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- Statement from NDP Leader Jim Dinn on Labour Day“Labour Day is a day to celebrate workers, and the contribution labour makes to our everyday lives. The rights and freedoms of workers like safer workplace conditions and the eight-hour workday weren’t given to us – they were fought for… Read more: Statement from NDP Leader Jim Dinn on Labour Day
- Food Rescue, Income Levels, and Removing Barriers to Production Highlighted in Food Insecurity Panel“A lot of our donors have now become our clients – I have to tell them to not feel ashamed… this crisis is really impacting everyone.” Yesterday’s panel on food insecurity, organized by NL NDP Leader Jim Dinn (St. John’s… Read more: Food Rescue, Income Levels, and Removing Barriers to Production Highlighted in Food Insecurity Panel
- Dinn Writes Premier Calling for Independent Oversight for Churchill Falls DCIAWith the special debate in the House of Assembly around the new Churchill Falls DCIA on the horizon, NL NDP Leader Jim Dinn (St. John’s Centre) wrote Premier Tony Wakeham yesterday calling for true independent oversight of the deal, with… Read more: Dinn Writes Premier Calling for Independent Oversight for Churchill Falls DCIA
- Dinn Calls on Government to Reconvene Premier’s Round Table on TariffsAs the U.S. trade war against Canada continues with additional tariffs coming into effect, NL NDP Leader Jim Dinn (St. John’s Centre) is calling on Premier Tony Wakeham to reconvene the Premier’s roundtable on tariffs. When the first threat of… Read more: Dinn Calls on Government to Reconvene Premier’s Round Table on Tariffs
- Dinn Hosting Panel of Local Organizations for Discussion on Food InsecurityAs the increasing cost of food continues to loom over the dinner table in many homes across this province, NL NDP Leader Jim Dinn (St. John’s Centre) is hosting a panel discussion on how food insecurity impacts Newfoundlanders and Labradorians… Read more: Dinn Hosting Panel of Local Organizations for Discussion on Food Insecurity
- Dinn Questions Timing of Cabinet Shuffle; Concerns About ContinuityNL NDP Leader Jim Dinn (St. John’s Centre) is questioning the timing around Premier Wakeham’s cabinet shuffle, following the announcement of the new Churchill Falls agreement, and expresses concerns of lack of continuity in the work done in portfolios following… Read more: Dinn Questions Timing of Cabinet Shuffle; Concerns About Continuity
- Dinn Writes Wakeham Asking for Special Debate DetailsNL NDP Leader Jim Dinn (St. John’s Centre) wrote Premier Tony Wakeham calling for clarification on the format of the House of Assembly Special Sitting debating the new Churchill Falls Definitive Cooperation and Implementation Agreement (DCIA). Concerned about the pattern… Read more: Dinn Writes Wakeham Asking for Special Debate Details
- “It’s like Déjà Vu”: Dinn Reacts to Churchill Falls Agreement and Lack of TransparencyFollowing the announcement of a renewed Churchill Falls MOU, NL NDP Leader Jim Dinn (St. John’s Centre) says he’s left with more questions than answers, citing the lack of transparency from the PC government and no independent oversight on the… Read more: “It’s like Déjà Vu”: Dinn Reacts to Churchill Falls Agreement and Lack of Transparency
- Dinn Writes Premier on Special House of Assembly Debate on Potential New CF MOU DealFollowing leaked details that NL Hydro and Quebec Hydro have a reached an agreement, NL NDP Leader Jim Dinn (MHA, St. John’s Centre) wrote to Premier Wakeham requesting that a special debate must take place in the House of Assembly on… Read more: Dinn Writes Premier on Special House of Assembly Debate on Potential New CF MOU Deal
- NDP Statement on Leaked CF MOU DealNDP Leader Jim Dinn is responding to leaked news that a deal will be announced soon by La Presse: We are concerned to hear this news leaked to Quebec media and not from our own government. There is not a… Read more: NDP Statement on Leaked CF MOU Deal
- $244K on Communications Consultants, Yet Little Communication from the PC GovernmentNL NDP Leader Jim Dinn (St. John’s Centre) is questioning why the government awarded three contracts to outside communications consultants, totaling $244,000, while both the public and the media have repeatedly expressed frustration over the government’s lack of communication. Three… Read more: $244K on Communications Consultants, Yet Little Communication from the PC Government
- NDP Leader Attending Townhall in Small Point, Broad Cove Ahead of Wildfire AnniversaryNL NDP Leader Jim Dinn (St. John’s Centre) will be attending the townhall in Small Point, Broad Cove. This evening is being held ahead of the one year anniversary of the devastating Kingston wildfire that swept through Conception Bay North,… Read more: NDP Leader Attending Townhall in Small Point, Broad Cove Ahead of Wildfire Anniversary
- Dinn Writes Carney on Fighting Against Private HealthcareFollowing the Alberta Government’s decision to pass Bill 11, The Health Statutes Amendment Act, 2023 (No. 2), which allows dual practice within public hospitals, NL NDP Leader Jim Dinn (St. John’s Centre) wrote to Prime Minister Mark Carney to protect… Read more: Dinn Writes Carney on Fighting Against Private Healthcare
- Winter is Coming: Government Must Make Home Heating More AffordableNDP MHA Sheilagh O’Leary (St. John’s East-Quidi Vidi) is calling on government to reduce the cost of heating your home for people across the island. For years, New Democrats in Newfoundland and Labrador have been pushing for the government of… Read more: Winter is Coming: Government Must Make Home Heating More Affordable
- We Need to Rethink Recruitment and Retention: DinnNL NDP Leader Jim Dinn (St. John’s Centre) says that it’s time that government, especially the Department of Health and Community Services, look at what is not working with recruitment and retention of healthcare workers, and make the necessary changes… Read more: We Need to Rethink Recruitment and Retention: Dinn
- Dinn Writes Premier on Children’s Health Information, Consultations and TransparencyFollowing the hasty release of a letter from NL Health Services to parents and guardians on June 19 referencing children’s health information, and the lack of clear information and mixed messaging from Premier Wakeham in the aftermath, NL NDP Leader… Read more: Dinn Writes Premier on Children’s Health Information, Consultations and Transparency
- O’Leary Invites Minister to Work Together on Restorative Justice Solutions for Safer CommunitiesFollowing the Minister of Justice’s comments yesterday about her tour of Ontario courts and exploring ways to improve our court system here at home, NDP MHA Sheilagh O’Leary (St. John’s East-Quidi Vidi) has written to the Minister inviting a collaborative… Read more: O’Leary Invites Minister to Work Together on Restorative Justice Solutions for Safer Communities
- “Where Is Government?” O’Leary Questions Government’s Communication on WildfiresAs 28 wildfires continue to burn across the province and residents look to government for answers, NDP MHA Sheilagh O’Leary (St. John’s East–Quidi Vidi) is questioning why government members, including the Premier, continue to refuse to speak directly to the… Read more: “Where Is Government?” O’Leary Questions Government’s Communication on Wildfires
- O’Leary Urges Government to Restore Funding for Relationships First NLNDP MHA Sheilagh O’Leary (St. John’s East-Quidi Vidi) wrote Premier Wakeham last week urging the Conservative government to reinstate funding for Relationships First NL (RFNL), warning that the loss of funding will undermine essential restorative justice work in the education… Read more: O’Leary Urges Government to Restore Funding for Relationships First NL
- NDP MHA Sheilagh O’Leary Responds to Startling New Study on Pay EquityNDP MHA Sheilagh O’Leary (St. John’s East-Quidi Vidi) issued the following statement on the release of Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives new report Closing the gaps: Gender pay inequity in Atlantic Canada: It is incredibly disappointing that the women in… Read more: NDP MHA Sheilagh O’Leary Responds to Startling New Study on Pay Equity
- O’Leary Raises Concerns Over the Handling of Innu Exhibit Ahead of National Indigenous Peoples Day“As we get ready to celebrate National Indigenous Peoples Day, and as we continue to work towards genuine truth and reconciliation, it concerns me to hear that The Rooms, run by government, would tell the Innu Nation that their Innu… Read more: O’Leary Raises Concerns Over the Handling of Innu Exhibit Ahead of National Indigenous Peoples Day
- Dinn Writes Petten Regarding Bussing ChangesNL NDP Leader Jim Dinn (St. John’s Centre) wrote to Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Barry Petten yesterday, urging him not to proceed with the proposed changes to school start and dismissal times, arguing that the Minister himself has said the… Read more: Dinn Writes Petten Regarding Bussing Changes
- Dinn Sends in Submission to National Housing Council on Lack of Accessible Housing in CanadaNL NDP Leader Jim Dinn (St. John’s Centre) sent in a submission to the National Housing Council of Canada’s review panel on the lack of accessible housing in Canada, highlighting the specific situation here in Newfoundland and Labrador. Drawing on… Read more: Dinn Sends in Submission to National Housing Council on Lack of Accessible Housing in Canada
- Dinn Says Government’s School Busing Decisions Are Failing Students, Parents, and School StaffNL NDP Leader Jim Dinn (St. John’s Centre) is calling out the provincial government and the Minister of Education for proposing earlier school start and dismissal times, arguing the move is a direct consequence of the government’s decision to cut… Read more: Dinn Says Government’s School Busing Decisions Are Failing Students, Parents, and School Staff
- NDP to Introduce Resolution on Grocery Prices in the Fall SessionWith food prices continuing to climb and food insecurity becoming more prevalent across our province, the NL NDP is releasing the Private Members’ Resolution they will introduce in the Fall sitting of the House of Assembly calling on government to… Read more: NDP to Introduce Resolution on Grocery Prices in the Fall Session
- NDP Focused on Affordability, Housing and Transparency in the Spring House of Assembly SessionFor the NL NDP, the Spring session of the House of Assembly was focused on the issues that matter most to people across the province: the rising cost of living, the housing crisis, and the need for greater transparency and… Read more: NDP Focused on Affordability, Housing and Transparency in the Spring House of Assembly Session
- Statement from MHA Sheilagh O’Leary on National Indigenous History MonthNL NDP MHA Sheilagh O’Leary (St. John’s East-Quidi Vidi) issued the following statement marking the start of National Indigenous History Month. “National Indigenous History Month, celebrated each June, is a time to honour the rich histories, cultures, languages, and contributions… Read more: Statement from MHA Sheilagh O’Leary on National Indigenous History Month
- Dinn Pushes Government on Food Security, Public Grocery Store PilotToday in the House of Assembly, NL NDP Leader Jim Dinn (St. John’s Centre) pressed government to take urgent action on food insecurity in the province, pointing to findings from Food Banks Canada’s Poverty Report Card. Dinn is urging government… Read more: Dinn Pushes Government on Food Security, Public Grocery Store Pilot
- Statement from NL NDP Leader Jim Dinn on International Pride MonthNL NDP Leader Jim Dinn (St. John’s Centre) issued the following statement marking the start of International Pride Month. “Each year, Pride Month offers an opportunity to celebrate the strength, resilience, and contributions of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. Around the world,… Read more: Statement from NL NDP Leader Jim Dinn on International Pride Month
- Wakeham Conservatives’ Budget Leaves Newfoundlanders and Labradorians Behind as Costs SoarWhile Wakeham’s government passed their first budget last evening, NL NDP Leader Jim Dinn (St. John’s Centre) and NDP MHA Sheilagh O’Leary (St. John’s East-Quidi Vidi) voted against it, highlighting the lack of meaningful action to lower the cost of… Read more: Wakeham Conservatives’ Budget Leaves Newfoundlanders and Labradorians Behind as Costs Soar
- Dinn Says AG Report Shows Horizons at 106 Was Optics Without a PlanNL NDP Leader Jim Dinn (St. John’s Centre) says the Auditor General’s report on Horizons at 106 transitional housing confirms what the NDP has said from the beginning: while transitional housing is a necessary and effective model to help people… Read more: Dinn Says AG Report Shows Horizons at 106 Was Optics Without a Plan
- Trial Delays Are Hindering Justice for Victims of Sexual Assault and Intimate Partner ViolenceMHA Sheilagh O’Leary (St. John’s East–Quidi Vidi) is urgently calling on government to resolve staff shortages in the justice system, which are causing trial delays and, in turn, are impacting survivors of sexual assault and intimate partner violence seeking justice.… Read more: Trial Delays Are Hindering Justice for Victims of Sexual Assault and Intimate Partner Violence
- O’Leary: Declaring Gender-Based Violence an Epidemic is an Important StepThe following is a statement from MHA Sheilagh O’Leary on the NL Government declaring gender-based violence an epidemic. “Declaring gender-based violence as an epidemic today serves as an important first step in dealing with the issues of violence. I want… Read more: O’Leary: Declaring Gender-Based Violence an Epidemic is an Important Step
- Dinn Writes Premier Asking for Leaders Meeting on DecorumOver the weekend, NL NDP Leader Jim Dinn (St. John’s Centre) wrote a letter to Premier Tony Wakeham outlining his disappointment with how his government has handled the decorum issue in the House of Assembly and urged the Premier and… Read more: Dinn Writes Premier Asking for Leaders Meeting on Decorum
- NDP Continues to Push for Transparency Around IRC ReportToday in the House of Assembly, NL NDP Leader Jim Dinn (St. John’s Centre) and MHA Sheilagh O’Leary (St. John’s East-Quidi Vidi) continued to question government today on their true commitment to transparency around the Independent Review Committee (IRC) report… Read more: NDP Continues to Push for Transparency Around IRC Report
- NDP Supports Motion to Ban Social Media for Youth Under 16NL NDP Leader Jim Dinn (St. John’s Centre), along with MHA Sheilagh O’Leary (St. John’s East-Quidi Vidi), supported the private members motion yesterday in the House of Assembly calling for a ban on social media for youth under 16, stating… Read more: NDP Supports Motion to Ban Social Media for Youth Under 16
- O’Leary Calls for Adequate Investment for Preservation of Heritage BuildingsNDP MHA Sheilagh O’Leary (St. John’s East-Quidi Vidi) questioned the government today if they will increase the funding incentives for upkeep and restoration of heritage buildings across the province. In recent weeks, media has highlighted concerns not only in St.… Read more: O’Leary Calls for Adequate Investment for Preservation of Heritage Buildings
- NDP Statement on Independent Review Committee ReportNL NDP Leader Jim Dinn (St. John’s Centre) says the release of the Independent Review Committee (IRC) report on the Churchill Falls MOU leaves more questions than answers, pointing to concerns of transparency and credibility, and the timelines for future… Read more: NDP Statement on Independent Review Committee Report
- Dinn Condemns Government’s Handling of MOU Report Release as “a Farce”NL NDP Leader Jim Dinn (St. John’s Centre) is condemning government for its handling of the Independent Panel Report on the Churchill Falls MOU, saying Premier Wakeham walked back promises of transparency by failing to make any of the panel… Read more: Dinn Condemns Government’s Handling of MOU Report Release as “a Farce”
- Restorative Justice Panel Outlines Compassion, Community Approach to Justice“Restorative Justice offers a series of principles, values, beliefs and processes that can increase the likelihood that people will reconnect and be healthy members of a community.” – Jessica Webb Last night, MHA Sheilagh O’Leary (St. John’s East-Quidi Vidi) hosted… Read more: Restorative Justice Panel Outlines Compassion, Community Approach to Justice