News Archive     Robert Wagner Nominated Robert Wagner of Oakville was selected to be our Federal candidate at a nomination meeting held on February 6. With Halton's current MP wandering aimlessly around the floor Rob feels Halton residents who had long standing affiliations with other parties are now ready to support the NDP. Rob says he is "fired up about the NDP". We are just as fired up about Rob! You can learn more about Rob at his web site, robertwagner.ca. We are looking for new members to support our party and to support our local group and we are looking for members to join our riding executive committee. No matter what the issue, whether it is local, provincial or federal, we want to hear from you. Use our contact page or send us an Email. Humpty Dumpty is Broken! Campbellville Jan 4 2006: At an All Candidates meeting here this evening Anwar stated that "Humpty Dumpty is broken. It's time for a change. It's time to vote for the NDP." Anwar described Canadian politics. "You know we vote for Humpty because he promises us this and that. After several years of broken promises we get fed up and vote for Dumpty because he promises change. Then we get another several years of broken promises so we vote for Humpty again. Always Humpty - Dumpty and always the same broken promises. Well Humpty Dumpty is broken. It's time for a change. It's time to vote for someone new." "More New Democrats can get more done for people, for the farmers in Halton, for the elderly in Halton, for the youth in Halton, for workers in Halton, for students in Halton, for the disabled in Halton, for Women in Halton, for the taxpayer in Halton, for everyone in Halton because only the NDP puts everyone on the same page. Only New Democrats put social spending above corporate tax breaks. Our record shows it." Anwar Naqvi Halton's New Democratic Party candidate. In an unofficial poll on this web site, between July and November 2005, 67% of respondents said they would vote NDP. Vote for the party that gets results for people. Vote for the candidate that will get results for Halton. Vote for Anwar Naqvi. Use the candidate link above to learn more about Anwar. Use the about us link for contact information. Milton, Dec. 1 2005 : Guest Speaker Dr. Imran Musa DrPH, MPH, MD spoke on the Potential Impact of an Avian Flu Outbreak on the Halton Region at our Annual General Meeting. For information on our new executive use the about us link. Anwar Naqvi elected Candidate Milton, May 26 2005 : The Halton NDP Federal Riding Association elected Anwar Naqvi to be the Federal candidate at a nomination meeting held May 26 at EC Drury. 3 people, Phillip Buck, Chris Marquis and Anwar Naqvi were nominated. The riding association executive would like to extend their thanks for the great turn out and generous campaign pledges. You can learn more about Anwar by following the candidate link above.   The End of Suburbia April 20, 2005, 7:30: A public screening and discussion with guest speaker Milton Councilor Wendy Schau. How has the automobile shaped our modern living spaces? What will happen to our suburbs in the next 20 years as gasoline becomes more expensive? The Halton NDP hosted a successful evening with a surprise visit from The End of Suburbia Producer Barry Silverthorne. That's Barry's car in the photo above. You can see more photos in our gallery. A special thanks to Wendy Schau. Her explanation of how Milton has adopted New Urbanism principles helped to put this city's growth into perspective. Since World War II North Americans have invested much of their newfound wealth in suburbia. It has promised a sense of space, affordability, family life and upward mobility. As the population of suburban sprawl has exploded in the past 50 years, so too the suburban way of life has become embedded in the American consciousness. Suburbia, and all it promises, has become the American Dream. But as we enter the 21st century, serious questions are beginning to emerge about the sustainability of this way of life. With brutal honesty and a touch of irony, The End of Suburbia explores the American Way of Life and its prospects as the planet approaches a critical era, as global demand for fossil fuels begins to outstrip supply. World Oil Peak and the inevitable decline of fossil fuels are upon us now, some scientists and policy makers argue in this documentary. Support Lynda McDougall She'll make them listen! in Dufferin-Peel-Wellington-Grey on March 17 2005 Please help Lynda's campaign. Click on the link above or go to http://www.lyndamcdougall.ca/ to find out more. Renew Your Memberships Nov. 22, 04 It is that time of year again! If you have not renewed your membership already then let us help you do it now. Send an email to Laura or go to the Ontario NDP website and click on either 'I want to join the Ontario NDP' or "I want to renew my membership.' Riding Association Needs Volunteers Sep. 1, 04 Our work in Halton continues. There is work to be done before the next election, which some say will be sooner than 4 years. We need to continue to grow by being visible in the community, signing up new members and fundraising. As well we need to stay organized by attending Provincial Council meetings, district Labour Council meetings and community events. Our steering committee is known as the riding executive. Don't let the name scare you. We don't wear suits, drive limos and dine out at the expense of the party. Our executive is made up of people just like you, people who want to do more and stay involved, people who believe in social justice, fair taxation and a cleaner environment. Most of our executive members also work on other Halton committees with specific agendas but we all know that to be heard, to really make a difference and to make change happen you need a voice in government. The executive meets once a month. Any Halton NDP member is welcome to come out and join in the discussion and decision making. The organizational work that the executive does is key to making the NDP happen in Halton and the work is not trivial. Attending meetings, synthesizing information, planning strategies and events and raising funds keeps more than a few of us busy from month to month so any help is appreciated. Keep checking back to this web site for more information.   Campaign Update   June 18 Anwar has done us proud at 3 all candidates' meetings, 2 TV interviews, newspaper interviews and a multitude of questions on email and telephone, not to mention all his canvassing and sign installing. He continues to be a tireless worker, representing us well. Tonight's TV all candidates' mtg found him in top form. We have more signs and leaflets and we need your help to get them out there. The office will be closed Sunday. There will be NO EPC meeting Sunday June 20. Happy Fathers Day to all the dads on the team. We're gearing up for election day so try to vote in an advanced poll on Monday. There are still some polls to canvas in Milton this week. A few office slots are left to be filled for June 21 to 27. There are always calls and other jobs to do there. Thanks to all of you for your patience and hard work. Cheers, Brenda Dolling, Campaign Manager Campaign Office Open House Anwar hosted an open house at the campaign office in Milton on Sunday June 6. This was the official campaign kick-off. More of our friends, families and supporters were able to make donations to support the campaign. Brenda Dolling, campaign manager introduced many of the volunteer staff. Linda Middaugh - office staff organizer Ken Hearns & Warren Nelson - signs Ali Naqvi - official agent Rocco Neglia - fundraiser Laura Easdale - canvass organizer Chris Neglia - youth representative .....and many others A minute of silence was observed for the Canadian soldiers who fell on D day 60 years ago today. Anwar and other volunteers have already canvassed 1000's of Halton residences and spoken to 100s of voters. This campaign we have hit the ground running. But there is always more to do. We need volunteers, even if you can give us 2 hours per week to: canvass & distribute flyers put up signs help out in the office scrutineer telephone friends and supporters Remember, the Halton riding is a 3 way race. None of the candidates are incumbents and with the riding boundaries changing past voting trends are insignificant. You can help us to win the vote in Halton. Make a Difference. Get Involved. Federal Campaign Office Opens in Milton May 25. The Halton Federal NDP campaign will open the campaign office at 370 Main St. East, Milton on Tuesday night, May 25 after 7pm. Anyone wishing to help Anwar's campaign is welcome. There will be an EPC meeting at 7:30pm. Federal Candidate Elected at Nomination Meeting. May 5, Milton The Halton NDP Federal Riding Association elected Anwar Naqvi to be the Federal candidate at a nomination meeting held May 5 at the Milton Community Resource Centre. 3 people, Renato Velloci, Anne Marsden and Anwar Naqvi were nominated. The riding association executive would like to extend their thanks for the great turn out and generous campaign pledges. You can learn more about Anwar by following the candidate link above. Federal Riding Assoc. Founding Meeting February 26, Milton. The Halton NDP Federal Riding Association adopted a constitution and elected a new Executive at a Founding meeting this evening. This web site will endevour to keep the reader posted on events and news from both the Unified Riding Association and the Federal Riding Association as well as providing relevant links to other NDP web sites. You can use the about us link to find contact information on both Riding Associations. The next Executive meeting for the Federal Riding Association is coming up soon. December 16, 2003 annual general meeting Come and join us for some seasonal cheer, help us get ready for another active year in Halton by voting for your executive and learn more about Fair Vote Canada. Tuesday December 16, 7:30 pm Nascar Bar, 370 Main St. East, Milton .....one block west of Ontario St. Special Guest Speaker Gail Turner of Fair Vote Canada Fair Vote Canada is a multi-partisan citizen's campaign for voting system reform.   August 14, 2003 publicpower day at hamilton's confederation park Today, Howard Hampton's publicpower bus made its way across Ontario, and made a stop in Hamilton to speak to the crowd at a barbeque celebrating publicpower day. Darrel Dexter, Nova Scotia NDP Leader and Leader of the Official Opposition in Nova Scotia opened for Howard with an inspiring speech about NDP success around the country, and the ONDP caucus and many Provincial Candidates were on hand to show their support. Unfortunately Jay could not attend due to work obligations, but Brenda and friends were there showing off the "Tory Dirty Laundry Line".   August 9, 2003 the tory dirty laundry line appears at the georgetown and milton farmers' markets Our candidate, Jay Jackson and several gracious volunteers from our riding association paraded the "Tory Dirty Laundry Line" for all to see on this sunny Saturday morning at the Milton and Georgetown farmers' markets. Devised by our ever-ingenious campaign co-ordinator, Brenda Dolling, the Laundry Line is a visual presentation of just some of the terrible things the Eves/Harris PCs have done to the people of Ontario. This demonstration was effective in that it was both amusing and informative; we had many smiles and nods of recognition come our way during the event. For photos of the events, take a look at our gallery.   February 20, 2003 jay jackson elected as ndp provincial candidate The Halton Provincial/Federal Unified NDP Riding Association at a General Meeting selected Jay Jackson to be our candidate in the upcoming Provincial Election. We are very proud of Jay's decision to put his name forward for another position of public service. He has done this twice before in the provincial election of 1999 and the federal election of 1996. His intelligence, integrity, commitment and experience are just some of the reasons why we are pleased that Jay Jackson is our candidate. Jay was nominated by Brenda Dolling who ran as the NDP Federal Candidate in Halton in 2000.