Feeling positive about the left in Canada as it looks like the #NDP is on course to choose a green social democrat as leader, someone who can bring the Greens into the NDP, as well as make the NDP the political voice of all progressive social movements.
#NDP
‘It’s surreal to say that I am the first #Indigenous person to appear on the leadership ballot of a major federal political party in Canada. It’s exciting, not just for me, but for every Indigenous person raised to believe they don't belong in our institutions of power.’ Quoted from a Tanille Johnstone email @votetanille https://www.tanille.ca/about #NDP #NDP2026 #cdnpoli
Heather McPherson at work in the House of Commons:
‘heathermacnow 22h
The government is laying off tens of thousands of public service workers.
These aren’t numbers on a spreadsheet, they’re people. People who deliver vital services, support families, keep our food safe, and make sure our systems keep running.’
https://www.instagram.com/p/DUby3-6j6LW/?short_redirect=1
#NDP #NDP2026 #cdnpoli
Duncan! I can't wait to see you this Monday to kick off our Jobs, Justice, Climate Tour of Vancouver Island!
Join us at The Oak Taphouse on Monday, Feb 9, to connect & organize for the future we deserve.
This is a people-powered movement, so bring friends!
Heather McPherson~ This is why I'm running
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=woQs21NG6OU. #NDP #NDP2026
#cdnpoli
I thought @avilewis 's public option grocery stores were a risky bet -- I didn't think they could be anything but a money pit.
But, I read an article by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatiives and watched a youtube from America, and I've come around to: stoked to try!
America runs public grocery stores -- food is cheaper! (small subsidy supports less food deserts)
https://www.policyalternatives.ca/news-research/how-public-grocery-stores-could-work-in-canada/
2/ This Black History Month, let’s acknowledge and reflect on the work of leaders in our movement like Laura Mae Lindo, Zanana Akande and Jill Andrew, who have broken barriers and whose work embodies the words Rosemary Brown loved to quote: “until all of us are free, none of us are free”.
Read their full endorsements here: https://lewisforleader.ca/endorsements
1/ Laura Mae Lindo and Zanana Akande are trailblazers in our party and our movement. They have opened doors and dedicated their lives to social, economic and racial justice.
Zanana was the first Black woman to serve as an MPP and cabinet minister in Ontario history. She raised social assistance rates, and her work led to the creation of Ontario’s Anti-Racism Secretariat and the province’s first binding employment equity legislation.
Laura Mae was the inaugural chair of the Ontario NDP’s Black Caucus, the first formal caucus of its kind in Ontario history. In this role and as the party’s anti-racism critic, she was a powerful advocate in addressing anti-Black and all forms of racism, including by introducing a groundbreaking Racial Equity in Education Systems Act.
‘Election buzz ramps up with Liberals poaching candidates from opposition parties and Conservatives starting nomination process’ BY ABBAS RANA | February 6, 2026 https://www.hilltimes.com/story/2026/02/06/election-buzz-ramps-up-with-liberals-poaching-candidates-from-opposition-parties-and-conservatives-starting-their-nomination-process/491133/
#NDP #NDP2026 #cdnpoli
After our hypothetical #NDP leadership tournament, longshore union pres and worker, Rob Ashton announced his candidacy for the federal party leader.
The Leveller spoke to him twice on his reason for running, fundraising, AI, and the fight ahead.
https://leveller.ca/2026/02/rob-raw/
#cdnnews #cdnpoli #ndp #ndp2026 #canadianpolitics #canadiannews #canadapolitics #canada
‘Premature’ to call NDP leadership race for top fundraiser Lewis, say politicos, with ranked ballot giving McPherson the edge
‘The NDP comeback has begun,’ says leadership candidate Avi Lewis, who says his campaign has raised over $1-million, and has more than doubled his next closest competitor as of December 2025.
Vancouver Island! I’m boarding the ferry and heading your way for our Jobs, Justice, Climate Tour!
From Feb 9 to 13, I’ll be travelling the Island to hear about your hopes for the future, and talk about the bold solutions that our communities deserve.
See you soon! RSVP: https://avilewis.link/van-island-tour
Here's a petition that will be submitted in the House of Commons if enough signatures are obtained. It calls for the Safe Third Country Agreement to be cancelled. It also calls for us to not have any business relations with ICE.
https://www.ourcommons.ca/petitions/en/Petition/Details?Petition=e-7146
The real meme is the Liberals = PC & have been that way forever.
Old political parties, old money, old policies that forget & neglect the people of Canada
#cdnpoli #NDP #NDP2026
Illustration from OpenClipart
Two Businessmen Passing Cash
by j4p4n - uploaded on August 13, 2025 https://openclipart.org/detail/352529/two-businessmen-passing-cash edited to obscure Wall Street
‘We consider that both the old parties in Canada the instruments of capitalist interests and cannot serve as agents of social reconstruction, and that whatever the superficial differences between them, they are bound to carry on government in accordance with the dictates of the big business interests who finance them.’ https://archive.org/details/P005674/page/n1/mode/2up
Regina Manifesto
#NDP #NDP2026 #cdnpoli
Hey #Alberta
Did you know #Smith made a deal with Ottawa in Nov/25?
Ottawa drops, for Alberta only. the Clean Electricity Regulations (CER) in trade for a new Alberta Carbon Pricing agreement (TIER), to be finalized April 1/26.
Now that AB has no Federal Clean Electricity Regulations etc. the Gov of Alberta opened the flood gates for Data Centres. Worth Billions to the Province. Our backyards are going to be full of these things 🤢
There are 2 with in Olds city limits & another 35 kms away.
39 are planned so far. Why isn't the big media talking about this?
'#Indigenous Reconciliation & empowerment' https://www.tanille.ca/platform/indigenous
#NDP #NDP2026 #cdnpoli @votetanille
Federal workers are already staring down the barrel of 40,000 job cuts, and now Carney wants to force them back into the office four days a week.
It will make it harder for the public service to recruit and retain talent, it could cost up to $6 billion and it’s a slap in the face to workers that undermines ongoing negotiations.
Federal workers - like all workers - deserve to be treated with respect. That’s why our Dignified Work plan defends remote work arrangements for federal employees who deliver our essential public services each and every day.
Unwavering solidarity to PSAC, PIPSC, and all workers impacted by this callous decision!
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/federal-government-return-to-office-9.7076314
Here's a thoughtful history of the NDP/CCF, focussed on looking at the recent federal election. It's written by Luke Savage (who's endorsed Avi Lewis).
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