Press Releases

Kathleen Connors, president of the Newfoundland and Labrador New Democratic Party is pleased to announce that L’Anse au Clair native Jason Spingle, will represent the party in the upcoming by-election.

Spingle has worked for the Fish, Food and Allied Workers Union since 1998. He started as Science Co-ordinator, and in June 2006, he became a staff representative, working for members on numerous issues related to their employment.

For Immediate Release
April 8, 2013

NDP opens nominations in Cartwright-L’Anse au Clair

The New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador is pleased to announce the call for candidate nominations in the district of Cartwright L’Anse au Clair for the upcoming, yet-to-be-scheduled by-election.

The deadline for nominations is 4:00pm on Thursday, April 11, 2013.

Individuals interested in seeking nomination should contact the party by e-mail at info@nl.ndp.ca or by telephone at 709-739-6387.

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For Immediate Release
October 22, 2012

NL NDP Convention 2012 a success

The Newfoundland and Labrador New Democratic Party held its biennial convention this weekend at the Battery Hotel in St. John’s. The two main objectives for convention were to debate resolutions and to elect members for two-year terms on the provincial executive.

The NL NDP Caucus has a new website.
News releases, statements and all news from the House of Assembly will be posted on this new site.
www.nlndpcaucus.ca

nl.ndp.ca will begin a transition to be solely focused on the NL NDP.

For Immediate Release
NDP Education Critic Dale Kirby (MHA, St. John’s North) noted the annual arrival of Education Week with congratulations for the province’s teachers, staff and students – and a demand for government to make our students’ school experiences even better.

“I am delighted that the Minister will be at a St. John’s school this morning to launch a week dedicated to celebrating education, particularly as the theme this year is techKNOWLEDGEy – techSAVOIR. Technology is certainly an increasingly vital part of every classroom, and of every student’s life,” Kirby said today.

NDP Environment and Municipal Affairs Critic George Murphy (MHA, St. John’s East) wants to know if there is a government plan for dealing with abandoned fish plants and other structures in the province.

NDP Leader Lorraine Michael (MHA, Signal Hill-Quidi Vidi) and Housing Critic Gerry Rogers (MHA, St. John’s Centre) attended the official opening of Marguerite’s Place today, and had nothing but praise for the women who were responsible for the opening of the complex.

“It is certainly impressive to see how far the women’s movement has come,” Michael said. “From the early days when we were fighting for recognition that issues even existed to today, when the entire community has come together to help build this impressive new facility, has been a long journey.

NL NDP Fisheries and Aquaculture Critic Christopher Mitchelmore (MHA, The Straits – White Bay North) and Labour Critic Dale Kirby (MHA, St. John’s North) reacted with dismay to government’s move to freeze funding for the FFAW.

NDP MHA Dale Kirby (St. John’s North) attended an open house at a club for people with disabilities, and was appalled at what he heard.

The Longside Club, on Shaw Street in St. John’s, has operated for 25 years, serving people with disabilities in the capital city area. Between 60 and 80 people regularly participate in programs at the club.