Statement from NDP Leader Don Davies on the tragic shootings in Tumbler Ridge
NDP Leader Don Davies issued the following statement: “Canadians are united in grief today as we mourn a heartbreaking tragedy that has shaken our country. Yesterday in Tumbler Ridge,...
MP Gord Johns Joins Health Advocates to Defend Canada’s Public Health Care System
Today, MP Gord Johns (Courtenay-Alberni), NDP Critic for Health, joined by key health care advocates and stakeholders, held a press conference to reaffirm the urgent need to protect and strengthen...
NDP calls for Canada to support Cuba in the face of Trump’s aggression
NDP leader Don Davies issued the following statement: “Canada must provide immediate support to Cuba in the face of escalating aggression from the Trump administration. Recent U.S. actions...
NDP calls for cancellation of all F-35s and a commitment to Saab to ensure Canadian sovereignty
New Democrats today called on Prime Minister Carney to cancel the F-35 fighter jet order, including the 16 initial fighter jets, with the United States and instead commit to purchasing the Swedish...
New Democrats Confirm Five Contestants for Party Leadership
The NDP is announcing today that five individuals have met the requirements under the Leadership Rules related to the entry fee and nomination signatures, and will appear on the ballot for the...
Heather McPherson MP - Letter to Mark Carney - End contracts with ICE
La lettre française suit ci-dessous The Rt. Hon. Mark Carney, PC, MP Prime Minister of Canada 80 Wellington Street Ottawa ON K1A 0A2 By email: pm@pm.gc.ca January 28, 2026 Dear Prime...
New Democrats seek Emergency Debate on Trump’s threats to Canadian sovereignty
OTTAWA — As Donald Trump's threats to Canada and our allies continue to mount, NDP Leader Don Davies today asked for an Emergency Debate in the House of Commons to discuss how best to...
NDP leader Don Davies reacts to Prime Minister’s food affordability announcement
NDP Leader Don Davies issued the following statement: “Canadians are being crushed by the soaring cost of groceries. Prices rose even faster in 2025 than they did in 2024, and families are...
NDP leader Don Davies reacts to Prime Minister's speech
NDP Leader Don Davies issued the following statement: The Prime Minister spoke well in Davos about the changing world order and Canada's need to take principled and effective action in...
NDP caucus to meet in Nunavut
RANKIN INLET – Before heading back to Ottawa for the spring session of the House, the New Democrat caucus is heading to Rankin Inlet to meet with Nunavummiut and hear directly from them about...
NDP response to Prime Minister Carney's deal with the People's Republic of China
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...
Details of second Federal NDP leadership debate announced
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...
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...
NDP wishes everyone a happy New Year!
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...
New Democrats wish Canadians a Merry Christmas!
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...
Review and Renewal report lays out positive path forward for New Democrats
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...
Heather McPherson - Letter to PM Carney - Alberta's use of the notwithstanding clause to discriminate against trans youth
December 14, 2025 The Right Honourable Mark Carney Prime Minister of Canada Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2 Sent by email Dear Prime Minister Carney, I am writing to raise urgent concerns about the Alberta...
Letter to PM Carney and Minister Michel regarding Danielle Smith's privatization of healthcare in Alberta
December 12, 2025 The Right Honourable Mark Carney Prime Minister of Canada Ottawa, ON K1A 0A2 The Honourable Marjorie Michel Minister of Health Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0K9 Sent by email Le...
NDP Leader Don Davies: New Democrats will continue fighting for working Canadians
NDP 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...
NDP response to recent layoffs
NDP 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...