Paul Dewar presents bill to prohibit the use of bisphenol A

OTTAWA – NDP MP Paul Dewar (Ottawa Centre) has tabled a bill to ban the use of bisphenol A (BPA) in consumer products. “The hormonal disruption caused by BPA poses a serious threat to the health of our community” said Dewar. “It’s time for the government to ban the use of the chemical in consumer products”.

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OTTAWA – Today, in recognition of International Volunteer Day (IVD), NDP MP Paul Dewar (Ottawa Centre) was joined by community representatives to table a motion in support of volunteerism in Canada.

“The generosity of Canadian volunteers has made a significant contribution to the well being of our communities,” said Dewar. “The federal government has an important role to support and revamp volunteerism in Canada.”

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Dewar fights for a fair deal for Civic Hospital

OTTAWA – Paul Dewar continues his efforts to stop the federal government from charging unfair rent fees to Ottawa Civic Hospital for the helicopter landing pad on the grounds of the Central Experimental Farm. “Money sent to the federal government for these unfair rent fees could be spent on what Ottawa families need: patient care, doctors, nurses and front line services” said Dewar.

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NDP MP Dewar condemns decision that will leave cash-strapped city short millions of dollars

OTTAWA – The Conservative sale of federal buildings will cost the city of Ottawa almost $25 million per year in lost funding from the federal government.

Read more: Conservative sale of buildings bad news for Ottawa families: NDP