McPherson, Ashton, Lewis pitch anti-cat credentials in Mouseland
Hundreds of New Democrats painted SJAM orange on Oct. 28 at the Douglas Coldwell Layton Foundation’s annual gala.
NDP ‘lost the gut’ of the party, losing working-class voters to Conservatives, say leadership hopefuls looking to rebuild
Three of the leadership contenders took part in an Oct. 28 panel before party faithful gathered for the Douglas Coldwell Layton Foundation event.
NDP leadership candidates pitch ‘straight-talk’ solutions, ‘valuing the base,’ and inclusion to labour leaders at first forum
Union leader Rob Ashton positioned himself as a voice for the working class and NDP MP Heather McPherson pitched expanding the NDP umbrella so more Canadians feel welcome in the party.
Q&A | NDP leadership contender Heather McPherson on rebuilding the ‘party of big ideas’
‘Races are a really interesting and exciting time for any party. They’re an opportunity for us to put our ideas forward, our vision for the party,’ says the three-time MP.
Next NDP leader faces ‘thankless task’ of rebuilding ‘in the trenches,’ says former MP as race launches with few candidates
Former NDP MP Matthew Dubé says candidates may need ‘a bit more encouragement’ to run given the steep task facing the party in rebuilding after its worst-ever electoral defeat.
The NDP race is on
Improving the lives of Canadians didn’t reward the NDP, but instead benefitted the Liberals. New Democrats have a lot of thinking ahead of them.
Are the Poilievres working on Operation Seduction?
If Pierre Poilievre does not soften his sharp edges and move to the centre, he stands zero chance of gaining support of most Canadians, especially women. His partner, Anaida, is the person who can help him soften that edge.
Conservatives’ ad hoc nomination rules committee for next election to report back to national council in September, say sources
Saskatchewan Conservative MP Warren Steinley is a non-voting member of the national council’s subcommittee on nomination rules, say Conservative sources.
The NDP leadership race: continuity, rupture, or reinvention?
As the party prepares for its March 2026 convention, the question isn’t who will lead but what purpose the NDP will serve in Canadian politics.
NDP shapes leadership race as cracks form between HQ and grassroots members
A new group is encouraging donors to support local riding associations, intending to divert five to 10 per cent of funds away from the national party to ‘send upper management a message.’
