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Activist Yves Engler wants to run for NPD Leadership, but some are trying to block his approval. Show your support here. (lemmy.ca)

submitted 1 year ago by brianpeiris@lemmy.ca to c/canada@lemmy.ca

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ca/post/52502868

I'm still learning more about Yves, but I like what I've seen so far. Apparently some people are calling for him to be blocked from the leadership race because of his pro-palestine, anti-zionist, and anti-genocide views. Contrary to their complaints, he is not antisemitic.

Yves Engler’s campaign for the leadership of the New Democratic Party represents a defining moment in Canadian politics. For too long, the NDP has drifted toward centrism, attempting to appease corporate interests and mainstream media narratives rather than boldly representing the working class. Engler’s vision is different. He stands unapologetically for democratic socialism — a society rooted in economic justice, peace, democracy, and the empowerment of working people.

More info here:
https://yvesengler.com/
https://yvesforndpleader.ca/about-yves/

Send a letter to support his approval:
https://actionnetwork.org/letters/dont-let-genocide-supporters-hijack-ndp-leadership-race

Welfare not Warfare. Feed Canadians, not war machines. Yves Engler for NDP leadership. yvesforndpleader.ca

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[–] sbv@sh.itjust.works 6 points 1 year ago (1 child)

I think most Canadians are more interested in housing and cost of living issues ATM. Sure, cutting back spending on war stuff seems good, but that's not the thing to lead with.

If you want my vote, tell me that he's going to lower the cost of housing, increase the availability of housing, make it easier for my kids to find jobs, make job security more of a thing, and lower the cost of food. What's he gonna do about the gap between rich and poor?

Cutting back on military spending is fine to pay for that, but that isn't going to grab most people's attention.

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[–] brianpeiris@lemmy.ca [S] 4 points 1 year ago

I agree with that. I chose the image here, so don't let that sway you too much. He's going to release his platform in a few days, so we'll see what his plans are.

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