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As the Green New Deal continues to capture imaginations and open up new possibilities in the United States, a broad, grassroots coalition has just launched a Pact for a Green New Deal in Canada, with over 200 town halls taking place around the country. How can Canada's politicians and parties genuinely take up the fight, and work with communities to translate this bold vision into policy? We begin by looking at the NDP, which has already started using the phrase "Green New Deal" to frame their new climate platform. We talk to maverick NDP candidate Svend Robinson [@Svend4MP] about how the party is doing on climate so far, and whether it's capable of getting the Green New Deal right. We also touch on the NDP's history and future of opening itself to the creativity and energy of social movements. Spoiler alert: it's not always a pretty story. But the good news is, there's a growing group of radical candidates across the country — and they're putting transformational change on the table in Canada. Special thanks to Aluma Sound for our theme music. Please support this podcast by contributing to our Patreon account, and read more about The Leap.