Avi Lewis: Canada’s airports are not for sale
NDP Leader Avi Lewis issued the following statement in response to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s plans to privatize Canada’s four largest airports: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
As Carney courts CEOs, New Democrats wrap caucus meetings focused on working people
TORONTO — Canada’s New Democrats wrapped up three days of caucus meetings in Toronto on Thursday, united behind a plan to tackle the affordability crisis, defend Canada’s economic independence and put people before wealthy investors and corporations. Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
Competition Bureau decision gives Carney government a free pass to greenwash
NDP Parliamentary Leader Don Davies issued the following statement after the Competition Bureau refused to investigate his complaint regarding misleading environmental claims in the Carney government’s taxpayer-funded advertising: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
NDP response to the ban on trade with illegal settlements
NDP Foreign Affairs Critic Heather McPherson issued the following statement: Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
NDP stands with workers on Labour Day to defend the right to strike
Toronto – NDP Leader Avi Lewis and MP Leah Gazan joined thousands of union members at Toronto’s Labour Day Parade on Monday, calling on the federal government to protect free collective bargaining and the right to strike. Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
NDP announces appointment of François Picard as National Director
OTTAWA – The New Democratic Party of Canada has appointed long-time party activist and organizer, François Picard, as its new National Director. Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
Avi Lewis Reaction to Excise Tax Holiday Extension
Avi Lewis Reaction to Excise Tax Holiday Extension Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
New Democrats urge federal government to stand up against U.S. style two-tier health
New Democrats urge federal government to stand up against U.S. style two-tier health Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
Strong NDP result in Beaches–East York shows “growing appetite for a progressive alternative”: Lewis
OTTAWA – Tonight’s strong result in Beaches–East York, combined with the surge in grassroots organizing across all three ridings, shows the NDP is gaining momentum as it rebuilds for the next federal election, NDP Leader Avi Lewis said Monday night. Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
NDP Leader Avi Lewis calls for export taxes on energy and critical minerals
Cross-party support grows for using Canadian exports as leverage in the trade war Read the full release on NDP Central’s site
