Heather McPherson
Heather McPherson is a Canadian politician and member of the New Democratic Party (NDP), representing the Edmonton Strathcona riding. She is known for her progressive stances on social issues and has been vocal in her advocacy for human rights, including calling for action against hate speech and discrimination. Recently, she gained attention for urging fellow lawmakers to bar comedian Michael Rapaport from entering Canada, citing his controversial remarks and past behavior as reasons for her request.
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Heather McPherson is one of the NDP leadership candidates who participated in the debate.
The French lesson that Canada needs
Canada· 2026-03-08
Heather McPherson is the only candidate with a seat in Parliament and criticized the Prime Minister's health care stance.
The NDP hopes its revival will come through public grocery stores and zero votes in QuebecCanada· 2026-02-27
Heather McPherson said the party needs someone who knows how to turn NDP policies and values into electoral wins.
NDP leadership candidates pitch their plans to rebuild the partyCanada· 2026-02-20
Heather McPherson, who has been an MP since 2019, said she plans to highlight her experience as an elected official during the debates.
NDP leadership candidates to pitch plans for rebuilding party at second debateCanada· 2026-02-19
Heather McPherson is an Alberta MP and one of the NDP leadership candidates.
The line Mark Carney is walking might not be sustainableCanada· 2025-12-13
Heather McPherson is an MP mentioned by Mr. Engler as a candidate in the NDP leadership race.
NDP rejects Yves Engler as leadership candidateCanada· 2025-12-10
Heather McPherson highlighted the importance of building stronger local riding associations for the NDP's presence in Quebec.
NDP leadership candidates acknowledge French-language gap in Montreal debateCanada· 2025-11-28
Leadership candidates Heather McPherson, Rob Ashton and Tanille Johnston also did not respond to requests for comment.
Prospective NDP leadership candidate Yves Engler has history of confronting politicians in the streetCanada· 2025-11-20
Heather McPherson is a leadership candidate for the NDP and is expected to vote against the budget.
Liberals head into final confidence vote on federal budget expecting a narrow winCanada· 2025-11-17
Heather McPherson is an MP and foreign affairs critic who is an approved candidate in the NDP leadership race.
Left-wing activist Yves Engler applies to join NDP leadership raceCanada· 2025-11-11
Alberta MP Heather McPherson is the only elected candidate and therefore will be the only one to actually cast a vote.
Federal Budget 2025: NDP leadership candidates express concernCanada· 2025-11-06
Heather McPherson is a politician from the NDP who urged Canada to halt arms exports to the UAE.
Pressure mounts on UAE to halt arms sales to Sudanese militiaCanada· 2025-10-31
Heather McPherson, the NDP foreign affairs critic, said Canada should apply pressure on the United Arab Emirates.
Canada urged to take stronger action on Sudan as killings escalateCanada· 2025-10-30
MP Heather McPherson's entry into the race for federal NDP leadership has been a topic of discussion among readers.
Who, and what, determines which news is fit to publish?Canada· 2025-10-05
Heather McPherson launches bid for NDP leadership.
Union leader Rob Ashton joins federal NDP leadership raceCanada· 2025-10-01Heather McPherson has kicked off her campaign for the leadership of the federal NDP.
Heather McPherson launches bid for NDP leadershipCanada· 2025-09-29Heather McPherson is an Alberta MP listed as a leadership candidate with Elections Canada.
Politics Insider: Conditions must be met before Canada recognizes Palestine, Anand saysCanada· 2025-09-21
Other people thought to be considering leadership bids include Alberta MP Heather McPherson.
Avi Lewis to launch federal NDP leadership bidCanada· 2025-09-19
Canadian MP Heather McPherson also demanded an end to arms sales to Israel.
‘What other country gets away with all of this?’ — X furious over Israel bombing Qatar - Comment
Pakistan· 2025-09-10
Heather McPherson, the party’s foreign affairs and trade critic, expressed concern about Mr. Pitfield’s association with big tobacco.
Top adviser to Carney and Liberal Party strategist Tom Pitfield has ties to Big Tobacco, sources sayCanada· 2025-09-05
NDP foreign affairs critic Heather McPherson welcomed the decision, saying it reflected the power of the people to push governments to take action.
Canada’s plan to recognize Palestinian statehood prompts swift, divided reactionCanada· 2025-07-31
NDP foreign affairs critic Heather McPherson said the government has broken its promise to halt arms transfers to Israel.
Canadian arms still being sent to Israel, tax data suggestCanada· 2025-07-29
Alberta NDP MP Heather McPherson said Friday she is 'considering' entering the race.
NDP release official rules for leadership race to replace Jagmeet SinghCanada· 2025-07-25Heather McPherson is one of the names floated for the NDP leadership race.
NDP to choose next party leader in MarchCanada· 2025-07-11
Heather McPherson criticized the Canadian government for its vote and called for more action to help Gaza.
Canada’s UN vote on Israel criticized as departure from past positionCanada· 2025-06-13
Heather McPherson accused the government of putting 'profits over people' with Modi's invitation.
Liberal MP Sukh Dhaliwal criticizes Modi’s G7 invitation in meeting with CarneyCanada· 2025-06-11
Heather McPherson is Alberta’s lone New Democratic MP.
B.C. seen as ‘final frontier’ for federal NDP as leadership question loomsCanada· 2025-05-22
Heather McPherson is a member of the NDP caucus representing Edmonton Strathcona.
NDP caucus members dispute appointment of interim leader Don DaviesCanada· 2025-05-17
Heather McPherson is an Edmonton Strathcona MP rumored to have leadership aspirations in the NDP.
What happens next to Poilievre, how the Liberals’ minority will work and who will lead the NDP: Your postelection questions, answeredCanada· 2025-05-02
Heather McPherson, a New Democrat who held on to her Edmonton riding, dismissed the idea of floor-crossing.
Federal NDP looks ahead at rebuilding party while leadership race to ensueCanada· 2025-04-30
