NDP Uses Russian Stock Footage in Campaign Video

The New Democratic Party (NDP) recently faced criticism for using stock footage from Russia and Israel in a video announcing the end of its supply-and-confidence agreement with the Liberal government, just weeks after condemning the Conservative Party for similar practices. NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's video included images of seniors that originated from a Russian university, which the party acknowledged was acquired from a North American stock service without disclosure of its origins. Singh admitted to the issue, promising that future mistakes would be avoided. The video, which has garnered over three million views, remains online across social media platforms. In August, the NDP had denounced the Conservatives for using non-Canadian imagery, leading them to delete their controversial video. The NDP's inconsistency has drawn attention and criticism within the political landscape.