NDP leader Avi Lewis announces critic and house leadership roles
Canada’s NDP Leader Avi Lewis has announced critic portfolios and house officers for the NDP caucus ahead of Parliament returning next week. “Our team is united and...
NDP statement on MP Gladu's floor-crossing
Leah Gazan, NDP Critic for Women and Gender Equity, issued the following statement: "It is outrageous but not surprising that in his drive to stitch together a majority government, Prime...
NDP MP Gazan comments on treatment of Grassy Narrows First Nation
WINNIPEG — Leah Gazan, NDP MP for Winnipeg Centre, issued the following statement: “I am disgusted by the conduct of Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Doug Ford, who...
Remembering Stephen Lewis (1937–2026)
This morning we lost a titan of our movement, Stephen Lewis. Few have been his equal in the advancement of democratic socialism in Canada, or of human rights, compassion and equality...
Family of Stephen Lewis shares news of his passing
Toronto, ON – In the early hours of this morning, Stephen Lewis died peacefully in Toronto while under hospice care. His loving wife Michele Landsberg, daughters Ilana and Jenny and his sister...
NDP leader Avi Lewis announces details of senior team
WINNIPEG, MB - NDP Leader Avi Lewis announced members of his senior staff today who will also comprise the core of the transition team. Savhanna Wilson will serve as Chief of Staff to...
Record number of delegates expected at NDP convention in Winnipeg
New Democrats to elect new leader on Sunday, March 29 WINNIPEG – Some 2,000 New Democrats are expected to converge in Winnipeg for the NDP’s 2026 national convention. The...
NDP MP Boulerice shares comment on the tragedy at LaGuardia Airport
Following the accident at LaGuardia Airport involving an Air Canada plane, the NDP’s critic on Labour and Transport, Alexandre Boulerice, issued the following statement: "It is with...
NDP Leader Don Davies demands immediate action on Canada's deepening jobs crisis
NDP Leader Don Davies issued the following statement: Today's jobs report is an alarm bell that must not be ignored. Canada lost 84,000 jobs in February, the steepest single-month drop since...
Statement by Heather McPherson on the Government’s Rejection of Bill C-233 on Arms Exports
March 11, 2026 I am proud to have voted in support of Bill C-233, the No More Loopholes Act, which would have strengthened transparency and accountability for Canadian arms exports. I am deeply...
NDP Leader Don Davies reaffirms commitment to protecting the will of Canadian voters
NDP Leader Don Davies issued the following statement: "The NDP's position on floor crossing is longstanding and clear. We believe the decision made by voters at the ballot box is a sacred...
Don Davies statement
NDP Leader Don Davies issued the following statement: "We're very disappointed that Lori Idlout has decided to join the Liberal caucus. The position of the New Democrats on floor...
Voting begins for New Democrats to choose their next leader
Members of Canada's NDP are now able to cast their vote to decide who will become the next NDP leader. Voting is open from March 9th to March 28th and the results of the vote will be announced...
NDP statement on Iran bombings
Following the events in Iran, Alexandre Boulerice, NDP Foreign Affairs Critic, issued the following statement: "The NDP strongly condemns the American and Israeli bombings of Iran. This is a...
Statement on the fourth anniversary of the illegal invasion of Ukraine by Russia
Heather McPherson made the following statement: Four years ago the world watched in horror as Putin launched his illegal full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Putin’s brutal genocide of the...
NDP statement on the four-year anniversary of Russia's illegal attack on Ukraine
NDP foreign affairs critic Alexandre Boulerice (Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie) issued the following statement: "For four years, Ukrainians have bravely resisted Putin’s illegal...
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 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...
Lori Idlout responds to Liberal's plan for defence
Member of Parliament Lori Idlout, NDP Defence Critic issued the following statement: Canadians are united in standing up to Donald Trump and to making the necessary investments in defence that will...