NDP History
What does the NDP stand for?
New Democratic Party
What is one major NDP policy area focused on making homes more affordable?
Housing and affordibility
What type of economy does the NDP generally support?
Mixed economy
What voting age does your notes say the NDP proposes?
16
What does the NDP propose working with Indigenous peoples to implement?
The 94 Calls to Action
What party was the predecessor of the NDP?
The CCF
What type of healthcare does the NDP support strengthening and protecting?
Public universal healthcare
What does the NDP support protecting for workers?
Workers’ rights
What voting system does the NDP propose replacing Canada’s current system with?
Mixed-member proportional representation
What does the NDP propose supporting regarding Indigenous child welfare?
Indigenous jurisdiction
What year was the CCF founded?
1933
What does the NDP propose to do about oil and gas emissions?
Put a strict cap on emissions
What is the proposed new basic personal amount in your notes?
$19,500
What is one purpose of a foreign-agent registry?
To increase transparency around foreign influence
What is the Spirit Bear Plan connected to?
First Nations child and family services
Who became the NDP's first federal leader in 1961?
Tommy Douglas
What is one proposed way to help low-income families make their homes more energy efficient?
Free energy-efficiency home retrofits
What type of tax is proposed for households with more than $10 million in wealth?
A wealth tax
What is electoral reform?
Changing the way elections and votes are translated into representation
What does the NDP propose incorporating into the contemporary education system?
Traditional knowledge
What was the 2011 election called because of the NDP's major increase in seats?
The Orange Wave
What is the proposed national housing plan worth in your notes?
$16 billion
What would the proposed corporate surtax apply to?
Corporations earning more than $500 million in profits
What is the NDP’s general position on social democracy?
It supports social democracy
What does the NDP propose ending for First Nations communities?
Long-term boil-water advisories