MP Gord Johns brings motion for national mental health strategy in response to public emergencies
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...
New Democrat MP’s change critic files
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,...
Idlout Presses Chief Electoral Officer for Answers on Barriers Nunavut Voters Faced in 45th General Election
Ottawa, ON – NDP MP Lori Idlout (Nunavut) is seeking answers from Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) Stéphane Perrault after numerous and concerning disruptions impacted Nunavut voters during the...
New Democrats table bill to protect workers’ right to strike
TORONTO— 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...
NDP statement on anniversary of October 7th attack
NDP 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...
NDP Leader Don Davies calls for emergency debate to protect Canada Post
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)...
NDP Statement for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2025
NDP Critic for Indigenous Affairs, Lori Idlout, made the following statement: “Today we reflect on Canada’s painful history with Indigenous people. We acknowledge the residential school...
New Democrats announce critic shuffle for fall sitting of the house
On 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...
Statement from Heather McPherson, NDP Defence Critic, on the introduction of the government’s new bill reforming the military justice system.
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...
NDP Statement for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2025
NDP Critic for Indigenous Affairs, Lori Idlout, made the following statement: “Today we reflect on Canada’s painful history with Indigenous people. We acknowledge the residential school...
MP Gord Johns presses government to establish a national aerial firefighting fleet
OTTAWA— 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...
MP Jenny Kwan Tables Private Members Bill to Close Loophole in Canada’s Arms Export Laws
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...
New Democrats challenge Liberals on right for workers to strike
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...
Nunavut MP Lori Idlout presses federal ministers to act on Inuit priorities
Nunavut MP Lori Idlout (NDP), has written to four newly appointed federal ministers, urging them to take immediate action on key issues affecting Inuit communities. The...
Canada’s NDP announces details of NDP Leadership Forum
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,...
NDP wrap up caucus retreat focused on fighting austerity and standing up for workers
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...
NDP responds to job losses and PM Carney’s announcement
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...
MP Jenny Kwan To Initiate Private Members Bill Calling for End to Canadian Arms Loophole Fueling Global Human Rights Abuses
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...
Canada’s NDP Launches Federal Leadership Race
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...
NDP statement on Labour Day
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...