Identity area
Type of entity
Corporate body
Authorized form of name
New Democratic Party
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Description area
Dates of existence
History
Born out of the Canadian Commonwealth Federation (1932-1960) the New Democratic Party originated in 1961. It is a party which aims to represent the working class and unions of Canada in politics. It is a socialist party advocating the democratic left instead of right wing politics.