NDP will not be granted official party status: MacKinnon

Interim NDP leader says party will play important role despite loss of status

OTTAWA — Interim NDP Leader Don Davies said Monday the party will still play a "profoundly important role" in this Parliament, even though it won't be granted official party status.

Is this really the end of the federal NDP?

With the NDP reduced to just seven MPs and losing official party status, many are suggesting that Canada may now be moving to a two-party system, much like our American neighbours. Not so fast.

The law stipulates that a party must obtain at least 12 seats in order to be recognised, but the NDP has only obtained 7.

Interim NDP leader pushing for resources after party loses status in Parliament

Don Davies says that while he has not spoken to Prime Minister Mark Carney, federal New Democrats are having "fruitful discussions" and looking to see what is possible through the Board of Internal Economy, which manages the House of Commons' resources.

NDP vows to play ‘important role’ despite losing official party status - National

Interim NDP Leader Don Davies said there are still opportunities for the party to shape legislation despite being reduced to just seven seats in the House of Commons.

NDP officially loses party status after humiliating election results

"The law is clear," MacKinnon said. "A party needs at least 12 seats to be recognized." The New Democrats, reduced to just seven MPs, fall short of that requirement.