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Many within the NDP are working towards a more democratic distribution of power among the grassroots. El is one of the democratically-minded folks recently elected to the party's Federal Council in what has been described as a bit of a shakeup to those governing bodies.

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Inside the NDP: How Federal Council Really Works In this episode, hosts Kallee Lins and Jaime Frederick speak with El Foulkes, an organizer, union activist and artist who sits on the NDP federal council as a table officer from Quebec. El explains ho...

New Ep! El Foulkes, who sits on the NDP Federal Council as a table officer from Quebec, demystifies the role of council, shares their experience on transparency and decision‑making, and discusses internal organizing to strengthen democracy in the party. #NDP #cdnpoli www.podbean.com/eas/pb-jbfrs...

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If I had a nickel for every person who's rung the death knell of the NDP, I'd be one of the billionaires we need to tax more heavily. There's change coming under Avi Lewis. A new influx of youth members. Greater fundraising than seen in a long time. Plus a movement to redemocratize the grassroots.

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Convention Confidential: What you may have missed from the debates, elections and tributes Jaime Frederick puts co-host Kallee Lins in the hot seat for a report from the NDP convention in Winnipeg. Join Building Left for a deep dive into Avi Lewis's first-ballot victory, executive council e...

🎙️New Ep: Join us for Kallee's report from the #NDP convention in Winnipeg, as we look into Avi Lewis's first-ballot victory, executive council elections, and what the resolutions from the floor reveal about the future direction and unity of the party. #cdnpoli

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"...have worked through farmer, labour, co-operative, feminist, human rights and environmental movements, and with First Nations, Metis and Inuit peoples, to build a more just, equal, sustainable Canada within a global community dedicated to the same goals.”

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“New Democrats seek a future that brings together the best of the insights and objectives of Canadians who, within the social democratic and democratic socialist traditions...

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It can be both. As per the Preamble to the NDP Constitution:

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Interested in what's next for the NDP and social democracy in Canada, check us out on Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts. #cdnpoli

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Backroom Deals & Ranked Ballots: On the Eve of the NDP Convention Just days before the federal NDP chooses its new leader in Winnipeg, hosts Kallee Lins and Jaime Frederick break down the race to Convention: a mutual endorsement proposition between candidates, strat...

On the eve of Convention, where the #NDP will choose a new leader, we unpack the latest: a mutual endorsement proposal, attacks over the Leap Manifesto, and fallout from Nunavut MP Lori Idlout's floor crossing.

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Candidate Spotlight: Heather McPherson Join Jaime Frederick and Kallee Lins for the latest spotlight on NDP leadership hopefuls. Jump in and get to know Heather McPherson! Heather McPherson, the NDP MP for Edmonton Strathcona and the only ...

On Building Left, hosts Kallee Lins and Jaime Frederick question Heather on the future of the #NDP, how to pair climate action with a just transition for workers, and immigration politics in Alberta and across the country.

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🌏Candidate Spotlight: As the only sitting MP running for leadership of the federal NDP, Edmonton Strathcona MP Heather McPherson emphasizes the need to restore Canada's ethical foreign policy.
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The Final Showdown: NDP Leadership Candidates Face-off in English Debate Join hosts Jaime Frederick and Kallee Lins as they debrief the final NDP leadership debate held on Feb 19. Questions ranged from energy policy to managing US aggression. (Don't worry—they were speakin...

Did you catch the #NDP Leadership Debate on February 19th? What was your takeaway? Let us know in the comments! @comradefrederick.bsky.social @kalleelins.bsky.social

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Join us as we debrief the final debate held between the five leadership candidates vying to lead the #NDP. Our recap covers everything from policy differences to spicy and thinly veiled jabs between candidates. #cdnpoli

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Thanks, Peter! It was an honour to have you on the podcast! We're grateful for the work you are doing to renew and rebuild the NDP!

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Find out how Peter and former MP Matthew Green have worked with members across the country to put forward 25 resolutions for the federal NDP Convention coming up in Winnipeg at the end of March--resolutions aimed at democratizing the Party structure and revitalizing its policy commitments!

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New episode with longtime British Columbia NDP MP Peter Julian! Listen to the full episode on Podbean or wherever you get your podcasts:

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For more on NDP Renewal: www.ndprenewal.ca

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🗣️Take a listen as Jess offers practical advice about campaign preparations and asks candid questions about where organizing efforts are best placed in today's political landscape. @comradefrederick.bsky.social @kalleelins.bsky.social #NDP #cdnpoli

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Between a Party and Its Grassroots: A Regional Organizer's View of the NDP's Campaign Machine Jess Wittman began climate activism at the age of nine, going door to door. As she grew up, so did her passion for community engagement. She worked on five provincial and federal election campaigns be...

🎙️Take a deep dive into what, and who, makes election campaigns happen: In this episode, we explore the oft uncelebrated role of NDP regional organizer through the experiences of Jess Wittman, who worked on many campaigns in the 2025 federal election.
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We look at gaps in fundraising and grassroots support, the party’s relationship with organized labour, and the challenge of clarifying the NDP’s political identity heading into the 2026 leadership contest.
Find it wherever you get your podcasts. @kalleelins.bsky.social @comradefrederick.bsky.social

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Review & Renewal: Inside the NDP’s Post‑Election Reflections Hosts Jaime Frederick and Kallee Lins unpack Emilie Taman's post‑election review of the federal NDP, tracing how the party's pre‑campaign decisions, campaign messaging, other systemic issues and the p...

💥NEW EP: NDP Review & Renewal Report
Join us as we unpack Emilie Taman's post‑election review of the federal NDP, tracing how the party's pre‑campaign decisions, campaign messaging, systemic issues & the political landscape all shaped the 2025 result.
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Also worth celebrating is the collab between Tony's campaign and Tanille Johnston's campaign, especially in their fundraising efforts to ensure they both stay in the leadership race. For more info and to donate to Tony's campaign before midnight Dec 30: tonymcquailgreenprogressive.ca/donate

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Candidate Spotlight: Tony McQuail Join Jaime Frederick and Kallee Lins as they interview the NDP's leadership candidates. Our latest guest: Tony McQuail! Tony McQuail is a farmer, educator and lifelong advocate for a fairer and more s...

Check out our interview with Tony in the latest episode of the Building Left Podcast: www.podbean.com/ew/pb-53szi-...

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🤝Cooperation over competition: NDP Leadership Candidate Tony McQuail reflects on the overlap between NDP values and rural values. #NDP #CDNpoli

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Tony is an organic farmer, educator and lifelong advocate for a fairer and more sustainable Canada. Now in his 70s, he is calling for a "Green Progressive Movement" to address the root causes of inequality and environmental collapse.

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Candidate Spotlight: Tony McQuail | Building Left Join Jaime Frederick and Kallee Lins as they interview the NDP's leadership candidates. Our latest guest: Tony McQuail! Tony McQuail is a farmer, educator and lifelong advocate for a fairer and more s...

Candidate Spotlight: Tony McQuail calls for greater representation, regeneration, and redistribution in politics; the urgency he feels about electoral reform; and how we can work together across party lines to advance fairer policies for all.

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What did you think of the debate? Let us know your thoughts!

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Join us as we highlight key moments from Avi, Tanille, Tony, Rob and Heather, and touch on recurring themes throughout the evening, including the party's future in Quebec, reconnecting with labour, and climate action. #NDP #cdnpoli @comradefrederick.bsky.social @kalleelins.bsky.social

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Bilingual Blues: Unpacking the NDP's First Leadership Debate Hosts Kallee Lins and Jaime Frederick break down the NDP's leadership debate last week in Montreal, where a bilingual format exposed uneven French skills among the candidates. Despite policy discussio...

New episode! Join Kallee & Jaime as they break down the last Thursday's #NDP leadership debate in Montreal. Despite policy discussion feeling thin, the event provided a strong snapshot into candidates' personalities and priorities.
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Thanks to the organizers and to the candidates for making an effort to speak French. Not sure there was a clear winner but it's interesting to see each of the candidates' true character shining through. #NDP @buildingleft.bsky.social

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Closing remarks highlighting the need for a government that works for the people and nurtures solidarity. #ndp

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