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  New Democratic Party - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The New Democratic Party (NDP; Nouveau Parti Démocratique in French) is a political party in Canada with a social democratic philosophy and moderate democratic socialist tendencies that contests elections at both the federal and provincial levels.
The influence of organized labour on the party is still reflected in the party's conventions as labour votes are scaled to 45% of the total number of ballots cast.
However the party does not allow her to be part of the parliamentary caucus, as the NDP favours the abolition of the Canadian Senate.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/New_Democratic_Party   (3503 words)

  
 New Democratic Party - Biocrawler   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
New Democrats are also active municipally, and have been elected mayors, councillors, and school and service board members — Toronto mayor David Miller is a leading example.
The influence of organized labour on the party is still reflected in the party's leadership elections as labour votes are scaled to 25% of the total number of ballots cast.
However the party does not allow her to be part of the parliamentary caucus, as the NDP favours the abolition of the Senate.
www.biocrawler.com /encyclopedia/NDP   (1980 words)

  
 New Democratic Party - Gurupedia
The importance of labour to the party is still reflected in the party's leadership elections as labour votes are scaled to 25% of the total number of ballots cast.
It briefly lost official party status in the Commons due to a lack of MPs after the 1993 election, when it won only 9 seats (12 are required by the rules of the House of Commons).
Unlike other federal parties, the NDP is integrated with its provincial and territorial party, such that a member of the federal party is a member of the provincial or territorial party where he or she resides.
www.gurupedia.com /n/nd/ndp.htm   (1076 words)

  
 The Socialist Vanguard and the New Democratic Party
This party has been characterized at various times as the primary expression of the politics of the working class, as expressing the present level of consciousness of the workers, or as being in advance of the level of consciousness of the working class as a whole.
This is another new obstacle to a breakthrough by revolutionary Marxists." Earlier the document referred to an incorrect interpretation of united action as follows: "The success of such actions is indispensable to victory in specific episodes in the class struggle.
They joined the social democratic party as a body, in order to work within it as a fraction to come in contact with its left wing, to influence it, and to fuse with it, and thereby broaden the basis for the subsequent construction of a new revolutionary party- a Trotskyist party- in France.
www.rossdowson.com /ndp.html   (9423 words)

  
 XPDNC - Political Party Links
This is the only Bahamian party which is prepared to be fair to the Unions of this country.
The true leftist voice of Quebec politics is a new alternative with values of solidarity, ecology, equality between men and women.
The party "of the ballot box and of the streets" ("un parti des urnes et de la rue").
www.xpdnc.com /links/polparty.html   (755 words)

  
 Ancaster-Dundas-Flamborough-Aldershot New Democratic Party Riding Association: New Information
New ideas and rewarmed grievances deserve a voice, which should not be muted by the voting system.
Parties such as the NDP would provide an opportunity for Party members to ratify their lists, through a convention or a regional primary.
Parties are allotted seats in direct proportion to their share of the overall vote.
www.ndpadfaw.ca /pr.rpt.html   (6194 words)

  
 CBC - Canada Votes 2006 - Leaders and Parties
The New Democratic Party was founded in 1961, bringing together the Prairie-based Co-operative Commonwealth Federation and the unions of the Canadian Labour Congress.
In its constitution, the party advocates "the application of democratic socialist principles to government and the administration of public affairs."
When the opposition parties wanted to push for an election after the Nov. 1, 2005, Gomery report, it was up to Layton to decide whether his party would continue to support Martin’s Liberals.
www.cbc.ca /canadavotes/leadersparties/parties/ndp.html   (487 words)

  
 Euston Manifesto Canada
If in Newfoundland, most working class people are opposed to a woman's right-to-choose, then by all means, elect a pro-life socialist.  You don't like an NDP candidate's position on a given issue; then find a New Democrat in another riding you can support.
Party members should be free to advocate for their views inside and outside our Party but I would consider it a waste of my time to pander to anyone who would prostitute their allegiance to the highest bidder.  For those people, we have the Liberal Party.
The parties to the conflict should be invited to the Conference on the basis of basic principles: land for peace, 242, and an agreement on the establishment of two states and security for both.
euston-canada.spaces.live.com   (4229 words)

  
 Canadian Political Parties/Les Partis politiques du Canada   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Party of Citizens Who Have Decided To Think For Themselves And Be Their Own Politicians, POC
Parti municipal Rive-Sud - Équipe Gladu, PMRS (Longueuil)
Parti Municipal Énergie avec Sylvie Surpenant, PME-Surpenant (Ste-Thérèse)
home.ican.net /~alexng/can.html   (770 words)

  
 Daimnation!
New Democrats voted unanimously in the House this spring against a Conservative government motion to extend Canada's military involvement in Afghanistan.
A new Supreme Court of Canada decision says people paying child support are obligated to inform the recipients of increases to their income, even if they have lived up to support provisions in their court orders or separation agreements.
Canadians have begun what may be one of their riskiest missions yet in Afghanistan: opening a new front on the border with Pakistan, in order to stem the tide of insurgents and suicide bombers feeding the ranks of the Taliban...
www.damianpenny.com   (15158 words)

  
 My Blahg » -New Democratic Party
Require that all new government and Crown corporation buildings be constructed to meet the highest possible energy efficiency standard, and incorporate solar heating technology into all new government building designs.
The motion from New Democratic MP Nathan Cullen comes at the end of a spring session in which Ms.
The two parties are so similar now that you can’t even tell the difference between their supporters.
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 Newfoundland and Labrador New Democratic Party
Even PEI with its small economy in relation to Newfoundland and Labrador doesn’t collect PST on home heating fuel and electricity, and is able to provide a home energy efficiency program,” says Harris.
Harris takes credit for the fact that there will be a second part to Government’s plan to reduce home heating costs, an energy efficiency program to be announced in November.
The NDP Plan consists of three measures to address the home heating issues: a rebate 15% of the cost of home heating, whether oil, electric or propane; reinstate the winter heat supplement for those on income support; and establish an all-out energy retrofit program for homes.
www.nl.ndp.ca /news/fullnews.php?id=181   (361 words)

  
 CBC - Canada Votes 2006 - Leaders and Parties
That was behind the Liberals at 36 per cent and the Conservatives at 33, but up from the 15 per cent of the popular vote the party earned in the 2004 election, when it won 19 seats.
The party's highest-ever seat total was 44, under Ed Broadbent in 1988.
Rebuilding Canadian Party Politics, by R. Kenneth Carty, William Cross and Lisa Young, published in 2000 by the University of British Columbia.
www.cbc.ca /canadavotes/leadersparties/leaders/bio_layton.html   (970 words)

  
 Hitler's Germany Revisited in Canada? - Alternative News Media on Democracy, Energy, Politics, Trade, Environment, ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
I also speak as the leader of a small federal party voicing the view of thousands of Canadians who feel betrayed by the existing Parliamentarians,"said Fogal.
Newfoundland's Role at Beaumont Hamel to be Swept from History
The comments are property of their posters, and as such do not reflect the opinion of the Canadian Democratic Movement.
www.canadiandemocraticmovement.ca /displayarticle714.html   (800 words)

  
 What The Democratic Party Stands For   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The Democratic Party stands as the oldest active political party in history.
STATEMENT OF MISSION: It is the mission of the Democratic Party of Harris County to...
âIf you could tell me what the Democratic Party stands for on economic issues, it would be easier to tell you if theyâre voting against their economic interests.â He assails...
www.bluedogdemocrats.com /what-the-democratic-party-stands-for.html   (230 words)

  
 Mapleleafweb.com: Voter Almanac - Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Election Information
Williams has practiced law in Newfoundland since 1972, and was appointed to the Queen's Counsel in 1984.
On October 21, 2003, the PC Party won the government and Williams was sworn in as Premier (and Minister Responsible for Business) on November 6, 2003.
Harris was elected to the Newfoundland House of Assembly in 1990.
www.mapleleafweb.com /election/quick/nf.html   (601 words)

  
 New Democratic Party   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
The Ontario New Democratic Party 33 Cecil Street, Toronto, ON, M5T1N1...
Highlights the social democratic roots and ideals of the party and introduces the leader.
Result of the 1944 merger of the Minnesota Democratic Party and the Minnesota Farmer-Labor Party (f.
www.bluedogdemocrats.com /new-democratic-party.html   (179 words)

  
 Law.com - Partying for the Cause
For many politically connected law and lobbying firms, the Democratic National Convention this week isn't so much about the Party as it is about the parties.
And although law firms probably won't be bagging new clients there, sponsored events are opportunities for the firms to get their names out and to show that their partners hobnob with the powerful.
The night before the ethnic party, for example, the Congressional Hispanic Caucus and the American Gas Association are co-sponsoring an evening of dancing at Felt Boston, a fashionable cocktail lounge and billiard club.
www.law.com /jsp/article.jsp?id=1090180167348   (1269 words)

  
 Newfoundland Magazines - A-B
Previously: New Democrat (Feb. 9, 1976); Newfoundland Democrat (May 1975); New Democrat (Jan. 1976); Bulletin Newfoundland (1976); Comment (Nov. 15, 1977-1978); NDP News and Views (June 1978); NDP Newsletter (1980-1982); Newfoundland and Labrador Democrat (1983-1984); New Democrats Newsletter (June 1985); Party Pulse, The (1985-1991).
Pub.: New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador.
Depts.: the family news; industry briefs; those were the days; family album; woodland echoes; Bowater sports.
staff.library.mun.ca /staff/newspapers/magab.htm   (1335 words)

  
 New Democratic Party News - Media Monitoring Service by EIN News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Critics of corporate tax reductions, such as the left-leaning New Democratic Party, lament that the cuts are made without companies being obliged to guarantee they will...
parties stopped short of calling for a withdrawal of Canadian troops, the Liberals and NDP defence critics agreed the government must change the country's focus in the increasingly violent...
Stanley Halstead is referring to those Liberal, NDP and Party Quebecois politicians who've been hammering...
www.einnews.com /canada/newsfeed-canada-ndp   (1062 words)

  
 The Democratic Party
The Democratic National Committee is weighing a recommendation to add contests between the 2008 Iowa caucuses and the New Hampshire primary.
Some believe that Gov. Ed Rendell's Plan B for funding a new hockey arena in Pittsburgh may be vital to his hopes of holding on to his job.
Ahhhh, the smell of a new war is in the air.
www.democrats.org /a/2006/04/open_thread_191.php   (12705 words)

  
 Election Prediction - Political Forums
New Democratic Party: Me: 2 Them: 4 (-2)
New Democratic Party: Me: 9 Them: 8 (+1)
New Democratic Party: Me: 4 Them: 5 (-1)
www.mapleleafweb.com /forums/index.php?showtopic=1878   (831 words)

  
 NDP | Get Involved
By becoming a member of the NDP you’ll strengthen the Party that will get more done for people and ensure more accountable government.
And as a member you will be eligible to shape party policy, participate in Party campaigns and activities, hold positions within the Party, and vote for federal Leader.
To get involved with the Party in your community, please visit the Get Involved section of the web page after you have submitted your membership application.
donate.ndp.ca /join/?language=english   (244 words)

  
 Thomson Nelson - Political Science -Canadian Politics on the Web/Political Parties in Canada
Election choices are made simpler because Canadians can decide which candidate to vote for based on which party they wish to form the government.
Political parties also structure most of work of the legislatures by organizing the members into disciplined blocs.
As such, it is important to know what our political parties stand for, and how they are structured.
polisci.nelson.com /parties.html   (272 words)

  
 Main Page - New Democratic Party of Canada Wiki
Welcome to the New Democratic Party of Canada Wiki.
We are completly independant of the party, made up of members and progressive supporters wishing to further the causes of the party and preserve a historical record of social democracy in Canada.
List of all politicians in the Nunavut who are New Democrats
ndp.wikia.com   (567 words)

  
 Canada - New Democratic Party
The New Democratic Party - Radisson Constituency, Manitoba
Darrell Dexter 2002 Darrell Dexter's campaign for leader of the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party
New Democratic Party The Lambton ~ Kent ~ Middlesex
www.politicalresources.net /canada/c-dem.htm   (132 words)

  
 NDP | More "Average Canadian or Liberal Insider?"
Peter Yung is riding association president for the Liberal Party in Burnaby-Douglas, B.C. No. Liberal insider.
Joel Peterson is the executive director of Saskatchewan's Liberal party and a key organizer for Finance Minister Ralph Goodale.
After 12 years of scandal and broken promises, there are 30 million reasons why you couldn’t find any average Canadians to appear in your ads.
www.ndp.ca /page/2121   (315 words)

  
 List party Newfoundland
Liberal Party of Newfoundland and Labrador Home Executive Liberal News Commissions Constitution
Gain insight into the policies and objectives of the party that strives to protect natural resources and place Newfoundland and Labrador first.
Biography of Roger Grimes, Leader of the Liberal Party of Newfoundland and former Premier of Newfoundland, Canada.
www.canadianbusinessdirectory.ca /historynf_party.htm   (197 words)

  
 CANOE -- CNEW Politics - Newfoundland Election   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-23)
Sep 29 - Some facts about Danny Williams, leader of the Opposition Conservatives in Newfoundland and Labrador
Sep 29 - A few facts about Jack Harris, leader of the New Democratic Party in Newfoundland and Labrador
Sep 5 - Newfoundland premier summons caucus to meeting, fuelling election rumours
cnews.canoe.ca /CNEWS/Politics/Newfoundland/2003/archive.html   (96 words)

  
 Lee County Iowa Democratic Party
We, the Lee County Democrats value every person's contribution.
We understand that not everyone can afford to give monetary donations.
If you can donate your time and talents to our organization, it will be greatly appreciated.
www.leecountydemocrats.org /volunteer.php   (36 words)

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