Knowledge is power.
Many important reviews and documents have been published over the years, but they are often hard to find. One of our strategic goals for NDP Renewal is to create a Knowledge Base for and by NDP members.
We have collected many of them and uploaded them here: Historical Documents.
This is your Knowledge Base. Help us build it by sending documents you would like to share with the NDP Community at info@ndprenewal.ca
"Those who do not learn from history, are doomed to repeat it."
The 1995 Renewal Report
The last major renewal of the NDP was done after we lost Official Party Status after the 1993 federal Election. The Renewal Committee spent a year engaging with NDP members from across Canada to hear from the grassroots what needed to change.
From riding associations, clubs, affiliates, and allied organizations from across the country, the committee gathered over 1,200 submissions which informed the 1995 Renewal Report.
Based on the Renewal Report, the 1995 Federal Convention approved significant Constitutional changes updating our Party's Principles, Mission, Structure and Relations.
The convention also approved major policy initiatives on Globalization, the Economy and Social Policy.
Why this matters today:
On the eve of the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Winnipeg Declaration, we believe the 1995 Renewal Document is the starting point for forming a new foundation in 2026 to renew our Party, and can serve as an example of what is possible if we commit the necessary time and resources to renewing our Party.
At our March 2026 Convention, as we did in 1995, we can do more than just choose a new Leader, we can choose to renew our Party.