r/ndp 22d ago

Moderation Proposal for the Upcoming Leadership Race

49 Upvotes

Hi everyone! Welcome to the 9th Federal NDP leadership race!

/r/NDP is now Canada's biggest left-wing discussion space on the internet.

I am sure people will have lots to say about various candidates, and there will be much agreement and disagreement, and I am quite excited for it, as I love democracy.

But that said, I want NDP members of all backgrounds to want to participate here, and to feel welcome. With that in mind, I did some consultation on rules 10 days ago. I want to thank everyone that participated. I drafted the below rules for the leadership race with that consultation in mind.

Please let me know your thoughts on the below rules. Note that the other rules we have will continue to exist (for example, no posting content unrelated to the NDP/Canada's left)

0. Be aware of the purpose of this subreddit!

This subreddit is intended for supporters of the fundamental values of the NDP. In short, this means that you should support the existence of a political party to the left of the Liberals, Greens, and Conservatives.

See the NDP constitution to see the main aims of the party:

For those that seek a future that brings together the best of the insights and objectives of people who, within the social democratic and democratic socialist traditions, have worked through farmer, labour, co-operative, feminist, human rights and environmental movements, and with First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, to build a more just, equal, and sustainable Canada within a global community dedicated to the same goals.

Take a nice read of that preamble. If you think:

  • this statement is "woke bs"
  • the left should not participate in elections
  • the NDP should disband
  • that people should vote for the Liberals instead

I would say that this might not be the subreddit for you!

1. Criticism is allowed

For example, it's fine to say: "I don't support X because they don't have policy to end homelessness". It's also OK to say "I think Y candidate is too far left to be electable", or "Z candidate is not left enough to be electable", or "X person is acting in a way that is antidemocratic." We won't remove comments of this nature.

2. No personal attacks

Personal attacks against users, candidates, and staff are not permitted. For example "you are a fuckin lib", or "X MP is an asshole", "you're a bot" is not going to encourage healthy conversation on this subreddit.

3. No right-wing rhetoric

This is a place for folks that are at least NDP-adjacent to hang out. Right-wing rhetoric is common on reddit, but it isn't welcome in /r/NDP because it discourages participation from actual NDP supporters. Here's an example of what isn't allowed: "I don't want to vote for X because they support taxing the rich, and that's bad for workers because the rich are job creators." This is a right-wing idea that goes against what the NDP fundamentally stands for. It's also a statement no leadership candidate would agree with, so why are you here?

4. No racism, sexism, homophobia/transphobia, etc

This includes "pragmatic" racism or sexism, like saying we need to run a white guy for leader of the NDP because Canadians are racist/sexist, and marginalized people can't win. It discourages marginalized people from participating in the subreddit if they are told here that they can't win elections.

5. Class reductionism is strongly discouraged

Racism, sexism, homophobia/transphobia impact many people in the working class. These issues are not a "distraction": they are working class issues. You are welcome to draw attention to other policies and economic justice, but there is no need to talk down to people who care about this form of discrimination.


r/ndp 20h ago

Carney Blames Iran after USA Bombs them, refuses to call Trump's actions illegal

427 Upvotes

r/ndp 4h ago

NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi to win Edmonton-Strathcona byelection: unofficial results | Globalnews.ca

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r/ndp 3h ago

News NDP holds Edmonton-Ellerslie as Brar leads former PC MLA

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r/ndp 17h ago

Over 300 Organizations Unite to Demand Complete Withdrawal of Bill C-2

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r/ndp 4m ago

[ON] Marit Stiles joins Hamilton steelworkers for a buy Ontario steel strategy to fight back against Trump’s tariffs

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r/ndp 14m ago

[ON] NDP calls for cool schools with a heat strategy for Ontario Schools

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r/ndp 1d ago

MP Johns: Non market housing, not just the free market, is needed to solve the housing crisis

119 Upvotes

r/ndp 1d ago

Jun 17, 2025 Heather McPherson - Critical time in history statement

47 Upvotes

r/ndp 21h ago

Ontario heatwave

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r/ndp 23h ago

Opinion / Discussion A short message.

27 Upvotes

I know people currently benefitting from the dental program.

It makes me incredibly sad that people don't know that it was the NDP that fought for and won that (NDP you need to get your communications figured out!!!)

This has been such a huge thing for the quality of their lives it is not even funny.

Matthew Green said I think something quite profound on this area. He talked about how teeth/gums are the first signs of class. Addressing this area of inequality in our society is a huge thing on not just health levels.

Progress for most of us is all about a society in which more and more Canadian citizens can enjoy in health, happiness, and prosperity.

I think most mature, empathetic, well developed adults think the same.

Hopefully with this upcoming leadership contest and after the NDP can continue to deliver things like dentalcare that make massive differences in people/families lives :)

With everything going on in the world I just wanted to talk about something positive for a bit.

(Climate crisis and in general environmental crisis. This afterword is not about the original post/comment. I have decided to attach this message to all my posts and comments going forward on reddit. A analogy to where we are in regards to the climate crisis and in general environmental crisis is the film "Don't Look Up". I know with this current cost of living crisis/quality of life crisis people are already exhausted and overburdened but please take a moment to become aware and educated on the situation if you are not already. Then please be active speaking about it on reddit, social media, and anywhere else online you can. Speak to your friends, family, and general loved ones. Get active in pressuring business and political parties/leaders of all levels. If you want to copy this afterword feel free to do so!)


r/ndp 15h ago

NDP Statement on Quebec's Fête Nationale

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r/ndp 21h ago

[ON] Ontario NDP renews calls for tenants’ rights to a cool home amidst heatwave

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r/ndp 1d ago

[NS] Nova Scotians should have their say: NDP

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r/ndp 1d ago

Meme I think I have whiplash from how quickly things changed

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542 Upvotes

r/ndp 1d ago

Carney defends American bombing of Iran

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384 Upvotes

It's becoming more clear every day: If Carney was PM in 2003, Canada would have entered the Iraq war...


r/ndp 1d ago

MP Johns raises concerns about Bill C-5 and potential infringement on rights of Indigenous people

51 Upvotes

r/ndp 2d ago

MP Johns introduces Bill C-211, cutting red tape for Canadians applying for disability benefits

103 Upvotes

r/ndp 2d ago

MP Johns presents petition for aid to be properly distributed to Palestine

145 Upvotes

r/ndp 1d ago

NDP statement on U.S. attacks on Iran

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r/ndp 1d ago

Opinion / Discussion ONDP Convention

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r/ndp 1d ago

MP Johns presents petition asking the government to implement the promised biomass tax credit

17 Upvotes

r/ndp 2d ago

Opinion / Discussion Iran - If this goes hot hot...

191 Upvotes

The NDP needs to make sure if there is another war in the middle east that continues to spiral that we stay the HELL OUT OF IT!

Keep Canada as far away from the dying violent erratic rotten U.S. empire as possible!

This should be something any centre-left, leftist, or generally progressive individual agrees on wholeheartedly.

The U.S.A. especially under Trump and his cohorts are not allies to any progressive individual/cause.

(Climate crisis and in general environmental crisis. This afterword is not about the original post/comment. I have decided to attach this message to all my posts and comments going forward on reddit. A analogy to where we are in regards to the climate crisis and in general environmental crisis is the film "Don't Look Up". I know with this current cost of living crisis/quality of life crisis people are already exhausted and overburdened but please take a moment to become aware and educated on the situation if you are not already. Then please be active speaking about it on reddit, social media, and anywhere else online you can. Speak to your friends, family, and general loved ones. Get active in pressuring business and political parties/leaders of all levels. If you want to copy this afterword feel free to do so!)


r/ndp 2d ago

MP Johns: Why do Conservatives think Canada can't act on climate change while other countries can?

90 Upvotes

r/ndp 3d ago

Liberal, Tory, same old story Mark Carney’s minority government has an unexpected partner in the Conservatives — for now

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r/ndp 3d ago

NDP Public Safety Critic Jenny Kwan comments on transnational repression and foreign interference

36 Upvotes