NDP: Liberals are caving in to Trump & his billionaire friends
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...
New Democrats say no to Carney’s NATO 5 per cent commitment
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...
NDP reaction to Carney's new NATO defence spending pledge
In 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...
NDP Statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day
NDP critic for Indigenous Affairs Lori Idlout issued the following statement: "Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, New Democrats join communities across Canada in celebrating...
NDP Statement on Quebec's Fête Nationale
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...
NDP statement on U.S. attacks on Iran
NDP 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...
NDP Statement on National Indigenous Peoples Day
NDP critic for Indigenous Affairs Lori Idlout issued the following statement: "Today, on National Indigenous Peoples Day, New Democrats join communities across Canada in celebrating...
NDP splits Bill C-5, forcing vote on controversial Building Canada Act
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...
NDP celebrates anti-scab bill coming into force for workers
Canada’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,...
NDP amends Bill-5 to support good-paying union jobs for Canadians
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...
NDP reaction to counter-tariffs announcement
In 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...
Statement by NDP Leader Don Davies
“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...
NDP calls for ceasefire in latest Iran-Israel conflict
Statement 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...
NDP stands alongside Ontario Chiefs opposing Bill C-5
OTTAWA — 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...
MP for Nunavut demands Liberals reinstate the Hamlet Food Voucher Program
On Monday, in Question Period, NDP MP Lori Idlout (Nunavut) called out the Liberal government for cancelling the Hamlet Food Voucher Program, a food lifeline for Inuit children. Idlout's...
NDP statement on Israel's recent attacks
NDP 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...
The NDP renews call to rescind Modi’s G7 invitation after new revelations of threats
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...
Inuit and Arctic communities must be included in Canada’s defence decision-making
OTTAWA—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...
NDP reacts to AG report on the F-35 purchase
NDP 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...
NDP reaction to sanctions on Ben Gvir and Smotrich
NDP 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...