Alberta NDP severs federal party membership ties
Saturday, May 3, 2025, 5:20 pm
In a move that makes traditional party ties seem as outdated as dial-up internet, Alberta’s NDP has voted to let members opt out of federal membership. The decision sparks debates over ideological alignment and modernizing the party’s structure.
Le Nouveau Parti démocratique (NPD) de l’Alberta a voté massivement en faveur de la rupture des liens traditionnels d’adhésion avec son homologue fédéral.
Party members gave Nenshi 89.5 per cent support in a leadership review vote, and also voted in favour of allowing members to opt out of federal NDP membership
EDMONTON - Alberta’s New Democratic Party has voted overwhelmingly to cut traditional membership ties with its federal counterpart.
Province’s NDP leader has questioned the value of membership ties and promised last year to put the issue on a ballot
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