Topic: Ndp

Canadian Member of Parliament Leah Gazan of the New Democrat Party (NDP) criticized Prime Minister Carney for cutting $7 billion from Indigenous Services while increasing military spending by $13 billion. Gazan highlighted the lack of funding to address the "ongoing genocide" of MMIWG2SLGBTQQIA+ individuals. The discussion questioned how the requested $7 billion would practically stop violence against these communities.

The New Democratic Party (NDP) convention in Canada featured a controversial "equity card" system designed to prioritize speakers based on their level of perceived privilege. Delegates used yellow and red cards to move ahead in the speaking line, leading to internal disputes over the "speaking order" and the value of identity-based participation. One delegate expressed frustration that her "gender equity card" was ignored by the moderator.

At the New Democratic Party (NDP) convention in Canada, organizers enforced "gender parity" at the microphones using yellow cards to prioritize speakers who face "systemic barriers." This includes women, racialized folk, and the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, effectively deprioritizing men. The hosts compare the use of yellow cards to historical markers of identity, criticizing the exclusionary nature of the "inclusive" space.

The hosts discuss the lack of effective political opposition to Justin Trudeau in Canada. They specifically mention Jagmeet Singh of the NDP, noting the irony of a pro-labor party leader opposing a massive working-class protest.

Tom Mulcair and the New Democratic Party (NDP) shifted from early frontrunners to third place in the Canadian election. A clip of Mulcair's speech emphasizes his party's commitment to healthcare, climate change, and building relationships with First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. The hosts comment on Mulcair's public speaking style and physical appearance during the campaign.