January 16th, 2026 New Democrat Leader Don Davies today reacted to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent trip to the People’s Republic of China “With Donald Trump’s continued threats to our country, our economy, and our workers, it is critically important … Read More

January 16th, 2026OTTAWA – Canada’s NDP has announced the date and preliminary details of the second leadership debate for the 2026 Leadership Race. The debate will take place on Thursday, February 19 at 5 p.m. PT in BC’s lower mainland … Read More

January 5th, 2026 NDP response to US attack on Venezuela NDP Leader Don Davies issued the following statement: “UN Charter Article 2(4) is a core principle of international law. It prohibits all states from the threat/use of force against the … Read More

December 31st, 2025 NDP Leader Don Davies issued the following statement: “All across the country, Canadians are coming together with family and friends to welcome the New Year with hope, joy and celebration. It marks an opportunity for peace, growth … Read More

December 25th, 2025 NDP Leader Don Davies issued the following statement: “Christmas is an opportunity for Canadians to come together with family and celebrate the birth of Christ. It is a time filled with the spirit of love, giving and … Read More

December 19th, 2025 OTTAWA – The NDP Review and Renewal initiative has completed and shared its report on the 2025 election campaign and how to move forward as a party. “New Democrats are proud of our history, and proud of … Read More

December 11th, 2025NDP Leader Don Davies made the following statement to mark the last day of the fall sitting: “2025 was a very eventful year for Canadians. The impacts of US President Trump’s attacks on our nation’s sovereignty and our … Read More

December 9th, 2025NDP MPs Leah Gazan (Winnipeg Centre) and Jenny Kwan (Vancouver East) are standing alongside women’s organizations and migrant rights advocates calling on all Members of Parliament to reject the Liberals’ border and immigration legislation, Bill C-12, expected to … Read More

December 9th, 2025NDP leader Don Davies issued the following statement “New Democrats are very concerned that this government is not taking the jobs crisis seriously. The Liberals knew that Algoma Steel was laying off a thousand workers and still handed … Read More

December 5th, 2025NDP MP Leah Gazan issued the following statement in Parliament: Mr. Speaker, I want to start by offering my condolences to the minister and noting her courage for sharing her story, her family story of violence. No family … Read More

December 5th, 2025 NDP Leader Don Davies issued the following statement in response to the recently released Canada Food Price Report 2026: “A new report paints a deeply troubling picture of food insecurity in Canada. The Canada Food Price Report just … Read More

November 17th, 2025 NDP Leader Don Davies issued the following statement: In the lead-up to the budget, New Democrats made it very clear that this budget needs to address head on the crises facing Canadian families, and invest in the … Read More

November 17th, 2025 OTTAWA—Canada’s NDP is pleased to announce that five leadership contestants will take the stage at its first official debate, to be held in Montreal on Thursday, November 27, 2025. The confirmed participants are Rob Ashton, Tanille Johnston, … Read More

November 11th, 2025 NDP Leader Don Davies issued the following statement: “Today serves as a reminder to all Canadians to join together and honour the brave men and women who sacrifice so much to protect our country. Veterans and members … Read More

November 4th, 2025 In reaction to the government’s 2025 fall budget, NDP finance critic Don Davies made the following statement: “Canada is facing serious economic challenges. Unemployment is at its highest point in a decade, with young people particularly struggling … Read More

November 1st, 2025 On Tuesday, October 28th, 2025 during the Annual General Meeting for London Centre NDP, we elected a new Riding Association Executive. Congratulations Matt Nicolaidis, and many thanks to all of the London Centre NDP members who have … Read More

October 24th, 2025 In reaction to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s pre-budget speech, NDP leader Don Davies issued the following statement: “New Democrats are deeply concerned that Mark Carney is planning an austerity budget that will slash vital services and eliminate … Read More

October 21st, 2025 OTTAWA- Canada’s NDP has announced the date of the first leadership debate as part of the 2026 Leadership Race. The debate will take place in Montreal on Thursday, November 27, 2025. “Engaging Quebecers in this leadership race … Read More

October 21st, 2025 On Tuesday, NDP leader Don Davies and NDP labour critic Alexandre Boulerice stood alongside Canadian Union of Public Employees 4091 President Natasha Stea and called on the government to end unpaid work for flight attendants. This followed … Read More

October 10th, 2025 OTTAWA – This week, to mark World Mental Health Day, MP Gord Johns (Courtenay-Alberni) introduced a motion calling for the federal government to develop a national strategy to address the immediate and lasting mental health impacts of … Read More

October 9th, 2025OTTAWA – On Thursday, NDP Leader Don Davies announced that MPs Gord Johns (Courtenay Alberni) and Lori Idlout (Nunavut) exchanged critic files. MP Johns becomes the new NDP critic for Heritage, while MP Idlout adds Defense to her … Read More

October 7th, 2025TORONTO— Today, NDP Leader Don Davies and Winnipeg Centre MP Leah Gazan stood with workers and union leaders to demand real action from the government, highlighting the introduction of Bill C-247, critical legislation that would finally strip Section … Read More

October 7th, 2025NDP MP and Foreign Affairs Critic Alexandre Boulerice issued the following statement: For two years, Canadians have grieved the horrific Hamas attack of October 7th 2023 and the horrors perpetrated on the people of Gaza by Israel every … Read More

October 1st, 2025OTTAWA – On Wednesday, NDP Leader Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway) made clear his intention to propose an emergency debate in Parliament to protect Canada Post and Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) workers. Davies described how the heavy-handed … Read More

September 30th, 2025“Today we reflect on Canada’s painful history with Indigenous people. We acknowledge the residential school system was a genocide designed to wipe out First Nations, Inuit, and Métis cultures, languages, families and heritage. On this National Day for … Read More

September 29th, 2025On Monday, NDP Leader Don Davies announced further critic roles for the NDP caucus this fall. “Serious issues are facing Canadians and our country. New Democrats remain focused on ensuring this government invests in workers in a time … Read More

September 27th, 2025 Edmonton – For many years, New Democrats have called for legislation to amend the military justice system and address sexual misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces. These were crucial recommendations from Justice Louise Arbour’s Independent External Comprehensive … Read More

September 24th, 2025OTTAWA— On September 23 in the House of Commons, Gord Johns, Member of Parliament for Courtenay–Alberni, rose in Question Period and called on the federal government to urgently invest in a permanent, sovereign aerial firefighting fleet to protect … Read More

September 19th, 2025 OTTAWA— NDP MP Jenny Kwan (Vancouver East) today tabled a Private Member’s Bill in the House of Commons to close loopholes in Canada’s arms export laws that allow Canadian-made weapons and components to end up in the … Read More

September 16th, 2025 OTTAWA – Members of the NDP caucus joined together in support of the Air Canada flight attendants who came to Ottawa to make their voices heard on their fight to put an end to unpaid work.NDP MP … Read More

September 12th, 2025 OTTAWA – Canada’s NDP is pleased to announce the first event as part of the 2026 Leadership Race. The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) will host a leadership forum in Ottawa on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. NDP Leadership … Read More

September 12th, 2025 PARKSVILLE— With Parliament set to return next week, Canada’s New Democrats concluded their caucus retreat on Vancouver Island with a renewed commitment to delivering for Canadians. “New Democrats are here to stand up for working people,” said … Read More

September 5th, 2025 NDP Interim Leader Don Davies shared the following statement: The job losses announced this week are extremely concerning. Unemployment is at its highest point in a decade outside COVID. This is particularly hard on young people who … Read More

September 5th, 2025 Today at the National Press Gallery in Ottawa, Jenny Kwan, Member of Parliament for Vancouver East, was joined by civil society and human rights organizations announcing her intention to introduce a Private Member’s Bill in the upcoming … Read More

September 2nd, 2025 OTTAWA – Today, Canada’s New Democratic Party officially launched its Federal Leadership Race, starting a new chapter for the Party and its members across the country. “This leadership race is an exciting opportunity for our members and … Read More

September 1st, 2025 NDP Leader Don Davies issued the following statement: This Labour Day takes place at a critical time for Canada’s workers, who are facing an unprecedented attack on their jobs and on their communities from Donald Trump’s tariffs. … Read More

August 15th, 2025 NDP Leader Don Davies issued the following statement on Cabinet’s decision to uphold the CRTC’s pro-competition fibre wholesale policy: “The NDP welcomes the government’s recent decision to uphold the CRTC’s fibre wholesale decision. Internet and cellular services … Read More

August 15th, 2025 NDP Leader Don Davies issued the following statement: “New Democrats believe in all workers’ fundamental right to free and fair collective bargaining. We stand with Air Canada flight attendants in their fight for fair wages and decent … Read More

August 15th, 2025 In reaction to a recent study by the University of Waterloo Planning Department on financial landlords, NDP critic for Housing Jenny Kwan issued the following statement: “Building on a recent media article about a new study by Martine … Read More

August 13th, 2025 NDP critic for Agriculture Gord Johns (Courtenay-Alberni) and NDP critic for International Trade Heather McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona) released the following statement: “New Democrats are alarmed by China’s announcement on Tuesday of additional tariffs on Canadian canola. This … Read More

August 12th, 2025 OTTAWA — On Tuesday, NDP Leader Don Davies announced that the party will reintroduce a bill in the House of Commons this fall aimed at ending the unfair practice of unpaid work for flight attendants in Canada. … Read More

August 1st, 2025 Canada’s NDP Leader Don Davies issued the following statement: “Canadians have been watching the US trade talks unfold with a chaotic and unpredictable Donald Trump. As the Liberals miss the August 1 deadline, Trump’s tariffs continue to … Read More

July 30th, 2025 In reaction to government’s announcement on Palestinian statehood, NDP critic for Foreign Affairs Heather McPherson issued the following statement: “Today’s announcement by the federal government that Canada will recognize the State of Palestine at the United Nations … Read More

July 29th, 2025 OTTAWA — On Tuesday, NDP critic for Foreign Affairs Heather McPherson reacted to a damning new report from civil society confirming what New Democrats have long said: Canada’s arms exports to Israel are continuing amid the genocide and starvation … Read More

July 25th, 2025 NDP critic for Foreign Affairs Heather McPherson issued the following statement: “New Democrats commend French President Emmanuel Macron for the correct political and moral choice to recognize the State of Palestine, and we urge Prime Minister Mark … Read More

July 25th, 2025 In reaction to Liberal government not committing to sign pharmacare funding deals with all provinces and territories, NDP Leader Don Davies issued the following statement: “The Liberals breaking their promise to start delivering pharmacare is a betrayal … Read More

July 17th, 2025 Canada’s NDP leader Don Davies issued the following statement: “Liberal cuts to the public service while Donald Trump threatens our workers and economy and people face a cost-of-living crisis are damaging and wrong. They will mean people … Read More

July 15th, 2025 Ahead of the Liberals’ cabinet meetings on Trump’s 35 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods and 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian copper, Canada’s NDP leader Don Davies issued the following statement: “Canada is facing serious threats … Read More

July 11th, 2025 NDP leader Don Davies issued the following statement: “Donald Trump’s latest threats are baseless, unfair and unacceptable. He’s determined to hurt our economy and workers. It’s clear Minister Carney’s moves to appease Trump aren’t working, because conceding … Read More

July 11th, 2025 OTTAWA—On Friday, NDP critic for Foreign Affairs and Defence Heather McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona) and NDP House Leader Alexandre Boulerice (Rosemont-La Petite-Patrie) announced their intention to nominate UN Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territories Francesca Albanese for … Read More

July 10th, 2025 OTTAWA—On Thursday, the NDP’s Federal Council met to ratify the rules governing the 2026 leadership race that will see the next leader of the party elected. “I am very proud of the work our council has done … Read More

July 8th, 2025 OTTAWA—On Tuesday, the NDP announced the launch of its review and renewal process to reflect on the 2025 election campaign and help shape a path forward for the party to continue delivering real relief for Canadians. Labour … Read More

July 1st, 2025 Canada’s NDP Leader Don Davies issued the following statement: “Today, we proudly celebrate Canada—our home, the true North strong and free. Over the past year, Canadians have faced serious challenges. From Donald Trump’s reckless trade war to … Read More

June 30th, 2025 In reaction to the Liberal government rescinding the digital services tax for Giant companies like Amazon, Apple, Airbnb, Google, Meta and Uber, Canada’s NDP Leader Don Davies issued the following statement: “Negotiating with Donald Trump is not … Read More

June 26th, 2025 Canada’s NDP Leader Don Davies issued the following statement: “Canadians want our military to be well-trained, well-equipped and well-prepared. The men and women we count on to protect, defend and serve us deserve to be treated with … Read More

June 25th, 2025In reaction to Mark Carney’s new NATO defence spending pledge to hit 5 per cent of GDP by 2035, NDP critic for Defence Heather McPherson issued the following statement:   “Increasing defence spending to 5 per cent was never … Read More

June 24th, 2025 NDP Leader Don Davies issued the following statement: “Today, on Quebec’s Fête nationale, we celebrate the history, language, culture, and struggles of the people of Quebec. Quebec holds a unique and essential place in Canada. Its cultural … Read More

June 22nd, 2025NDP critic for Foreign Affairs and Defence Heather McPherson issued the following statement: “On June 17, New Democrats released a statement calling on Mark Carney to push for a ceasefire between Israel and Iran. We expressed our urgent … Read More

June 21st, 2025NDP critic for Indigenous Affairs Lori Idlout issued the following statement: “Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, New Democrats join communities across Canada in celebrating the rich cultures, histories, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. … Read More

June 20th, 2025Canada’s NDP Leader Don Davies issued the following statement: “Today, we celebrate a historic win for workers across Canada. Thanks to the NDP and Canada’s labour movement, the anti-scab bill, Bill C-58, comes into full force on June … Read More

June 20th, 2025OTTAWA – The NDP has forced the government to split up its omnibus major projects legislation, Bill C-5, forcing Parliament to vote directly on its more controversial clauses. After Friday’s Question Period, NDP MP Jenny Kwan (Vancouver East) … Read More

June 19th, 2025 OTTAWA — In Wednesday’s parliamentary committee on transportation, NDP MP Leah Gazan (Winnipeg Centre) secured changes that would prioritize creating good-paying union jobs for Canadians in the government’s major project legislation, Bill C-5. While a step towards … Read More

June 19th, 2025In reaction to government’s measures to retaliate against U.S. steel, aluminum tariffs, Canada’s NDP leader Don Davies issued the following statement: “It’s about time the Liberals recognized the urgency of the situation facing steel and aluminum workers. When … Read More

June 18th, 2025“I have the good fortune of working with six incredible NDP MPs from across the country. They are all strong voices advocating for working people and their communities in Parliament. It is an honour to be on a team … Read More

June 17th, 2025Statement by Heather McPherson, NDP Critic for Foreign Affairs and for Defence: “New Democrats are profoundly alarmed by the escalation in the Middle East. We condemn the illegal attack by Israel on Iran and we condemn reprisals by … Read More

June 17th, 2025OTTAWA — On Tuesday, NDP MP Leah Gazan (Winnipeg Centre) and NDP MP Lori Idlout (Nunavut) stood in solidarity with the Chiefs of Ontario to demand that the Liberal government stop fast-tracking their mega project Bill C-5 without … Read More

2025-06-16 To be clear list post is about John Mombourquette, not the Liberal MP who presented John with the award. John, our friend and colleague, was the President of London North Centre Federal NDP over several elections and especially during … Read More

June 13th, 2025NDP critic for Foreign Affairs Heather McPherson issued the following statement: “New Democrats condemn Israel’s attacks on residential buildings in Tehran that have led to hundreds of casualties, including civilians. While we have long condemned Iranian leadership including … Read More

June 12th, 2025 In light of disturbing revelations about threats against former NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh, NDP critic for Public Safety Jenny Kwan (Vancouver East) has issued a renewed and urgent call for the federal government to rescind its invitation … Read More

June 11th, 2025OTTAWA—On Wednesday, NDP Interim Leader Don Davies (Vancouver Kingsway), NDP critic for Arctic Sovereignty and Security Lori Idlout (Nunavut) and NDP critic for Defence and Foreign Affairs Heather McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona) raised major concerns with Mark Carney’s defence … Read More

June 10th, 2025NDP Defence Critic Heather McPherson issued the following statement in response to the Auditor General’s (AG) report on the government’s F-35 purchase: “Tuesday’s report from the Auditor General makes it clear: the Liberal government’s plan to purchase F-35s … Read More

June 10th, 2025NDP Critic for Foreign Affairs Heather McPherson issued this statement in response to Canada’s sanctions on Ben Gvir and Smotrich: “As Canada finally announced sanctions on two far-right Israeli leaders responsible for hate and war crimes against Palestinians … Read More

June 9th, 2025OTTAWA – On Monday, NDP critic for Arctic Sovereignty and Security Lori Idlout (Nunavut) and NDP critic for Defence and for Foreign Affairs Heather McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona) reacted to the government’s defence announcement. New Democrats raised the lack … Read More

June 6th, 2025OTTAWA – On Friday, NDP critic for Public Safety and National Security Jenny Kwan and NDP critic for Foreign Affairs Heather McPherson expressed deep concern and solidarity with the Sikh community following Prime Minister Mark Carney’s inappropriate invitation … Read More

June 2nd, 2025 OTTAWA — Monday morning, NDP MP Leah Gazan (Winnipeg Centre) wrote a letter to the Speaker of the House of Commons to notify him that New Democrats request an emergency debate on the devastating wildfires in Manitoba … Read More

May 29th, 2025 OTTAWA – In Question Period, on Thursday, MP Lori Idlout (Nunavut) called on Carney’s Government to respect Indigenous rights and title when developing projects in their territories. Canada has not fully implemented the United Nations Declaration on … Read More

May 29th, 2025 NDP MP Gord Johns tables bill to bring mental healthcare into public system OTTAWA – On Thursday, MP Gord Johns (Courtenay-Alberni) re-introduced a bill that aims to include community-based mental health, addictions, and substance use services in … Read More

May 29th, 2025 Canada’s NDP Leader Don Davies, made the following statement in response to the full rollout of the NDP Dental Care Plan today, which is now available to all Canadians earning less than $90,000 per year: “Today is … Read More

May 28th, 2025 OTTAWA – On Wednesday, Canada’s NDP Interim Leader Don Davies announced critic portfolios for the NDP caucus as a new Parliament kicks off this week. “We heard loud and clear from voters in every province and territory … Read More

May 24th, 2025 NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice issued the following statement in reaction to recent Liberal cuts to Canadians’ public services: “The recent announcement of over 1,400 job cuts at Service Canada and the Canada Revenue Agency is deeply alarming … Read More

May 23rd, 2025 NDP MP Heather McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona) issued the following statement: “Mark Carney must immediately suspend the Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement and Impose Sanctions on Netanyahu. For nineteen months, millions of Canadians have advocated for an end to … Read More

May 7th, 2025 With the appointment of Don Davies as Interim Leader of Canada’s NDP, the party begins reconnecting with working people, renewing its commitment to Canadians, and rebuilding for the future. “This party was built by and for working … Read More

May 5th, 2025 Tonight, the New Democratic Party of Canada’s Federal Council, in consultation with the NDP caucus, selected Don Davies to serve as the Leader of Canada’s NDP for this interim period. Don Davies will lead the federal NDP … Read More