NWT New Democrats
PO Box 2185 X1A 2P6 Yellowknife, NT, Canada

People across the country are thanking essential workers. We need to make governments do much more. As we work through this pandemic, everyone in Canada is going to need money to pay their bills; a job to go back to and a safe place to live. One of the things that has become abundantly clear, is that many of the people we rely on most, are being left behind.... While it’s been great to see the support for essential workers from people across the country, we need to make sure the Prime Minister and his government do more than just say thank you. We need to see some real action so we can deliver for those who are delivering for us. All essential frontline workers should be getting a: - a courage pay bonus during the pandemic. - a guarantee of fair wages going forward. To help prevent the spread of viruses in the future, we also need to ensure that all workers have: - paid sick days and safe working conditions.

Happy Easter Cherish your loved ones Look after one another & Stay safe !!

Thank you to Jagmeet and our entire caucus for fighting for this on behalf of all Canadian's. This win is the direct result of a strong, stable, progressive NDP opposition. https://www.ndp.ca//singh-secures-paid-sick-leave-all-work

People across the country are thanking essential workers. We need to make governments do much more. As we work through this pandemic, everyone in Canada is going to need money to pay their bills; a job to go back to and a safe place to live. One of the things that has become abundantly clear, is that many of the people we rely on most, are being left behind.... While it’s been great to see the support for essential workers from people across the country, we need to make sure the Prime Minister and his government do more than just say thank you. We need to see some real action so we can deliver for those who are delivering for us. All essential frontline workers should be getting a: - a courage pay bonus during the pandemic. - a guarantee of fair wages going forward. To help prevent the spread of viruses in the future, we also need to ensure that all workers have: - paid sick days and safe working conditions.

Happy Easter Cherish your loved ones Look after one another & Stay safe !!

The NDP is asking the government to move immediately on these eight measures that will make the difference between making it through or not for most Canadians: ...1. Send immediate and direct assistance to all Canadians with a cheque for $2,000 per adult with an additional $250 per child. 2. Increase the wage subsidy going to small and medium-sized businesses to above 75%. 3. Fix EI by waiving the waiting period, decreasing the threshold of working hours to qualify and removing the requirement to be willing and able to work. 4. Help our healthcare system with the resources it needs by using federal powers to spur the production of medical supplies and equipment and recognizing the credentials of health care workers trained outside of Canada, so they can help. 5. Work with all levels of government to put a moratorium on rent, mortgage and utility payments. 6. Make banks waive interest fees and charges on credit cards, bank loans, lines of credit and mortgages for at least the next two payments cycles. 7. Provide a clear plan for delivering the necessary supplies and equipment to Indigenous communities. 8. Tie any help given to corporations to job and wage protection the help must not go to CEO bonuses, stock buy-backs, etc.