Topic: New Democratic Party of Canada

Canada's 'kid' lawmakers poised to shake-up staid Parliament

Canada's recent election brought a crop of young lawmakers – including college students – to Parliament as members of the opposition New Democratic Party.

Canadian shake-up: Conservatives win but opposition makes head-turning gains

Monday's national election gave the Conservative Party a big victory but the socialist-rooted New Democratic Party showed surprising strength.

Canada election: four ways that history was made May 2

Monday's election in Canada kept Prime Minister Steven Harper in power, but the results revealed an earthquake in Canadian politics. The Liberals and Bloc Quebecois lost big time, and the leftist New Democrats are the official opposition.

A political ruckus ... in Canada?!

The perils of minority government in a multiparty system.

World

Market crisis may shape the Canadian vote

Premier Harper is favored in Tuesday's vote, but slipped in polls over economic woes.

Why Canada's Green Party is (finally) a prime-time draw

Elizabeth May, the scrappy Green candidate, will make history by appearing in nationally televised debates Wednesday and Thursday nights.

Why Canada’s Green Party is (finally) a prime-time draw

Elizabeth May, the Green candidate, will make history by appearing in a nationally televised debate on Thursday night.

With economy slow, Canada to hold early elections

The ruling Conservative Party hopes to win at least 30 more seats to secure a House of Commons majority.

Reporters on the Job

Guantánamo video, deserter case draw Canadian criticism of U.S. ties

On Tuesday, a US Army deserter was deported. An unrelated but simultaneous video release showed a Canadian Gitmo detainee taken at age 15 crying, 'Oh Mommy!'