Monthly Archives:: March 2011

Marc stands with ECP workers during rally at Queen’s Park Brant federal NDP candidate Marc Laferriere joined workers from Engineered Coated Products, NDP MPP’s, and other workers from across the province at Queen’s Park for a rally in support of workers’ rights and a ban on the use of replacement workers. “Replacement workers’ issues affect… Read more »

NDP government will cap interest rates and regulate transaction fees Jack Layton speaks out on credit card fairness for consumers and small business in Brantford, On BRANTFORD – With Canadian households more in debt than ever, New Democrat Leader Jack Layton says it’s time for a government that will put the interests of consumers on par… Read more »

 Jack Layton address the crowd at the first campaign speech of the 2011 election in Ottawa, On Brantford, ON – Voters across Canada are frustrated by the cost of a federal election this spring. Here in Brant, federal NDP candidate Marc Laferriere shares people’s frustration over a government whose wasteful spending and serious contempt of… Read more »

 Just because an election is here doesn’t mean we stop doing important community work here in Brant Riding. Now it is as important as ever to be involved with our community in meaningful ways.  This will not be an advertising campaign style election for us in Brant.  Instead we offer a community development style campaign… Read more »

    Brantford, ON – Brant Federal NDP Candidate Marc Laferriere has been nominated for the J.S. Woodsworth Award, being presented at Queen’s Park in Toronto on March 21st.    “J.S. Woodsworth is someone I’ve always looked up to and I was surprised and humbled by this nomination,” said Laferriere.  “It’s the projects I’ve been lucky enough to… Read more »

Job Creation Strategy for Brant Riding Brantford, On- Federal New Democrat Candidate Marc Laferriere held the first ever virtual press conference for Brant Riding this morning to launch his local Job Creation Strategy.   The strategy available to the public (see above or click here ) outlines practical solutions to some of the job creation… Read more »

  Brantford, ON – On Tuesday, March 8th, 2011 members of the Brant New Democratic Party celebrated a year of great achievements in the community at their Annual General Meeting.   “We have built a very strong team here in Brant, and because of that, we have seen a year of growth and engagement for the campaign… Read more »

Brantford, ON – On Tuesday March 1st, 2011 Youth Representing 7 area schools including met with Federal New Democrat Candidate Marc Laferriere to discuss ways to support the Shannen’s Dream National Day of Action scheduled for April 27th, 2011.   “The work of Shannen and her community should be an inspiration to youth and adults… Read more »