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Feb 1, 20171 min read

New Democrats join Canadians in celebrating Black History Month

“As Black History Month begins, New Democrats join Canadians in celebrating and honouring the legacy of Black Canadians, past and...

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Jan 28, 20171 min read

NDP Statement on Chinese New Year

“I would like to extend my best wishes to all Chinese Canadians celebrating the Lunar New Year – the longest and most important holiday...

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Nov 18, 20161 min read

ANGUS INTRODUCING BILL TO STRENGTHEN FEDNOR

Charlie Angus will be introducing a bill into the House of Commons to strengthen FedNor as a standalone agency. This move would finally...

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Nov 11, 20161 min read

NDP STATEMENT ON REMEMBRANCE DAY

"Today New Democrats join Canadians across the country in taking the time to reflect and remember those who fought; those who were...

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Nov 10, 20161 min read

VETERANS DESERVE BETTER

Charlie Angus is calling on the Liberal government to better recognize and value the contributions of Canada's veterans. "As we take time...

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Nov 10, 20161 min read

VETERANS DESERVE BETTER

Charlie Angus is calling on the Liberal government to better recognize and value the contributions of Canada's veterans. "As we take time...

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Nov 3, 20161 min read

ANGUS WINS LEADERSHIP AWARD FROM EDUCATORS

Charlie Angus has been awarded the 2016 Leadership Award by the Ontario History and Social Science Teachers Association (OHASSTA). Angus...

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Nov 3, 20161 min read

IT'S TIME TO END VETERAN DISCRIMINATION

Yesterday, NDP Veterans Affairs Critic Irene Mathyssen (London-Fanshawe), along with NDP MP Gord Johns (Courtenay-Alberni), introduced...

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Oct 26, 20162 min read

END DISCRIMINATION AGAINST FIRST NATIONS CHILDREN

Today, the NDP announced that it will put the issue of First Nations child welfare to a vote in Parliament as an opposition day motion in...

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Oct 14, 20161 min read

CHARLIE ANGUS STATEMENT ON THE PASSING OF JIM PRENTICE

I offer my condolences to the family of Jim Prentice who was lost in a plane crash today. I faced off against Jim many times in the House...

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Oct 12, 20162 min read

DELETION OF FEDNOR MINISTER A WORRYING SIGN FOR NORTHERN ONTARIO

The Federal Liberals have introduced legislation (Bill C-24) that will eliminate the formal position of Minister of Federal Economic...

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Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Memo on the Challenges of Education for FN Youth

CHARLIE ANGUS

Sep 30, 20161 min read

Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Memo on the Challenges of Education for FN Youth

Departmental Memo on the Education System

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Sep 15, 20161 min read

NDP CAUCUS OUTLINE TOP PRIORITIES FOR FALL SESSION

Following their fall strategy meeting, New Democrat MPs laid out their plan to hold the Liberal government to account during the upcoming...

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Sep 5, 20161 min read

STATEMENT ON LABOUR DAY

"On this Labour Day, New Democrats honour the tremendous accomplishments that hard-working Canadians have achieved. Across Canada,...

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Jul 15, 20161 min read

Statement on the attack in Nice, France

Last night, while celebrating Bastille Day in Nice and the triumph of liberty over tyranny, French citizens were once again attacked by...

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Jul 8, 20161 min read

NEW LIBERAL BROADBAND PROGRAM TELLS NORTHERNERS CUPBOARD IS BARE

Charlie Angus is calling on the Liberal government to explain why northern broadband projects are being told to apply for funding to a...

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Jul 4, 20162 min read

FEDERAL LIBERALS WALK AWAY ON NORTHERN BROADBAND FUNDING

Charlie Angus has written to the federal government asking them to explain why FEDNOR, the regional northern development agency appears...

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Jun 27, 20161 min read

STUDENTS WORKING IN TIMMINS-JAMES BAY: Local Agencies Benefit From Canada Summer Jobs

Charlie Angus held a news conference this morning with a number of groups touting the benefits of the Canada Summer Jobs Program. Angus...

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Jun 21, 20162 min read

STATEMENT ON NATIONAL ABORIGINAL DAY

Indigenous and Northern Affairs critic Charlie Angus (Timmins –James Bay) made the following statement on National Aboriginal Day:...

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Jun 20, 20161 min read

NEW BUS SCHEDULE GOOD NEWS FOR NORTHERNERS

Charlie Angus is applauding the work of the Ontario Northland Transportation Commission in improving bus service along the Highway 11...

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