NDP ‘shaken’ by harassment allegations, promises to root out problems in own ranks
The NDP’s approach to anti-harassment was the first policy to earn mention at its convention in Ottawa on Friday—despite not being slated on the floor—with outgoing president Marit Stiles apologizing to party members who had been “failed.” Ms. Stiles said the party has been “shaken” by news of recent and historic complaints of inappropriate behaviour […]
Pharmacare, Quebec, electoral reform among top issues at NDP convention, buzz over new leader
New Democrats from across Canada dove into policy debate on day one of the party’s convention in Ottawa on Friday, the last chance before the 2019 election for members to have a say on future platform planks, and along with buzz over new leader Jagmeet Singh, resolutions on pharmacare, electoral reform, a strong platform for Quebec, […]
Article’s headline treats MP Charlie Angus unfairly
Re: “Failed NDP leadership candidate Angus tweets, then deletes, criticism of party under new leader Singh,” (The Hill Times, Jan. 24, online). The headline and the article’s first sentence identified this veteran MP, Charlie Angus, as simply a “Failed NDP leadership candidate.” I find this completely unacceptable. Mr. Angus is a respected Member of Parliament, […]
NDP MPs walk fine line in Alberta-B.C. pipeline dispute dividing their party
As NDP governments in Alberta and British Columbia feud over Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline, NDP MPs are treading a tight line in trying to support both provincial counterparts while also vocally in favour of vote-rich B.C.’s blockage of a pipeline they say never should have been approved. The two provinces are embroiled in a […]
NDP to debate new harassment policy at this weekend’s party convention
The NDP’s largest-ever policy convention comes to Ottawa this weekend as delegates grapple with the party’s response to recent harassment allegations levelled at an MP and former MP. At least one delegate-driven resolution to strengthen the NDP’s anti-harassment policy is expected to be debated, and party members will have a first look at the party’s […]
#MeToo: trailblazing female ex-MPs weigh in on what needs to change on the Hill
Female former MPs say the current approach the government and federal parties are taking to deal with the Hill’s harassment and the sexual misconduct problem is far better than during their tenure when issues were ignored or swept under the rug, but they say any new system to deal with complaints—which will continue because “biology […]
NDP could be in for divisive Israel-Palestine debate
New NDP leader Jagmeet Singh would probably prefer to avoid a public debate over Israel and Palestine at the party’s policy convention in Ottawa this week, but forces both outside and inside the party will probably make that impossible. Party members will be looking to see what attitude Mr. Singh has toward this issue. As […]
NDP Convention agenda
All events take place at the Shaw Centre, 55 Colonel By Dr., Ottawa, unless otherwise noted. THURSDAY, FEB. 15 7-10 a.m. Youth convention registration 8:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m. Youth convention 3-9 p.m. Convention registration FRIDAY, FEB. 16 7 a.m.-8:15 p.m. Registration opens 8:45-10:15 a.m. Prioritization panels 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m. Prioritization panels 1:30-6:30 p.m. Plenary […]
NDP MPs back leader’s decision to investigate caucus colleague Erin Weir
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh’s decision to announce that he had appointed a third-party investigator to look into harassment allegations against NDP MP Erin Weir, and to remove the MP from caucus duties, was a “wise move,” “necessary,” and took the “right tone,” say caucus colleagues, though Mr. Weir has said he doesn’t know what is being […]
Improv group monkeys around with MP Julie Dzerowicz
Liberal MP Julie Dzerowicz landed herself a spot as a celebrity guest on the Canadian live comedy show Monkey Toast after a chance encounter with its host David Shore. “I thought he was a local resident and he happened to be the host,” Ms. Dzerowicz said of the encounter last year while visiting a farmer’s market in a park located in […]
