The New Democratic Party of Canada has appointed long-time party activist and organizer, François Picard, as its new National Director. “After a lifetime of work in the movement, I’m honoured to take on this new role and help rebuild our party into a viable progressive choice for Canadians at the polls,” Picard says. “The election of Avi Lewis … Read more
NDP Leader Avi Lewis issued the following statement: “People are getting gouged at the pumps, but another costly handout of public money to oil and gas companies is no solution. Even after the Carney government’s $2.4 billion giveaway, gas prices continue to soar. In July, they were up more than 25% compared to last year. Instead … Read more
NDP Leader Avi Lewis said the party’s result in the Beaches–East York, Ont., byelection, along with increased grassroots organizing in North Vancouver–Capilano, B.C., and Chicoutimi–Le Fjord, Que., shows that the NDP is gaining momentum as it rebuilds ahead of the next federal election. The party said it more than tripled its vote share in Beaches–East … Read more
A day after the federal government unveiled its new retaliatory measures against the US amid the trade war, NDP Leader Avi Lewis is calling on the Liberals to tax energy and critical mineral exports to the U.S. There has been growing momentum across the political spectrum behind the idea of using Canadian exports as leverage … Read more
NDP Leader Avi Lewis issued a statement: “This morning, I had a call with [Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.)] regarding measures the government is taking in response to the Trump administration’s tariffs. I reiterated the NDP’s support for Canada walking away from a bad deal and welcomed the relief measures announced today as a … Read more
NDP Leader Avi Lewis issued a statement: “The Prime Minister was right to walk away from the negotiating table last night. I believe Canadians are united in this crucial moment, on this crucial point: no deal is better than a bad deal. Accepting a deal that would lock in pointless, destructive tariffs and undermine our … Read more
NDP Leader Avi Lewis issued a statement: “For the benefit of all the workers affected – in every industry from steel and aluminum to autos, forestry and more – a good deal with the U.S. would be great news. But while we await the details, I’m urging the Prime Minister not to grant any concessions … Read more
NDP Parliamentary Leader Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway, B.C.) and former NDP MP Peter Julian filed a formal complaint with the Competition Bureau alleging the Carney government is violating Canada’s anti-greenwashing laws by using taxpayer-funded advertising to make false environmental claims. “As Canadians watch their communities burn, the Carney government is spending millions of tax dollars to … Read more
In a packed room of more than 300 supporters, NDP candidate Shannon Devine joined NDP Leader Avi Lewis and local endorsers last night to officially launch her campaign for the federal byelection in Beaches–East York, Ont. “This byelection is an incredible opportunity for our neighbours to vote for change,” said Shannon Devine. “I’ve spoken with voters … Read more
New Democrats are calling on the federal government to deny entry to the head of the fascist paramilitary organization Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Network (RSS) and are renewing past NDP calls on Canada to ban the RSS entirely. NDP MPs Heather McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona, Alta.) and Jenny Kwan (Vancouver East, B.C.) wrote to Foreign Affairs Minister Anita … Read more
