As U.S. President Donald Trump ramps up trade threats, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) delivered a clear message from Manitoba: Canada’s water, public health care, environmental protections, and Indigenous Treaty rights are not bargaining chips—and New Democrats will be there to make sure no government dares to put them on the table. New … Read more
The NDP are concerned that Prime Minister and Liberal Leader Mark Carney’s platform includes $28 billion in undefined cuts, and that the cuts may end up being higher than anticipated. University of Alberta economist Andrew Leach stated “whether it’s Liberal or Conservatives, you have a lot of undefined elements in a platform.” Contact media@ndp.ca. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby … Read more
Prime Minister and Liberal Leader Mark Carney’s platform includes no funding, no expansion, and no commitment to deliver universal pharmacare. It confirms what New Democrats have been saying all along: without us, it won’t happen. “Mark Carney talks about the importance of pharmacare, but there’s nothing behind it—no new money, no expansion, and $28 billion … Read more
During the French-language leaders’ debate, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) stood out as the only leader speaking to the everyday people feeling the squeeze—from rising prices to longer hospital waits to the threat of Trump’s trade war. While Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Carleton, Ont.) and Prime Minister Mark Carney spoke like insiders to each … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) says it’s time to draw a line: the wealthiest few shouldn’t get special treatment while working and middle-class Canadians pay the price—especially at a time when [U.S. President] Donald Trump’s trade war is already driving up costs and threatening Canadian jobs. “If you make your money flipping stocks, … Read more
The NDP issued a statement in response to layoffs at the GM plant in Ingersoll, Ont., with Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) calling the news “devastating” for workers and their families. Singh called for stronger action, including a Build Canadian Buy Canadian plan and improved EI benefits. “It’s shocking and wrong that these things haven’t happened … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) has released a powerful new campaign video making a direct appeal to voters: only New Democrats will fight to protect what makes Canada, Canada. The video draws a sharp line between the NDP’s vision for the country and the risks posed by both Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre (Carleton, Ont.) and Prime … Read more
The federal NDP issued a statement criticizing Prime Minister Mark Carney for refusing to commit to enforcing the Canada Health Act to halt Alberta Premier Danielle Smith’s push toward privatized health care. Carney said only that he’s planning on “working with the provinces,” while NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh (Burnaby South, B.C.) explicitly pledged to enforce … Read more
The NDP issued a statement criticizing Prime Minister Mark Carney for refusing to condemn the use of tax havens after he said a key part of his plan is for the federal government to “spend less.” “He’ll let Brookfield off the hook and pay for it with cuts to healthcare,” said NDP candidate Niki Ashton (Churchill—Keewatinook Aski, Man.). … Read more
The NDP says Prime Minister Mark Carney’s delayed visit to British Columbia shows New Democrats are the best choice to defeat Conservatives in the province. The party noted that despite visiting multiple provinces and travelling abroad in the first three weeks of the campaign, Carney just recently visited B.C., which the NDP calls a missed priority. … Read more
