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NDP - New Democratic Party of Canada

Learn more about the New Democratic Party of Canada with information on its history, NDP news and issues, the federal NDP leader, Thomas Mulcair, past leaders and NDP members of parliament.
  1. Federal NDP Leaders (8)

Thomas Mulcair - Leader of the NDP

Thomas Mulcair's priorities are sustainability, prosperity and economic justice.

Write to Thomas Mulcair, NDP Leader

Contact Thomas Mulcair, leader of the New Democratic Party of Canada.

NDP Official Site

News, issues, lots of press releases and information on the NDP leader.

NDP Critics

Members of the NDP shadow cabinet and their assignments as party critics.

NDP Members of Parliament

Biographies, photos, contact information and news from NDP members of parliament.

Jack Layton's State Funeral

Jack Layton's family is trying to ensure that the public has as much access as possible to the State Funeral for Jack in Toronto.

Jack Layton Lying in State and Repose

Jack Layton's flag-draped casket will lie in state on Parliament Hill and then lie in repose at Toronto City Hall to give Canadians an opportunity to pay their last respects.

Jack Layton Has Died

NDP Leader Jack Layton passed away on August 22, 2011 at the age of 61. Read the letter he wrote to all Canadians.

Jack Layton - NDP Leader

Jack Layton, Leader of the New Democratic Party of Canada, led the party to Official Opposition status for the first time in history in the 2011 Canadian federal election.

What Was Jack Layton's Biggest Contribution to Canadian Politics?

Share your thoughts on Jack Layton's contributions to Canadian politics and what you will miss about him the most.

Jack Layton Takes Time Out to Fight Cancer

Diagnosed with a second form of cancer, Jack Layton steps down temporarily as NDP leader to fight it.

Jack Layton and the Winds of Change

In the last two weeks of the 2011 federal election campaign, Jack Layton and the NDP made a sudden surge in the polls, which they hung on to through election day. The NDP became the Official Opposition for the first time.

Jack Layton Leads the NDP

Jack Layton takes over as leader of the NDP of Canada in 2003.

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