NDP Women and Gender Equity Critic Leah Gazan (Winnipeg Centre, Man.) issued a statement marking International Women’s Day, highlighting ongoing challenges to gender equality and the need for collective action to protect the rights of women and gender-diverse people. “Now more than ever, we need a movement that uplifts human rights for all, including women … Read more
NDP Foreign Affairs Critic Alexandre Boulerice (Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, Que. ) issued the following statement on the bombings in Iran: “The NDP strongly condemns the American and Israeli bombings of Iran. This is a dangerous escalation that risks dragging the entire region into a major conflict. The oppressive and bloody regime of the Ayatollahs is reprehensible, … Read more
NDP Immigration & Citizenship Critic Jenny Kwan (Vancouver East, B.C.) joined families affected by the war in Gaza to call on the federal government to urgently reform and expedite the Special Immigration Measures program for Palestinians with relatives in Canada, citing prolonged delays and barriers such as biometric requirements that applicants cannot complete inside Gaza. In … Read more
NDP foreign affairs critic Alexandre Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie, Que.) issued the following statement on the fourth anniversary of Russia’s illegal attack on Ukraine: “For four years, Ukrainians have bravely resisted Putin’s illegal invasion. For four years, Ukrainians have fought back as their homes and cities have burned to rubble. […] And for four years, Canadians … Read more
NDP Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Alexandre Boulerice (Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, Que.) issued the following statement on recent developments in the Middle East: “The NDP strongly condemns the Netanyahu cabinet’s recent decision to strip the Palestinian Authority of the few remaining powers it possessed in controlling Areas A and B of the West Bank. This legal and administrative change … Read more
NDP Interim Leader Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway, B.C.) issued a statement calling on Canada to provide immediate support to Cuba in response to what he described as escalating aggression from U.S. President Donald Trump, including expanded economic measures and threats targeting Cuba’s fuel supply. Davies said Canada should uphold its long-standing independent relationship with Cuba … Read more
Today, NDP Health Critic Gord Johns (Courtenay-Alberni, B.C.), joined by health care advocates and stakeholders, held a press conference calling for urgent action to protect and strengthen Canada’s public health care system. Representatives from the Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions (CFNU), the Canadian Health Coalition, Friends of Medicare, the Canadian Labour Congress, and frontline health … Read more
The New Democratic Party is calling on Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.) to cancel Canada’s F-35 fighter jet purchase and instead commit to buying Swedish Saab Gripen aircraft, arguing the U.S.-led program undermines Canadian sovereignty and economic interests. NDP Interim Leader Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway, B.C.) and NDP Defence, Arctic Sovereignty and Security Critic … Read more
Interim NDP Leader Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway, B.C.) and MPs Alexandre Boulerice (Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, Que.), Leah Gazan (Winnipeg Centre, Man.) and Lori Idlout (Nunavut) stood in solidarity with leaders from across the Americas, backing the Panamerican Congress Declaration in defense of sovereignty, non-interference and international law against US coercion. A clear indication of cross-border solidarity, the declaration … Read more
The NDP announced that five individuals have met the requirements under the Leadership Rules related to the entry fee and nomination signatures, and will appear on the ballot for the leadership vote. The nomination period is now closed. Those five individuals are: Rob Ashton Tanille Johnston Avi Lewis Heather McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona, Alta.) Tony McQuail The party … Read more
