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It’s been a tough few weeks politically for Premier David Eby and his government. From alleged kickbacks to a rocky police transition in Surrey, the NDP could really use some political wins ahead of October’s election. Political strategists Maria Dobrinskaya and Ash Amlani debate on how they can do that, and how the BC Conservatives...

Vancouver city councillor Christine Boyle has won the nomination to represent a riding for the BC NDP in this year’s election.

The B.C. legislature will not be sitting next week. It’s a break the ruling party is likely thankful for, after a week full of challenges. Richard Zussman breaks down the latest problems for the BC NDP.

Federal NDP leader Jagmeet Singh was in Winnipeg Friday speaking to seniors about the future universal dental care plan – which an expert says has some flaws.

The federal NDP has put forward a motion calling on Canada to officially recognize Palestine as a state, in part of a series of initiatives the party believes could expedite peace in Gaza and across the Middle East. David Akin explains how some MPs are reacting to the proposal, and how House leader Steven MacKinnon...

An NDP backbencher is breaking with party ranks, and opposing the provincial government’s approval of a marine jetty for LNG exports. Richmond-Steveston MLA Kelly Greene says she’s disappointed in the move.

On Tuesday, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew responded to criticisms from interim PC leader Wayne Ewasko and Brandon MLA Wayne Balcaen regarding affordability, and child and family services.

On Friday, New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh visited Winnipeg seniors to share the NDP’s plan to provide seniors with dental care access adding, “We’re also worried the conservatives are proposing to take this away from seniors.”

Ontario’s Infrastructure Minister says the Ford government is proceeding with plans to build parkland alongside a spa at Ontario Place after newly released documents suggested that it considered, at one point, paving over a small part of the lake. Colin D’Mello has the story.

During a press conference in Toronto, Ont., on Monday, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh demanded that the federal government fund and implement a national food program to help feed students across Canada “immediately” as part of the 2024 budget, which will be detailed on April 16.

A new Angus Reid Institute poll shows that while the BC NDP is maintaining a lead over its opponents — half of those surveyed say it’s time for a change. Keith Baldrey breaks down the numbers.

On Thursday, New Democratic Party (NDP) leader Jagmeet Singh attended a strike outside of a rail industry manufacturer to support union members saying, “I’m probably the only federal leader who walks picket lines with workers and the NDP is working hard to bring forward anti-scab legislation.”

Edmonton-Whitemud MLA Rakhi Pancholi has dropped out of the Alberta NDP leadership race to throw her support behind former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi. Breanna-Karstens Smith reports.

Global News chief political correspondent David Akin joins Linda Olsen to discuss a dramatic turn in the Alberta NDP leadership race, as Rakhi Pancholi drops out to endorse Naheed Nenshi.

Alberta NDP leadership candidate Rakhi Pancholi has dropped out of the race and put her support behind Naheed Nenshi, who has doubled the NDP’s membership since entering the race. Breanna Karstens-Smith reports.

Speaking in Ottawa’s House of Commons on Tuesday, NDP MP Charlie Angus claimed that “numerous military supply deals” are “still in the works” despite the Parliament calling for an end to military aid to Israel the night before. Liberal MP Robert Oliphant responded by saying that the federal government “will continue to advocate for a...

Selina Robinson launched a blistering rebuke of the BC NDP caucus this week, accusing her fellow MLAs of not doing enough to fight antisemitism. Political strategists Ash Amlani and Allie Blades discuss her resignation from caucus and the response from Premier David Eby.

Political scientist Lori Williams joins Global News Morning Calgary to discuss the Alberta NDP leadership race, as former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi is expected to announce whether he will run to replace Rachel Notley or not.

B.C. Premier David Eby has now addressed the decision by former cabinet minister Selina Robinson to quit the NDP. Keith Baldrey has more reaction from the B.C. legislature.

The Manitoba NDP government and the opposition Progressive Conservatives are pointing the finger at each other over the recruitment of nurses from overseas. Marney Blunt reports.