New Democratic Party
Coverage of New Democratic Party in the Nexus archive.
- The political education of Mark Carney
Mark Carney, Canadian prime minister, secured political gains through strategic party switches and special election wins, shifting from a technocratic image to a pragmatic political leader. His Liberal Party's minority government approached a majority after five MPs switched parties and three key elections in Quebec favored the Liberals.
- Canadian politician goes viral for using sprawling LGBT acronym critics compare to a Wi-Fi password
Canadian politician Leah Gazan went viral for using the lengthy LGBT acronym MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+ in a critique of government funding cuts, sparking mockery comparisons to a Wi-Fi password. Critics, including political commentators and figures like Ted Cruz, mocked the acronym's complexity and perceived overreach.
- Canadian politician goes viral for using sprawling LGBT acronym critics compare to a Wi-Fi password
Canadian politician Leah Gazan from the New Democratic Party went viral for using the lengthy LGBT acronym MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+ to describe Indigenous communities affected by government budget cuts. Critics mocked the term, comparing it to a Wi-Fi password, and some political figures like Ted Cruz and Matt Walsh criticized its use.
- NDP seeks to ban floor-crossing without constituents' consent
The New Democratic Party (NDP) is proposing to ban floor-crossing, a practice where politicians switch political parties, unless they obtain consent from their constituents. The initiative aims to prevent members from changing party affiliation without the approval of the voters they represent.