Running for the NDP [openly-gay United Church minister Tim Stevenson acclaimed in constituency as an NDP candidate for B.C. provincial election].
P104 (v14n3)(April 24, 1996)[dated April 26 on contents page]: 22 (10cm.)

Gay cabinet minister [NDP government of British Columbia "has become the first provincial or federal government to appoint an openly gay person to Cabinet"; Rev. Tim Stevenson appointed this fall as Minister of Employment and Investment; some details].
P141 (v18n8)(Dec. 6, 2000): 26-27 (25cm.)

Doug Wilson for Parliament [native of Saskatchewan seeking NDP nomination in Toronto federal riding of Rosedale; Wilson was earlier in conflict with University of Saskatchewan Faculty of Education; was executive director of Saskatchewan Association on Human Rights; in Toronto since 1983].
P41 (May 18, 1988): 10-11 (12cm.)

Wilson running [Doug Wilson wins NDP nomination for Toronto Rosedale federal riding June 3, defeating Anton Kuerti (who made anti-gay remarks) and Shirley Jones].
P42 (June 29, 1988): 10 (9cm.)

Political jibes? [Tory campus newsletter circulated at University of Alberta, Edmonton, concerning Audrey McLaughlin and the "native, homosexual, woman" that the NDP deserves as its leader"; etc.].
P55 (v8n2)(Feb. 28, 1990): 9 (16cm.)

Lesbian candidate for the NDP [Betty Baxter acclaimed in June as federal NDP candidate for Vancouver Centre].
P74 (v10n5)(July 29, 1992): 18 (11cm.)

Not a shoe-in [Kim Campbell will be running in next federal election in Vancouver Centre riding against Betty Baxter, NDP candidate and organizer of 1990 Gay Games; riding has estimated 25 percent gay/lesbian voters; etc.].
P80 (v11n3)(April 21, 1993): 20-21 (25cm.)

In the running ["growing number of open lesbians and gay men are deciding to enter the arena of elected politics"; most recent case is Cindy Moriarty, "an out lesbian," who won NDP federal nomination for Carleton-Gloucester riding; information about Moriarty; etc.].
P80 (v11n3)(April 21, 1993): 21 (20cm.)

Svend [Robinson] seeks [federal] NDP leadership.
P97 (v13n4)(June 7, 1995): 22 (18cm.)

A close finish [NDP MP Svend Robinson "confounded the pundits" by making strong showing in race for leadership of federal New Democratic Party; convention was held October 12-15, 1995 in Ottawa; some details of balloting, etc.].
P100 (v13n7)(Oct. 25, 1995): 19 (42cm.)

Gay activist nominated [Bill Siksay to run in federal election for New Democratic Party in Vancouver Centre riding; brief biographical information].
P111 (v15n2)(March 12, 1997): 22 (17cm.)

Election coming [AIDS movement will be attempting to get issues on federal election agenda and EGALE holding meetings across the country; names of some openly-gay men and women standing for nomination as NDP candidates].
P112 (v15n3)(April 23, 1997): 26 (37cm.)

Dyke running in Manitoba [Jennifer Howard running for NDP in federal election in Brandon-Souris constituency].
P113 (v15n4)(June 4, 1997): 11 (19cm.)

Riis reverses [newsnote that last June NDP MP Nelson Riis voted in support of Reform motion against same-sex marriage; at national convention reversed his stand; defence of his changed stance; some mention, more broadly, of federal NDP position on gay issues].
P132 (v17n7)(Oct. 27, 1999): 26 (16cm.)

Hero of the community [reporting primarily on Jack Layton, who is running for leadership of federal New Democratic Party; details of Layton's history of support of gay community; mention that opponent in race, Bill Blaikie, "has also been a friend of the queer community"].
P158 (v21n1)[cover misnumbered v201](Jan. 22, 2003): 27 (33cm.)

Running for nomination [as NDP candidate in Manitoba's Wolseley riding are "two well known Winnipeg lesbians and activists," Kristine Barr and Jennifer Howard; details about these two candidates; etc.].
P160 (v21n3)(April 16, 2003): 9 (42cm.)

Candidates unsuccessful [Jennifer Howard and Kristine Barr, two lesbian candidates for NDP nomination in Manitoba's Wolseley provincial riding, were unsuccessful; some details, including number of votes received].
P161 (v21n4)(May 28, 2003): 11 (15cm.)

Note: The New Democratic Party was elected to form the government of Saskatchewan in 1991. See, e.g., HUMAN RIGHTS -- SASKATCHEWAN for additional citations for this party's actions as the government of the province.

[Letter from Harry Hamp regarding preliminary report of the Saskatchewan New Democratic Party's Task Force on Human Rights, submissions to the Task Force, and lack of support from the gay community; comments cover period from 1979 to 1984].
P11 [1984]: 3, 23 (31cm.)

N.D.P. [information on report of NDP Task Force on Human Rights, chaired by Louise Simard, to be discussed at Saskatchewan NDP annual convention; also issuance by current Saskatchewan government Minister of Justice, Gary Lane, of discussion paper re change of provincial legislation].
P11 [1984]: 19 (39cm.)

NDP -- be it resolved that [concerning passing of resolutions on gay/lesbian issues at 49th Saskatchewan NDP convention]. Signed: NR.
P12 [1985]: 8 (16cm.)

NDP convention [Saskatchewan provincial annual meeting, where resolutions on provincial AIDS policy and on legislation to protect against discrimination based on sexual orientation were passed]. By Neil Richards.
P34 (July 22, 1987): 33 (33cm.)

NDP finally reacts [comments about verbal attacks on and lack of action about equality protection for gays/lesbians by Saskatchewan politicians; general Saskatchewan political climate concerning gays/lesbians with respect to New Democratic Party and the Progressive Conservative ruling party]. By Gens Hellquist.
P40 (April 13, 1988): 22 (26cm.)

Surjik withdraws [Lyndon Surjik announced withdrawal of candidacy for NDP nomination in Regina Victoria provincial constituency; gives personal crisis as reason].
P56 [misnumbered 55] (v8n3)(April 11, 1990): 10 (11cm.)

Romanow has difficulty [has publicly stated an NDP government would legislate to protect against discrimination on basis of sexual orientation; as Justice Minister earlier, "took no action when he had the opportunity"; he "still has difficulties dealing with many other issues involving lesbians and gay men"; etc.].
P61 (v8n8)(Nov. 21, 1990): 11 (28cm.)

Letter to Roy Romanow [Saskatchewan NDP leader, from five lesbian parents, concerning Romanow's "great personal difficulty with homosexuals adopting children" and his apparent discomfort with homosexuality].
P64 (v9n3)(April 24, 1991): 6 (53cm.)

Morality campaign fails [NDP defeats Conservatives in Saskatchewan provincial election; for a greatly expanded version of this citation, see heading ELECTIONS -- SASKATCHEWAN].
P68 (v9n7)(Nov. 6, 1991): 8-9 (105cm.)

Carbon copy [letter from Neil Richards to Mrs. Joyce Shockey, Organizing Committee, NDP Art Auction, declining invitation to continue to support the auction because NDP leader, Roy Romanow, has reneged on promise to amend Saskatchewan human rights legislation re sexual orientation].
P71 (v10n2)(March 18, 1992): 5 (52cm.)

No pride for NDP [report on refusal of Saskatchewan New Democratic Party provincial government to issue proclamation for Lesbian and Gay Pride Day to coincide with the province-wide Pride march held in Regina, June 24; speculation regarding responsibility for refusal; complaint filed with Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission; other details].
P138 (v18n5)(Aug. 2, 2000): 11 (45cm.)

Editorial [in which author wonders whether the New Democratic Party, which forms the present Saskatchewan government and draws many votes from the queer community, is really that strong in its support of gays/lesbians; mentions two events in the last months that cause questioning].
P144 (v19n3)(April 25, 2001): 3 (16cm.)