The '''New Democratic Party''' (NDP) is a federal and provincial [[political party]] in [[Canada]]. The [[socialDemocratic democraticSocialist]] party is the furthest [[left-wing|left]] of Canada's mainstream parties. It has had more electoral success provincially than federally. It has led provincial governments in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba and Ontario. It is noted for its [[socialist]] roots and its connection with [[labor movement|organized labour]]; a significant proportion of its membership consists of associate members who belong to the party by their membership in affiliated [[trade union]]s. The federal leader of the NDP is [[Jack Layton]].
