OTTAWA — At the New Democratic Party’s convention this weekend, there was considerably more controversy about microphones than there was about the Leap manifesto or a trade war between the NDP governments of Alberta and British Columbia. The party formally adopted policy planks with broad support among members, including free post-secondary tuition and universal pharmacare. But they also support other policies the party endorsed this weekend, including the decriminalization of all drugs. It condemns violations of United Nations resolutions and international laws, condemns U.S. President Donald Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel and reaffirms the party’s support for a two-state solution. A resolution states the NDP will oppose legislation that allows Crown Corporations or federally regulated sectors to introduce plans for their employees.

Source: National Post February 18, 2018 21:22 UTC