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The '''New Democratic Party''' ('''NDP''') is a [[social democratic]] political party in [[Canada]]. Formed in 1961 from the [[democratic socialist]] and social democratic [[Co-operative Commonwealth Federation]] and with the partnership [[Canadian Labour Congress]], the party has long occupied the left wing of mainstream Canadian politics, despite being in favour of keeping the capitalist mode of production. Recently the NDP has been shifting further to the right, advocating for continued material support to the Ukrainian state instead of peace<ref>{{Web citation|newspaper=New Democratic Party|title=NDP’s statement on Ukraine|date=2022-01-24|url=https://www.ndp.ca/news/ndps-statement-ukraine|retrieved=2023-06-04}}</ref> and promoting sinophobic rhetoric regarding suspected Chinese interference in Canadian affairs.<ref>{{Web citation|author=Darren Major|newspaper=CBC News|title=NDP calls on Johnston to step down as special rapporteur on foreign interference|date=2023-05-29|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ndp-johnston-step-down-mp-target-foreign-interference-1.6858306|retrieved=2023-06-04}}</ref> | The '''New Democratic Party''' ('''NDP''') is a [[social democratic]] political party in [[Canada]]. Formed in 1961 from the [[democratic socialist]] and social democratic [[Co-operative Commonwealth Federation]] and with the partnership [[Canadian Labour Congress]], the party has long occupied the left wing of mainstream Canadian politics, despite being in favour of keeping the capitalist mode of production. Recently the NDP has been shifting further to the right, advocating for continued material support to the Ukrainian state instead of peace<ref>{{Web citation|newspaper=New Democratic Party|title=NDP’s statement on Ukraine|date=2022-01-24|url=https://www.ndp.ca/news/ndps-statement-ukraine|retrieved=2023-06-04}}</ref> and promoting sinophobic rhetoric regarding suspected Chinese interference in Canadian affairs.<ref>{{Web citation|author=Darren Major|newspaper=CBC News|title=NDP calls on Johnston to step down as special rapporteur on foreign interference|date=2023-05-29|url=https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ndp-johnston-step-down-mp-target-foreign-interference-1.6858306|retrieved=2023-06-04}}</ref> | ||
== Provincial and Territorial Parties == | |||
The party is divided into federal and provincial parties, which are legally distinct organizations from eachother, but still are integrated through each of their constitutions. Holding membership in a provincial party will automatically give you membership in the federal one. | |||
=== Alberta New Democratic Party === | |||
=== British Columbia New Democratic Party === | |||
=== New Democratic Party of Manitoba === | |||
=== New Brunswick New Democratic Party === | |||
=== New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador === | |||
=== Nova Scotia New Democratic Party === | |||
=== Ontario New Democratic Party === | |||
=== New Democratic Party of Quebec === | |||
=== New Democratic Party of Prince Edward Island === | |||
=== Saskatchewan New Democratic Party === | |||
=== Yukon New Democratic Party === | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
Revision as of 14:45, 5 June 2023
New Democratic Party Nouveau Parti démocratique | |
|---|---|
| Abbreviation | NDP (English) NPD (French) |
| Leader | Jagmeet Singh |
| President | Dhananjai Kohli |
| National director | Anne McGrath |
| Deputy leader | Alexandre Boulerice |
| House leader | Peter Julian |
| Founded | 3 August 1961 |
| Preceded by | Co-operative Commonwealth Federation New Party Canadian Labour Congress |
| Political orientation | Social Democracy |
| International affiliation | Progressive Alliance |
| Website | |
| https://ndp.ca | |
The New Democratic Party (NDP) is a social democratic political party in Canada. Formed in 1961 from the democratic socialist and social democratic Co-operative Commonwealth Federation and with the partnership Canadian Labour Congress, the party has long occupied the left wing of mainstream Canadian politics, despite being in favour of keeping the capitalist mode of production. Recently the NDP has been shifting further to the right, advocating for continued material support to the Ukrainian state instead of peace[1] and promoting sinophobic rhetoric regarding suspected Chinese interference in Canadian affairs.[2]
Provincial and Territorial Parties
The party is divided into federal and provincial parties, which are legally distinct organizations from eachother, but still are integrated through each of their constitutions. Holding membership in a provincial party will automatically give you membership in the federal one.
Alberta New Democratic Party
British Columbia New Democratic Party
New Democratic Party of Manitoba
New Brunswick New Democratic Party
New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador
Nova Scotia New Democratic Party
Ontario New Democratic Party
New Democratic Party of Quebec
New Democratic Party of Prince Edward Island
Saskatchewan New Democratic Party
Yukon New Democratic Party
References
- ↑ "NDP’s statement on Ukraine" (2022-01-24). New Democratic Party. Retrieved 2023-06-04.
- ↑ Darren Major (2023-05-29). "NDP calls on Johnston to step down as special rapporteur on foreign interference" CBC News. Retrieved 2023-06-04.