Canada Can’t Wait Another Decade for Climate Accountability
The Liberals have tabled a climate bill that puts off real accountability for the next decade. We cannot wait 10 more years - we need stronger climate laws now.
View Article2020 Year in Review
This time of year is often a time to reflect on the past 12 months, and to look forward at what we want for the year to come. 2020 has been difficult, and the holidays are extra challenging this year....
View Article“At least we’re better than Trump” isn’t going to cut...
President Biden extended the student loan payment freeze on his very first day in office.
View ArticleProud Boys and other extremist groups added to Canada‘s terrorist...
NDP Motion calling for this designation passed the House a Commons unanimously weeks ago.
View ArticleLet's take profits out of long-term care and implement a Care...
NDP reveal first campaign promise aimed at helping loved ones in long-term care, their families, and the workers that take care of them
View ArticleMP Collins reacts to Bell Media layoffs after taking wage subsidy
VICTORIA- NDP MP Laurel Collins made the following statement:
View ArticleMore needs to be done to support small businesses
Small businesses are the heart of Victoria’s economy. They create jobs and add value to our community. When the first wave of COVID-19 came, small business owners did their part and closed their doors...
View ArticleThe Government needs to treat the toxic drug crisis with the care it...
The Government needs to treat the opioid crisis with the care it deserves
View ArticleIt's time for the ultra wealthy to pay their fair share
The pandemic is not over and with the arrival of variants of concern it is more important than ever that our government support Canadians who need it. While many people in our community are struggling...
View ArticleCanadians deserve real action on climate change: NDP
NDP Critic for the Environment and Climate Change, Laurel Collins, made the following statement:
View ArticleHappy Earth Day!
Happy Earth Day! I am grateful to represent a community that cares deeply about our natural environment, from our incredible coastal ecosystems to the mossy forest and the fields of camas - it is...
View ArticleMP Collins calls for a Federal Dental Plan for Victorians
Dental care is health care. No one should have deal with the pain, decay and lasting damage that can result from being unable to afford dental visits. 6.5 million Canadians have no dental coverage at all.
View ArticleGenuine Reconciliation Requires More than Words and Symbolic Gestures from...
It has been a painful and challenging few weeks as communities across the country experience grief and horror after the discovery of hundreds of children in unmarked graves. This tragedy is made worse...
View ArticleYour NDP MP Laurel Collins, Fighting For You
Get to know Laurel Collins, MP for Victoria
View ArticleIt's Time for the Ultra-wealthy to Pay their Fair Share
The pandemic has been incredibly impactful and has upended almost every aspect of daily life and has had a significant impact on many people emotionally, mentally and financially. It is vital that the...
View ArticleSupport for Indigenous-led Forest Stewardship
MPs Collins and MacGregor write to Minister for the Environment and Climate Change
View ArticleWe Need to End Private Long-term Care
Canadian seniors deserve much better treatment than what they have received from this Liberal Government since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
View ArticleVillage Vibe Op-ed: Food Security
In a country as prosperous as Canada, people shouldn’t be left to struggle without the food they need. Every Canadian should have access to affordable, fresh and nutritious food, yet 4.4 million people...
View ArticleLiberal government finally taking action to fix their mistake and support...
After months of advocacy from the NDP, this is a long overdue step for seniors on Vancouver Island who rely on the GIS
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