News

Hansard – March 10, 2010
Toyota

Mr. Brian Masse (Windsor West, NDP): Mr. Speaker, the inaction of the government on dealing with Toyota recalls has left Canadian consumers with nothing compared to their American neighbours. Toyota is providing rental cars and vehicle pickups to Americans but not to Canadians.
A new Toyota research centre is going to the U.S. but not to Canada. U.S. Congress is getting full disclosure on recalls, making discoveries like the book of secrets and documents where Toyota boasts of saving $100 million by delaying recalls.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
MARCH 10, 2010

MASSE DEMANDS GOVERNMENT INVESTIGATE TOYOTA: Canadian investigation needed to get equal treatment for Canadians

OTTAWA - The government must launch an investigation into Toyota that parallels actions taken in the United States so that Canadians receive equal treatment and protection, says New Democrat Industry and Automotive Critic Brian Masse (Windsor West).

Hansard – Foreign Investment
March 4, 2010

Mr. Brian Masse (Windsor West, NDP): Mr. Speaker, the government is rushing to tear up rules that have ensured Canadian innovation built world-class Canadian companies employing thousands across this country. It wants to strip foreign ownership restrictions in key strategic sectors essential for future growth such as satellite, telecom and mining.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 24, 2010

MASSE DEMANDS TOYOTA DISCLOSE ALL INFORMATION ON VEHICLE RECALLS: Company asked to treat Canadian consumers equally to those in the U. S.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FEBRUARY 12, 2010

PHANTOM TRUCKS SHOW NEW MEAT INSPECTION REGIME NOT WORKING
New Democrats Masse and Allen say safety of Canada’s food at risk

WINDSOR - New Democrat Border Critic Brian Masse (Windsor-West) says disturbing new information about trucks carrying imported meats that are failing to report for inspections shows that the Harper government’s new food-safety regime simply isn’t working.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 11, 2010

MASSE & LOCAL COMPANIES EXPOSE MEAT SAFETY RISK IN CANADA: Reduced inspection policy increases security and health risks

Windsor, ON – Brian Masse M.P., NDP Industry, Automotive, and Border Critic and two local food inspection businesses will be holding a media conference tomorrow concerning the food safety and security in Windsor, and Canada.

WHERE: Constituency office of Brian Masse located at 1398 Ouellette Ave. Suite 2, Windsor, Ontario

When: Friday February 11, 2010

Time: 10:30 AM

30-

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FEBRUARY 3, 2010

AUTO SAFETY MUST BE EXAMINED DESPITE PROROGATION
Prorogation prevents House of Commons Committee hearings into Toyota recall

WINDSOR – The Harper Government must immediately re-open parliament so that hearings on the Toyota vehicle recall can take place, says New Democrat Automotive Critic Brian Masse (Windsor West).

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
February 2, 2010

MASSE DEMANDS PARLIAMENT REOPENED SO AUTO SAFTEY CAN BE EXAMINED: Prorogation prevents House of Commons Committee hearings into Toyota recall

Windsor, ON- Today, NDP Industry, Automotive, and Border Critic Brian Masse (Windsor West), demanded that the Harper Government immediately re-open parliament so that hearings on the Toyota vehicle recall can take place.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 14, 2009

NDP UNVEILS ONTARIO’S HST GAS PRICE GOUGING: Province going to get a $1.73 billion windfall from HST on gasoline and diesel

WINDSOR – Today, NDP Industry Critic Brian Masse (Windsor West) and NDP Justice Critic Joe Comartin (Windsor-Tecumseh) along with gasoline station owners revealed the enormous tax grab the province of Ontario will obtain from the application of the Harmonized Sales Tax (HST) to gasoline and diesel.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
DECEMBER 10, 2009

BANK BOSSES TAKE RECORD BONUSES: After taking public money, bank CEOs pay themselves an extra $8.3 billion

OTTAWA – Bank executives who were given billions in public funds in the last 12 months are today helping themselves to record bonuses, while the Harper Conservatives say nothing.
“People in my riding and Canadians from coast to coast to coast are struggling under the pressures of the recession,” said New Democrat Industry Critic Brian Masse (Windsor West). “Meanwhile these CEOs are pocketing billions in bonuses. It’s just not right”