NDP MP Lori Idlout (Nunavut) asked Minister of Indigenous Services Mandy Gull-Masty (Abitibi–Baie-James–Nunavik–Eeyou, Que.) to meet with the National Children’s Chiefs Commission (NCCC) and stop the discrimination against First Nation children. Since the election, the government has not met with the NCCC to discuss forming a national deal to reform the First Nations child welfare system, instead asking … Read more
NDP MP Gord Johns (Courtenay–Alberni, B.C.) co-hosted a virtual Cross-Border Leaders’ Summit, “May These Gates Never Be Closed: A Cross-Border Dialogue for the Pacific Northwest,” with U.S. Congresswoman Emily Randall. The event was an ad-hoc gathering of local leaders from coastal British Columbia and Washington State, bringing together mayors, First Nations chiefs and regional officials to discuss … Read more
Interim NDP Leader Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway, B.C.) issued a statement last night saying New Democrats would oppose the federal budget but would not trigger an election. “It is clear from those conversations that this is a budget that does not address the real needs facing our communities,” said Davies. He added, “The consequence of … Read more
The NDP announced that five leadership contestants will take the stage at its first official debate, to be held in Montreal, Que., on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025. The confirmed participants are Rob Ashton, Tanille Johnston, Avi Lewis, Heather McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona, Alta.), and Tony McQuail. “This is an important and exciting moment in our leadership race,” … Read more
NDP Leader Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway, B.C.) issued the following statement on Remembrance Day: “Today serves as a reminder to all Canadians to join together and honour the brave men and women who sacrifice so much to protect our country. Veterans and members of the Canadian Armed Forces are vital to protecting freedom and building a … Read more
Interim NDP Leader Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway, B.C.) issued a statement: “New Democrats share the concerns expressed by the Bloc in the motion voted on today. In particular, we want to see increased healthcare funding, better support for seniors and climate action. On that basis we supported the Motion. We have not yet made a … Read more
Interim NDP Leader Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway, B.C.) issued a statement: “Now that the budget is presented, we can begin the work of judging whether it meets the needs of Canadians. It would appear on first review that there are measures in this budget that we welcome and indeed have advocated for. Measures such as providing … Read more
Interim NDP Leader Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway, B.C.) issued a statement: “Today, over 100 employees at telecommunications company Ericsson are scheduled to lose their jobs when the company out-sources their work to India. These are highly-skilled positions, whose employees were in the process of gaining union representation.” He continued, “By offshoring these positions, we are … Read more
NDP MP Leah Gazan (Winnipeg Centre, Man.,) introduced Bill C-254, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (promotion of hatred against Indigenous peoples), that seeks to add to the Criminal Code the promotion of hatred through residential school denialism. Having tabled similar legislation in the last parliament, Gazan says that real action against rising anti-Indigenous hate … Read more
NDP Women and Gender Equality Critic Leah Gazan (Winnipeg Centre, Man.) welcomed the government’s new funding for Women and Gender Equality Canada (WAGE), calling it a victory for advocates who fought to protect essential programs. “This funding only happened because frontline organizations fought for it,” said Gazan. She criticized the Liberals for initially planning deep cuts … Read more
