NDP leader Jagmeet Singh enters House of Commons for first time as an MP
Sporting a bright yellow turban, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh entered the House of Commons for the first time as an MP Monday to loud cheers. Continue reading
Jagmeet Singh
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh sworn in as MP
Singh was elected MP for Burnaby South, B.C., in a byelection on Feb. 25. Continue reading
ANALYSIS: Near-record ‘incumbency disadvantage’ is yet another headache for Jagmeet Singh’s NDP
Global News calculates that 32 per cent of New Democrat MPs who won in 2015 will not be on the ballot in 2019. Chief Political Correspondent David Akin says that’s a huge “incumbency disadvantage” that will be a factor in how the 2019 campaign plays out, Continue reading
This week on ‘Focus Montreal’: March 16
This week on Focus Montreal: learn how children use humour in their relationships with siblings, meet one of the world’s top eye doctors and hear from the NDP’s new deputy leader. Continue reading
Quebec MP Alexandre Boulerice named NDP’s deputy leader
Alexandre Boulerice, a former union adviser, was first elected to Parliament in 2011. Continue reading
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh to canvass homes across London for Day of Action on Affordable Housing
New Democrats across the country are also participating in the event. Continue reading
Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh to hold round-table on housing crisis in the Forest City
The event is supposed to feature a Q&A session with the media. Continue reading
NDP MP Nathan Cullen not running in the 2019 federal election
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
A baker’s dozen of NDP MPs have now announced they are not running for the federal party in the upcoming federal election. Continue reading
Victoria MP Murray Rankin leaving federal politics, more NDP politicians could be on the way
By Richard Zussman Online Journalist based at B.C. Legislature
The race for the doorway continues for federal NDP MPs. Victoria MP Murray Rankin the latest to announce he is not going to run in the upcoming federal election. Continue reading
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh wants to ‘double down’ in federal election
Preliminary results from the byelection show Singh was able to win the B.C. riding with 39 per cent of the vote – a success that means he will now be able to challenge Trudeau in the Commons. Continue reading