A New Democrat member of Parliament has paid back a portion of the thousands of dollars she spent on a Christmastime trip for herself and her family that was paid for with public money. The federal New Democrats said Manitoba MP Niki Ashton reimbursed the House of Commons administration for $2,900, part of the more … Read more
Breaking up the federal and provincial arms of the New Democratic Party would be a mistake, federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh suggested on Thursday, as members in Alberta increasingly vocalize their desire for a separation. Singh said the federal and Alberta NDP need to remain united in their goals to bring down conservatives. “We are united in our goals … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he is considering personally reactivating his TikTok account as the U.S. government moves in the opposite direction with the looming possibility of a ban on the popular social media platform over security concerns. “We’re making that consideration on how to get back on in a safe way,” said Singh at … Read more
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted April 4, 2024 12:35 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size NDP MPs Carol Hughes and Rachel Blaney have joined Charlie Angus in deciding that they won’t run again in the next federal election. The federal New Democrats delivered the news in a joint … Read more
The societal fissures forming around the conflict between Israel and Hamas in the Gaza Strip played out Monday in the House of Commons as an NDP motion to recognize Palestine as a state was turned on its head before the final vote. MPs debated the non-binding but highly symbolic motion for hours, reflecting the emotional … Read more
Members of Parliament are set to vote today on an NDP motion calling on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government to “officially recognize the state of Palestine.” Liberal MPs have been divided over the Israel-Hamas conflict and discussed the vote during a call this morning ahead of debate on the motion, which is non-binding and if … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he and his party “demand” that a national school lunch program be included in the April 16 federal budget. “Right now, we’re making it clear what we’re asking for, we’re making it clear that this is our demand, and now the ball … Read more
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 5, 2024 4:09 pm Updated March 6, 2024 11:21 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Saskatchewan’s Opposition wants to know why a provincial cabinet minister thought it was a good use of public money to sightsee around Paris in a chauffeur-driven … Read more
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh says he believes provinces voicing plans to opt out of a national pharmacare plan will likely opt in eventually, noting similar sentiments were seen when universal health care became law in Canada. “What happened was provinces had universal health care in some places, and people said, ‘Well, we’re getting our coverage,’ … Read more
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted February 23, 2024 2:43 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The NDP says it has reached a deal with the governing Liberals to introduce the first piece of a national pharmacare program that includes coverage for birth control and diabetes medication. The deal … Read more
