March 21st 2008

On the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, New Democrats join with the multitudes around the globe in recognizing the significance of this day. It was on this day in 1960 that the massacre in Sharpeville, South Africa occurred, where almost 70 lives were lost for peacefully demonstrating against the apartheid “pass laws”.

NDP Leader Howard Hampton expressed outrage at today’s court decision that will send Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (KI) First Nation Chief Donny Morris and five other community leaders to jail for six months.

NDP Justice critic Peter Kormos demanded Dalton McGuinty initiate a full public inquiry into what led to a court ruling that stayed numerous charges against a group of Toronto drug squad officers.

“Under Dalton McGuinty, justice is not only blind, it’s also ineffective,” said Kormos.

NDP Justice critic Peter Kormos says the McGuinty Liberals have failed to ensure access to justice for working families.

"I want to thank the Hon. Mr. Coulter Osborne for the work on his report,” said Kormos.

NDP Leader Howard Hampton today announced the first step in his plan to reverse four years of Dalton McGuinty ignoring cash-strapped municipalities and the priorities of Ontario’s hard-pressed municipal property taxpayers.

NDP Leader Howard Hampton today issued the following statement on the final report of the Ipperwash Inquiry.

"I thank the Inquiry and its personnel for today's final report and commend those who have devoted years of their time to this worthy endeavour. I particularly thank the family of Dudley George for their determination and courage. They refused to let Dudley’s tragic death pass unnoticed. All Ontarians owe them thanks.