Canada's NDP

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...

NDP Letter to Ministers Re: Prosecution of crimes by Canadians in Israel and Palestine

The Hon. Gary Anandasangaree Minister of Public Safety The Hon. Sean Fraser Minister of Justice The Hon. Lena Diab Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship The Hon. Anita...

Statement by Heather McPherson, NDP Foreign Affairs Critic, on reports that 150 Canadians have been held by ICE this year

Ottawa, August 14, 2025 The NDP are concerned to learn that 150 Canadians, including two toddlers, have been held in detention by ICE this year. One Canadian child was held for over 51 days - both...

NDP reaction to government's decision to uphold the CRTC’s pro-competition fibre wholesale policy

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...

NDP Statement on the Fourth Anniversary of the Fall of Kabul

Ottawa, August 15, 2025 NDP Foreign Affairs, Defence, and International Development Critic Heather McPherson made the following statement: "Canadians care deeply about the people of...

NDP presses Liberals to respect collective bargaining process for flight attendants 

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...

The feds must protect renters from financial landlords now 

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...

NDP reaction to China’s new tariffs on Canadian canola

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...

NDP to reintroduce bill to end unpaid work for flight attendants 

  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...

MP Idlout Presses Minister Chartrand to Finalize Nunavut Land Use Plan

  NDP MP Lori Idlout (Nunavut) is calling on the Hon. Rebecca Chartrand (Minister of Northern Affairs) to immediately sign-off on the Nunavut Land Use Plan (NLUP), after more than 15 years of...

New Democrats urge firm Canadian position after missing US trade deal deadline 

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...

NDP reaction to Mark Carney’s comments on recognition of the State of Palestine

Ottawa, July 30 2025 Statement by Heather McPherson, NDP Foreign Affairs Critic: “Today's announcement by the federal government that Canada will recognize the State of Palestine at...

NDP reacts to announcement on recognition of the State of Palestine

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...

Le NPD réagit à un nouveau rapport accablant sur les exportations d'armes du Canada vers israël

29 juillet 2025 OTTAWA — Mardi, Heather McPherson, porte-parole du NPD en matière d'affaires étrangères, a réagi à un nouveau rapport accablant de la société civile qui confirme ce...

NDP reacts to damning new report on Canada’s arms exports to Israel 

  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:...

NDP reacts to damning new report on Canada’s arms exports to Israel

For immediate release  July 29, 2025  OTTAWA— On Tuesday, NDP critic for Foreign Affairs Heather McPherson reacted to a damning new report from civil society confirming what New...

NDP calls on Canada to recognize the State of Palestine today

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...

Liberals break their promise to millions of Canadians waiting for free medicine

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...