Nenshi viewed as front-runner as deadline looms in Alberta NDP leadership contest
Members have until Monday night to buy a membership in order to cast a vote on June 22 on who will replace Rachel Notley as NDP leader and head of the Opposition.
Politics
Apr 22
Liberals having ‘very good’ budget talks with NDP, says Freeland
Freeland was asked if the Liberals were willing to go to polls if the NDP doesn't vote to support the federal budget through the House of Commons.
Canada
Apr 22
NDP leader not saying if ‘fair’ carbon price includes levy on gasoline
Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he wants to see a carbon pricing system that is more 'fair' for working-class Canadians, but would not say if that includes a fuel levy.
Canada
Apr 15
Charlie Angus among 3 NDP MPs not seeking re-election
NDP MPs Carol Hughes and Rachel Blaney have joined Charlie Angus in deciding that they won't run again in the next federal election.
Politics
Apr 4
Renewed tensions over Queen’s Park keffiyeh ban brewing
A debate around the Arab headdress erupted on Thursday after Ontario Premier Doug Ford said a ban from Speaker Ted Arnott "divides" people and called for it to be reversed.
Politics
Apr 22
Speculation, expectations ahead of Manitoba NDP government’s budget unveiling
Tuesday marks the first provincial budget for Manitoba's NDP government following their election in October 2023.
Politics
Apr 2
Kelowna councillor to seek BC NDP nomination in conservative stronghold
The city councillor will seek the BC NDP nomination in the new Kelowna-Centre riding and, if he gets that, vie for voter support.
Canada
Apr 9
Sask. NDP wants education minister to quit over comments to mother whose child died
The call comes after Taya Thomas had a private meeting with Jeremy Cockrill to discuss teachers wanting more supports for students with extra needs.
Canada
Apr 22
NDP Leader Marit Stiles to host town hall in Wilmot on farmland expropriation
Ontario NDP Leader Marit Stiles will be in Wilmot on Friday night as part of a town hall on the hotly-debated farmland purchase that is currently being negotiated.
Politics
Apr 17
Manitoba NDP raised and spent more money than Tories in 2023 election campaign
Documents filed with Elections Manitoba show the NDP garnered just over $971,000 in contributions, fundraising and other income en route to victory.
Politics
Apr 16
Trudeau says he doesn’t ‘understand’ NDP position on carbon pricing
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says the carbon price is dividing Canadians and there has to be a unified approach to addressing climate change.
Canada
Apr 12
MPs approve softened version of NDP’s Israel-Hamas motion
The amended version instead urges Canada to "actively pursue" the establishment of a Palestinian state as part of a negotiated two-state solution.
Canada
Mar 19
Data shows BC NDP with hefty cash advantage heading into 2024 election
Data released by Elections BC on Monday showed the New Democrats raised more than $4.5 million in donations in 2023, from more than 15,619 donors.
Politics
Apr 8
Manitoba NDP government not committing to build all schools promised by Tories
The Tories promised last year to build a total of nine schools by 2027, under a so-called P3 system in partnership with the private sector.
Politics
Apr 3
Rivals for Alberta NDP leadership torn on federal party ties
Alberta’s NDP leadership race has triggered a broader existential debate over provincial and federal NDP party ties.
Politics
Mar 30
Will an NDP call to recognize Palestinian statehood split Liberal MPs?
Members of Parliament are set to vote today on an NDP motion calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government to "officially recognize the state of Palestine."
Canada
Mar 18
Pancholi drops out of Alberta NDP leadership race, supports Nenshi
Edmonton-Whitemud MLA Rakhi Pancholi has dropped out of the Alberta NDP leadership race to throw her support behind former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi.
Politics
Mar 26
Nova Scotia NDP bill would ban use of replacement workers during strikes
Nova Scotia’s NDP has tabled a bill that would ban the use of replacement workers during a strike.
Canada
Mar 20
Manitoba Tories say premier’s promise to control food prices has rung hollow
Manitoba's Opposition Progressive Conservatives say the NDP government's promise to crack down on rising grocery prices has proven to be an empty threat.
Politics
Apr 17
Trudeau should meet with premiers on carbon price, MPs say as motion passes
With the support of the NDP and Bloc, the non-binding Conservative motion calling on the prime minister to have a carbon price meeting with the premiers has been adopted.
Canada
Apr 10