NDP

Facts about current leader

-Thomas Mulcair was elected leader of the NDP on May 26th 2011
-He was born on October 24th 1954 in Ottawa
History of NDP
-NDP was founded in 1961

Issues
-Economy: The NDP would like to cut taxes down to 9% and build up our economy with 1.5
billion a year.They also plan to create a lot more jobs
-Environment:The NDP wants to make a trade program that will stop climate change which will
enforce safety regulations
-Justice:The NDP plans to stop abuse against women, increase their shelter funding, and
launching an inquiry into murdered and missing women, They will also train and hire more
police officers.
-Community:
The NDP will be trying to fast-track foreign credential recognition for immigrants, and family
reunification. They would also like to raise minimum wage to $15, creating 40,000 jobs for the
youth, and breaking down excessive ATM fees.
-Children and Child Care:
The NDP is trying to bring good quality and affordable child care. The NDP will be asking
profitable corporations to invest money in child care, and other causes.

Resources
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