May 16, 2019
The federal NDP must stand tall in its commitment to a boldly progressive agenda
Libby Davies
In this excerpt from her new memoir "Outside In," the former MP diagnoses what went wrong for the NDP in the 2015 election.
2015 federal election
May 2, 2017
Trudeau's social media mastermind tours Europe, explains strategy
June Chua
Tom Pitfield, a childhood friend of Trudeau's and a former IBM innovation expert, went through a top 10 Buzzfeed-like list of What He Learned from the Election Campaign.
Apr 5, 2016
The crisis in the NDP
As delegates prepare for the April 8-10 Edmonton convention, the federal NDP membership is in turmoil. The New Democratic Party needs to redefine itself in a new political environment.
Apr 1, 2016
As its convention approaches, the NDP faces its biggest test yet
It is an interesting paradigm shift: for 10 years, Stephen Harper fantasized about disappearing the Liberal Party. Now the Liberals are in a position to destroy the NDP.
Mar 17, 2016
Treating voters as citizens -- and other lessons from my time in politics
Looking back on her foray into politics, Linda McQuaig questions if we're well served by a conventional wisdom that has reduced the voter to a simple-minded consumer who's only out for themselves.
Jan 25, 2016
The state of federal public services and how to fix them
A new report from the CCPA details the state of Canada's public services and sifts through the Liberal Party's election promises.
Dec 8, 2015
Holiday cheer for New Democrats: Five toasts for the New Year
New Democrats need to rediscover themselves, remember their aspirations, and fix their expectations anew. Here are five toasts to help bring in the New Year and see out the old.
Dec 3, 2015
Trudeaumania 2.0: Avoiding the trap of high hopes and low standards
Erika Shaker
"Canada is back!" announced Justin, (more than once) to the world. But are we? And back to what, exactly?
Dec 2, 2015
Strengthen the ranks: Labour movements in Canada and Nigeria
Evangel Ekine
Elections such as those recently held in Canada and Nigeria provide hope for further social change.
Nov 24, 2015
With new governments in Alberta and Ottawa, Parkland Institute asks: What's left?
What are the tasks facing the Canadian left following the defeat of the Harper government? The Parkland Institute tackled these questions and more at its 19th annual conference.
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