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NDP Leader Avi Lewis Announces New Critic and House Leadership Roles  

OTTAWA – With the House of Commons set to reconvene next week, NDP leader Avi Lewis has announced new critic portfolios and house officers for the NDP Caucus.  
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September 17

NDP Reaction to Associate EU Membership Proposal

NDP Foreign Affairs Critic Heather McPherson made the following statement regarding Canada-EU talks: "At a time of growing geopolitical uncertainty and an increasingly difficult trade relationship with the United States, Canada should be building stronger relationships with democratic partners around the world. We should never be dependent on any single country for our economic security, our prosperity, or our future. We believe Canada can develop stronger ties with the European Union on...
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September 15

Avi Lewis: Canada’s airports are not for sale

NDP Leader Avi Lewis issued the following statement in response to Prime Minister Mark Carney’s plans to privatize Canada’s four largest airports:
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September 10

As Carney courts CEOs, New Democrats wrap caucus meetings focused on working people  

TORONTO — Canada’s New Democrats wrapped up three days of caucus meetings in Toronto on Thursday, united behind a plan to tackle the affordability crisis, defend Canada’s economic independence and put people before wealthy investors and corporations. 
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September 9

Competition Bureau decision gives Carney government a free pass to greenwash 

NDP Parliamentary Leader Don Davies issued the following statement after the Competition Bureau refused to investigate his complaint regarding misleading environmental claims in the Carney government’s taxpayer-funded advertising:
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September 8

NDP response to the ban on trade with illegal settlements

NDP Foreign Affairs Critic Heather McPherson issued the following statement:
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September 7

NDP stands with workers on Labour Day to defend the right to strike

Toronto – NDP Leader Avi Lewis and MP Leah Gazan joined thousands of union members at Toronto's Labour Day Parade on Monday, calling on the federal government to protect free collective bargaining and the right to strike. 
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September 3

NDP announces appointment of François Picard as National Director 

OTTAWA – The New Democratic Party of Canada has appointed long-time party activist and organizer, François Picard, as its new National Director. 
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September 2

Avi Lewis Reaction to Excise Tax Holiday Extension

Avi Lewis Reaction to Excise Tax Holiday Extension
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September 1

New Democrats urge federal government to stand up against U.S. style two-tier health

New Democrats urge federal government to stand up against U.S. style two-tier health
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