London West Federal Nomination Meeting

Date: Saturday, November 28th - 10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Kiwanis Centre, Riverside Dr. & Wharncliffe Rd.

London-West New Democrats will be choosing their candidate for the next federal election, all members in good standing who live in the London-West riding are eligible to vote at this meeting. Read more»

London North Centre Festive Wine & Cheese

Date: Sunday, December 6th - 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Location: Tolpuddle Common Room
Address:

Tolpuddle Co-operative
corner of Adelaide Street and Marshall Street
parking on Marshall Street


Cost: Free

Join friends and family for a fun afternoon, renewing old friendships and making new ones.

Remembrance Day

Date: Wednesday, November 11th - 10:30am - 12:00pm
Location: London Cenotaph, Victoria Park

Join Member of Parliament Irene Mathyssen for Remembrance Day Services at the Veteran's Cenotaph in Victoria Park, across from London City Hall.

Please honour and support Canada's veterans by making a donation and wearing a poppy.

In Their Own Words...

On Pension Reform...

"Give Jack Layton credit. He was all over the unfolding pension crisis long before the Liberals, the media and the premiers -- never mind the blandly unconcerned Harper government."

- Susan Riley, Ottawa Citizen, October 23rd 2009

GOVERNMENT REPORT SHOWS NDP HAS BEST RECORD OF BALANCED BUDGETS

OTTAWA - Provinces with New Democrat governments are more likely to have surplus budgets than governments of any other political party, a new report from the Government of Canada indicates.

At a time when the Harper Conservatives are projecting a record $56 billion deficit, the report shows that New Democrat governments have been, and continue to be strong financial managers, while delivering a better quality of life for ordinary people. Read more»

Making Parliament Work

Mathyssen Introduces C-448, to Establish a Federal Minimum Wage

Ms. Irene Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe, NDP):

moved for leave to introduce Bill C-448, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (minimum wage).

She said: Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to table my private member's bill, which is an act to amend the Canada Labour Code with regard to the minimum wage. It seeks to ensure that an employer shall pay to each employee a wage that is not less than $12 per hour. Read more»

Mathyssen Calls on Minister to Intervene and Save Duchess of Kent Legion

OTTAWA– Fighting for the veterans who fought for our country, MP Irene Mathyssen (London-Fansahwe) took the battle to save the Duchess of Kent Legion to parliament this week, presenting the first petition in support of the Legion in the House of Commons on Wednesday September 30th. The petition drive continues among Londoners, with Legions, faith communities, and labour unions among those helping to collect signatures and support for Mathyssen’s efforts. Read more»

London West Election Planning Committee Announcement

With the current minority parliament in session, we all know there could be an election call at any time. So London West New Democrats are actively preparing for the next Federal campaign. Read more»

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