NDP Renewal Survey: Part 1

New Democrats are proud of our political and activist heritage — and our long record of visionary, practical and successful governments. That history, and that record, have distinguished and inspired our party since the creation of the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation in 1933, and the founding of the New Democratic Party in 1961.

As our constitution states, we are guided by principles rooted in decades of struggle for a more equal world: “New Democrats seek a future that brings together the best of the insights and objectives of Canadians. Within social democratic and democratic socialist traditions, our movement has been built through farmer, labour, co-operative, feminist, human rights and environmental movements, and with First Nations, Métis and Inuit peoples, to work towards a more just, equal, and sustainable Canada within a global community dedicated to the same goals.”

The NDP renewal process is aimed at promoting an inclusive conversation about our goals as members of the New Democratic Party of Canada. Envisioning what we want to become as a Party is critical to the health of our Party and Canadian democracy — your input will direct our path forward.

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What do you see as the guiding principles of the NDP?

What sets us apart from the other major political parties in Canada? What is the role of the NDP in federal politics?

What are the major issues that led you and others in your community to support the NDP? What were the issues during the last election that inspired you?

Do you think that we are advancing those issues during elections and in the House of Commons?

Thinking back to the last election, what made you volunteer for your local candidate? If you didn’t volunteer, was there an identifiable barrier to contributing in that manner?

Thinking back to when you became a member of the NDP, what inspired you to take that action and make the commitment to join a political party?

What strategies do you think we could use to engage new supporters outside of our current membership base?

How can we improve and promote youth participation in the leadership race?

What alternatives should be available to supporters who cannot attend debates and other leadership events?

How can we improve and promote the participation of new Canadians and diverse communities in the leadership race?

What tools would help your Electoral District Association to sell and renew memberships as part of increasing awareness of the leadership race? What changes could be made to the membership applications and requirements which would improve access?

What are the tools that your EDA could benefit from to grow support for the NDP in your community?

Did your EDA take advantage of training opportunities for candidates, database, and campaign staff in advance of the last election? If not, what opportunities would benefit your EDA in advance of the next election?

What supports could be put into place in advance of the next election to help prepare your EDA for success in 2019?

What does being a member of the New Democratic Party mean to you?

Are there barriers to becoming a party member? If so, what tools or mechanism could be established to address these barriers?

Do you feel that party membership should be a requirement for engagement in party activities?

Should there be other vehicles outside of traditional party structures such as membership and Electoral District Associations that allow supporters to engage in party organizing?

Did you experience lower rates of voter contact in the last Federal election? If so, would you describe this as unique phenomenon or a growing trend? What strategies or tactics could we implement locally, regionally or nationally to address these challenges?

How can we best use our volunteers’ time and ensure that their volunteering experience is as positive as possible? What tools or training could we provide to support this work?

How can we foster and support a culture of ongoing capacity building as we approach 2019?

How can we modernize our approach to data to better support your local organizing?

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NDP Renewal Survey: Part 1

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