"We will introduce emergency price caps on basic food items—like pasta, frozen vegetables, and infant formula—to keep costs of food down. These items have seen some of the steepest increases since 2020: cooking oil is up 75 per cent, pasta is up 43 per cent, and infant formula—an essential for so many parents—is up 30 per cent and still climbing.

Price regulations are already in place for a number of sectors of Canada’s economy, like electricity, natural gas and certain medicines. And they have been used in other jurisdictions to tackle food price inflation. We would attempt to negotiate this cap but if big grocery chains refuse, we would act by passing the appropriate legislation.

To enforce this cap, we will put in place a mandatory Grocery Code of Conduct."

— ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will also strengthen the Competition Bureau to act as a grocery price watchdog with the power to impose serious penalties on those who don’t comply. These powers will extend to price gouging, price surging, price fixing and shrinkflation." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"Our mandatory Grocery Code of Conduct would help level the playing field in the grocery industry." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We would establish a National Food Cooperative Strategy aimed at boosting independent small- and medium-sized grocery stores." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"And we would fix Nutrition North, to make sure the subsidy goes straight to people, and not to corporations." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will replace the expiring Housing Accelerator Fund with a permanent $16 billion national housing strategy made up of the new Canadian Homes Transfer and the Communities First Fund." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"The Canadian Homes Transfer will reward cities that build quickly, allow more townhomes and apartments, and prioritize homes near transit." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"The Communities First Fund will support provinces in building the infrastructure needed for growth – like water, transit, and public services." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"With the cost of living soaring and energy bills eating into household budgets, we will make it more affordable for Canadians to stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer. A major home retrofit program will deliver free energy-saving upgrades to 2.3 million low-income households, and offer grants and low-interest loans to 1 million more. This could include the installation of heat pumps, insulation and other energy efficiency upgrades. It is estimated that in some areas, such upgrades could save a household as much as $4,500 a year." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"This measure will be entirely financed by eliminating public subsidies for oil and gas companies, saving $18 billion over ten years." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will also help more people buy their first homes, by unlocking the financial power of the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) to offer low-interest public-backed mortgages." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will also establish a Housing Insecurity Prevention Benefit to help 50,000 people in critical need find homes. This program will be piloted and delivered through existing Reaching Home community entities, ensuring a community-based approach to helping Canadians experiencing chronic homelessness." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will double the Canada Disability Benefit, providing individuals up to an additional $2400 a year." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"And we will take a tangible step towards a guaranteed livable income by raising the Guaranteed Income Supplement to lift all seniors out of poverty." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"The Canadian Homes Transfer will reward cities that build quickly, allow more townhomes and apartments, and prioritize homes near transit. This will help us reach a target of 20 percent non-market housing in every neighbourhood." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will fight soaring rents by requiring strong tenant protection measures from other levels of government as a condition for accessing federal housing funding. These measures include rent control, as well as prohibitions on practices such as renovictions, demovictions and other predatory landlord practices aimed at pushing people out of their homes and driving up rents." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will ban predatory financial landlords from buying any existing purpose-built rental apartments and any of Canada’s existing 650,000 social housing units. Legitimate private landlords and property managers would not be impacted. This measure is aimed at preventing corporate entities like REITs, Hedge Funds, and private equity funds from purchasing affordable housing. These entities do not function like landlords, instead their function is to either liquidate and redevelop the real estate, maximize revenues through poor maintenance leading to renoviction and increasing rents, and generally financialize these properties as assets." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will also cut off handouts – including low-interest federal loans, preferential tax treatment and mortgage loan insurance – for big corporate landlords who gouge their tenants." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"And we will boost the Rental Protection Fund by providing an additional $2 billion to help non-profits such as tenant associations and housing co-ops purchase thousands of affordable apartments, to keep them affordable when they come onto the market." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"Last fall, the Liberal government put in place a temporary GST holiday on certain goods, in recognition of the cost of living crisis facing families. The Liberals rejected our proposal that the measure be extended, while the Conservatives opposed it altogether.

But families are still facing rising prices – and Donald Trump’s trade war is driving prices even higher. That’s why we would permanently remove the GST from the essentials that every family needs. This includes grocery store meals, diapers and strollers, and monthly cell, internet and home heating bills. We estimate this measure will save a family of four $448 per year." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will raise the basic personal amount to $19,500 to allow workers to earn more before starting to pay taxes. This would put $505 back in the pockets of those earning between $19,500 and $177,882. We will also lower the high-income BPA to best target these changes to lower-income earners." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"To deliver on this [housing] plan, we will train over 100,000 skilled workers, including newcomers and those affected by Donald Trump’s reckless trade war." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"New Democrats are committed to our Build Canadian, Buy Canadian Plan to boost our domestic economy and create a stronger and more independent economy. As part of this plan we would develop sector-specific industrial strategies for energy, mining, manufacturing, buildings and transportation, with workers at the table every step along the way, with the goal of accelerating Canada’s clean energy transition and attracting new investment in communities across the country. And we would provide additional supports to train more workers for tomorrow’s green economy. Our goal will be to support good, new jobs in clean industries, and support the decarbonization of essential industries like steelmaking, cement-making, transportation and others." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"New Democrats are committed to our Build Canadian, Buy Canadian Plan to boost our domestic economy and create a stronger and more independent economy. As part of this plan we would develop sector-specific industrial strategies for energy, mining, manufacturing, buildings and transportation, with workers at the table every step along the way, with the goal of accelerating Canada’s clean energy transition and attracting new investment in communities across the country. And we would provide additional supports to train more workers for tomorrow’s green economy. Our goal will be to support good, new jobs in clean industries, and support the decarbonization of essential industries like steelmaking, cement-making, transportation and others." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We would start work on an East-West clean energy grid—a major country-building infrastructure project that could deliver affordable, clean and secure energy to people and businesses across the country." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We recognize that clean electricity will be critical to building a competitive economy that supports people in local communities. We will aim to power Canada with net-zero electricity by 2035, moving to 100% non-emitting electricity by 2045. To support this goal we will bring together provinces and terriroties to prioritize the building of an East-West interprovincial power grid." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will establish a national wildfire fighting force that can be deployed across the country to protect communities on the frontlines of climate disasters." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"Research from the Canadian Climate Institute shows that every dollar invested in adaptation can save up to $15 in future disaster costs—so we’ll scale up long-term funding for infrastructure that keeps people safe." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"And we’ll make sure new buildings are kept out of high-risk areas, with disaster resilience built into Canada’s building code." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will put in place an ambitious nature plan to halt and reverse biodiversity loss in Canada. This includes passing a biodiversity accountability law informed by an expert panel with measurable targets for protecting at least 30% of high-carbon, high-biodiversity lands, freshwater and oceans by 2030." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"And EVs made in China or by companies like Tesla that undermine Canada’s national interest and economic security will be excluded." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We would start work on an East-West clean energy grid—a major country-building infrastructure project that could deliver affordable, clean and secure energy to people and businesses across the country." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We recognize that clean electricity will be critical to building a competitive economy that supports people in local communities. We will aim to power Canada with net-zero electricity by 2035, moving to 100% non-emitting electricity by 2045. To support this goal we will bring together provinces and terriroties to prioritize the building of an East-West interprovincial power grid." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"With the cost of living soaring and energy bills eating into household budgets, we will make it more affordable for Canadians to stay warm in the winter and cool in the summer. A major home retrofit program will deliver free energy-saving upgrades to 2.3 million low-income households, and offer grants and low-interest loans to 1 million more. This could include the installation of heat pumps, insulation and other energy efficiency upgrades. It is estimated that in some areas, such upgrades could save a household as much as $4,500 a year." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"This measure will be entirely financed by eliminating public subsidies for oil and gas companies, saving $18 billion over ten years." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"And we would provide additional supports to train more workers for tomorrow’s green economy. Our goal will be to support good, new jobs in clean industries, and support the decarbonization of essential industries like steelmaking, cement-making, transportation and others." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"New Democrats are committed to our Build Canadian, Buy Canadian Plan to boost our domestic economy and create a stronger and more independent economy. As part of this plan we would develop sector-specific industrial strategies for energy, mining, manufacturing, buildings and transportation, with workers at the table every step along the way, with the goal of accelerating Canada’s clean energy transition and attracting new investment in communities across the country. And we would provide additional supports to train more workers for tomorrow’s green economy. Our goal will be to support good, new jobs in clean industries, and support the decarbonization of essential industries like steelmaking, cement-making, transportation and others." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We’ll follow the expert advice of the Net-Zero Advisory Body and set a target to cut greenhouse gas emissions to 50% below 2005 levels by 2035." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"To build lasting support and real results, we will ask the Net-Zero Advisory Body to engage Canadians from all walks of life—scientists, unions, workers, Indigenous communities, and concerned citizens—to shape a path forward that meets our climate obligations, protects jobs and affordability, and holds the biggest polluters accountable." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will eliminate the consumer carbon tax and maintain a robust industrial carbon pricing system—because targeting big polluters is the most effective way to cut emissions while protecting jobs and keeping Canadian industries competitive." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will end the free ride for fossil fuel polluters by eliminating fossil fuel subsidies by the end of 2026, and we would immediately implement a cap on oil and gas emissions." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will stop big banks and industries from greenwashing their fossil fuel investments and help accelerate investments in clean technology with a framework for corporate climate accountability." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will require all federally regulated entities, including financial institutions, Crown Corporations and the financial regulator not only to have credible plans to meet Canada’s climate commitments, but to meet those plans by law." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"And we are committed to keeping a strong oil and gas emissions cap, as well as to keeping the North Coast tanker ban in place to protect our coastal ecosystems from possible oil spills." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will replace mere consultation with a standard of free, prior and informed consent, including for all decisions affecting constitutionally protected land rights, like energy project reviews. Opportunities and benefits of projects should go to the communities that want them, not the CEOs and billionaires who force them through." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"New Democrats are committed to our Build Canadian, Buy Canadian Plan to boost our domestic economy and create a stronger and more independent economy. As part of this plan we would develop sector-specific industrial strategies for energy, mining, manufacturing, buildings and transportation, with workers at the table every step along the way, with the goal of accelerating Canada’s clean energy transition and attracting new investment in communities across the country. And we would provide additional supports to train more workers for tomorrow’s green economy. Our goal will be to support good, new jobs in clean industries, and support the decarbonization of essential industries like steelmaking, cement-making, transportation and others." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"And we are committed to keeping a strong oil and gas emissions cap, as well as to keeping the North Coast tanker ban in place to protect our coastal ecosystems from possible oil spills." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"New Democrats are committed to our Build Canadian, Buy Canadian Plan to boost our domestic economy and create a stronger and more independent economy. As part of this plan we would develop sector-specific industrial strategies for energy, mining, manufacturing, buildings and transportation, with workers at the table every step along the way, with the goal of accelerating Canada’s clean energy transition and attracting new investment in communities across the country. And we would provide additional supports to train more workers for tomorrow’s green economy. Our goal will be to support good, new jobs in clean industries, and support the decarbonization of essential industries like steelmaking, cement-making, transportation and others." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will replace mere consultation with a standard of free, prior and informed consent, including for all decisions affecting constitutionally protected land rights, like energy project reviews. Opportunities and benefits of projects should go to the communities that want them, not the CEOs and billionaires who force them through." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will end the free ride for fossil fuel polluters by eliminating fossil fuel subsidies by the end of 2026, and we would immediately implement a cap on oil and gas emissions." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will pass an Environmental Bill of Rights and establish an Office of Environmental Justice to address the disproportionate impacts of pollution and loss of biodiversity on Indigenous, Black and racialized communities, as well as youth and future generations." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will protect the health and safety of Canadians by banning the sale of all products containing unnecessary plastic microparticles by 2030 and reduce toxic chemicals such as PFAs and other “forever chemicals” in plastic products by 90% in 2035." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will work with provinces and municipalities with a goal of doubling public transit ridership by 2035, including expanding the Canada Public Transit Fund to include operations funding." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"The Communities First Fund will support provinces in building the infrastructure needed for growth – like water, transit, and public services." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"To help tackle the doctor shortage, we’ll boost Canada Health Transfers by an additional 1% for provinces that commit to action and publicly report on their progress. This incentive will support real partnerships to train, recruit, and retain the health workers Canadians need." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"Working with territorial governments to provide housing and facilities for family doctors and primary care teams to keep healthcare providers in the North" — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"To help tackle the doctor shortage, we’ll boost Canada Health Transfers by an additional 1% for provinces that commit to action and publicly report on their progress. This incentive will support real partnerships to train, recruit, and retain the health workers Canadians need." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"Implementing a pan-Canadian licensure, to help medical professionals practice where they are needed across the country" — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"Working with territorial governments to provide housing and facilities for family doctors and primary care teams to keep healthcare providers in the North" — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"And we will put in place a $5,000 tax credit to help boost pay for more than 780,000 nurses and Personal Support Workers." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"As a tangible step to expanding mental health coverage, we will ensure that all Canadians can access services like psychotherapy and counselling by launching a new plan to cover these services for those who are currently not covered by work plans." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will get the job done, putting in place a universal program within four years. Mark Carney’s proposed cuts would stop pharmacare in its tracks. During the first year of the next Parliament, we will get deals with every province to cover diabetes medications and birth control. And we will expand that first step by covering essential medicines by the end of the first year, building to full coverage by the end of four years." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"To deliver on this [housing] plan, we will train over 100,000 skilled workers, including newcomers and those affected by Donald Trump’s reckless trade war." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"New Democrats are committed to our Build Canadian, Buy Canadian Plan to boost our domestic economy and create a stronger and more independent economy. As part of this plan we would develop sector-specific industrial strategies for energy, mining, manufacturing, buildings and transportation, with workers at the table every step along the way, with the goal of accelerating Canada’s clean energy transition and attracting new investment in communities across the country. And we would provide additional supports to train more workers for tomorrow’s green economy. Our goal will be to support good, new jobs in clean industries, and support the decarbonization of essential industries like steelmaking, cement-making, transportation and others." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will end all long-term boil water advisories on First Nations. The Liberals promised this would be done by 2021, but too many communities are still waiting. To do this we will make new investments in clean water infrastructure and support Indigenous-led water management training programs." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"This will include financial assistance and increased opportunities for children who grew up in care, and improved distance education." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will respect, support and resource Indigenous jurisdiction over child welfare systems. Long-term and predictable funding will be guaranteed in legislation, and we will work with the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society to implement the Spirit Bear Plan." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"Negotiating with the National Children’s Chiefs Commission to negotiate the necessary long-term reform for First Nations Child and Family Services;" — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"Address the backlog in Jordan’s Principle applications by investing in more staff and better case management," — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will ensure that every child has a safe place to learn, and we will implement Shannon’s (sic) Dream so that no student is forced to learn in a dangerous environment. And we will work to incorporate traditional knowledge into our contemporary education system." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will step up to close the health gap in Indigenous communities and bring health care closer to home. Indigenous people have an equal right to the highest standard of physical and mental health, with a right to access traditional medicines. New investments in healthcare infrastructure, medical supplies and diagnostic equipment will help meet people’s needs in their communities." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will expand the Red Dress Alert to ensure it covers the entire country. This important measure will ensure the public is notified when an Indigenous woman, girl, or gender-diverse person goes missing so they can be brought home safely." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will ensure full gender equality for First Nations, including the right to pass on the ability to qualify for Indian status registration." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will introduce legislation to combat residential school denialism—because truth is essential to reconciliation, and survivors deserve more than words. The House of Commons has unanimously recognized that the residential school system was a genocide, deliberately designed to erase Indigenous cultures, languages, families, and identities. Survivors and their families must be protected from hate and historical erasure." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will appoint a special prosecutor to investigate crimes against Indigenous peoples through the residential school system. This special prosecutor would have a mandate to access necessary documents from religious institutions as well as government departments such as the Justice Department and Indigenous services." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will support community-driven healing initiatives aimed at addressing the emotional, physical, spiritual and mental harm inflicted upon communities and children inside the residential school system." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will recognize and respect treaties, and we will support any Nations building or re-building their governance structures." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will respect Inuit self-determination, co-developing the Arctic Policy Framework and addressing the massive infrastructure deficit in Northern communities." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will ensure equitable access and self-determination over land, culture, language, housing, child care, income security, employment, education, and physical, mental, sexual, and spiritual health." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will ensure that Indigenous leadership are at the table and part of any decision-making when it comes to Canada’s trade negotiations with Donald Trump’s administration." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"[...] and increasing the benefit level and insurable earnings cap to provide a minimum weekly benefit of $450." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"And we would work with provinces to eliminate inter-provincial trade barriers, including harmonizing environmental and health and safety standards to the highest level." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"New Democrats are committed to our Build Canadian, Buy Canadian Plan to boost our domestic economy and create a stronger and more independent economy. As part of this plan we would develop sector-specific industrial strategies for energy, mining, manufacturing, buildings and transportation, with workers at the table every step along the way, with the goal of accelerating Canada’s clean energy transition and attracting new investment in communities across the country. And we would provide additional supports to train more workers for tomorrow’s green economy. Our goal will be to support good, new jobs in clean industries, and support the decarbonization of essential industries like steelmaking, cement-making, transportation and others." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will replace mere consultation with a standard of free, prior and informed consent, including for all decisions affecting constitutionally protected land rights, like energy project reviews. Opportunities and benefits of projects should go to the communities that want them, not the CEOs and billionaires who force them through." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"New Democrats are committed to our Build Canadian, Buy Canadian Plan to boost our domestic economy and create a stronger and more independent economy. As part of this plan we would develop sector-specific industrial strategies for energy, mining, manufacturing, buildings and transportation, with workers at the table every step along the way, with the goal of accelerating Canada’s clean energy transition and attracting new investment in communities across the country. And we would provide additional supports to train more workers for tomorrow’s green economy. Our goal will be to support good, new jobs in clean industries, and support the decarbonization of essential industries like steelmaking, cement-making, transportation and others." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"And we are committed to keeping a strong oil and gas emissions cap, as well as to keeping the North Coast tanker ban in place to protect our coastal ecosystems from possible oil spills." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"New Democrats are committed to our Build Canadian, Buy Canadian Plan to boost our domestic economy and create a stronger and more independent economy. As part of this plan we would develop sector-specific industrial strategies for energy, mining, manufacturing, buildings and transportation, with workers at the table every step along the way, with the goal of accelerating Canada’s clean energy transition and attracting new investment in communities across the country. And we would provide additional supports to train more workers for tomorrow’s green economy. Our goal will be to support good, new jobs in clean industries, and support the decarbonization of essential industries like steelmaking, cement-making, transportation and others." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will replace mere consultation with a standard of free, prior and informed consent, including for all decisions affecting constitutionally protected land rights, like energy project reviews. Opportunities and benefits of projects should go to the communities that want them, not the CEOs and billionaires who force them through." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will end the free ride for fossil fuel polluters by eliminating fossil fuel subsidies by the end of 2026, and we would immediately implement a cap on oil and gas emissions." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"To deliver on this [housing] plan, we will train over 100,000 skilled workers, including newcomers and those affected by Donald Trump’s reckless trade war." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"New Democrats are committed to our Build Canadian, Buy Canadian Plan to boost our domestic economy and create a stronger and more independent economy. As part of this plan we would develop sector-specific industrial strategies for energy, mining, manufacturing, buildings and transportation, with workers at the table every step along the way, with the goal of accelerating Canada’s clean energy transition and attracting new investment in communities across the country. And we would provide additional supports to train more workers for tomorrow’s green economy. Our goal will be to support good, new jobs in clean industries, and support the decarbonization of essential industries like steelmaking, cement-making, transportation and others." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We would ensure that every dollar collected from Canada’s counter tariffs go directly to support workers and communities hit hardest – with no loopholes and no delays." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"Revenue generated by tariffs will be directed to the EI Fund to avoid adding undue strain to employers and workers with higher premiums." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will ensure that Indigenous leadership are at the table and part of any decision-making when it comes to Canada’s trade negotiations with Donald Trump’s administration." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will cancel Canada’s F-35 contract to ensure our needs are met by a proposal that supports Canadian assembly jobs as well as using our knowledge and capacity to maintain them." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"That will also include new investments in arctic sovereignty and in facilities which benefit Northerns (sic) and their communities." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"Finally, we are committed to seeing a foreign agent registry put in place to help protect people and our democratic institutions." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"And we will immediately impose a two-way arms embargo on Israel, and close loopholes that allow military and goods and technology to be exported to countries that abuse human rights." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We would join the increasing number of countries that recognize the State of Palestine. This is a concrete step towards peace and justice for Palestinians and Israelis, consistent with Canada’s traditional support for a two-state solution." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"And we will immediately impose a two-way arms embargo on Israel, and close loopholes that allow military and goods and technology to be exported to countries that abuse human rights." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will meet Canada’s commitment of increasing defence spending to two per cent of Canada’s Gross Domestic Product by no later than 2032, with an emphasis on making investments that support Canadians, communities, those who are serving in the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) and Veterans." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We would ensure that every dollar collected from Canada’s counter tariffs go directly to support workers and communities hit hardest – with no loopholes and no delays." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"Revenue generated by tariffs will be directed to the EI Fund to avoid adding undue strain to employers and workers with higher premiums." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will ensure that Indigenous leadership are at the table and part of any decision-making when it comes to Canada’s trade negotiations with Donald Trump’s administration." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"And we would continue to support Ukraine and Ukrainians in their fight against Putin’s horrific invasion and genocide. This includes putting in place stronger sanctions to hold Putin’s oligarch friends accountable for their complicity in this war." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"And EVs made in China or by companies like Tesla that undermine Canada’s national interest and economic security will be excluded." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We would start work on an East-West clean energy grid—a major country-building infrastructure project that could deliver affordable, clean and secure energy to people and businesses across the country." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We recognize that clean electricity will be critical to building a competitive economy that supports people in local communities. We will aim to power Canada with net-zero electricity by 2035, moving to 100% non-emitting electricity by 2045. To support this goal we will bring together provinces and terriroties to prioritize the building of an East-West interprovincial power grid." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"And we would offer Canada Victory Bonds as an opportunity for everyday Canadians to invest in the rebuilding of our economy." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"Local communities should receive the economic benefits and jobs from low-carbon projects. Community Benefits Agreements between community, labour, governments and employers for all federally-funded infrastructure projects will ensure communities get what they need to prosper." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"The Communities First Fund will support provinces in building the infrastructure needed for growth – like water, transit, and public services." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will work with provinces and municipalities with a goal of doubling public transit ridership by 2035, including expanding the Canada Public Transit Fund to include operations funding." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"The Communities First Fund will support provinces in building the infrastructure needed for growth – like water, transit, and public services." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will double the Canada Disability Benefit, providing individuals up to an additional $2400 a year." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"And we will take a tangible step towards a guaranteed livable income by raising the Guaranteed Income Supplement to lift all seniors out of poverty." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We would hire thousands of new border officers and give them the right to stop border crossers in between regular ports of entry – to strengthen the border and stop guns before they get into Canada." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will fix Canada’s broken voting system and make every vote count. For too long, our electoral system has distorted results and denied millions of Canadians real representation. In 2025, New Democrats will make sure it’s the last election held under this outdated, unfair system—ten years after the Liberals promised change and failed to act.

Unlike the Liberals, we will actually deliver. We will establish an independent citizens assembly to advise on how best to put in place a Mixed-Member proportional system in time for the next federal election. This will ensure that the next Parliament truly reflects the choices of voters."

— ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will change the voting age to allow 16 and 17-year olds to vote. Young people should have a stronger say in choosing their government and addressing the issues that affect them and their futures. Bringing more voices into politics will ensure that better decisions are made, and will ultimately result in a stronger democracy." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will make voting more accessible to people living in Inuit, First Nations or Métis communities by ensuring that Indigenous languages are on election ballots in Indigenous territories. This is a concrete step we can take towards meaningful reconciliation, and it will boost participation in democracy as well as contributing towards the revitalization of Indigenous languages." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"[...] and strengthening Election Canada's Vote on Campus programming to ensure elections are accessible to university and college students." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"Finally, we are committed to seeing a foreign agent registry put in place to help protect people and our democratic institutions." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"New Democrats are rejecting calls for cuts to the public sector and to social programs – cuts which would be made to reach a budgetary balance in the short-term, despite the costs and the consequences for people. Instead, we are proposing increased investments in both infrastructure and in people." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"In the context of significant uncertainty, and in an abundance of caution, our fiscal plan will set aside an additional amount each year as a contingency fund. This will help hedge against risks, including further external shocks or events that could reduce government revenue and increase expenditures more than anticipated." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"The NDP’s fiscal target over a four-year mandate is a falling debt-GDP ratio by the fourth year at the latest. After accounting for the impact of revenue and expense measures on the economy via the fiscal multiplier, this is achieved even under the more dire scenario considered by the BoC." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We are also committed to bringing greater transparency and accountability to the federal budget-making process. This includes strengthening the role of House of Commons standing committees in reviewing and approving government estimates. Canadians deserve to know not just where their money is going—but whether it’s actually delivering results." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will maintain the capital gains inclusion rate changes which the Liberal government flip flopped on, and was opposed all along by the Conservatives. As the Minister of Finance said at the time, “only 0.13 per cent of Canadians—with an average annual income of $1.4 million—will be affected by this change in any given year. But millions more, especially younger Canadians, will benefit from it.”" — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"Income from flipping stocks should not be taxed at a lower rate than the wages earned by a nurse, a carpenter, a pipefitter, or a teacher. We will rebalance the tax system to ensure it values work as much as wealth." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"For those at the very top, super-rich multi-millionaires with over $10 million in wealth holdings, we will put in place a graduated wealth tax of 1% for wealth between $10 million and $50 million, 2% from $50 million to $100 million, and 3% for households with net worth over $100 million." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will put in place a 2% surtax on the most profitable corporations – those earning over $500 million in profits." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We will take additional measures to tackle corporate tax avoidance, including instituting a 15% minimum tax on corporate book profits, ending tax agreements with known tax havens, requiring corporations to prove a genuine business reason for offshore accounts, and providing additional resources to the Canada Revenue Agency to step up enforcement." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19

"We would expand supports for the CBC and for local journalism, so critical during this time of misinformation, disinformation and US threats." — ndp.ca, retrieved 2025-04-19