Former Ontario NDP Leader Howard Hampton Endorses Robert Chisholm
Toronto, Ontario – December 9, 2011 – NDP Leadership candidate and former Nova Scotia NDP leader, Robert Chisholm, today announced the endorsement of former Ontario NDP leader Howard Hampton. “I am proud to support Robert for leader of the New Democratic Party. The NDP needs a strong leader in Ottawa and Robert has the needed experience to lead our party today,” said Hampton, who was the Ontario NDP leader from 1996 to 2009. “I’ve known Robert for many years and I… Read more
Robert Chisholm Reacts to First NDP Debate
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia – December 5, 2011 – NDP Leadership candidate and former Nova Scotia NDP leader, Robert Chisholm, reacted today to his first party debate, held yesterday in Ottawa. “I admit I was a bit nervous about speaking French for the first time in front of a national audience. It was tough but I’m proud of the fact that I was able to do it”, said Chisholm, who continues to work daily with a tutor. “A real leader has… Read more
Robert Chisholm Slams Stephen Harper for Abandoning Canadians With Disabilities
Dartmouth, Nova Scotia – December 3, 2011 – NPD Leadership candidate and former Nova Scotia NDP leader, Robert Chisholm, today called on the Conservative government to start living up to its international obligations and stop ignoring Canadians living with disabilities. “Stephen Harper has abandoned Canadians living with a disability at a time when we should be providing them with every opportunity to contribute to the economy”, said Robert Chisholm on the International Day for Persons Living with Disability. “There are… Read more