Raw notes from NDP leader Jagmeet Singh's speech at FCM 2019

(Not comprehensive)

– live in an incredible country

– municipal leaders are fabric of country

– deserve a federal partner who will work with you on big challlenges

– 2 challenges : climate change and growing inequality

– outdated funding system for municipalities

– need true federal partner who will stand up with you and give you tools you need

– good jobs, secure futures while moving to sustainability. More opportunity not less

– respecting indigenous rights

– a Canada where all family’s can live well now and into future generations

– kids worried desperately about future

– lots of incredibly negative impacts of climate change

– green innovation

– municipalities influence half the emissions in Canada.

– ndp environmental plan released, also to reduce inequality and create good jobs. Public transit a big part.

– permanent allocation based funding for transit in all communities across Canada. Took the idea from FCM advocacy

– zero emission buses and low carbon trains

– expand bus services between rural communities

– low cost retrofit financing for public buildings

– massive concerns around inequality. People working hard but still falling behind. Growing insecurity. Leads to intolerance and fear.

– ppl need healthcare, good job, housing, clean air and water

– Ford govt slashing money to local governments. Most vulnerable citizens are the ones hurt

– believe passionately in public service

– pharmacare for all

– build half a million new affordable homes in 10 years

– access to post secondary

– infrastructure, stable funding

– affordable internet and wireless all over Canada