Canada's NDP

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...

NDP reacts to Carney's defence announcement

On Monday, NDP critic for Arctic Sovereignty and Security Lori Idlout (Nunavut) and NDP critic for Defence and for Foreign Affairs Heather McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona) reacted to the...

NDP reacts to Carney’s defence announcement

On Monday, NDP critic for Arctic Sovereignty and Security Lori Idlout (Nunavut) and NDP critic for Defence and for Foreign Affairs Heather McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona) reacted to the...

NDP joins Sikh community in condemning Modi’s G7 Invitation 

  OTTAWA – On Friday, NDP critic for Public Safety and National Security Jenny Kwan and NDP critic for Foreign Affairs Heather McPherson expressed deep concern and solidarity with...

Letter to Minister Anand and Secretary of State Sarai regarding Canadian medical personnel blocked from entering Gaza

Hon. Anita Anand Minister of Foreign Affairs Hon. Randeep Sarai Secretary of State for International Development Re: URGENT – Canadian medical personnel blocked from entering Gaza Dear...

NDP forces an Emergency Debate on Prairie wildfires

  OTTAWA — Monday morning, NDP MP Leah Gazan (Winnipeg Centre) wrote a letter to the Speaker of the House of Commons to notify him that New Democrats request an emergency debate on the...

NDP MP Idlout named NDP critic for multiple files related to the North

NDP MP Lori Idlout (Nunavut) has been assigned multiple critic roles. Idlout is the New Democrat critic for Arctic Sovereignty and Security, Natural Resources, Indigenous-Crown Relations and...

NDP stands up for Free Prior and Informed Consent

  OTTAWA – In Question Period, on Thursday, MP Lori Idlout (Nunavut) called on Carney’s Government to respect Indigenous rights and title when developing projects in their...

NDP stands up for Free Prior and Informed Consent

In Question Period, on Thursday, MP Lori Idlout (Nunavut) called on Carney’s Government to respect Indigenous rights and title when developing projects in their territories. Canada has not...

Mental health services should be accessible to all: NDP’s Gord Johns

NDP MP Gord Johns tables bill to bring mental healthcare into public system  OTTAWA – On Thursday, MP Gord Johns (Courtenay-Alberni) re-introduced a bill that aims to include...

New Democrats Celebrate Full Implementation of NDP’s Dental Care Program

Canada’s NDP Leader Don Davies, made the following statement in response to the full rollout of the NDP Dental Care Plan today, which is now available to all Canadians earning less than...

NDP announces critic portfolios in new Parliament

  OTTAWA – On Wednesday, Canada’s NDP Interim Leader Don Davies announced critic portfolios for the NDP caucus as a new Parliament kicks off this week.   “We...

NDP MPs Idlout and Gazan called for an emergency debate

on the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal’s order on Jordan’s Principle OTTAWA – On Wednesday, NDP MPs Lori Idlout (Nunavut) and Leah Gazan (Winnipeg Centre) requested an emergency...

NDP reaction to Liberal cuts to public services

NDP MP Alexandre Boulerice issued the following statement in reaction to recent Liberal cuts to Canadians’ public services: “The recent announcement of over 1,400 job cuts at Service...

NDP statement on Canada’s response to the genocide in Palestine

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 23, 2025 NDP MP Heather McPherson (Edmonton—Strathcona) issued the following statement: “Mark Carney must immediately suspend the Canada-Israel Free Trade...

NDP statement on Canada’s response to the genocide in Palestine 

NDP MP Heather McPherson (Edmonton Strathcona) issued the following statement:     “Mark Carney must immediately suspend the Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement and Impose...

Davies outlines path forward for NDP: reconnect, renew, and rebuild

With the appointment of Don Davies as Interim Leader of Canada’s NDP, the party begins reconnecting with working people, renewing its commitment to Canadians, and rebuilding for the...