Guy Caron to Visit Guelph on July 17th July 6, 2017 On Monday, July 17th, MP and leadership candidate Guy Caron will be in Guelph for a meet and greet event at the Red Papaya (in the Quebec St. Mall) at 7pm. Guy’s campaign has promised to introduce a basic income for all Canadians living below the “low-income cutoff-line”, implement a more progressive tax system, and to make Proportional Representation the number one condition of NDP support in a minority government. Guy has represented the riding of Rimouski-Neigette-Temiscouata-Les Basques since 2011 and has served as the NDP’s critic for Finance, Industry and Natural Resources since that time. He has worked in … Read More
Riding Association BBQ: June 24th June 4, 2017 The Guelph NDP is hosting a fun-filled BBQ event as we celebrate the work that’s been done in the first half of 2017 and look forward to what’s to come as we prepare for next June’s provincial election. Come join us at 66 Maple St. for hamburgers, hotdogs, salads and more! Meat, vegetarian and halal options will be available. There is no charge for this event, but donations will be accepted. Help us prepare to lay the foundation for 2018 and work towards electing an NDP MPP in Guelph!
Debate Party on May 28th May 20, 2017 Join us for our next installment of Politics and Pints as we watch the next federal NDP leadership debate on May 28th, starting at 2pm at the Penny Whistle. It will be our first chance to see the most recent entrant to the race, Bramalea-Gore-Malton MP Jagmeet Singh, square off with the other four candidates: Charlie Angus, Niki Ashton, Guy Caron and Peter Julian.
Women’s Dinner May 17, 2017 Come and get to know other women in our riding at the Guelph NDP Women’s Dinner. It will be held Saturday, June 3rd, starting at 6pm at Buon Gusto Restaurant, located at 69 Wyndham St. North, next to the Quebec St. Mall. Please RSVP to your women’s representative, Anne Gajerski-Cauley at revannegajerskicauley@gmail.com or call at 519 766-4966. Please ensure that you reserve your spot by Friday June 2, 2017.
Niki Ashton to Visit Guelph on Sunday, May 7th May 1, 2017 Join leadership candidate and NDP MP Niki Ashton at The Red Papaya this Sunday, May 7th, from 6:00–8:00pm. Niki has represented the riding of Churchill-Keewatinok Aski since 2008 and served as the NDP critic for Aboriginal Affairs, Status of Women, and Post-Secondary Education and Youth. She is currently the critic for Jobs, Employment and Workforce Development. She was named “Best Constituency MP” in 2012 by Maclean’s. Here are more details from Niki’s Facebook page for this event: “Join me in Guelph for a meet and greet! We’ll chat about community, activism, my vision for the party, and your thoughts on … Read More
Politics and Pints on April 27th April 22, 2017 Join the Guelph NDP for Politcs and Pints on April 27th, starting at 7:30pm at the Red Papaya (in the Quebec St. mall). We’ll be joined by some special guests as we talk about the federal leadership race, the upcoming provincial election and more! Hope to see you there.
Spend the Day with Charlie Angus (April 20th) April 9, 2017 Leadership candidate Charlie Angus will be in Guelph next Thursday, April 20th, for a trio of events. Please feel free to attend one, or all, of these events. 8:00am Start your day off right by joining Charlie and Guelph city councilors Phil Allt and James Gordon at Breezy Corners (located at 44 Macdonnell St.). From 10:30am–noon, join Charlie for a “Books & Politics Meet and Greet” at the Bookshelf (41 Quebec St.). Finally, join Charlie at a Kitchen Party Fundraiser from 7:30–9:30pm. Bob MacLean will be playing his excellent style of Celtic and folk guitar. This event is BYOB and please … Read More
MP Nathan Cullen to Visit Guelph on March 30th March 17, 2017 Join MP Nathan Cullen for a townhall discussion on March 30th on the path to fair voting reform in 2019. Liberal MP Lloyd Longfield has been invited for a debate on the Prime Minister’s decision to break his promise on electoral reform, followed by a discussion on how you can make your voice heard in Ottawa this spring as Parliament prepares for a final vote that could make electoral reform a reality by 2019. Cullen has been an outspoken advocate of electoral reform and was a leading figure on the Special Committee for Democratic Reform that studied this issue. Cullen … Read More
Angus Set to Announce Leadership Bid? February 25, 2017 On Sunday, longtime Timmins-James Bay MP Charlie Angus is expected to announce his entry into the federal NDP leadership race. Angus is hosting a free party at The Horseshoe Tavern in Toronto from 1-4pm filled with music and speeches. Angus has been an MP for the past 10 years, serving as the party’s spokesman on Digital Issues, Agriculture, Arts and Heritage, and Government Operations. In 2011, CTV Power Play voted Angus one of the top three MPs of the year. He has been a passionate advocate for the rights of First Nation children and was the co-founder of the “Shannen’s … Read More
Liberals play politics with winter power disconnections February 25, 2017 February 22, 2017 Premier Kathleen Wynne’s Liberals refused Tuesday to support NDP Leader Andrea Horwath’s motion to sever Bill 27 and end winter hydro disconnections – only to introduce the exact same motion on Wednesday. “It’s painfully obvious that the Liberals are doing what they think is best for the Liberal party – not the people of Ontario,” said Horwath, who added that the NDP will support the motion. “Last year, 60,000 households had their heat and power shut down because they were struggling to keep up with sky-high hydro bills. Kathleen Wynne didn’t stop dangerous winter disconnections then. This … Read More
