Conservatives Hijack History – Question Period Oct. 15, 2012
Mr. Andrew Cash (Davenport, NDP): Mr. Speaker, indeed, this is the museum of which all Canadians can be proud. It has shown amazing exhibits from all over the world. What will the focus be now, the...
View ArticleArtists Must Play to Conservative Tastes – Question Period Oct. 30, 2012
Mr. Andrew Cash (Davenport, NDP): Mr. Speaker, there are two sets of rules governing arts and culture: one if the artists are liked by the Conservatives, and one if they are not. The Canadian...
View ArticleAndrew Cash Speaks on Reflecting the Realities of Canadian Artists Act, Bill...
Mr. Andrew Cash (Davenport, NDP): Mr. Speaker, first of all, I congratulate my colleague from Jeanne-Le Ber for his hard work on this subject, which is very important to Canadians from coast to coast...
View ArticleAndrew Cash Speaks on Motions in Amendment, Bill C-27 – Nov 20th, 2012
Mr. Andrew Cash (Davenport, NDP): Mr. Speaker, I am honoured to have this opportunity to speak to Bill C-27, An Act to enhance the financial accountability and transparency of First Nations. Those...
View ArticleAndrew asks the Heritage Minister about the renaming of the Museum of...
Mr. Andrew Cash (Davenport, NDP): Mr. Speaker, notwithstanding the fine words, this is another example of how the Conservatives have abandoned the cultural communities of this country. Many young...
View ArticleMP ANDREW CASH ANNOUNCES RECIPIENTS OF THE QUEEN’S DIAMOND JUBILEE MEDAL // O...
Toronto—NDP MP Andrew Cash (Davenport) is pleased to announce the names of the 30 community leaders and Toronto notables who will be awarded the Diamond Jubilee Medal at the Lula Lounge on Thursday...
View ArticleAndrew Cash’s Statement on the 65th Anniversary of the Horseshoe Tavern –...
Mr. Andrew Cash (Davenport, NDP): Mr. Speaker, one of Canada’s landmark cultural icons, the Horseshoe Tavern, recently celebrated its 65th anniversary. This is a huge accomplishment. Often when we...
View ArticleLetter from Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Mary Dawson –...
Click here to view the PDF version of the letter I received from Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner Mary Dawson The text of the letter follows: February 22, 2013 Mr. Andrew Cash Member of...
View ArticleAndrew Cash asks Minister Moore about the Muzzling of Librarians – March 18th...
Mr. Andrew Cash (Davenport, NDP): Mr. Speaker, according to the Conservatives, there is a new threat: librarians and their “high risk” activities, activities like teaching and conferences. That is...
View ArticleAndrew Cash pushes for answers on the LAC code of conduct – March 18 and 20,...
Andrew Cash, NDP MP for Davenport, first asks Heritage Minister James Moore about the new Code of Conduct at Library and Archives Canada, which calls for “loyalty” to the “duly elected government”....
View ArticleAndrew Cash, Jonah Schein urge OMNI to Continue Daily Portuguese News...
OMNI Flyer – Portuguese and English OMNI Letter Portuguese Cash, Schein Letter to OMNI re Daily Portuguese Language News – Feb 13 2013 In a joint letter to the OMNI television network, Andrew Cash and...
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Statement on Portugal Day and Call for a Youth Mobility Agreement //...
Feliz Dia de Portugal! Happy Portugal Day! Today, I was able to make a statement in the House of Commons honouring this special occasion. A video of the presentation and the text of my statement follow...
View ArticleAndrew asks about a paywall at Library and Archives Canada – June 11, 2013
Mr. Andrew Cash (Davenport, NDP): Mr. Speaker, the fact is the government is taking public property and it is selling it back to Canadians at a profit. These documents belong to the people of Canada....
View ArticleAndrew pushes for answers on the Library and Archives Paywall – June 12, 2013
Mr. Andrew Cash (Davenport, NDP): Mr. Speaker, this week Canadians learned of the Conservative plan to contract out the digitization of content at Library and Archives Canada. This follows layoffs of...
View ArticleAndrew asks about possible political interference in a museum exhibit – June...
Mr. Andrew Cash (Davenport, NDP): Mr. Speaker, the Museum of Civilization spent $70,000 to cancel an historical undergarment exhibit, but reports say this was due to the mandate change. However, in...
View ArticleAndrew criticizes the shutting down of debate on the renaming of the...
Mr. Andrew Cash (Davenport, NDP): Mr. Speaker, having watched and participated in the debate over these many months, I do know how much this means to the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official...
View ArticlePress Conference at the Lula Lounge to Support Small Music Venues
Recently, the Conservative Government announced that they are going to start charging small music venues unreasonably high fees when they schedule performances by international musicians. This fee...
View ArticleNDP MP ANDREW CASH CONDEMNS PLAN TO CHARGE SMALL MUSIC VENUES // DEPUTADO...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 5, 2013 NDP MP ANDREW CASH CONDEMNS PLAN TO CHARGE SMALL MUSIC VENUES Over 100,000 have signed a petition against Conservatives’ latest attack on the arts and culture...
View ArticleStatement on India Republic Day – January 26, 2014
Official Opposition Multiculturalism Critic Andrew Cash (Davenport) made the following statement on India’s Republic Day: “Today, on behalf of all New Democrats and our Leader Tom Mulcair, I would like...
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Andrew Cash’s statement on Music Monday – May 5th, 2014
Mr. Andrew Cash (Davenport, NDP): Mr. Speaker, I was lucky to have had a phenomenal music education when I went to school. I played the clarinet, saxophone, and the classical guitar, and the benefits...
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