NDP table legislation to create universal pharmacare, seek Liberal backing
Bill would make provincial and territorial funding contingent on the their adherence to principles of the Canada Health Act.
Higher costs should kill Trans Mountain pipeline: Bloc, NDP, Greens
A Nanos survey shows respondents are increasingly uncomfortable spending public money to continue the project.
Former Liberal Blair Lekstrom quits as BC Premier Horgan’s caribou liaison
Was appointed to bridge tensions between local groups, including backcountry enthusiasts and Indigenous nations, over saving threatened herds.
Facing minority Parliament, Trudeau tells MPs to play nice with opposition
The feds plan to move quickly to ratify USMCA, but the Bloc and NDP are voicing concerns
NDP wants exhaustive review of USMCA before ratification: Singh
Canadians were told USMCA was the best deal possible, but US Democrats made subsequent revisions.
Alberta NDP wants $30M energy war room shut down
Doing more harm than good with its high-profile errors.
NDP wants regular reviews of USMCA
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has remained tightlipped on whether New Democrats will vote for the agreement.
Saskatchewan NDP leader promises buy local preference
Meili commits to a Saskatchewan-first procurement policy for infrastructure at party convention.
Kenny to continue with NDP’s Alberta petrochemical credit program
But two other NDP energy diversification schemes offering loan guarantees and grants will get the axe.
Election 2019: NDP reminds Trudeau of electoral reform promise
New Democratic Party candidate to introduce proportional representation and lower the voting age to 16.
Election 2019: Liberal, NDP make promises that need the provinces
Trudeau government changed relationship with premiers, but then things changed again.
Election campaign: Grits, Tories in dead heat, NDP, Greens tied
Leger poll suggests the Liberals were ahead in Ontario and Quebec,which account for almost 60% of the 338 seats.
Liberals nominate well known anti-pipeline activist to take Montreal NDP seat
Steven Guilbeault in 1993 helped found a major environmental advocacy group in Quebec called Equiterre.
NDP unveils parts of climate plan in motion as the Green Party edges closer
Singh calls for cancelling the planned expansion of the Trans Mountain pipeline.
Kenney’s UCP defeats NDP with majority in Alberta election
UCP took back many of the breakthrough NDP wins in Calgary and rural regions in 2015.
Alberta’s UCP would create Indigenous crown corporation, help investments
In the leadup to the April 16 provincial election, Kenney has been hammering the Alberta NDP and federal Liberals.
Alberta NDP’s Notley promises $1.4B to expand network of roads for heavy loads
Re-elected NDP government would work to increase the network to cover 10,000 kilometres over the next six years.
Singh cements leadership with B.C. byelection win but NDP loses Outremont
The NDP leader now faces an uphill battle ahead of the October election.
NDP leader Singh defends support for LNG Canada
Candidates are pushing for stronger climate action, concerned about increased emissions from liquefied natural gas project.
Singh accuses Trudeau of disrespect for voters after PM leaves 3 ridings vacant
A byelection has yet to be called for the riding the NDP leader hopes to win.
BC’s new rules for provincial infrastructure projects challenged in court
Contractors association says rules not fair to non-unionized workers.
Shouting match derails debate over Ont. govt proposal to slash Toronto council
One lawmaker called the Ontario legislature a “toxic environment”.
Ford launches independent inquiry into Ontario’s finances
Commission will be led by former BC premier Gordon Campbell.
A breakdown of the possibilities that could arise from Ontario’s vote
Anything could happen June 7: Here’s what you need to know.
Wynne makes last ditch efforts to warn voters of NDP, Tory majorities
Liberal leader admitted election was lost on weekend.
Singh abandons neutrality, says ‘No’ to Trans Mountain
Morneau’s promise to cover construction overruns caused by political interference pushed him into opposition.
Ontario NDP forced to admit to annual $1.4B costing error
Miscounting $700-million annual reserve fund as revenue will affect deficit projections for several years: Horwath.
Ontario Liberals say NDP platform contains miscalculation
Horwath rules out coalition with Liberals, and denies there’s a $3 billion hole in NDP plan.
NDP calls for tire burning ban in Nova Scotia following pilot project approval
Lafarge Canada project would burn tires for energy at the company’s Brookfield cement plant.
BC’s new business as usual: political and economic uncertainty
NDP election win prompts waves of uncertainty that threaten investment and economic growth in BC.
Balanced budget out of reach for Alberta: report
Net debt will balloon from $9.5 billion to $44 billion by 2020.
Kinder Morgan to proceed Trans Mountain IPO, despite BC Green-NDP deal
Intended to raise $1.75 billion to help fund the $7.4-billion pipeline expansion.
