US EditionNDP talking to the Carney government about getting official party status: Davies
- On May 9, 2025, interim NDP leader Don Davies revealed that his party has begun preliminary discussions with Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government to secure formal recognition as a parliamentary caucus in the House of Commons, despite holding only seven seats.
- The NDP lost its official status by dropping below the 12-seat threshold in the recent election, which reduces financial resources and parliamentary privileges for the party.
- Davies emphasized the need to secure resources like research and outreach budgets, while also exploring new ways to engage Canadians beyond Parliament to rebuild grassroots support.
- Davies mentioned that to support the caucus and effectively represent the 1.2 million NDP voters, they might need to collaborate with community groups and organizations in new and innovative ways.
- The early discussions imply efforts to maintain the NDP’s parliamentary presence and influence during leadership transition and a period of rebuilding after significant seat losses.
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NDP talking to the Carney government about getting official party status, interim leader says
Parties that lack official status lose out on financial resources provided by Parliament, get to ask fewer questions during Question Period and don’t have guaranteed spots on standing committees
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