Niki Ashton

• Manitoba chiefs endorse Liberal candidate at press conference with NDP’s Singh

  'We will always advance our First Nations candidates. On that level ... I think that it's time for a fresh start in the north,' Arlen Dumas said.

  Canada

  Aug 31
• Jewish groups raise anti-Semitism concerns ahead of Niki Ashton’s chat with U.K.’s Corbyn

  Ashton has been promoting the March 20 chat, which will be hosted by Progressive International, an organization launched in 2018 by politicians including U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders.

  Canada

  Mar 3
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• The Canadian politicians who travelled over the holidays during a coronavirus pandemic

  While citizens across the country have been advised to 'stay home' to suppress rising cases of the novel coronavirus, several Canadian politicians have been spotted on vacation.

  Canada

  Jan 2
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• NDP removes MP from critic roles after travelling abroad to see sick family member

  The NDP said Niki Ashton, who represents the Manitoba riding of Churchill–Keewatinook Aski, had travelled to Greece amid the pandemic.

  Canada

  Jan 1
• ‘This is an unfolding nightmare’: Shamattawa First Nation COVID-19 outbreak worsens

  "When you have 15 people in a small home, that’s not a good situation for everyone.”

  Health

  Dec 3, 2020
• In awkward moment, Singh seems unsure about caucus support for gun control bill

  NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh had to consult with his party's parliamentary leader in the middle of a press availability on Wednesday after seemingly being stumped by a reporter's question.

  Canada

  Apr 26, 2018
• Niki Ashton’s twins came to work with her at 11 days old, and she says it’s time for a change

  Like all federal MPs with kids, Ashton has no access to maternity leave, so she was back to work within weeks.

  Canada

  Feb 11, 2018
• Jagmeet Singh easily wins race to become NDP leader

  Jagmeet Singh romped to a first-ballot win with 35,266 votes.

  Canada

  Oct 1, 2017
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• New NDP leader could be picked as soon as Sunday

  The federal New Democratic Party's gruelling search for a new leader could finally come to an end Sunday.

  Canada

  Sep 30, 2017
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• Singh’s star turn — and the obnoxious Islamophobe who made it happen

  Maybe Bush and her friends at RISE Canada meant to hurt Singh’s campaign. They’ve probably done the opposite. Singh’s composure in the face of Bush’s verbal assault was the mark of a true leader.

  Commentary

  Sep 12, 2017