NDP Public Safety and National Security critic Jenny Kwan (Vancouver East, B.C.) and NDP Foreign Affairs critic Heather McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona, Alta.) expressed deep concern and solidarity with the Sikh community following Prime Minister Mark Carney’s (Nepean, Ont.) invitation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the upcoming G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alta. “This decision is profoundly … Read more
NDP MP Leah Gazan (Winnipeg Centre) wrote a letter to the Speaker of the House of Commons to notify him that New Democrats request an emergency debate on the devastating wildfires across the Prairies. The debate was granted by the Speaker and will take place on Tuesday, June 3. “As of last week, more than 17,000 … Read more
NDP interim Leader Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway, B.C.) issued a statement: “Today is a historic day for Canadians who have been waiting for dental care coverage. We are so proud that as of May 29, everyone who meets the criteria will be able to sign up to receive the dental care they need. This means … Read more
NDP interim Leader Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway, B.C.) announced critic portfolios for the NDP caucus as a new Parliament kicks off this week. NDP interim Leader and Finance, Industry and Jobs and Intergovernmental Affairs critic Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway, B.C.) NDP House Leader and Environment and Climate Change, Labour, Transport, Official Languages as well as Quebec and Ontario Economic Development critic Alexandre Boulerice (Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, Que.) NDP Women and Gender … Read more
NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice (Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, Que.) issued the following statement in reaction to recent Liberal announcement to cut Canadians’ public services: “The recent announcement of over 1,400 job cuts at Service Canada and the Canada Revenue Agency is deeply alarming and unacceptable. These cuts represent a direct threat to the vital public services that … Read more
The NDP caucus released a statement: “A letter meant for internal discussion within our party and its executive was recently leaked to the media [click here]. That breach of trust is disappointing and has unfortunately led to troubling public discourse, including racist and sexist tropes against members of the NDP caucus. As we work to strengthen … Read more
With the appointment of interim NDP Leader Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway, B.C.), the party will begin reconnecting with working people, renewing its commitment to Canadians, and rebuilding for the future. “This party was built by and for working people to fight for fairness, dignity, and opportunity,” said Davies. “That’s the foundation we will rebuild together.” Alongside … Read more
The New Democratic Party of Canada’s Federal Council, in consultation with the NDP caucus, selected NDP MP Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway, B.C.) to serve as the Leader of Canada’s NDP for this interim period. Davies will work closely with our caucus, council, and party members to set a path forward as preparations begin for a leadership race … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) received an endorsement from Brampton Mayor Mike Hurley in the 2025 federal election. “It’s a great honour to receive this endorsement from a Mayor Hurley,” said Singh. “Over the years, we have worked together to defend the interests of the people of Burnaby and I look forward to continuing this … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) pledged that New Democrats will fight to stop Prime Minister and Liberal Leader Mark Carney from pushing through $28 billion or more in cuts to health care and social programs. “We’ve seen this before—when the Liberals start talking about discipline, it means deep cuts to the services families count … Read more
