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Jagmeet Singh seeks to rally New Democrats as glitchy policy convention wraps up
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh listens to a question during a news conference in Ottawa, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020. Thousands of federal New Democrats will gather online Friday afternoon to kick off a three-day policy convention that has already exposed some internal party divisions. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
canada
NDP convention targets inequality, as contentious planks threaten to steal spotlight
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh listens to a question during a news conference in Ottawa, Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020. Thousands of federal New Democrats will gather online Friday afternoon to kick off a three-day policy convention that has already exposed some internal party divisions. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Adrian Wyld
canada
Tensions over Israeli-Palestinian conflict persist within NDP ahead of convention
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh adjusts his webcam before announcing a campaign to reach out to young people and young families to understand their concerns at a news conference Monday, March 29, 2021 in Montreal.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Ryan Remiorz
british columbia
B.C. will focus on economic recovery, health reform in 2021, Premier Horgan pledges
B.C. Premier John Horgan wears a protective face mask to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 before being sworn in during a virtual swearing in ceremony in Victoria, Thursday, November 26, 2020. Premier John Horgan says he's glad he called a provincial election a year ahead of schedule and not just because the New Democrats were re-elected to a majority government. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward
alberta
Kenney says his government was right to balance COVID-19 with economy
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney answers questions after announcing $43 million in repairs and improvements to provincial parks at a news conference in Calgary, Alta., Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Todd Korol
british columbia
BC Liberal leader silent as controversy deepens around sexist remarks
Liberal Leader Andrew Wilkinson speaks during a campaign stop in Richmond, B.C. on Saturday, October 10, 2020. A provincial election will be held in British Columbia on October 24. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
british columbia
B.C. NDP promise renter’s rebate, rent freeze as parties ready for Tuesday’s debate
british columbia
New faces bring renewal, political opportunity after B.C.’s election
NDP Leader John Horgan gestures during a campaign stop at Stanley Park in Vancouver on Friday, October 2, 2020. A provincial election will be held in British Columbia on October 24.
politics
Liberals survive confidence vote as House of Commons unanimously passes benefits for workers
New Democratic Party Leader Jagmeet Singh speaks in parliament during Question Period in Ottawa.
british columbia
B.C. election puts money-laundering inquiry on hold for two weeks
Money laundering inquiry delayed due to B.C. election: commissioner
opinion
John Horgan gambles on an election no one wants
Gary Mason
opinion
After years of losing ground, the NDP is well positioned as Throne Speech nears
John Ibbitson
politics
Liberals, Conservatives, NDP and Greens apply for wage subsidy as donations drop with COVID-19
Parliament Hill is seen as people sit on a bench in Major's Hill Park in Ottawa on the Victoria Day long weekend, the last day of the Canadian Tulip Festival, Monday, May 18, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
british columbia
B.C. Green member of legislature, Adam Olsen, to be interim party leader
Green Party MLA Adam Olsen speaks at the Legislature in Victoria, B.C., on November 2, 2017. The B.C. Green party is to reveal today who will become interim leader after Andrew Weaver steps down in January. A release from the party says Green politician Adam Olsen, the elected member for Saanich North and the Islands, is to make the announcement. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chad Hipolito
british columbia
No appetite for an early election, but B.C. NDP prepares campaign nonetheless
No appetite for an early election, but BC NDP preps campaign nonetheless
politics
B.C. NDP candidate steps down on first day of federal campaign
NDP leader Tom Mulcair is seen in a double exposure with a NDP sign as he addresses the media at a national caucus strategy session on Tuesday, September 10, 2013 in Saskatoon. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Liam Richards
politics
NDP leader Singh accused of sending ‘wrong message’ by ruling out support for Tory minority
NDP leader Jagmeet Singh sends ‘wrong message’ by ruling out support for Tory minority
politics
Philpott says she is considering running as a New Democrat, a Green, or an independent
Former Canadian Treasury Board President Jane Philpott leaves West Block on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, April 2, 2019. REUTERS/Chris Wattie
alberta
Jason Kenney defends plan to roll back part of Alberta’s law on gay-straight alliances
United Conservative Leader Jason Kenney details the "UCP Fight Back Strategy" against foreign anti-oil special interests, in front of the Trans Mountain Edmonton Terminal in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, March 22, 2019. REUTERS/Candace Elliott
alberta
Alberta election candidates announce opposing oil patch plans on day two of campaigning
Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley makes a campaign stop in Edmonton on March 20, 2019.
opinion
The strange loyalties of Jagmeet Singh
Margaret Wente