leaders on anti-democratic C-51
Canadians understand that Bill C-51 has more to do with the politics of fear and division than anything to do with security, NDP Leader Tom Mulcair said to Stephen Harper and Justin Trudeau during the televised Munk Debate on foreign policy.
Which political parties voted to weaken Canadian civil liberties?
Justin Trudeau and the Liberals supported eight of the twelve Conservative laws to undermine Canadian civil liberties and democratic freedoms. The NDP supported none of them.
The NDP child care plan is the best choice for Canada
CUPE members know that a child care plan is the best next step for Canadians. We’re surprised that some academics are questioning the importance of child care, without offering credible evidence to back their criticisms.
It’s official – only the NDP have a national child care plan
The creation of a national child care program is the most important social program created since medicare. Child care is good for the economy and good for families. Thanks to Tom Mulcair and the NDP we can have this much needed program.
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CUPE leaders in Atlantic Canada endorse NDP plan to reverse EI cuts
The presidents of CUPE in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, and Newfoundland and Labrador are endorsing the federal NDP’s plans to scrap Stephen Harper’s unfair changes to Employment Insurance (EI).
Lowering prescription drug costs a step in the right direction
The NDP announced a plan for federal leadership in bulk purchasing prescription drugs and using the resulting savings together with new federal funding to expand public prescription drug coverage to Canadians.
Art attack for 15 dollars a day child care
CUPE National President Paul Moist met with the National Child Care Working Group Wednesday to advocate for 15 dollars a day child care.
Up for Debate interviews to be released September 21
Up For Debate, an alliance of more than 175 women’s and ally organizations, is putting women’s issues on the agenda in this federal election.
NDP’s plan to build 200 public community health care clinics is the right solution: CUPE
Following decades of cuts to health care transfers by successive Liberal and Conservative governments, CUPE members want to see innovative ideas and real commitments to our health care system.
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A welcome change for seniors
Tom Mulcair’s Seniors Care announcement is a welcome change from the previous nine years of Conservative policy.
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CUPE flight attendants endorse Tom Mulcair and the NDP
Canadian Union of Public Employees’ airline division passed a motion formally endorsing the New Democratic Party in the federal election.
NDP plan for young workers is the action plan we need: CUPE
NDP Leader Tom Mulcair has announced a number of very positive actions a New Democrat government would take to help young workers.
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Trudeau's announced changes to the EI program do not address enough issues of unemployed workers
The Liberals have announced that they will reduce premiums used to fund Employment Insurance.
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CUPE demands justice for Mohamed Fahmy
Canada’s largest union is calling on Prime Minister Stephen Harper to take personal and immediate action to secure the return of journalist Mohamed Fahmy to Canada. CUPE is echoing the calls of human rights and press freedom organizations around that Fahmy be repatriated from Egypt, where he was unjustly convicted and sentenced to prison for his work as a journalist.
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Liberal infrastructure plan raises concerns
CUPE supports additional funding for municipalities, but we’re very concerned with the Liberals’ plan to continue Harper’s P3 program.
The NDP has committed to acting on the recommendations from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission report within 100 days of assuming office
CUPE is committed to equality, justice, full inclusion and the right to self-government for all Aboriginal peoples. We work to increase the participation of Aboriginal peoples in our union, and to promote and defend their rights broadly.
NDP commits to restore funding to women’s shelters
Tom Mulcair and the NDP are committed to ensuring no woman or child are turned away from a shelter when fleeing violence. Mulcair said his government will restore funding to women’s shelters and invest in affordable housing and homelessness programs if elected.
NDP completely onside with flight attendant demands
CUPE’s Political Action Committee is working hard to turn out the flight attendant vote on October 19. As federally regulated workers, government policy directly affects our health and safety, and bargaining rights.
Christmas in July doesn’t fly for Canadian parents
Soon after the Conservatives issued the Universal Child Care Benefit (UCCB) cheques this past July, the word was out that the UCCB was neither an effective way to help parents, nor a boon to stimulate the economy.
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CUPE takes part in Montreal Pride 2015
CUPE Quebec’s pink triangle committee, as well as CUPE members and elected leaders participated in Montréal Pride festivities this past weekend.
Why are liberals opposing an increase to the minimum wage?
Why are liberals opposing an increase to the minimum wage?
Add your name to repeal C-377
On October 19, vote for the NDP and the best plan for Canada
We have had years of Liberal and Conservative cuts to our most important public services, including health care and education. We’ve seen decades of neglect for our Indigenous Peoples. Canada still has no affordable child care in most jurisdictions, our retirement security is under constant attack, and we have an economy that can’t provide sustainable, quality jobs.
“He doesn’t care about truth and cares only about the perception of what benefits him.”
In a devastating, well-researched story on Stephen Harper, Is Harper the worst prime minister in history?, journalist Bruce Livesey makes a serious case against the Conservative politician.
Tom Mulcair’s pension announcement is great news for workers
Tom Mulcair and the NDP announced a bigger, better public pension system – just when Canadians desperately need it.
NDP addresses student debt
The NDP has made an important election commitment to phase out interest on loans immediately, which will save the average student $4,000 when it comes to repaying loans.