Convention takes place between March 27-29, 2026, with a Youth Convention on Thursday, March 26, 2026.

Convention is located at the RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg, 375 York Ave, Winnipeg, MB.

NDP members in good standing who are selected by their Electoral District Association (EDA), youth delegating body, or affiliated labour union are eligible to attend Convention as delegates.

To learn more about the credentialing process, contact your local EDA, youth delegating body, or affiliated labour union.

Non-members may attend by purchasing an Observer Pass, which provides access to select Convention events but does not include voting rights or participation in Commission or Regional meetings. For more information on Observer status, please email registration@ndp.ca.

Delegates to the Convention are selected by their Electoral District Association (EDA), youth delegating body, or affiliated labour union.

It’s easy! Sign up for a membership at www.ndp.ca/join or link your membership to your monthly donation to stay up to date.

Please email membership@ndp.ca to verify if you are an up-to-date member of the Party.

You can register at www.convention.ndp.ca. Convention registration will open in early December 2025.

Please contact registration@ndp.ca for any registration-related questions.

The fees for Convention are as follows:

Early Bird Delegate Fee: $349

Regular Delegate Fee: $399

Youth Delegate Fee: $99

Reduced Delegate Fee: $149

Member Observer: $99

Non-Member Observer: $1750

The Early Bird Delegate fee deadline is Friday, February 13, 2026.

The Reduced Delegate Fee is offered to make Convention participation more accessible. It replaces the former “Unwaged Fee” and is available to delegates who may face financial barriers to attending Convention, including those in precarious or contract work, living on a fixed income, or without full-time employment.

This fee is available by self-declaration and does not require proof or verification.

At the 2026 Convention in Winnipeg, the Party is offering a limited number of Member Observer registrations for members who are unable to attend Convention as delegates. Member Observers are welcome to observe plenary sessions from a designated seating area. While they do not vote or attend Equity Commission meetings or regional breakouts, they may be able to participate in other Convention activities, including trainings, as space permits. We strongly encourage members to attend Convention as delegates whenever possible. Members interested in attending as a delegate can join the delegate waitlist through the Convention website. Please fill out the following form to be considered as a Member Observer. Please note that submitting this form informs us that you are interested in attending Convention as a Member Observer but does not guarantee Member Observer registration. We will follow up with further information if space is available and on how to pay the Member Observer registration fee.

Registration fees for Convention count towards an individual’s donation limit to the Federal Party. If you are a max donor in 2026 (you have given or are on a monthly MAX PAC), please email registration@ndp.ca to receive special instructions to register for Convention without paying.

The Party has negotiated preferred rates at hotels in the vicinity of the Convention Centre. Details on booking accommodation can be found on the Convention website.

A draft block agenda will be available when registration opens in early December 2025. In the meantime, here are some key dates to help with travel planning:

• Thursday, March 26, 2026: Canada’s Young New Democrats (CYND) Convention
• Friday, March 27, 2026: Convention officially opens at approximately 1:00 p.m. CST
• Saturday, March 28, 2026: Leadership Showcases featuring NDP Leadership Contestants
• Sunday, March 29, 2026: Announcement of the new Federal NDP Leader; Convention concludes at approximately 1:00 p.m. CST

Yes, there will be trainings available throughout the Convention. Further information will be shared on the final convention agenda.

Yes. Childcare will be available during main plenary sessions at Convention. If you require childcare, please indicate this when completing your registration to reserve a spot in advance. Please note that advance registration is required, and childcare cannot be guaranteed without prior sign-up.

Yes. The RBC Convention Centre is a fully accessible venue, with accessible entrances, washrooms, and designated seating available in the main plenary room. When registering for Convention, please indicate any accessibility requirements so we can ensure appropriate accommodations are in place.

Yes, in both English and French.

Yes, in both English and French.

The number of delegate credentials each EDA receives is determined by a formula set out in the Party Constitution:

• One delegate for 50 party members or less;
• An additional delegate is granted for every 50 members (or major fraction thereof).
• Each EDA also receives one additional credential reserved for a youth delegate (26 years of age or under).

Email organize@ndp.ca with your name and postal code and they will be able to connect you with the local Electoral District Association (EDA) in your area.

Please contact Media@ndp.ca for details.

Resolutions must be submitted to the Party by Electoral District Associations (EDAs), youth delegating bodies and Affiliates no later than Tuesday, January 27, 2026. Resolution submissions have now closed.

The deadline for resolution submissions is Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Volunteers play a key role in making Convention a success! From helping delegates navigate the event to supporting sessions and logistics, your time and energy help create a smooth and engaging experience for everyone. If you are interested in volunteering, please fill out this form.

Delegates are responsible for their own food and drinks at Convention.

Each convention gives us the chance to honour the remarkable people from our movement who are no longer with us. You can submit a name for the In Memoriam here.

As with past Conventions, the Party will be establishing a travel subsidy fund to help support delegates with travel and accommodation expenses. Details on eligibility, available funding, and how to apply will be shared with delegates when registration opens in early December.

There will be several positions up for election during Convention. A guide to elections at Convention will be made available to all delegates in advance, outlining the positions open for election, eligibility requirements, and nomination procedures.

Members do not need to attend the Convention in person to participate in the leadership vote. All NDP members will be able to vote for the new leader prior to and during the Convention, with voting concluding on Saturday, March 28, 2026.

Details on how to vote will be made available to members in the coming weeks.

The Youth Convention will be held at the RBC Convention Centre, Winnipeg on Thursday, March 26. The Call to Order will be 1:00 p.m. PT.

To attend the Youth Convention, you must be a member of good standing and must be 25 years of age or younger.

Any NDP youth member can attend Youth Convention as a delegate.

There is no cost to attend the Youth Convention. If you are interested in attending the main Convention, the delegate fee is $99. You must register separately for the Youth Convention. If you have already registered for the general convention, you will receive a separate registration for the Youth Convention.

Yes, but you will still need to register. Contact youth@ndp.ca for more information.

Yes, there are subsidies available to attend the general Convention. There are no subsidies for delegates only attending the Youth Convention.

Yes, all delegates can run for an elected position. More details on elections will be shared in the coming days.