NDP leadership candidates debate party’s future

By Tom Stoukas
Leadership candidates for Ontario’s New Democrats met face-to-face Nov. 8 for the first of nine debates on the way to replacing outgoing leader Howard Hampton.
Hundreds of NDP faithful showed up at the Ramada Plaza in downtown Toronto to hear the four candidates outline their plans. The candidates discussed a range of issues including [...]

Tabuns launches green-tinged plan for NDP leadership

By Tom Stoukas
Toronto-Danforth MPP Peter Tabuns has a clear message: green energy is key to Ontario’s economic survival and prosperity.
Tabuns officially launched his bid to replace Howard Hampton as leader of Ontario’s New Democratic Party on Oct. 26, during a boisterous gathering at the Jimmie Simpson Community Centre.
The NDP environment and energy critic touted green [...]

Liberals, NDP face off in Parkdale-High Park debate

By Tom Stoukas
New Democratic Party incumbent MP Peggy Nash and former Liberal leadership hopeful Gerard Kennedy are locked in a tight race in the left-leaning riding of Parkdale-High Park.
And the two faced off in an all-candidates debate held at the May Robinson Auditorium on Monday night (Sept. 29), each hoping to convince the capacity crowd [...]