Scottish Labour Party

Prime Minister's Questions: 22 April 2020

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Thursday, April 23, 2020

Mr Starmer asked the First Secretary:

Key Points: 
  • Mr Starmer asked the First Secretary:
    why the country is behind other European countries in testing for Covid-19.
  • why testing centres are often many miles away for social care workers in parts of the country.
  • The Scottish National Party's Westminster Leader, Ian Blackford , asked about universal basic income and financial support for businesses.
  • Labour MP, Barry Gardiner (Brent North), asked the Prime Minister why the Government hasn't been following scientific advice from the beginning.

Prime Minister's Questions: 22 April 2020

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, April 23, 2020

Mr Starmer asked the First Secretary:

Key Points: 
  • Mr Starmer asked the First Secretary:
    why the country is behind other European countries in testing for Covid-19.
  • why testing centres are often many miles away for social care workers in parts of the country.
  • The Scottish National Party's Westminster Leader, Ian Blackford , asked about universal basic income and financial support for businesses.
  • Labour MP, Barry Gardiner (Brent North), asked the Prime Minister why the Government hasn't been following scientific advice from the beginning.

Media advisory: Unions to mark Labour Day by launching electoral campaign for A Fair Canada

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Thursday, August 29, 2019

HALIFAX, Aug. 29, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CLC Secretary-Treasurer Marie Clarke Walker will be in Halifax to take part in the Halifax-Dartmouth & District Labour Councils annual Labour Day event.

Key Points: 
  • HALIFAX, Aug. 29, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CLC Secretary-Treasurer Marie Clarke Walker will be in Halifax to take part in the Halifax-Dartmouth & District Labour Councils annual Labour Day event.
  • Walker will be available to media to speak about A Fair Canada for Everyone, the CLCs federal election campaign, launching on Labour Day.
  • Ahead of this falls federal election, Canadas unions are calling for leaders to commit to a single-payer, universal, public pharmacare program, to protecting pensions, tackling climate change, creating good jobs, and doing it all while building inclusive communities.
  • The full campaign will launch at canadianlabour.ca on Monday, September 2.

Media advisory - Unions to mark Labour Day by launching electoral campaign for A Fair Canada

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Thursday, August 29, 2019

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 29, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CLC Executive Vice-President Larry Rousseau will be in Vancouver to take part in the Vancouver & District Labour Councils annual Labour Day event.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 29, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CLC Executive Vice-President Larry Rousseau will be in Vancouver to take part in the Vancouver & District Labour Councils annual Labour Day event.
  • Rousseau will be available to media to speak about A Fair Canada for Everyone, the CLCs federal election campaign, launching on Labour Day.
  • The full campaign will launch at canadianlabour.ca on Monday, September 2.
  • To arrange an interview on or before Labour Day, please contact:

Media Advisory: Unions to mark Labour Day by launching electoral campaign for A Fair Canada

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, August 29, 2019

TORONTO, Aug. 29, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CLC President Hassan Yussuff will be in Toronto to take part in the Toronto & York Region Labour Councils annual Labour Day Parade.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Aug. 29, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- CLC President Hassan Yussuff will be in Toronto to take part in the Toronto & York Region Labour Councils annual Labour Day Parade.
  • Yussuff will be available to media to speak about A Fair Canada for Everyone, the CLCs federal election campaign, launching on Labour Day.
  • Ahead of this falls federal election, Canadas unions are calling for leaders to commit to a single-payer, universal, public pharmacare program, to protecting pensions, tackling climate change, creating good jobs, and doing it all while building inclusive communities.
  • The full campaign will launch at canadianlabour.ca on Monday, September 3.

Statement by the Prime Minister on the death of Paul Dewar

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Thursday, February 7, 2019

OTTAWA, Feb. 6, 2019 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of Paul Dewar, former Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre:

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, Feb. 6, 2019 /CNW/ -The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of Paul Dewar, former Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre:
    "Ottawa lost one of its most dedicated voices today.
  • "I was saddened to learn of the death of former Member of Parliament Paul Dewar.
  • "A teacher, politician, labour activist, and community leader, Paul dedicated his life to the service of others.
  • "Paul Dewar brought people together, stood up for the most vulnerable, and touched lives in Canada and beyond.