The Leap Manifesto is a Canadian political manifesto that was issued by a coalition of environmentalists , Indigenous , labour , and faith leaders , authors, and artists in September 2015 in the context of that year's Canadian federal election campaign . The document proposes broad changes to Canadian society and economics to respond to climate change through a policy framework that also addresses issues of wealth and income inequality , racism , and colonialism.
146-495: The Leap Manifesto launched with the backing of approximately 100 prominent signatories and attracted more than 10,000 signatures the day of its release. Polling indicated that a majority of supporters of most major political parties supported the principles of the manifesto. However, the manifesto was largely downplayed by those parties, although it did cause significant turmoil within the New Democratic Party when it
292-448: A New Democratic government had been elected for the first time. The convention included a resolution that the NDP recognize the manifesto as a "high-level statement of principles that speaks to the aspirations, history and values of the party," and that its specific policy proposals be discussed at the riding level across the country to be adapted to local needs. Some commentators noted that
438-474: A mixed economy and broader welfare , and has a left-wing , democratic socialist faction. The NDP is a member of the Progressive Alliance , a political international of progressive and social democratic parties. The NDP's constitution states that both social democracy and democratic socialism are influences on the party. Specific inclusion of the party's history as the continuation of
584-403: A mixed economy and broader welfare , and has a left-wing , democratic socialist faction. The NDP is a member of the Progressive Alliance , a political international of progressive and social democratic parties. The NDP's constitution states that both social democracy and democratic socialism are influences on the party. Specific inclusion of the party's history as the continuation of
730-426: A backgrounder alongside the manifesto outlining how its proposals could be funded, some more moderate commentators warned of potential consequences for measures like raising new sources of taxation revenue. Former New Democrat and co-founder of The Waffle , James Laxer , was also critical of the manifesto, arguing that it prioritized the climate crisis, and in particular the shuttering of extractive industries, ahead of
876-576: A chance to enter Parliament via a by-election , McDonough opted to wait until the next election to enter Parliament. The party recovered somewhat in the 1997 election , electing 21 members. The NDP made a breakthrough in Atlantic Canada , a region where they had been practically nonexistent at the federal level. Before 1997, they had won only three seats in Atlantic Canada. However, in 1997 they won eight seats in that region. The party
1022-447: A chance to enter Parliament via a by-election , McDonough opted to wait until the next election to enter Parliament. The party recovered somewhat in the 1997 election , electing 21 members. The NDP made a breakthrough in Atlantic Canada , a region where they had been practically nonexistent at the federal level. Before 1997, they had won only three seats in Atlantic Canada. However, in 1997 they won eight seats in that region. The party
1168-505: A day of its release, organizers reported that more than 10,000 Canadians signed on to the manifesto, and within three weeks the number of signatories had reached 25,000 along with dozens of organizational endorsements. Despite this public momentum the manifesto was largely ignored by the major Canadian parties during the federal election. Organizers were clear that the manifesto was not focused on any one party, with Lewis stating that they would be happy to talk with any party and that ultimately
1314-471: A federal election in February to allow for several pieces of legislation to be passed. The Liberals turned down this offer. On November 28, 2005, Conservative leader Stephen Harper 's motion of no confidence was seconded by Layton and it was passed by all three opposition parties, forcing an election. During the election , the NDP won 29 seats, a significant increase of 10 seats from the 19 won in 2004. It
1460-415: A federal election in February to allow for several pieces of legislation to be passed. The Liberals turned down this offer. On November 28, 2005, Conservative leader Stephen Harper 's motion of no confidence was seconded by Layton and it was passed by all three opposition parties, forcing an election. During the election , the NDP won 29 seats, a significant increase of 10 seats from the 19 won in 2004. It
1606-523: A leadership review that would determine the future of Mulcair, and in advance of the convention he softened his stance on the Leap Manifesto. However, in the course of the convention Mulcair failed the leadership review, being demoted to interim party leader, while the Leap resolution passed in a tense vote. In the aftermath of the convention the NDP put a summer deadline on riding-level discussions of
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#17327906866671752-434: A majority government, mostly at the expense of the NDP, which lost half its seats. Lewis lost his own riding and resigned as leader the following year. Under Ed Broadbent (1975–1989) the NDP attempted to find a more populist image to contrast with the governing parties, focusing on more pocketbook issues than on ideological fervour. The party played a critical role during Joe Clark 's minority government of 1979–1980, moving
1898-434: A majority government, mostly at the expense of the NDP, which lost half its seats. Lewis lost his own riding and resigned as leader the following year. Under Ed Broadbent (1975–1989) the NDP attempted to find a more populist image to contrast with the governing parties, focusing on more pocketbook issues than on ideological fervour. The party played a critical role during Joe Clark 's minority government of 1979–1980, moving
2044-896: A merger of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) and the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF). The CCF grew from populist , agrarian and socialist roots into a modern social democratic party. Although the CCF was part of the Christian left and the Social Gospel movement, the NDP is secular and pluralistic. It has broadened to include concerns of the New Left , and advocates issues such as LGBT rights , international peace , and environmental stewardship. The NDP also supports
2190-506: A merger of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) and the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF). The CCF grew from populist , agrarian and socialist roots into a modern social democratic party. Although the CCF was part of the Christian left and the Social Gospel movement, the NDP is secular and pluralistic. It has broadened to include concerns of the New Left , and advocates issues such as LGBT rights , international peace , and environmental stewardship. The NDP also supports
2336-507: A minority government in the 2006 election, and initially the NDP was the only party that would not be able to pass legislation with the Conservatives. However, following a series of floor crossings , the NDP also came to hold the balance of power. The NDP voted against the government in all four confidence votes in the 39th parliament, the only party to do so. However, it worked with the Conservatives on other issues, including in passing
2482-444: A minority government in the 2006 election, and initially the NDP was the only party that would not be able to pass legislation with the Conservatives. However, following a series of floor crossings , the NDP also came to hold the balance of power. The NDP voted against the government in all four confidence votes in the 39th parliament, the only party to do so. However, it worked with the Conservatives on other issues, including in passing
2628-551: A moratorium on the development of new fossil fuel infrastructure and a gradual phase-out of fossil fuels from the Canadian economy. Then premier Rachel Notley and president of the Alberta Federation of Labour Gill McGowan were vocal opponents, citing the centrality of the oil industry to Alberta's economy—and the industry's desire for new pipelines—as reasons to reject the manifesto. The 2016 convention also included
2774-501: A more just, equal, and sustainable Canada within a global community dedicated to the same goals. The NDP states that it is committed to public health care. The party states that it fights for "a national, universal, public pharmacare program to make sure that all Canadians can access the prescription medicine they need with their health card, not their credit card – saving money and improving health outcomes for everyone". The party also states its support for expanding services covered under
2920-501: A more just, equal, and sustainable Canada within a global community dedicated to the same goals. The NDP states that it is committed to public health care. The party states that it fights for "a national, universal, public pharmacare program to make sure that all Canadians can access the prescription medicine they need with their health card, not their credit card – saving money and improving health outcomes for everyone". The party also states its support for expanding services covered under
3066-515: A negotiated two-state solution ." Since its formation, the party has had a presence in the House of Commons. It was the third largest political party from 1965 to 1993, when the party dropped to fourth and lost official party status . The NDP's peak period of policy influence in those periods was during the minority Liberal governments of Lester B. Pearson (1963–68) and Pierre Trudeau (1972–74). The NDP regained official status in 1997, and played
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#17327906866673212-463: A negotiated two-state solution ." Since its formation, the party has had a presence in the House of Commons. It was the third largest political party from 1965 to 1993, when the party dropped to fourth and lost official party status . The NDP's peak period of policy influence in those periods was during the minority Liberal governments of Lester B. Pearson (1963–68) and Pierre Trudeau (1972–74). The NDP regained official status in 1997, and played
3358-567: A post-carbon future, upholding Indigenous rights, and pursuing economic justice for all." The points include: The creation of the manifesto was led by prominent activist and author Naomi Klein , who wrote an initial draft before convening a summit in Toronto in May 2015 with a team of collaborators including Klein's husband, documentary filmmaker Avi Lewis , and journalist Martin Lukacs. The purpose of
3504-550: A provincial or territorial section of the NDP includes automatic membership in the federal party, and this precludes a person from being a member of different parties at the federal and provincial levels. Membership lists are maintained by the provinces and territories. There have been three exceptions: Nunavut , the Northwest Territories, and Quebec. In Nunavut and in the Northwest Territories, whose territorial legislatures have non-partisan consensus governments ,
3650-477: A provincial or territorial section of the NDP includes automatic membership in the federal party, and this precludes a person from being a member of different parties at the federal and provincial levels. Membership lists are maintained by the provinces and territories. There have been three exceptions: Nunavut , the Northwest Territories, and Quebec. In Nunavut and in the Northwest Territories, whose territorial legislatures have non-partisan consensus governments ,
3796-552: A similar role in the Liberal and Conservative minority governments of 2004–2006 and 2006–2011, respectively. Following the 2011 election , the party became the second-largest party and formed the Official Opposition in the 41st Canadian Parliament . Provincial New Democratic parties, which are organizationally sections of the federal party, have governed in six of the ten provinces and a territory . The NDP governs
3942-427: A similar role in the Liberal and Conservative minority governments of 2004–2006 and 2006–2011, respectively. Following the 2011 election , the party became the second-largest party and formed the Official Opposition in the 41st Canadian Parliament . Provincial New Democratic parties, which are organizationally sections of the federal party, have governed in six of the ten provinces and a territory . The NDP governs
4088-567: A then-record of 43 members of parliament (MPs) elected to the house in the election of 1988 . The Liberals, however, had reaped most of the benefits of opposing the Canada–United States Free Trade Agreement to emerge as the dominant alternative to the ruling PC government. In 1989, Broadbent stepped down after 14 years as federal leader of the NDP. At the party's leadership convention in 1989, former BC Premier Dave Barrett and Yukon MP Audrey McLaughlin were
4234-484: A then-record of 43 members of parliament (MPs) elected to the house in the election of 1988 . The Liberals, however, had reaped most of the benefits of opposing the Canada–United States Free Trade Agreement to emerge as the dominant alternative to the ruling PC government. In 1989, Broadbent stepped down after 14 years as federal leader of the NDP. At the party's leadership convention in 1989, former BC Premier Dave Barrett and Yukon MP Audrey McLaughlin were
4380-696: Is a federal political party in Canada . Widely described as social democratic , the party sits at the centre-left to left-wing of the Canadian political spectrum , with the party generally sitting to the left of the Liberal Party . The party was founded in 1961 by the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) and the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC). The federal and provincial (or territorial) level NDPs are more integrated than other political parties in Canada, and have shared membership (except for
4526-599: Is so severe that they are forced to seek relief in hospital emergency rooms". The NDP supports the Palestinian state . In March 2024, an NDP motion on Palestine was passed after significant amendments were agreed with the Liberals. In particular, the motion called on the government to "officially recognize the State of Palestine", but this was amended to "work...towards the establishment of the State of Palestine as part of
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4672-432: Is so severe that they are forced to seek relief in hospital emergency rooms". The NDP supports the Palestinian state . In March 2024, an NDP motion on Palestine was passed after significant amendments were agreed with the Liberals. In particular, the motion called on the government to "officially recognize the State of Palestine", but this was amended to "work...towards the establishment of the State of Palestine as part of
4818-413: Is the administrative chairperson of the party, chairing party conventions, councils and executive meetings. New Democratic Party The New Democratic Party ( NDP ; French : Nouveau Parti démocratique ; NPD ) is a federal political party in Canada . Widely described as social democratic , the party sits at the centre-left to left-wing of the Canadian political spectrum , with
4964-604: The 1993 election , where the party won only nine seats, three seats short of official party status in the House of Commons. This was, and remains, the NDP's lowest seat total in any election since the party's founding in 1961; the election also resulted in the lowest-ever total number of votes received by the NDP in a federal election. The loss was blamed on the unpopularity of NDP provincial governments under Bob Rae in Ontario and Mike Harcourt in British Columbia and
5110-482: The 1993 election , where the party won only nine seats, three seats short of official party status in the House of Commons. This was, and remains, the NDP's lowest seat total in any election since the party's founding in 1961; the election also resulted in the lowest-ever total number of votes received by the NDP in a federal election. The loss was blamed on the unpopularity of NDP provincial governments under Bob Rae in Ontario and Mike Harcourt in British Columbia and
5256-515: The 2004 , 2006 , 2008 , and 2011 federal elections , before winning three seats there in the 2015 federal election . The NDP would once again be shut out of Saskatchewan as part of the Conservatives sweep of the province in the 2019 election . The New Democratic Party has also formed government in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Yukon. A list of leaders (including acting leaders) since 1961. The party president
5402-460: The 2004 , 2006 , 2008 , and 2011 federal elections , before winning three seats there in the 2015 federal election . The NDP would once again be shut out of Saskatchewan as part of the Conservatives sweep of the province in the 2019 election . The New Democratic Party has also formed government in Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Yukon. A list of leaders (including acting leaders) since 1961. The party president
5548-575: The 2014 election . The new NPDQ is not affiliated to the federal NDP due to more recent provincial laws in Quebec which disallow provincial parties from affiliating with federal parties. The NDP in Quebec has been in decline since 2016, struggling to attract local leaders and support. The most successful provincial section of the party has been the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party , which first came to power in 1944 as
5694-434: The 2014 election . The new NPDQ is not affiliated to the federal NDP due to more recent provincial laws in Quebec which disallow provincial parties from affiliating with federal parties. The NDP in Quebec has been in decline since 2016, struggling to attract local leaders and support. The most successful provincial section of the party has been the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party , which first came to power in 1944 as
5840-584: The Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) to bring about an alliance between organized labour and the political left in Canada. In 1958 a joint CCF-CLC committee, the National Committee for the New Party (NCNP), was formed to create a new social democratic political party, with ten members from each group. The NCNP spent the next three years laying down the foundations of the New Party ,
5986-402: The Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) to bring about an alliance between organized labour and the political left in Canada. In 1958 a joint CCF-CLC committee, the National Committee for the New Party (NCNP), was formed to create a new social democratic political party, with ten members from each group. The NCNP spent the next three years laying down the foundations of the New Party ,
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6132-612: The Federal Accountability Act and pushing for changes to the Clean Air Act . Following that election, the NDP caucus rose to 30 members with the victory of NDP candidate Thomas Mulcair in a by-election in Outremont . This marked the second time ever (and first time in seventeen years) that the NDP won a riding in Quebec. The party won 37 seats in the 2008 federal election , the best performance since
6278-414: The Federal Accountability Act and pushing for changes to the Clean Air Act . Following that election, the NDP caucus rose to 30 members with the victory of NDP candidate Thomas Mulcair in a by-election in Outremont . This marked the second time ever (and first time in seventeen years) that the NDP won a riding in Quebec. The party won 37 seats in the 2008 federal election , the best performance since
6424-462: The Federation of Canadian Municipalities , Jack Layton was elected at the party's leadership election in Toronto on January 25, 2003. The 2004 election produced mixed results for the NDP. It increased its total vote by more than a million votes; however, despite Layton's optimistic predictions of reaching 40 seats, the NDP only gained five seats in the election, for a total of 19. The party
6570-404: The Federation of Canadian Municipalities , Jack Layton was elected at the party's leadership election in Toronto on January 25, 2003. The 2004 election produced mixed results for the NDP. It increased its total vote by more than a million votes; however, despite Layton's optimistic predictions of reaching 40 seats, the NDP only gained five seats in the election, for a total of 19. The party
6716-680: The Green Party were in favour of the manifesto, and it also enjoyed plurality support among supporters of the Bloc Québécois ; however, two-thirds of Conservative Party supporters were opposed to the manifesto. An April 2019 poll about the Pact for a Green New Deal, meanwhile, of which The Leap was a key organizer, found that 61% of Canadians were in favour of the proposal. New Democratic Party The New Democratic Party ( NDP ; French : Nouveau Parti démocratique ; NPD )
6862-507: The New Democratic Party of Quebec ). The NDP has never won the largest share of seats at the federal level and thus has never formed government. From 2011 to 2015, it formed the Official Opposition ; apart from this, it has been the third or fourth-largest party in the House of Commons . However, the party has held the balance of power , and with it considerable influence, during periods of Liberal minority governments . Sub-national branches of
7008-532: The Outaouais . This meant that a majority of the party's MPs now came from a province where they had only ever had two candidates elected in the party's history. The NDP's success in Quebec was mirrored by the collapse of the Bloc Québécois , which lost all but four of its 47 seats, and the collapse of the Liberal Party nationally, which was cut down to just 34 seats, its worst-ever result. This also marked
7154-413: The Outaouais . This meant that a majority of the party's MPs now came from a province where they had only ever had two candidates elected in the party's history. The NDP's success in Quebec was mirrored by the collapse of the Bloc Québécois , which lost all but four of its 47 seats, and the collapse of the Liberal Party nationally, which was cut down to just 34 seats, its worst-ever result. This also marked
7300-566: The non-confidence motion on John Crosbie 's 1979 budget that brought down the Progressive Conservative government and forced the 1980 election that brought the Liberal Party back to power. In the 1984 election , which saw the Progressive Conservatives under Brian Mulroney win the most seats in Canadian history, the NDP won 30 seats, while the governing Liberals fell to 40 seats. The NDP set
7446-411: The non-confidence motion on John Crosbie 's 1979 budget that brought down the Progressive Conservative government and forced the 1980 election that brought the Liberal Party back to power. In the 1984 election , which saw the Progressive Conservatives under Brian Mulroney win the most seats in Canadian history, the NDP won 30 seats, while the governing Liberals fell to 40 seats. The NDP set
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#17327906866677592-516: The 1988 total of 43. This included a breakthrough in the riding of Edmonton-Strathcona , only the second time the NDP had managed to win a seat in Alberta in the party's history. In the 2011 federal election , the NDP won a record 103 seats, becoming the Official Opposition for the first time in the party's history. The party had a historic breakthrough in Quebec , where they won 59 out of 75 seats, dominating Montreal and sweeping Quebec City and
7738-464: The 1988 total of 43. This included a breakthrough in the riding of Edmonton-Strathcona , only the second time the NDP had managed to win a seat in Alberta in the party's history. In the 2011 federal election , the NDP won a record 103 seats, becoming the Official Opposition for the first time in the party's history. The party had a historic breakthrough in Quebec , where they won 59 out of 75 seats, dominating Montreal and sweeping Quebec City and
7884-753: The Atlantic ridings lost to the NDP in the 1997 election. The initial high electoral prospects of the Canadian Alliance under new leader Stockwell Day also hurt the NDP as many supporters strategically voted Liberal to keep the Alliance from winning. The NDP finished with 13 MPs—just barely over the threshold for official party status. McDonough announced her resignation as party leader for family reasons in June 2002 (effective upon her successor's election). A Toronto city councillor and recent President of
8030-523: The Atlantic ridings lost to the NDP in the 1997 election. The initial high electoral prospects of the Canadian Alliance under new leader Stockwell Day also hurt the NDP as many supporters strategically voted Liberal to keep the Alliance from winning. The NDP finished with 13 MPs—just barely over the threshold for official party status. McDonough announced her resignation as party leader for family reasons in June 2002 (effective upon her successor's election). A Toronto city councillor and recent President of
8176-573: The Co-operative Commonwealth Federation under Tommy Douglas and has won eleven of the province's elections since then. In Canada, Douglas is often cited as the "Father of Medicare" since, as Saskatchewan Premier, he introduced Canada's first publicly funded, universal healthcare system to the province. Despite the historic success of the Saskatchewan branch of the party, the NDP was shut out of Saskatchewan for
8322-419: The Co-operative Commonwealth Federation under Tommy Douglas and has won eleven of the province's elections since then. In Canada, Douglas is often cited as the "Father of Medicare" since, as Saskatchewan Premier, he introduced Canada's first publicly funded, universal healthcare system to the province. Despite the historic success of the Saskatchewan branch of the party, the NDP was shut out of Saskatchewan for
8468-638: The Elmwood—Transcona seat, with Leila Dance elected as MP with a much reduced margin. This was the NDP's first by-election victory in five years. However, the party finished a close third in LaSalle—Émard—Verdun, behind the Liberals and the Bloc Québécois. Further to this, the NDP ended their confidence and supply agreement with the Liberal Party. The deal had run from March 2022 but was pulled nine months early. The NDP evolved in 1961 from
8614-451: The Elmwood—Transcona seat, with Leila Dance elected as MP with a much reduced margin. This was the NDP's first by-election victory in five years. However, the party finished a close third in LaSalle—Émard—Verdun, behind the Liberals and the Bloc Québécois. Further to this, the NDP ended their confidence and supply agreement with the Liberal Party. The deal had run from March 2022 but was pulled nine months early. The NDP evolved in 1961 from
8760-550: The Leap Manifesto, as a key influence in the genesis of American policy proposals, and the Leap collaborated on the two-part "Message from the Future" campaign designed to popularize the vision of the Green New Deal. The Leap was also instrumental in convening the Pact for a Green New Deal in Canada, a coalition pushing for the development of a Canadian-specific version of the proposal. In March 2021 The Leap announced that it
8906-527: The Leap Manifesto, which some, like Lukacs, argued was tantamount to sabotaging the resolution. The party focused on organizing a leadership race to choose a successor to Mulcair, and no candidate formally championing the manifesto ultimately entered the race; Lewis was encouraged to run by some, but ultimately declined. In 2017 some party members helped launch the Courage Coalition, a grassroots effort aiming in part to promote progressive reform within
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#17327906866679052-508: The Liberals in St. John's East and Hamilton Mountain , where incumbent NDP MPs Jack Harris and Scott Duvall did not stand for re-election. Overall, the election resulted in no change to the balance of power in the House of Commons. In March 2022, the NDP agreed to a confidence and supply deal with the Liberal Party, led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau . Among the policies included in
9198-406: The Liberals in St. John's East and Hamilton Mountain , where incumbent NDP MPs Jack Harris and Scott Duvall did not stand for re-election. Overall, the election resulted in no change to the balance of power in the House of Commons. In March 2022, the NDP agreed to a confidence and supply deal with the Liberal Party, led by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau . Among the policies included in
9344-471: The Liberals in the province. The election resulted in a Liberal majority government. Mulcair's leadership faced criticism following the election, culminating in his losing a leadership review vote held at the NDP's policy convention in Edmonton , Alberta on April 10, 2016. This marked the first time in Canadian federal politics that a leader was defeated in a confidence vote. Consequently, his successor
9490-416: The Liberals in the province. The election resulted in a Liberal majority government. Mulcair's leadership faced criticism following the election, culminating in his losing a leadership review vote held at the NDP's policy convention in Edmonton , Alberta on April 10, 2016. This marked the first time in Canadian federal politics that a leader was defeated in a confidence vote. Consequently, his successor
9636-553: The Liberals won a minority government, although it fell back to fourth place behind the resurgent Bloc Québécois. During the COVID-19 pandemic , the NDP used its leverage to lobby the Liberals to be more generous in their financial aid to Canadians, including by extending of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) program, which was a key demand in order to provide confidence to the government in
9782-410: The Liberals won a minority government, although it fell back to fourth place behind the resurgent Bloc Québécois. During the COVID-19 pandemic , the NDP used its leverage to lobby the Liberals to be more generous in their financial aid to Canadians, including by extending of the Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) program, which was a key demand in order to provide confidence to the government in
9928-459: The NDP has been led by Jagmeet Singh , who is the first visible minority to lead a major federal party in Canada on a permanent basis. Following the 2021 Canadian federal election , it is the fourth-largest party in the House of Commons, with 24 seats. In 1956, after the birth of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) by a merger of two previous labour congresses, negotiations began between the CLC and
10074-410: The NDP has been led by Jagmeet Singh , who is the first visible minority to lead a major federal party in Canada on a permanent basis. Following the 2021 Canadian federal election , it is the fourth-largest party in the House of Commons, with 24 seats. In 1956, after the birth of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) by a merger of two previous labour congresses, negotiations began between the CLC and
10220-476: The NDP have formed the government in six provinces ( Ontario , Manitoba , Saskatchewan , Alberta , British Columbia , and Nova Scotia ) and the territory of Yukon . The NDP supports a mixed economy , broader welfare , LGBT rights , international peace , environmental stewardship, and expanding Canada's universal healthcare system to include dental care, mental health care, eye and hearing care, infertility procedures, and prescription drugs. Since 2017 ,
10366-530: The NDP in first place, the party lost 59 seats in the 2015 election and fell back to third place in Parliament. By winning 44 seats, Mulcair was able to secure the second best showing in the party's history, winning one more seat than Ed Broadbent managed in the 1988 election, but with a smaller share of the popular vote. NDP seat gains in Saskatchewan and British Columbia were offset by numerical losses in almost every other region, while in Alberta and Manitoba
10512-471: The NDP in first place, the party lost 59 seats in the 2015 election and fell back to third place in Parliament. By winning 44 seats, Mulcair was able to secure the second best showing in the party's history, winning one more seat than Ed Broadbent managed in the 1988 election, but with a smaller share of the popular vote. NDP seat gains in Saskatchewan and British Columbia were offset by numerical losses in almost every other region, while in Alberta and Manitoba
10658-643: The NDP, and its CCF predecessor, had a long history of principled debates about manifestos, including the Waffle Movement in the 1970s, which sought to return the NDP to its socialist roots. However, unlike the Waffle, the Leap Manifesto originated from outside the party. Although leading up to the 2016 convention it had significant grassroots momentum within the NDP, the Alberta NDP organized staunchly against, taking issue particularly with its proposal for
10804-583: The NDP, and which stemmed from organizers who helped pass the Leap resolution at the 2016 convention. The group helped organize an effort alongside Leap organizers to revive the discussion of the manifesto within the NDP ahead of its 2018 convention in Ottawa, which also included key organizers from the campaigns of Bernie Sanders in the United States and Jeremy Corbyn in the United Kingdom, but
10950-416: The NDP, under new leader Jagmeet Singh , again distanced itself from the manifesto. In 2017 the team that drove the development of the manifesto launched an organization called The Leap to push forward implementation of the manifesto's vision. The organization largely focused on organizing outside of party politics, instead supporting the development of local groups dedicated to implementing the principles of
11096-488: The Opposition. The party confirmed his suggestion of Hull—Aylmer MP Nycole Turmel to carry out the functions of party leader in his absence. Layton died from his cancer on August 22, 2011. In his final letter, Layton called for a leadership election to be held in early 2012 to choose his successor, which was held on March 24, 2012, and elected new leader Tom Mulcair . Despite early campaign polls which showed
11242-429: The Opposition. The party confirmed his suggestion of Hull—Aylmer MP Nycole Turmel to carry out the functions of party leader in his absence. Layton died from his cancer on August 22, 2011. In his final letter, Layton called for a leadership election to be held in early 2012 to choose his successor, which was held on March 24, 2012, and elected new leader Tom Mulcair . Despite early campaign polls which showed
11388-500: The [manifesto's] concerns are probably widely held," and that "[m]any of the specifics are basically within the realm of acceptable thought." Linda McQuaig , who had previously run for the NDP, urged national engagement with the manifesto, writing that "reports of the manifesto's scariness have been greatly exaggerated; its call for a transition from fossil fuels to green energy is solidly based in science and widely accepted." Crawford Killian, writing for iPolitics, asked "[w]hen did stating
11534-529: The autumn of 2020. In the snap 2021 federal election , the NDP made minor gains in both vote share and seat count, winning in 25 ridings. The party won a second seat in Alberta for the first time when Blake Desjarlais picked up Edmonton Griesbach and Heather McPherson won her second term at Edmonton Strathcona . The party also picked up two seats in British Columbia with Lisa Marie Barron reclaiming Nanaimo—Ladysmith and Bonita Zarrillo reclaiming Port Moody—Coquitlam. These gains were offset by losses to
11680-529: The autumn of 2020. In the snap 2021 federal election , the NDP made minor gains in both vote share and seat count, winning in 25 ridings. The party won a second seat in Alberta for the first time when Blake Desjarlais picked up Edmonton Griesbach and Heather McPherson won her second term at Edmonton Strathcona . The party also picked up two seats in British Columbia with Lisa Marie Barron reclaiming Nanaimo—Ladysmith and Bonita Zarrillo reclaiming Port Moody—Coquitlam. These gains were offset by losses to
11826-562: The center of a national renewable energy transition , including the establishment of postal banking and an electric vehicle fleet. The Leap was also involved in organizing around the Green New Deal , a proposed economic stimulus program to address the climate crisis alongside inequality, in both the United States and Canada. Organizers with the American Sunrise Movement cited Naomi Klein's work, including on
11972-524: The creation of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation in 1933 and the founding of the New Democratic Party in 1961. New Democrats seek a future that brings together the best of the insights and objectives of Canadians who, within the social democratic and democratic socialist traditions, have worked through farmer, labour, co-operative, feminist, human rights and environmental movements, and with First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, to build
12118-452: The creation of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation in 1933 and the founding of the New Democratic Party in 1961. New Democrats seek a future that brings together the best of the insights and objectives of Canadians who, within the social democratic and democratic socialist traditions, have worked through farmer, labour, co-operative, feminist, human rights and environmental movements, and with First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, to build
12264-521: The deal were the establishment of a national dental care program for low income Canadians, progress towards a national pharmacare program, labour reforms for federally regulated workers, and new taxes on financial institutions. In September 2024, the NDP faced two competitive by-elections in Elmwood—Transcona in Manitoba and LaSalle—Émard—Verdun in Quebec . The NDP successfully defended
12410-407: The deal were the establishment of a national dental care program for low income Canadians, progress towards a national pharmacare program, labour reforms for federally regulated workers, and new taxes on financial institutions. In September 2024, the NDP faced two competitive by-elections in Elmwood—Transcona in Manitoba and LaSalle—Émard—Verdun in Quebec . The NDP successfully defended
12556-490: The economic concerns of the working class. Lawrence Martin , meanwhile, compared the association of the manifesto with the NDP to the Waffle, and suggested that it was moving the party backwards and into unelectability, "returning to... days when it didn't even pretend to be a serious contender for the prize of governance." Many commentators were more moderate in their assessments. Aaron Wherry wrote in Maclean's that "many of
12702-457: The federal NDP is promoted by its riding associations, since each territory is composed of only one federal riding . In Quebec, the historical New Democratic Party of Quebec was integrated with the federal party from 1963 until 1989, when the two agreed to sever their structural ties after the Quebec party adopted a sovereigntist platform. From then on, the federal NDP was represented in Quebec only by their Quebec Section, whose activities in
12848-457: The federal NDP is promoted by its riding associations, since each territory is composed of only one federal riding . In Quebec, the historical New Democratic Party of Quebec was integrated with the federal party from 1963 until 1989, when the two agreed to sever their structural ties after the Quebec party adopted a sovereigntist platform. From then on, the federal NDP was represented in Quebec only by their Quebec Section, whose activities in
12994-619: The first time in history where the Liberal Party was neither the government nor the Official Opposition, as the NDP had taken over the latter role. The NDP was now the second largest party in the House of Commons opposing a Conservative majority government. In July 2011, Layton announced that he was suffering from a new cancer and would take a leave of absence, projected to last until the resumption of Parliament in September. He would retain his position of NDP Leader and Leader of
13140-491: The first time in history where the Liberal Party was neither the government nor the Official Opposition, as the NDP had taken over the latter role. The NDP was now the second largest party in the House of Commons opposing a Conservative majority government. In July 2011, Layton announced that he was suffering from a new cancer and would take a leave of absence, projected to last until the resumption of Parliament in September. He would retain his position of NDP Leader and Leader of
13286-469: The first woman to lead a major federal political party in Canada. Although enjoying strong support among organized labour and rural voters in the Prairies, McLaughlin tried to expand their support into Quebec without much success. Under McLaughlin, the party did manage to win an election in Quebec for the first time when Edmonston won the 1990 Chambly by-election . McLaughlin and the NDP were routed in
13432-413: The first woman to lead a major federal political party in Canada. Although enjoying strong support among organized labour and rural voters in the Prairies, McLaughlin tried to expand their support into Quebec without much success. Under McLaughlin, the party did manage to win an election in Quebec for the first time when Edmonston won the 1990 Chambly by-election . McLaughlin and the NDP were routed in
13578-456: The government in six provinces ( Ontario , Manitoba , Saskatchewan , Alberta , British Columbia , and Nova Scotia ) and the territory of Yukon . The NDP supports a mixed economy , broader welfare , LGBT rights , international peace , environmental stewardship, and expanding Canada's universal healthcare system to include dental care, mental health care, eye and hearing care, infertility procedures, and prescription drugs. Since 2017 ,
13724-464: The government provided that some major concessions in the federal budget were ceded to. On November 9, 2005, after the findings of the Gomery Inquiry were released, Layton notified the Liberal government that continued NDP support would require a ban on private healthcare. When the Liberals refused, Layton announced that he would introduce a motion on November 24 that would ask Martin to call
13870-401: The government provided that some major concessions in the federal budget were ceded to. On November 9, 2005, after the findings of the Gomery Inquiry were released, Layton notified the Liberal government that continued NDP support would require a ban on private healthcare. When the Liberals refused, Layton announced that he would introduce a motion on November 24 that would ask Martin to call
14016-414: The largest share of seats at the federal level and thus has never formed government. From 2011 to 2015, it formed the Official Opposition ; apart from this, it has been the third or fourth-largest party in the House of Commons . However, the party has held the balance of power , and with it considerable influence, during periods of Liberal minority governments . Sub-national branches of the NDP have formed
14162-590: The loss of a significant portion of the Western vote to the Reform Party , which promised a more decentralized and democratic federation along with right-wing economic reforms. McLaughlin resigned in 1995 and was succeeded by Alexa McDonough , the former leader of the Nova Scotia NDP . In contrast to traditional Canadian practice, where an MP for a safe seat stands down to allow a newly elected leader
14308-411: The loss of a significant portion of the Western vote to the Reform Party , which promised a more decentralized and democratic federation along with right-wing economic reforms. McLaughlin resigned in 1995 and was succeeded by Alexa McDonough , the former leader of the Nova Scotia NDP . In contrast to traditional Canadian practice, where an MP for a safe seat stands down to allow a newly elected leader
14454-423: The main contenders for the leadership. During the campaign, Barrett argued that the party should be concerned with western alienation , rather than focusing its attention on Quebec . The Quebec wing of the NDP strongly opposed Barrett's candidacy, with Phil Edmonston , the party's main spokesman in Quebec, threatening to resign from the party if Barrett won. McLaughlin ran on a more traditional approach, and became
14600-423: The main contenders for the leadership. During the campaign, Barrett argued that the party should be concerned with western alienation , rather than focusing its attention on Quebec . The Quebec wing of the NDP strongly opposed Barrett's candidacy, with Phil Edmonston , the party's main spokesman in Quebec, threatening to resign from the party if Barrett won. McLaughlin ran on a more traditional approach, and became
14746-527: The manifesto—one such group in Thunder Bay created a 10-point local manifesto and worked towards organizing a slate of candidates for the municipal election—and working with different partners on a variety of projects. One such project is a collaboration with Friends of Public Services and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers called Delivering Community Power, which seeks to place Canada Post at
14892-551: The minority government formed by the Pierre Trudeau –led Liberals from 1972 to 1974, although the two parties never entered into a coalition . Together, they succeeded in passing several socially progressive initiatives into law such as pension indexing and the creation of the crown corporation Petro-Canada . In 1974, the NDP worked with the Progressive Conservatives to pass a motion of non-confidence, forcing an election . However, it backfired as Trudeau's Liberals regained
15038-488: The minority government formed by the Pierre Trudeau –led Liberals from 1972 to 1974, although the two parties never entered into a coalition . Together, they succeeded in passing several socially progressive initiatives into law such as pension indexing and the creation of the crown corporation Petro-Canada . In 1974, the NDP worked with the Progressive Conservatives to pass a motion of non-confidence, forcing an election . However, it backfired as Trudeau's Liberals regained
15184-448: The more radical Co-operative Commonwealth Federation, and specific identification of the "democratic socialist" tradition as a continuing influence on the party are part of the language of the preamble to the party's constitution: New Democrats are proud of our political and activist heritage, and our long record of visionary, practical, and successful governments. That heritage and that record have distinguished and inspired our party since
15330-448: The more radical Co-operative Commonwealth Federation, and specific identification of the "democratic socialist" tradition as a continuing influence on the party are part of the language of the preamble to the party's constitution: New Democrats are proud of our political and activist heritage, and our long record of visionary, practical, and successful governments. That heritage and that record have distinguished and inspired our party since
15476-401: The national health care system to include dental care, mental health care, eye and hearing care, infertility procedures, and prescription drugs. Regarding dentistry, the NDP notes that "one in three Canadians has no dental insurance and over six million people don't visit the dentist every year because they can't afford to. Too many people are forced to go without the care they need until the pain
15622-401: The national health care system to include dental care, mental health care, eye and hearing care, infertility procedures, and prescription drugs. Regarding dentistry, the NDP notes that "one in three Canadians has no dental insurance and over six million people don't visit the dentist every year because they can't afford to. Too many people are forced to go without the care they need until the pain
15768-456: The obvious become 'political suicide'?" Polling data about the Leap Manifesto was published in April 2016 and showed widespread support for the document among the Canadian public. Data showed that more than half of Canadians were aware of the manifesto and that there was an even split between those who supported and those who opposed it. A majority of supporters of the NDP, the Liberal Party , and
15914-474: The outset, including Notley, British Columbia premier Christy Clark , and Saskatchewan premier Brad Wall , each of whom considered the manifesto a threat to western extractive industries. Some columnists expanded this to the national level, with Barrie McKenna, for example, calling the manifesto "a prescription for economic ruin." While analysts from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives released
16060-399: The party are active in municipal politics, the party does not organize at that level. For example, though former Toronto mayor David Miller was an NDP member during his successful 2003 and 2006 mayoral campaigns, his campaigns were not affiliated with the NDP. Unlike most other Canadian federal parties, the NDP is integrated with its provincial and territorial parties. Holding membership of
16206-399: The party are active in municipal politics, the party does not organize at that level. For example, though former Toronto mayor David Miller was an NDP member during his successful 2003 and 2006 mayoral campaigns, his campaigns were not affiliated with the NDP. Unlike most other Canadian federal parties, the NDP is integrated with its provincial and territorial parties. Holding membership of
16352-459: The party blamed the NDP's moderate campaign for these results, and by February more than a dozen NDP riding associations from across the country adopted resolutions for the party to embrace the Leap Manifesto as a means of party renewal. This made the manifesto a significant point of debate at the party's 2016 national convention, which took place in April in Edmonton, Alberta, where the year before
16498-473: The party from the manifesto and instead ran a moderate, "pragmatic" campaign that included promises to balance the budget and effectively perpetuate austerity. While the manifesto was largely ignored during the election, in the aftermath of that campaign it became more tightly linked with the NDP. Early in the election campaign Mulcair and the NDP were leading in the polls; however, they ultimately lost seats and finished third. Many analysts from inside and outside
16644-407: The party generally sitting to the left of the Liberal Party . The party was founded in 1961 by the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) and the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC). The federal and provincial (or territorial) level NDPs are more integrated than other political parties in Canada, and have shared membership (except for the New Democratic Party of Quebec ). The NDP has never won
16790-464: The party maintained its existing seat counts. The party was locked out of Atlantic Canada and the Territories, and lost over half of its seats in Ontario, including all of its seats in Toronto. In Quebec, the NDP lost seats to all three of the other major parties, namely the Liberals, Conservatives, and Bloc Québécois, though it managed to place second in both vote share (25.4%) and seats (16) behind
16936-404: The party maintained its existing seat counts. The party was locked out of Atlantic Canada and the Territories, and lost over half of its seats in Ontario, including all of its seats in Toronto. In Quebec, the NDP lost seats to all three of the other major parties, namely the Liberals, Conservatives, and Bloc Québécois, though it managed to place second in both vote share (25.4%) and seats (16) behind
17082-467: The party they hoped to influence was whichever one was in power. However, Lukacs has written that there was some hope that the New Democratic Party (NDP), which had its roots in the socialist Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) and has traditionally been seen as the progressive standard-bearer among major political parties, would take the opportunity to embrace the manifesto, or a discussion of its ideas. In reality, NDP leader Tom Mulcair distanced
17228-409: The party's interim name pending a national convention. During this process, a large number of New Party Clubs were established to allow like-minded Canadians to join in its founding, and six representatives from New Party Clubs were added to the National Committee. In 1961, at the end of a five-day long founding convention which established its principles, policies and structures, the New Democratic Party
17374-409: The party's interim name pending a national convention. During this process, a large number of New Party Clubs were established to allow like-minded Canadians to join in its founding, and six representatives from New Party Clubs were added to the National Committee. In 1961, at the end of a five-day long founding convention which established its principles, policies and structures, the New Democratic Party
17520-587: The polls to vote against what they didn't want (the disastrous government of the day); and they would still have a space, even if it was outside electoral politics, to say yes to a vision we hoped would reflect what many actually do want, by adding their names to our people's platform or otherwise voicing public support. The manifesto was launched on 15 September during the Toronto International Film Festival , where Lewis' documentary This Changes Everything , based on Klein's book of
17666-511: The province were limited to the federal level. However, following the party's breakthrough in the province in the 2011 federal election, the NDP announced their plans to recreate a provincial party in Quebec in time for the following Quebec general election. The modern New Democratic Party of Quebec party was registered with the Chief Electoral Officer of Quebec on January 30, 2014, but it failed to nominate any candidates in
17812-436: The province were limited to the federal level. However, following the party's breakthrough in the province in the 2011 federal election, the NDP announced their plans to recreate a provincial party in Quebec in time for the following Quebec general election. The modern New Democratic Party of Quebec party was registered with the Chief Electoral Officer of Quebec on January 30, 2014, but it failed to nominate any candidates in
17958-659: The provinces of British Columbia and Manitoba , forms the Official Opposition in Alberta , Saskatchewan , and Ontario , and has sitting members in every provincial legislature except those of Quebec , New Brunswick , and Prince Edward Island . The NDP has previously formed the government in the provinces of Alberta, Ontario, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Nova Scotia and the Yukon Territory. The NDP has previously had at least one sitting member in every provincial legislature except that of Quebec. While members of
18104-541: The provinces of British Columbia and Manitoba , forms the Official Opposition in Alberta , Saskatchewan , and Ontario , and has sitting members in every provincial legislature except those of Quebec , New Brunswick , and Prince Edward Island . The NDP has previously formed the government in the provinces of Alberta, Ontario, Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Nova Scotia and the Yukon Territory. The NDP has previously had at least one sitting member in every provincial legislature except that of Quebec. While members of
18250-464: The rest of Ontario, while making small or no gains in the popular vote in Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Alberta and Nunavut. In British Columbia, the NDP lost three seats ( Kootenay—Columbia , Port Moody—Coquitlam , and, after having lost it at a by-election , Nanaimo—Ladysmith ) but retained most of their support in the province. Following the election, the NDP held the balance of power as
18396-408: The rest of Ontario, while making small or no gains in the popular vote in Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Alberta and Nunavut. In British Columbia, the NDP lost three seats ( Kootenay—Columbia , Port Moody—Coquitlam , and, after having lost it at a by-election , Nanaimo—Ladysmith ) but retained most of their support in the province. Following the election, the NDP held the balance of power as
18542-575: The same name, was being screened. Initial signatories included environmentalists David Suzuki and Maude Barlow ; then-president of the Canadian Union of Public Employees Paul Moist ; Indigenous rights advocate Melina Laboucan-Massimo ; former Ontario NDP leader Stephen Lewis ; actors Donald Sutherland , Rachel McAdams , Elliot Page , and Sarah Polley ; writer/director Patricia Rozema ; musicians Neil Young , Leonard Cohen , Gord Downie , Sarah Harmer , and Alanis Morissette ; and writers William Gibson and Michael Ondaatje , among others. Within
18688-409: The summit was to bring together dozens of representatives from various sectors, such as labour unions, environmental organizations, and Indigenous rights advocates, from across the country to read, discuss, and re-shape the draft through a collaborative process. Although Klein, Lewis, and Lukacs are frequently cited as authors of the manifesto, Klein has insisted that it was largely informed by input from
18834-474: The summit, stating that "[t]he finished draft bears no resemblance to the first draft, which I think speaks to the fact that this was a genuinely collective process." Those involved in the process noted that it was non-partisan and that the work was inspired by the perceived unwillingness of Canadian political parties to engage meaningfully with the climate crisis, particularly in a way that also addressed issues of economic inequality and racism. Lukacs stated that
18980-464: The timing—leading up to the 2015 Canadian election—was purposeful, as "we felt that none of the political parties was offering that kind of vision for the country. A vision that was in line with the urgency of the overlapping crises that we are facing." In her 2017 book No Is Not Enough , Klein wrote of the effort: The goal was to come up with a vision so concrete and inspiring that voters could, practically speaking, do two things at once. They could go to
19126-549: The total needed for the balance of power. As has been the case with Liberal minorities in the past, the NDP were in a position to make gains on the party's priorities, such as fighting health care privatization , fulfilling Canada's obligation to the Kyoto Protocol , and electoral reform . The party used Prime Minister Paul Martin 's politically precarious position caused by the sponsorship scandal to force investment in multiple federal programs, agreeing not to help topple
19272-486: The total needed for the balance of power. As has been the case with Liberal minorities in the past, the NDP were in a position to make gains on the party's priorities, such as fighting health care privatization , fulfilling Canada's obligation to the Kyoto Protocol , and electoral reform . The party used Prime Minister Paul Martin 's politically precarious position caused by the sponsorship scandal to force investment in multiple federal programs, agreeing not to help topple
19418-486: Was able to harness the discontent of voters in Atlantic Canada, who were upset over cuts to employment insurance and other social programs implemented by Jean Chrétien 's Liberal majority government. In the November 2000 election , the NDP campaigned primarily on the issue of Medicare but lost significant support. The governing Liberals ran an effective campaign on their economic record and managed to recapture some of
19564-430: Was able to harness the discontent of voters in Atlantic Canada, who were upset over cuts to employment insurance and other social programs implemented by Jean Chrétien 's Liberal majority government. In the November 2000 election , the NDP campaigned primarily on the issue of Medicare but lost significant support. The governing Liberals ran an effective campaign on their economic record and managed to recapture some of
19710-408: Was adopted for riding-level debate in 2016. The organizers behind the manifesto launched an organization to promote the manifesto's vision in 2017, called The Leap, which operated until 2021 and was a key convenor of Canada's Pact for a Green New Deal in 2019. The Leap Manifesto includes 15 points under the slogan of calling "for a Canada based on caring for each other and the planet, moving swiftly to
19856-402: Was born, and Tommy Douglas , the long-time CCF Premier of Saskatchewan , was elected as its first leader. At the 1971 leadership convention , an activist group called the Waffle tried to take control of the party but was defeated by David Lewis with the help of the union members. The following year, most of The Waffle split from the NDP and formed their own party. The NDP itself supported
20002-402: Was born, and Tommy Douglas , the long-time CCF Premier of Saskatchewan , was elected as its first leader. At the 1971 leadership convention , an activist group called the Waffle tried to take control of the party but was defeated by David Lewis with the help of the union members. The following year, most of The Waffle split from the NDP and formed their own party. The NDP itself supported
20148-472: Was disappointed to see its two Saskatchewan incumbents defeated in close races by the new Conservative Party (created by merger of the Canadian Alliance and Progressive Conservative parties), perhaps because of the unpopularity of the NDP provincial government. The Liberals were re-elected, though this time as a minority government . Combined, the Liberals and NDP had 154 seats – one short of
20294-404: Was disappointed to see its two Saskatchewan incumbents defeated in close races by the new Conservative Party (created by merger of the Canadian Alliance and Progressive Conservative parties), perhaps because of the unpopularity of the NDP provincial government. The Liberals were re-elected, though this time as a minority government . Combined, the Liberals and NDP had 154 seats – one short of
20440-593: Was elected to his third term in Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie , was the only NDP candidate to win a seat in Quebec, while the party lost all three of its Saskatchewan ridings ( Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River , Regina—Lewvan , and Saskatoon West ) to the Conservatives. The party remained shut out of Toronto and lost two of its MPs ( Cheryl Hardcastle in Windsor—Tecumseh and Tracey Ramsey in Essex ) in
20586-417: Was elected to his third term in Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie , was the only NDP candidate to win a seat in Quebec, while the party lost all three of its Saskatchewan ridings ( Desnethé—Missinippi—Churchill River , Regina—Lewvan , and Saskatoon West ) to the Conservatives. The party remained shut out of Toronto and lost two of its MPs ( Cheryl Hardcastle in Windsor—Tecumseh and Tracey Ramsey in Essex ) in
20732-615: Was the fourth-best performance in party history, approaching the level of popular support enjoyed in the 1980s. The NDP kept all of the 18 seats it held at the dissolution of Parliament. While the party gained no seats in Atlantic Canada, Quebec, or the Prairie provinces, it gained five seats in British Columbia, five more in Ontario and the Western Arctic riding of the Northwest Territories . The Conservatives won
20878-425: Was the fourth-best performance in party history, approaching the level of popular support enjoyed in the 1980s. The NDP kept all of the 18 seats it held at the dissolution of Parliament. While the party gained no seats in Atlantic Canada, Quebec, or the Prairie provinces, it gained five seats in British Columbia, five more in Ontario and the Western Arctic riding of the Northwest Territories . The Conservatives won
21024-495: Was to be chosen at a leadership election to be held no later than October 2017, with Mulcair agreeing to remain as leader until then. On October 1, 2017, Jagmeet Singh , the first person of a visible minority group to lead a major Canadian federal political party on a permanent basis, won the leadership vote to head the NDP on the first ballot. In the 2019 federal election , the NDP won only 24 seats in its worst result since 2004, shedding 15 seats. Alexandre Boulerice , who
21170-495: Was to be chosen at a leadership election to be held no later than October 2017, with Mulcair agreeing to remain as leader until then. On October 1, 2017, Jagmeet Singh , the first person of a visible minority group to lead a major Canadian federal political party on a permanent basis, won the leadership vote to head the NDP on the first ballot. In the 2019 federal election , the NDP won only 24 seats in its worst result since 2004, shedding 15 seats. Alexandre Boulerice , who
21316-546: Was winding down its operations, due in large part to funding and operating difficulties in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. Around the same time, some key members of The Leap team including Lewis, Klein, and Lukacs, helped launch The Breach , a new independent media outlet with a focus on issues central to the Leap Manifesto. Since its launch the Leap Manifesto has attracted criticism from many politicians and pundits. Premiers of western provinces were vocally critical from
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