Tag: ndp

Thomas Mulcair claims NDP leadership, attacks commence

Thomas Mulcair took over the office of NDP leader and with it, Leader of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition last week. Jack Layton’s former Quebec Lieutenant secured a comfortable win, putting nearly 10 percentage points between himself and runner up Brian Topp. Predictably, the appointment of a new leader has led to a renewed session of mudslinging in Ottawa, beginning with Mulcair’s first question period as LO. MPs from the Conservative bench opened up by accusing the New Democrat of being “anti-jobs” and a “socialist.”

April 2, 2012

The NDP and me

One of the biggest myths that I continually encounter as an activist comes from what I assume to be well-meaning left-leaning individuals who believe that voting for the NDP is the only act necessary to bring about radical social change in this country. As you can imagine, this belief is immensely frustrating to someone like me. Unfortunately, for many years, it was a difficult one to dispel because of one man: Jack Layton.

April 2, 2012

Peggy Nash visits the Bay

NDP leadership candidate Peggy Nash appeared before a packed house at Tony and Adams last week. The event was organized by the Canada Auto Workers’ Union (CAW) Local 229, the largest labour union in Northwestern Ontario, which Nash belonged to while working as an Air Canada employee.

February 14, 2012

Paul Dewar visits Lakehead

NDP leadership candidate Paul Dewar visited the Study last week. Dewar is the NDP Member of Parliament for Ottawa Centre and currently serves as the party’s critic for foreign affairs. After words from local MP Bruce Hyer, Dewar took the floor and gave a brief speech to students on his plans for the party.

January 30, 2012