With slight seat gain, NDP has potential to hold ‘balance of power’ in new Parliament
The New Democrats could play a role in Parliament similar to one they played in the 1960s, when they pushed Prime Minister Lester B. Pearson to enact progressive policies like Medicare and the Canada Pension Plan, say strategists.
Despite "disappointing" results in the election, the New Democrats have an opportunity in the new Parliament to push the other parties to enact progressive policies that would benefit Canadians, say strategists.
"What's most important about this election outcome is the fact that the NDP holds the b...
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