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. Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
NDP Statement for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 2025
NDP Critic for Indigenous Affairs, Lori Idlout, made the following statement: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
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 recommendations from Justice Louise Arbour’s Independent External Comprehensive Review. Without making necessary changes, victims of sexual assault in the military will continue to face a confusing…
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 in a permanent, sovereign aerial firefighting fleet to protect Canadian communities from escalating climate disasters. Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
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 weapons and components to end up in the hands of governments accused of war crimes and human rights abuses. After introducing the bill, MP Kwan was…
New Democrats challenge Liberals on right for workers to strike
OTTAWA – 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 work. NDP MP and Labour critic Alexandre Boulerice announced the party’s plan to put an end to 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, October 22, 2025. Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
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 Canadians. Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
NDP responds to job losses and PM Carney’s announcement
NDP Interim Leader Don Davies shared the following statement: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
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 Private Member’s Bill in the upcoming Parliamentary session to finally close the loophole in Canada’s arms export laws. For years, Canadian governments have promised…
