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Alberta NDP announces Naheed Nenshi as new leaderPollster and political commentator Janet Brown joins Global News Calgary to discuss Naheed Nenshi being voted in as the new leader of the Alberta NDP and what it means for AlbertansJun 23
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Singh congratulates Nenshi on Alberta NDP win: ‘We have a united goal’Speaking in Toronto, Ont., on Thursday, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said that he has congratulated former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi on his recent electoral victory as Alberta’s NDP leader. “We have a united goal. Right now, at the provincial level in Alberta — and a lot of places — Conservatives are a threat to the...CanadaJun 27
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Political analyst delves into the victory of Alberta NDP leader Naheed NenshiFormer Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi has been voted in by party members as the new Alberta NDP leader. Now the question turns to what’s next? Political analyst John Brennan joined Global News at Noon to answer that question.Global News at Noon EdmontonJun 24
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Manitoba NDP flip PC stronghold in historic winOn Wednesday, the Manitoba NDP’s Carla Compton said she heard many residents of Tuxedo felt underrepresented and that their concerns weren’t acknowledged by the former PC MLA Heather Stefanson.Jun 19
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Nenshi aims to transform Alberta NDP, faces challenge in divided CalgaryNewly minted Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi spent his first official day on the job filling prominent roles in his party caucus. and while the former Calgary mayor says he’s in no rush to find a seat in the legislature, he has plenty of work to do to unify an expanded party. Sarah Offin reports.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryJun 24
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New NDP leader Naheed Nenshi makes caucus leadership changesNewly elected Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi is putting his own stamp on the party, naming two party veterans to key leadership positions. Nenshi says he plans to have plenty of discussions this summer as the party charts a new direction. Erik Bay has more.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonJun 24
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St. Paul’s byelection: NDP withdrawal of Liberal support ‘not a decision’ for today, Singh saysAsked whether the NDP plans to maintain the confidence and supply agreement with the Liberals following the party’s shocking byelection loss in the Toronto-St. Paul’s riding, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said in Toronto, Ont., on Thursday that Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has “let people down” but did not indicate a withdrawal of coalition support. “Right...CanadaJun 27
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Naheed Nenshi speaks about new role as leader of Alberta’s NDPFormer Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi won the Alberta NDP leadership race this weekend. He spoke to Global News Morning Calgary on Monday about what the future holds.Global News Morning CalgaryJun 24
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Vulnerable seniors, residents with complex needs don’t mix : Sask NDPOn Wednesday, Saskatchewan housing critic Meara Conway said housing individuals with complex needs in the same building as vulnerable seniors is a result of poor planning and divestment from affordable housing and supports.Jun 19
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New leader of Alberta NDP to be named after Rachel Notley Legacy GalaThe Alberta NDP will name its new leader on June 22, a day after outgoing leader Rachel Notley’s farewell gala in Calgary. Former Alberta cabinet minister and NDP MLA Deron Bilous joins Global News Morning Calgary to talk about what’s ahead for the party.Global News Morning CalgaryJun 21
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Alberta NDP leadership race sees former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi victoriousAlberta’s New Democratic Party has found a new leader in former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi — who won by a landslide. Michael King reports.CanadaJun 22
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Senior Alberta NDP legislature member Shannon Phillips to resign seatShannon Phillips, a member of the Alberta’s Opposition NDP and a former environment minister, is quitting public life, citing toxic politics and police surveillance. Morgan Black reports.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonJun 10
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Conservatives, NDP call for MPs accused of colluding with foreign governments to be namedDuring Monday’s question period, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and Conservative MPs pushed the Liberal government to release the names of Canadian MPs who are accused of colluding with foreign governments, as described in a bombshell report released last week. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc pushed back, saying he would face criminal prosecution if he stood...CanadaJun 10
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Reporter presses Singh on why NDP continues ‘to prop up’ Liberals amid foreign interference reportResponding to a reporter’s repeated question about why the NDP is “continuing to prop up” the Liberal government after reading an unredacted version of a foreign interference report, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said in Ottawa on Thursday that his party was “not at all doing that.” He added that the NDP was going to “demand...CanadaJun 13
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NDP MP Niki Ashton says $17,000 trip to meet ‘stakeholders’ along with her family was approved by HouseSpeaking in Ottawa on Thursday, NDP MP Niki Ashton was repeatedly dogged by questions relating to a December 2022 trip to Quebec as part of her role as party languages critic – a trip that also included Ashton’s family, and which the MP expensed to the house for roughly $17,000.CanadaJun 13
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Baltej Dhillon wants NDP nomination in Surrey-Serpentine ridingA star candidate is running to become the NDPs candidate in the new Surrey-Serpentine riding. Baltej Singh Dhillon made history in 1991, fighting to become the first member of the RCMP to wear a turban instead of the traditional Stetson or cap and sparking a national debate about religious accommodation in Canada.BC1Jun 4
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Poll shows BC NDP maintaining leadThe BC NDP remains number one in polling in this province, but a real battle is heating up between the BC Conservatives and the BC United. As Richard Zussman reports, although the BC Conservatives are on the rise, most people don’t recognize the party’s leader.Global News Hour at 6 BCMay 30
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Final debate takes place in Edmonton ahead of NDP leadership voteAn NDP leadership debate held in Edmonton on Sunday gave hopefuls one last chance to gain party support before voting opens on Monday. As Erik Bay reports, the four remaining candidates met to answer questions from the audience, moderators and each other.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonJun 2
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Israel-Gaza: Liberals ‘won’t act to stop a genocide,’ NDP MP saysDuring question period in the House of Commons on Monday, NDP MP Heather McPherson called out Foreign Affairs Minister Mélanie Joly and the Liberal party for not taking action against Israel amid the country’s ongoing conflict in Gaza, despite “promising to do so three months ago.” McPherson said that “the Liberals won’t act to stop...CanadaJun 3
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Business Matters: NDP wants price cap on grocery staples if costs don’t come downThe federal New Democrats want a price cap on grocery store staples if the Liberal government can’t convince grocers to bring down the prices themselves. Anne Gaviola has this story and more in Business Matters for Tuesday June 4, 2024.CanadaJun 4