59 h. ago Lorne Gunter: Canada faces massive internal roadblocks to pipeline, 'nation

Want to know why nothing of significance ever gets built in this country? Consider the allegations levelled by NDP leadership contender Avi Lewis against pipelines, mines and other “nation-building projects” proposed by Prime Minister Mark Carney and others such as Alberta Premier Danielle Smith. At his party’s French-language leadership debate last week, Lewis insisted the […]

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7 d. ago NDP leadership hopefuls confront their French shortcomings in Montreal debate

“We’re lucky, because the language of the working class rises above any language in the world,” one of the five candidates said.

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7 d. ago NDP leadership hopefuls say Guilbeault not welcome in their party after quitting cabinet

If now-backbench Liberal MP Steven Guilbeault was looking for sympathy, he won't find it from four of the five candidates for NDP leader

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8 d. ago Watch live: Federal NDP leadership candidates face off in first official debate tonight

While the debate is taking place in Quebec, only 60 per cent of it will be in French, and the rest in English

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8 d. ago Watch live: Federal NDP leadership candidates face off in first official debate

While the debate is taking place in Quebec, only 60 per cent of it will be in French, and the rest in English

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8 d. ago Watch: Federal NDP leadership candidates face off in first official debate

While the debate is taking place in Quebec, only 60 per cent of it will be in French, and the rest in English

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8 d. ago NDP leadership candidates to face off in 1st debate of race in Montreal

The five official NDP leadership candidates, none of whom describe themselves as fully bilingual, will take part in a French debate in Montreal.

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2 w. ago Chris Selley: The NDP leadership race looks more like a death march

When the NDP succeeds provincially, it’s usually as the centre-left option in a de-facto two-party system. In Ottawa, that job is taken

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2 w. ago B.C. Premier David Eby won’t face leadership review as NDP delegates signal support

B.C. Premier David Eby faced NDP delegates during their convention and received enough support to avoid facing a leadership review.

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2 w. ago B.C. Premier David Eby survives leadership review as NDP delegates signal support

B.C. Premier David Eby faced NDP delegates during their convention and received enough support to avoid facing a leadership review.

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2 w. ago B.C. NDP convention: David Eby survives leadership review against backdrop of grumbling

Certain segments of the base made their displeasure over labour disruption heard, but ultimately premier was given a new mandate as leader. Read more.

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3 w. ago Montreal activist Yves Engler officially looking to enter NDP leadership race

OTTAWA — Montreal-based activist Yves Engler is applying to enter the NDP leadership race months after announcing his intention to make a bid. Engler bills himself as an “agitator” and is running for the leadership with promises to nationalize energy, banks and telecommunications while halting oilsands development and speeding up renewable energy sources. “We believe […]

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3 w. ago Amy Hamm: Avi Lewis is no everyman. He looks more like Jagmeet Singh everyday

NDP leadership candidate held 'emergency' town hall over 'austerity' budget

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3 w. ago Amy Hamm: Avi Lewis is no everyman. He looks more like Jagmeet Singh every day

NDP leadership candidate held 'emergency' town hall over 'austerity' budget

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3 w. ago This Ontario destination feels like you've walked into a movie scene during the holidays

If a winter road trip is on your docket this year, then the picturesque Ontario city of Stratford is a good candidate to pay a visit before the festive season officially comes to an end.Stratford, known for its arts and culture, transforms into a scene straight out of the movies around this time of year. The city's twinkling lights and seasonal decor, paired with quaint shops and restaurants in historic storefronts, make for a scenic downtown core that, in many places, looks like the set of a Hallmark holiday movie.Add in a giant Christmas tree right in the middle of the seasonal hustle and bustle, and Stratford is a charming option for visitors looking for a nearby escape offering some seasonal charm in the winter months. Visitors can shop for artisanal and handcrafted goods from local vendors while sipping festive drinks from local cafes, and explore a variety of events and activities animating the surrounding area all season long.Among the many activa...

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