New Democrats Hold Harper Conservatives to Account and Continue to Work Hard for Canadian Families May 2, 2012 OTTAWA – A year after the 2011 election, my New Democrat colleagues and I continue to stand up for Canadians every day as the Official Opposition. Pushing back against unjust cuts, unethical behaviour, government inaction and Conservative mismanagment, [...]
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Olivia Chow, who had drafted and tabled the first version of the Lucky Moose Bill is pleased to see C-26 passed. Store owners who want to protect their own store will not be facing charges anymore.
Just as the birth of a baby receives comprehensive care and support from the community and the government, so too should every death. Palliative care is critically important, not just for the patient, but for the entire family.
The time-honoured pioneer in commercial education will be joined for its centennial celebrations by MP Olivia Chow on May 5th. Deeply rooted in our diverse community, the venerable collegiate institute looks back with pride.
Useful tax tips for you and your family – that’s how your MP Olivia Chow is trying to make life a little bit easier for you as your file your taxes.
Business owners and residents that apprehend criminals on their property deserve the protection of the law. Legislation is needed to strengthen citizens’ self-defence rights – especially in the light of recent events across the country.
Cutting the CBC’s Funding Threatens Our Cultural and Linguistic Diversity April 4, 2012 TORONTO – With 650 jobs being cut at the CBC, Canadians are concerned about a decline in coverage and quality journalism. The pillar of cultural life in Canada took a 10% budget cut from the Harper government, despite last year’s pledges to [...]
Continuing their long list of broken promises, the Conservatives today presented a budget that will hurt working Canadians and seniors alike. Raising the retirement age to 67 means Canadians will have to wait two more years to get some of their tax money back in the form of OAS.
New Democrats have elected an experienced and skilled leader who will continue Jack Layton’s work and fight for Canadian families every day. Olivia Chow today congratulated Thomas Mulcair in the House of Common and predicted an Official Opposition stronger and more united than ever to take on the Harper Conservatives.
NDP Proposes Independent Authority to Push Back on Gas Price Collusion March 22, 2012 OTTAWA – The New Democrats are re-iterating calls for a Gas Ombudsman as the way to properly protect consumers from falling victim to price fixing at the pump. The independent ombudsman would be an important step towards an end to price [...]
As the NDP is opening a fresh chapter with a new leader, Olivia was asked to share some of the lessons learned when Jack became the party leader. Here is her contribution to the Hill Times.
Olivia Chow today honoured the late Antonia Silipo, a life-long fighter for social justice and education in the House of Commons. The Toronto New Democrat and former provincial minister passed away at the age of 54 this week.
Thousands of Trinity-Spadina residents joined Olivia for a vivid telephone town hall covering a wide array of topics.
After more than seven months at the helm as the Official Opposition Leader, Nycole Turmel received an emotional thank-you and standing ovations from Olivia Chow and her New Democrat colleagues in the House.
The Conservative Bill C-30 is not about internet predators. It is an unprecedented attack on everyone’s privacy – one that Canadians will not tolerate, a packed audience made abundantly clear at a Toronto town hall.
