NDP Leader Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway, B.C.) is seeking an emergency debate in the House of Commons on threats to Canadian sovereignty posed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Davies says mounting political, economic, and security risks warrant urgent parliamentary discussion and called on MPs to come together in defence of Canada. “Donald Trump has made … Read more
NDP Leader Candidate and MP Heather McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona) has tabled Bill C-259, An Act to amend the Canada Labour Code (fair representation), to protect workers in federally regulated industries from employer-dominated unions, saying workers must be represented by unions that are democratic and independent. The bill would allow the Canadian Industrial Relations Board to investigate and decertify company … Read more
Interim NDP Leader Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway, B.C.) issued a statement: “[Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.)] spoke well in Davos about the changing world order and Canada’s need to take principled and effective action in response to that new reality. This is an important and timely message that the global community must hear from all … Read more
New Democrat Leader Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway, B.C.) issued an NDP response welcoming Prime Minister Mark Carney (Nepean, Ont.)’s deal with the People’s Republic of China, saying diversifying trade beyond the United States is critical amid ongoing economic threats. Davies said lower tariffs on canola and measures supporting forestry, lumber, and seafood represent “a step … Read more
The second leadership debate for the 2026 NDP Leadership Race will be held on Thursday, Feb. 19 at 5 p.m. PT in B.C.’s lower mainland and will be moderated by journalist Hannah Thibedeau of Global Public Affairs. “New Democrats are proud of the role we have played in building a stronger and more just Canada, … Read more
NDP Leader Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway, B.C.) issued a statement condemning the United States’ attack on Venezuela as a violation of international law, saying it breached Article 2(4) of the Charter of the United Nations, which prohibits the use of force without self-defence or United Nations Security Council authorization. He said the attack was illegal … Read more
The NDP issued a statement highlighting a new report from the Parliamentary Budget Officer (PBO) that analyzes Bill C-201, An Act to amend the Canada Health Act (mental, addictions and substance use health services). The report finds the bill—introduced by NDP Health, Mental Health and Addictions Critic Gord Johns (Courtenay–Alberni, B.C.) to create a universal mental health … Read more
Interim NDP Leader Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway, B.C.) issued a statement: “2025 was a very eventful year for Canadians. The impacts of US President [Donald] Trump’s attacks on our nation’s sovereignty and our economy have been felt by Canadians of all walks of life […] New Democrats have made a real difference in the House … Read more
NDP Foreign Affairs critic Alexandre Boulerice (Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie, Que.) issued the following statement in response to Israel’s entry into a United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) compound: “New Democrats condemn Israel’s unauthorized entry into the UNRWA compound in East Jerusalem. This is a blatant disregard of Israel’s obligation … Read more
Interim NDP Leader Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway, B.C.) issued a statement: “[…] The Canada Food Price Report just issued reveals that a quarter of Canadian households are living in food insecurity and that they will be forced to spend nearly a thousand dollars more on groceries in 2026 […] This exposes in stark terms that … Read more
