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Layoff of core staff will hurt local economy and make soldiers pick up the slack

OTTAWA – Among the more than 19,000 public servants that will be given pink slips this week, about 1,100 of them will be key staff at the Department of National Defence, the NDP has learned. Cuts will be made across the country, including here in London, where 34 jobs will be eliminated at Wolseley Barracks.

Mr. Speaker, I have two petitions. The first is from the community of London and former workers of Electro-Motive Diesel.

OTTAWA – At the 2012 New Democratic Party Leadership Convention in Toronto on March 24, the NDP elected Thomas Mulcair (MP Outremont) as their new leader.

 “I welcome Tom to his new leadership role” said NDP MP Irene Mathyssen. “New Democrats’ commitment to Canada is unrivalled, and under his leadership we will continue to deliver honesty and integrity. We are fortunate to have a dedicated, charismatic and diverse leader” said Mathyssen. “I am pleased to have the opportunity to work towards a better future with Tom. Together, we will move Canada forward.”

NDP MPs consulting with Canadians on reckless Conservative pension changes

WINNIPEG – New Democrat Seniors Critic Irene Mathyssen visited Winnipeg today to consult with local families and seniors on how to best protect retirees from Stephen Harper’s plan to raise the OAS eligibility age from 65 to 67.

Ms. Irene Mathyssen (London—Fanshawe, NDP):  Mr. Speaker, I have a petition from the community of London and former workers of Electro-Motive Diesel.