NDP adopts new preamble to its constitution

New Democrats want future that reflects Canadians’ ideals and goals

MONTREAL — New Democrats adopted a new preamble to their constitution today, as part of the federal convention being held in Montreal this weekend.

“Canada is a great country, one of the hopes of the world. New Democrats are Canadians who believe we can be a better one -- a country of greater equality, justice, and opportunity. We can build sustainable prosperity, and a society that shares its benefits more fairly. We can look after our seniors. We can offer better futures for our children. We can do our part to save the world’s environment,” reads the introduction of the new preamble.

The preamble reflects New Democrat traditions and pays tribute to Canadians who worked within the “farmer, labour, co-operative, feminist, human rights and environmental movements, First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, to build a more just, equal, and sustainable Canada within a global community dedicated to the same goals.”

“New Democrats affirm a role for government in helping to create the conditions for sustainable prosperity. We believe in a rules based economy, nationally and globally, in which governments have the power to address the limitations of the market in addressing the common good, by having the power to act in the public interest, for social and economic justice, and for the integrity of the environment.”

This new preamble is a wind of renewal for the NDP, which is focused on the future.