NDP quietly gets $670K in funding despite losing official party status – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] The NDP has been quietly allocated nearly $670,000 in additional funding to carry out its parliamentary work, giving the cash-strapped party a financial lifeline after losing official status last year. Government House Leader Steven MacKinnon stressed Wednesday that no new money was being used for the funding, which he said comes from a “reallocation” […]
NDP names roles for its MPs as new leader Lewis remains outside Parliament – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] By David Baxter The Canadian Press Posted April 10, 2026 3:42 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Former interim NDP leader Don Davies will continue to act as the party’s parliamentary leader in the House of Commons while new leader Avi Lewis remains outside of Parliament. The House […]
Lewis begins NDP leadership with Prairie tension and a big rebuilding task ahead | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] NDP Leader Avi Lewis begins his term with the task of rebuilding the federal party in his unapologetically progressive vision, but there is already resistance from the leadership of the Alberta and Saskatchewan branches. Lewis won a first-ballot victory with a platform built on bold ideas that he says meet the issues Canada is […]
Lewis’ election as NDP leader divides party’s Western base | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Avi Lewis is the new federal leader of the NDP, but the leaders of provincial counterparts in Alberta and Saskatchewan are making it clear they want no part of his policies. Lewis won the leadership on the first ballot Sunday with 56 per cent of the vote, a decisive victory over four competitors. But […]
Avi Lewis elected as new federal NDP leader on 1st ballot | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Avi Lewis has been named the new leader of the federal NDP, drawing to a close a six-month leadership campaign. The new leader won on the first ballot, receiving 56 per cent of the total votes cast during the election, or 39,734 out of a possible 70,930. “This is a tremendous result,” Lewis said […]
NDP leadership candidates to make their final pitch to voters at Winnipeg convention – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 28, 2026 10:05 am Updated March 28, 2026 10:06 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The NDP leadership candidates are making their last pitch to party members before voting in the six-month campaign concludes later today. Each of the five candidates […]
Saskatchewan premier rejects belt-tightening in budget, cites ‘challenging time’ | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says his government will table a deficit budget next month, citing economic uncertainty across the country as the reason for increased spending. Turbulent trade relations between Canada and the United States, along with ongoing tariffs in China and India, are among the reasons Moe cites for the province’s revenue challenges. […]
Dip in Saskatchewan population result of immigration caps, expert says | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] An immigration expert says a dip in Saskatchewan’s latest population numbers can be attributed to a decline in non-permanent residents, as the province’s official Opposition opens itself up to suggestions on how to keep young people in. Last October, Saskatchewan’s population grew by 9,251 people compared to the same reporting period in 2024, bringing […]