Jean's Posts

We have all heard that high blood pressure is the silent killer. And that sodium levels in packaged food is contributing to an epidemic of high blood pressure in Canada.

New Democrats have introduced a Bill to create a sodium-reduction strategy for Canada to address this critical public health issue.

Nearly 75 percent of the sodium in our diets comes from pre-packaged food.

November 23, 2012 - The Honourable Diane Ablonczy, Minister of State of Foreign Affairs (Americas and Consular Affairs), was in Toronto today to announce the launch of the newly revamped Travel.gc.ca, Canada’s official “one-stop shop” for international travel information.

By Christopher Curtis

It is a sad truth that poverty and violence are inextricably linked in many Canadian households.

That is why I recently gave a Member’s Statement on this issue in the House of Commons. I said:

“Mr. Speaker, on December 6, Canadians paused to remember the 14 women from Montreal's École Polytechnique. Every day, women endure countless acts of violence, just because they are women. December 6 is a day of mourning and a reminder that we must take action.

New Democrats will continue to study today’s decision and consult with those affected by it.

This ruling could have a major impact on Aboriginal jurisprudence in Canada. For the first time, the federal court has recognized Métis and non-status First Nations citizens as “Indians” under Section 91(24) for the Constitution Act, 1867.