The New Democrats were reduced to just seven seats in last month's federal election. Without official party status, the N-D-P will not be allowed to ask daily questions in question period and will not be guaranteed seats on standing committees. It'll also lose out on financial resources given to recognized parties. Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator, and former communications director for Prime Minister Paul Martin joins us to talk about it. 

<p>The New Democrats were reduced to just seven seats in last month's federal election.&nbsp;Without official party status, the N-D-P will not be allowed to ask daily questions in question period and will not be guaranteed seats on standing committees. It'll also lose out on financial resources given to recognized parties. Scott Reid, CTV News political commentator, and former communications director for Prime Minister Paul Martin joins us to talk about it.&nbsp;</p>