2017 New Democratic Party leadership election explained

Election Name:2017 New Democratic Party leadership election
Country:Canada
Type:presidential
Ongoing:no
Previous Election:2012 New Democratic Party leadership election
Previous Year:2012
Election Date:October 1, 2017
Turnout:52.8%[1]
1Blank:Popular vote
2Blank:Percentage
Candidate1:Jagmeet Singh
1Data1: 35,266
2Data1: 53.83%
Candidate2:Charlie Angus
1Data2:12,705
2Data2:19.39%
Candidate4:Niki Ashton
1Data4:11,374
2Data4:17.36%
Candidate5:Guy Caron
1Data5:6,164
2Data5:9.41%
Leader
After Election:Jagmeet Singh
Party:New Democratic Party
Year:2017
Date:October 1, 2017
Location:Metropolitan Ball Room,
Westin Harbour Castle, Toronto
Winner:Jagmeet Singh
Replaces:Tom Mulcair
Numcands:4
Ballots:1
Entryfee:$30,000
Spendcap:$1.5 million

The 2017 New Democratic Party leadership election was won by Jagmeet Singh. The election was triggered by Tom Mulcair having lost a vote on leadership review at the party's federal convention held in Edmonton, Alberta, on April 10, 2016, which resulted in a majority of delegates voting in favor of holding a new leadership election.[2] Mulcair declined to partake in the subsequent leadership election and stated that he would remain leader until the party chose a replacement.[3]

Four candidates were on the leadership ballot: Charlie Angus, Niki Ashton, Guy Caron, and Jagmeet Singh. The voting process occurred on Sunday, October 1, 2017. Every party member was entitled to cast a secret vote using a preferential ranked ballot and exhaustive voting for the leadership election, allowing each member to choose one format or the other for their vote.[4] Had no candidate received a majority during the first round of voting, subsequent rounds, occurring once a week, would have taken place until October 15, 2017, or until a candidate received a majority of votes.[5] [6] [7]

Singh, the only non-MP in the race, formally announced his candidacy for the leadership on May 15, 2017. Singh received the support of 11 MPs, the most of any candidate, including former leadership candidates Nathan Cullen[8] and Peter Julian,[9] in addition to the support of major labour unions such as the United Food and Commercial Workers. Media attention surrounding his campaign noted the fact that, if elected, Singh would be the first visible minority person to lead a major federal party, as well as the first of the Sikh faith.[10] [11]

Singh was elected in the first round, with 53.8% of the votes, thus rendering the need for subsequent rounds of voting unnecessary. Following his election as Leader, Singh appointed former leadership rival Guy Caron to serve as the New Democratic Party's Parliamentary Leader.[12]

Background

The result at the 2016 convention was the first time a leader of any Canadian federal political party has failed to receive at least 50% in a leadership review vote.[13] In the months since the 2015 federal election, Mulcair's leadership had been a point of conflict within the party because of the election campaign, in which the NDP fell to third place from the Official Opposition status it gained in the 2011 election. The New Democrats had led public opinion polls since May 2015 and appeared to be poised to win their first federal election in history. However, they fell back behind the Liberals and Conservatives in the last month. The election thus resulted in a Liberal majority government.

The party lost more than half of its seats and fell to third place. Mulcair's leadership faced criticism following the election, particularly due to his moderate platform that the party was running on. In contrast, Liberal leader Justin Trudeau had promised to run a budget deficit to fund stimulus programs and higher social spending, a position which was perceived as the Liberals outflanking the NDP on the left.[14] [15]

Election rules

Under rules set out in the party's constitution, every member is entitled to cast a secret ballot for the selection of the Leader.[4] The new leader was chosen on October 1, 2017, on the first round of voting through a preferential, ranked choice ballot that would have taken place once a week until a candidate hit the 50 per cent plus one mark to be declared leader had a leader not been chosen in the first round (with eligible voters choosing to vote with an internet ballot being allowed to change their vote at any time before the closure of the polls, including between each round ofballoting).[5] [6] [7]

Candidates were required to pay an entry fee of $30,000 and spend no more than $1.5 million. 25% of all donations to candidates were paid to the party.[2] To be nominated, candidates required at least 500 signatures from party members, at least half of which must be from female-identified members and at least 100 from "other equity-seeking groups" including indigenous people, LGBT people, persons with disabilities and visible minorities. At least 50 signatures were required from each of five regions: the Atlantic, Quebec, Ontario, the Prairies and B.C., and the North.

Timeline

DateEvent
October 19, 2015In the 2015 general election, the NDP under Tom Mulcair wins 44 seats and falls to third place in the House of Commons, down from the 95 seats and Official Opposition status held prior to the election.
April 10, 2016At the NDP convention in Edmonton, a leadership review resolution passes with the support of 52% of delegates, requiring a new leadership election to be held. Mulcair announces that he will not be a candidate, but will remain as leader until his successor is chosen. Delegates pass an emergency motion extending the deadline for a leadership election to two years from one year.
May 15, 2016NDP Federal Council meets to discuss a schedule and logistics for the leadership election.[16] [17] The federal council decides to hold the election between September 17, 2017, and October 31, 2017, with a precise date to be set later.
June 7, 2016Cheri DiNovo launches her campaign as an "unofficial candidate", in protest of the party's $30,000 entry fee.
June 13, 2016Cheri DiNovo announces that her campaign will become official.
June 14, 2016 Party executive convenes to propose finalized election details, including the dates of the election and the nomination period closing.[18]
July 2, 2016 Nomination period opens.[19]
August 2, 2016Cheri DiNovo withdraws her candidacy.
February 12, 2017Peter Julian launches his campaign.
February 26, 2017Charlie Angus launches his campaign.
February 27, 2017Guy Caron launches his campaign.
March 7, 2017Niki Ashton launches her campaign.
March 12, 2017Leadership debate held in Ottawa in English and French.[20]
March 26, 2017Leadership debate held in Montreal in English and French.
April 20, 2017Pat Stogran launches his campaign.[21]
May 15, 2017Jagmeet Singh launches his campaign.[22]
May 28, 2017Leadership debate held in Sudbury in English and French.[23] [24]
June 3, 2017Pat Stogran withdraws his candidacy.[25]
June 11, 2017Leadership debate held in St. John's.[26]
June 22, 2017Leadership debate on labour issues hosted by the United Steelworkers held in Toronto.[27]
July 3, 2017Nomination period closes.
July 6, 2017Peter Julian withdraws his candidacy.
July 11, 2017Leadership debate held in Saskatoon.
August 2, 2017Leadership debate held in Victoria.
August 17, 2017Deadline to become an NDP member and be eligible to vote.
August 27, 2017Leadership debate held in Montreal in French.
September 10, 2017Leadership debate held in Vancouver.
September 17, 2017All-candidate "showcase" held in Hamilton featuring final speeches.[28]
September 18, 2017Voting for first ballot begins by mail and online.
September 27, 2017Huffington Post Canada debate held online.[29]
October 1, 2017Voting for first ballot ended at 2 pm. Results were announced in Toronto, shortly after 3 pm, in the Metropolitan Ball Room of the Westin Harbour Castle. Jagmeet Singh won a majority of the votes cast in the first ballot.

Debates

Debates among candidates for the 2017 New Democratic Party of Canada leadership election
No. Date Time Place Host Participants
Participant. Invitee.
Non-invitee. Absent invitee. Out of race (exploring or withdrawn).		AngusAshtonCaronJulianSinghStogran
Debates
1March 12, 20172 p.m. EDTDelta Ottawa City Centre Hotel
Ottawa, ON		New Democratic Party
2March 26, 20172 p.m. EDTPalais des congrès de Montréal
Montreal, QC		New Democratic Party
3May 28, 20172 p.m. EDTCambrian College
Sudbury, ON		New Democratic Party
4June 11, 20173 p.m. NDTSt. John's Convention Centre
St. John's, NL		New Democratic Party
5June 22, 20177 p.m. EDTIsabel Bader Theatre
Toronto, ON		United Steelworkers
6July 11, 20176 p.m. CSTTCU Place
Saskatoon, SK		New Democratic Party
7August 2, 20176 p.m. PDTVictoria Conference Centre
Victoria, BC		New Democratic Party
8August 27, 20172 p.m. EDTClub Soda
Montreal, QC		New Democratic Party
9September 10, 201711:30 a.m. PDTYork Theatre
Vancouver, BC		New Democratic Party
10September 27, 20177 p.m. EDT (English),
8 p.m. EDT (French)		onlineHuffington Post Canada
Showcase
-September 17, 20171:30 p.m. EDTHamilton Convention Centre
Hamilton, ON		New Democratic Party

Official candidates

Charlie Angus

See main article: Charlie Angus. BackgroundCharlie Angus,, has been the MP for Timmins-James Bay since 2004 and was elected NDP Caucus Chair in January 2016. He is the author of eight books and worked as a journalist, a roofer, and a dishwasher earlier in life. Before entering politics, Angus was a member of the Toronto punk band L'Étranger with Andrew Cash and Peter Duffin, from 1980 to circa 1984, and subsequently formed the country band Grievous Angels in 1986. From 1985 to 1990, Angus and his partner Brit Griffin lived in Angelus House, a Catholic Worker house they founded, where they invited the homeless to live with them.[30] They also established a separate homeless shelter in 1986. In 1990, they moved to northern Ontario, where Angus owned and ran a magazine and eventually entered politics. Angus stepped down as Caucus Chair and Indigenous Affairs Critic on November 23, 2016, to consider a leadership bid.[31] He formally registered his campaign with Elections Canada on February 20, 2017, and publicly launched it on February 26.[16] [32] [33]

Date candidacy registered: February 20, 2017[34] [35]

Date campaign launched: February 26, 2017[33]

Campaign website:

Endorsements

Other information: Has emphasized job security, the high cost of post-secondary education and Indigenous issues.[58] Angus is not as fluent in French as some of the other candidates but is said to have a good basis in the language.[59]

Niki Ashton

See main article: Niki Ashton.

BackgroundNiki Ashton,, has been the MP for Churchill—Keewatinook Aski under its current name since 2015 and was previously the MP for Churchill beginning in 2008. She served as NDP Critic for Jobs, Employment & Workforce Development Critic (2015–2017), Shadow Minister for Status of Women (2012–2015) and Aboriginal Affairs (2015). She placed seventh in the 2012 leadership race.[60] [61] [62] [63] She is the daughter of former Manitoba NDP MLA Steve Ashton, who served as a minister in the cabinets of Gary Doer and Greg Selinger.

Date candidacy registered: March 2, 2017

Date campaign launched: March 7, 2017[64] [65]

Campaign website: -Endorsements

Other information:

Guy Caron

See main article: Guy Caron.

BackgroundGuy Caron,, has been the MP for Rimouski-Neigette—Témiscouata—Les Basques since 2011, NDP Finance Critic (2015–2017), Quebec caucus chair (2011–2017), Shadow Minister for Natural Resources, and Shadow Minister for Industry (2011–2012). Caron resigned as NDP Finance Critic and Quebec caucus chair on February 12, 2017, to prepare to enter the leadership contest.[91] He announced his candidacy on February 27, 2017.[92]
  • Date candidacy registered: February 27, 2017[35]
  • Date campaign launched: February 27, 2017
  • Campaign website:

    Endorsements

    Other information:

    Jagmeet Singh

    See main article: Jagmeet Singh.

    BackgroundJagmeet Singh,, was the Ontario MPP for Bramalea—Gore—Malton (2011–2017) and was Deputy Leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party from 2015 until entering the federal leadership contest on May 15, 2017. He was previously the federal NDP candidate in Bramalea—Gore—Malton in 2011.[119]

    Date candidacy registered: May 18, 2017[35]

    Date campaign launched: May 15, 2017

    Campaign website: jagmeetsingh.ca

    Endorsements

    Other information:

    Withdrawn candidates

    Cheri DiNovo

    See main article: Cheri DiNovo.

    BackgroundCheri DiNovo, 65, is the Ontario MPP for Parkdale—High Park (2006–present) and since 2014 has served as the Ontario NDP critic for Urban Transportation, Greater Toronto Area Issues, and LGBTQ Issues.

    Date candidacy announced: June 7, 2016 ("unofficial");[147] [148] June 13, 2016 (official).[149]

    Date withdrawn: August 2, 2016

    Subsequently endorsed: Niki Ashton[37]

    Other information: DiNovo originally was running as an "unofficial candidate" in protest of the party's $30,000 entry fee, but on June 13, 2016, she announced that her candidacy would be moving from unofficial status to official status, stating that her campaign will begin fundraising when the leadership election rules are finalized in July 2016.[149] She was running to support democratic socialist principles and "to fight for principles rather than for a position".[150] Four main policy planks were: An "aggressive and realistic response to the climate crisis" including the banning of nuclear power and opposition to pipelines; "social justice and human rights" including a ban on conversion therapy and a plan to increase unionization rates; "an end to systemic racism" around indigenous issues, support for Black Lives Matter; "truly universal and free" post-secondary education, dental care and pharmacare and "livable" social assistance rates.[148]
    DiNovo announced on August 2, 2016, that she would no longer be a candidate for health reasons, having recently suffered two small strokes.[151]

    Peter Julian

    See main article: Peter Julian.

    Background

    Peter Julian,, is the MP for New Westminster—Burnaby (2015–present) and was previously the MP for Burnaby—New Westminster (2004–2015). From 2014 to 2016, Julian was the NDP's house leader.[152] He is the NDP's former Shadow Minister for Natural Resources and Energy (2012–2014), Finance (2011–2012) and Industry (2011) and has also served as NDP Caucus Chair (2011–2014). Before entering politics he was the executive director of the Council of Canadians.[61] [62] [152] He resigned as NDP House Leader on October 19, 2016, to consider his candidacy.[152] He officially registered his candidacy on December 21, 2016, and formally launched his campaign on February 12, 2017.

    Date candidacy registered: December 21, 2016[35] [153]

    Date campaign launched: February 12, 2017

    Date withdrawn: July 6, 2017[154] [155]

    Subsequently endorsed: Jagmeet Singh[9]

    Campaign website:

    Endorsements

    Other information:

    Pat Stogran

    See main article: Pat Stogran.

    Background

    Pat Stogran,, is the former Veteran's Ombudsman (2007–2010) and a retired Colonel of the Canadian Forces (Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry).[162] Stogran studied engineering at Royal Roads Military College in Colwood, British Columbia, and holds a master's degree in strategic studies from the United States Army War College. He served with the military in both Bosnia and Afghanistan.[163]

    Date candidacy registered: April 17, 2017

    Date campaign launched: April 20, 2017

    Date withdrawn: June 3, 2017[25]

    Subsequently endorsed: Charlie Angus[164]

    Campaign website: [broken link]

    Endorsements

    Other information: Withdrew after complaining the party had put "major obstacles" in place making it difficult for candidates to grow the party's base.[25]

    Failed to qualify

    Candidates who declared their candidacies but were unable to complete the process of submitting their nomination forms and deposits to the party by the deadline of July 3, 2017:

    David Berlin

    See main article: David Berlin.

    Background

    David Berlin, 66, is the former editor and owner of the Literary Review of Canada and was the co-founder of the general interest magazine, The Walrus, as well as its editor from 2003 to 2004. He was the federal NDP's candidate in Toronto Centre in the 2000 federal election and was founder and leader of The Bridge Party of Canada, running as its candidate in University—Rosedale in the 2015 federal election.[166] Declared candidacy and passed vetting by party but failed to submit deposit and/or sufficient nomination signatures by deadline.

    Date candidacy registered:

    Date campaign launched: June 19, 2017

    Ibrahim Bruno El-Khoury

    Background

    El-Khoury was born in Beirut, Lebanon but moved to Kingston, Ontario in 1991.[167] He is a former Montreal municipal candidate (2013) who is the founder of a consulting firm in Montreal.[168] He ran for the NDP nomination in Papineau in the 2015 election, losing to Anne Lagacé Dowson, and was a city council candidate for centrist municipal party Vrai changement pour Montréal in 2013.[169] Registered with Elections Canada but failed to submit deposit and/or sufficient nomination signatures by deadline.

    Date candidacy registered: March 27, 2017

    Brian Graff

    Graff is a 58-year-old former Toronto municipal candidate (2014), community activist,[170] and semi-retired financial analyst. Graff's application to run was rejected twice by NDP officials. He claimed it was because of his policy to cut immigration, while the party said it was on the grounds that he does not support party policy, as well as due to a 1993 charge for watching and besetting, which resulted in a conditional discharge. Graff took the NDP to court in March through a "judicial review" on the grounds that the party had violated natural justice, and this resulted in a settlement allowing him to apply a second time. After the party's second rejection, Graff returned to court with a second judicial review in an attempt to require the NDP to permit him to run. The party argued it was not subject to judicial review. On June 9, 2017, the court ruled that the NDP and other political parties are subject to judicial review, but that the party's actions were not unreasonable in rejecting Graff's application to stand for leader.[171] [172] [173] [174]

    Declined

    Opinion polling

    Some earlier polls include candidates who ultimately did not enter the race.

    New Democratic Party members

    Date(s)
    administered    		Polling firm/LinkSample
    size
    error    		Charlie
    Angus    		Niki
    Ashton    		Guy
    Caron    		Peter
    Julian    		Jagmeet
    Singh    		Other/
    Undecided
    September 27, 2017Mainstreet1,601 ± 2%29.4%17.9%14.4%— align=center38.2%[196]
    26.1%15.5%13.8%— align=center33.1%
    September 8–11, 2017Campaign Research54N/A align=center26.0%16.0%13.0%—18.0%
    September 7–9, 2017Mainstreet2,009 ± 2%25.0%13.0%9.8%— align=center27.3%
    August 3 – 6, 2017Mainstreet1,804± 1.8% align=center41.7%27.9%16.7%—13.6%
    align=center28.2%17.2%10.7%—8.6%
    July 5, 2017Mainstreet1,445± 2.56% align=center24.4%21.7%7.97%—6.63%
    align=center22.6%20.4%7.4%7.4%6.1%
    June 9 – 12, 2017Campaign Research86± 2% align=center19%9%10%10%16%

    New Democratic Party voters / supporters

    Date(s)
    administered    		Polling firm/LinkSample
    size
    error    		Charlie
    Angus    		Niki
    Ashton    		Guy
    Caron    		Peter
    Julian    		Jagmeet
    Singh    		Other/
    Undecided
    September 8–11, 2017Campaign Researchna± 2.3%8.0%7.0%8.0%— align=center17.0%
    June 9–12, 2017Campaign Research489± 2% align=center8%5%4%6%6%
    April 25 – May 17, 2017Probit Inc.891± 3.3% align=center31%24%11%14%11%




    June 3–9, 2016Probit Inc.908± 3.25%9%6%–4%2%








    April 14–15, 2016Mainstreet Research598± 4.01%–4%–10%11%


    Undecided 26%

    All Canadians

    Date(s)
    administered    		Polling firm/LinkSample
    size
    error    		Charlie
    Angus    		Niki
    Ashton    		Guy
    Caron    		Peter
    Julian    		Jagmeet
    Singh    		Other/
    Undecided
    September 8–11, 2017Campaign Research1770± 2.3%6.0%5.0%6.0%— align=center11.0%
    June 9–12, 2017Campaign Research2767± 2%5%3%3%4% align=center7%

    Results

    First Ballot
    CandidateVotesPercentage
    SINGH, Jagmeet Jimmy Dhaliwal style='text-align:center'35,266 style='text-align:center'53.8%
    style='text-align:center'12,705 style='text-align:center'19.4%
    style='text-align:center'11,374 style='text-align:center'17.4%
    style='text-align:center'6,164 style='text-align:center'9.4%
    Total style='text-align:center'65,782 style='text-align:center'100%

    Notes and References

    1. News: A 'game-changer': Jagmeet Singh 'kicks the door open' and wins NDP leadership . Forrest . Maura . October 1, 2017 . The National Post . October 2, 2017.
    2. News: NDP sets leadership convention for fall of 2017 . . cbc.ca . May 15, 2016 . June 15, 2016 . Milewski . Terry . https://web.archive.org/web/20160610230347/http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ndp-leadership-convention-date-1.3583438 . June 10, 2016 . live.
    3. Web site: Rejecting Mulcair, NDP delegates vote in favour of new leadership race . CBC News . 2016-04-10 . 2018-07-24.
    4. Web site: Constitution of the New Democratic Party of Canada. NDP. April 2016. June 22, 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160606094944/http://xfer.ndp.ca/2016/documents/NDP-CONSTITUTION-EN.pdf. June 6, 2016.
    5. Web site: Leadership Rules 2017. New Democratic Party of Canada. June 22, 2016. June 22, 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160802041130/http://xfer.ndp.ca/2016/documents/LeadershipRules2017-EN.pdf. August 2, 2016.
    6. News: NDP sets rules for leadership race: Candidates need 500 signatures from party members across Canada. National Post. Smith. Marie-Danielle. June 14, 2016. June 14, 2016. live. https://archive.today/20160614183635/http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/canadian-politics/ndp-sets-rules-for-leadership-race-candidates-need-500-signatures-from-party-members-across-canada. June 14, 2016.
    7. News: NDP may forgo leadership convention for new approach . . theglobeandmail.com . June 14, 2016 . June 14, 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160615144036/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ndp-may-forgo-leadership-convention-for-new-approach/article30464044/ . June 15, 2016 . live.
    8. News: Nathan Cullen endorses Jagmeet Singh for federal NDP leadership. September 20, 2017. CBC News. September 20, 2017.
    9. News: Forrest. Maura. Former candidate Peter Julian endorses Jagmeet Singh's NDP leadership bid. Ottawa Citizen. September 7, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170908020342/http://www.ottawacitizen.com/news/national/former+candidate+peter+julian+endorses+jagmeet+singh/14582371/story.html. September 8, 2017.
    10. News: Zimonjic. Peter. Meet Jagmeet Singh: New leader of federal NDP. October 2, 2017. CBC News. October 1, 2017.
    11. News: Austen. Ian. Sikh Becomes Canada's First Nonwhite Political Party Leader. October 2, 2017. The New York Times. October 1, 2017.
    12. Web site: NDP's Guy Caron gives up shadow cabinet role to consider leadership bid. Politics. Canadian. February 12, 2017. National Post. July 8, 2017.
    13. News: Tom Mulcair loses NDP leadership vote as his party makes a Leap to the left. Gerson. Jen. National Post. April 10, 2016. April 10, 2016. live. https://wayback.archive-it.org/all/20160507074451/http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/ndp-votes-52-in-favour-of-holding-leadership-race-thomas-mulcair-is-out. May 7, 2016. mdy-all.
    14. News: Laura. Stone. Justin. Giovanetti. NDP seeks new direction as party moves to replace Tom Mulcair. April 10, 2016. The Globe and Mail. April 10, 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160411033923/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/mulcair-fails-to-win-support-from-ndp-delegates-leadership-review-to-follow/article29579389/. April 11, 2016.
    15. News: David. Bell. Mulcair 'a lame duck,' says political scientist on NDP convention results. CBC News. April 10, 2016. April 10, 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160411014152/http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/mulcair-leadership-rebuke-1.3529511. April 11, 2016.
    16. News: Laura. Stone. With Mulcair out as NDP leader, here's what's next for the party. April 11, 2016. The Globe and Mail. April 11, 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160416060245/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/with-mulcair-out-as-leader-heres-whats-next-for-the-ndp/article29582641/. April 16, 2016.
    17. Web site: NDP fundraising plunge stirs leadership talk under Mulcair. The Hill Times. Naumetz. Tim. May 5, 2016. June 15, 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160611204959/http://www.hilltimes.com/2016/05/05/ndp-fundraising-plunge-stirs-leadership-talk-under-mulcair/61128. June 11, 2016.
    18. News: NDP stalwarts line up to avoid 'worst job' in Canadian politics — the party's leadership. National Post. Smith. Marie-Danielle. June 4, 2016. June 5, 2016. live. https://archive.today/20160604120606/http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/canadian-politics/ndp-stalwarts-line-up-to-avoid-worst-job-in-canadian-politics-the-partys-leadership. June 4, 2016.
    19. News: New Democrats set to name Thomas Mulcair's replacement in fall of 2017. Toronto Star. Kirkup. Kristy. May 15, 2016. June 15, 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160611102739/https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2016/05/15/thomas-mulcair-unlikely-to-run-for-office-in-2019-federal-election.html. June 11, 2016.
    20. News: Marie-Danielle . Smith . NDP schedule March leadership debate despite having no official candidates for Mulcair's job . National Post . nationalpost.com . January 23, 2017 . February 18, 2017.
    21. News: Pat Stogran adds strong language, new policy in NDP race. Toronto Sun. May 29, 2017.
    22. News: Ontario politician Jagmeet Singh launches bid for federal NDP leadership. The Globe and Mail. May 15, 2017. Jones. Allison.
    23. News: NDP leadership debate coming to Sudbury. Sudbury Star. February 20, 2017. April 25, 2017. Marie-Danielle. Smith.
    24. News: May 29, 2017 . 'Race is kicking into high gear': NDP leadership candidates wrap 3rd debate . CBC News . 28 May 2017 . en . https://web.archive.org/web/20170529011841/http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ndp-leadership-debate-sudbury-1.4134986 . May 29, 2017 . live.
    25. Web site: Stogran pulls out of NDP leadership race, blaming party insiders . June 3, 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170603185418/http://www.timescolonist.com/stogran-pulls-out-of-ndp-leadership-race-blaming-party-insiders-1.20386953 . June 3, 2017 . mdy-all .
    26. Web site: New Democratic Party of Canada « Canada's NDP . September 6, 2017. live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170606064635/http://www.ndp.ca/event-rsvp/4jw3h . June 6, 2017.
    27. Web site: Toronto Leadership Debate: Labour. Justice. Our Future . June 8, 2017. live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170918180604/https://www.eventbrite.com/e/toronto-leadership-debate-labour-justice-our-future-tickets-35163660455 . September 18, 2017.
    28. Hamilton Showcase, 2017. NDP.ca. Accessed Monday, August 28, 2017.
    29. Web site: Andree Lau . NDP Leadership Debate Hosted By HuffPost Canada (Video) . M.huffingtonpost.ca . September 27, 2017 . October 4, 2017.
    30. Web site: Angelus House 1985. Ragnarokr. April 16, 2007. April 25, 2017. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20170510131028/http://www.ragnarokr.org/index.php?title=Angelus_House_1985. May 10, 2017.
    31. News: Angus steps down as NDP caucus chair, considers leadership run - Sudbury . CBC News . cbc.ca . November 23, 2016 . April 25, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170510105327/http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/sudbury/angus-leadership-run-1.3863515 . May 10, 2017 . live.
    32. Web site: Charlie Angus, 'socialist punk rocker with a big heart,' expected to announce federal NDP leadership bid . November 22, 2016. dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161122224529/http://www.theprovince.com/news/national/charlie+angus+98socialist+punk+rocker+with+heart+expected/12416097/story.html . November 22, 2016.
    33. News: Charlie Angus enters NDP leadership race, Guy Caron expected to join Monday . The Globe and Mail . theglobeandmail.com . February 26, 2017 . April 25, 2017 . Canada . https://web.archive.org/web/20170516030224/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/charlie-angus-enters-ndp-leadership-race-guy-caron-expected-to-join-monday/article34138367/ . May 16, 2017 . live.
    34. Web site: iPolitics Updated. Charlie Angus is officially in the NDP leadership race. Ipolitics.ca. February 23, 2017. April 25, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170302013401/https://ipolitics.ca/2017/02/23/charlie-angus-is-officially-in-the-ndp-leadership-race/. March 2, 2017.
    35. Web site: Elections Canada Online - Information on Leadership Contests . Elections.ca . April 25, 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170502032058/http://elections.ca/content.aspx?section=pol&document=ndp16&dir=lea%2Fdat&lang=e . May 2, 2017 .
    36. News: Clark. Campbell. What beef do NDP MPs have with Charlie Angus?. September 18, 2017. The Globe and Mail. September 13, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170917151150/https://beta.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/what-beef-do-ndp-mps-have-with-charlie-angus/article36254076/. September 17, 2017.
    37. Web site: Politics . Three Ontario NDP MPPs endorse federal leadership contenders . Ipolitics.ca . March 1, 2017 . April 25, 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170311141304/https://ipolitics.ca/2017/03/01/three-ontario-ndp-mpps-endorse-federal-leadership-contenders/ . March 11, 2017 .
    38. News: Grenier. Éric. Who's backing whom in the NDP leadership race — and what that means. September 20, 2017. CBC News. September 10, 2017.
    39. Web site: Nash . Chelsea . Niki Ashton gains support of Manitoba NDP leader, Charlie Angus woos Yukon leader . The Hill Times . May 10, 2017 . September 18, 2017.
    40. CharlieAngusNDP . . 895256801289146369 . August 9, 2017 . "Charlie Angus is our best choice for the next Prime Minister of Canada." Phil Allt, City Councillor, Ward 3, Guelph #ndp #ndpldr .
    41. thatjamesgordon . . 889422641458761728 . July 24, 2017 . Cultural Workers! Here's a site for those of us who recognize that Charlie Angus can be the voice we need in Ottawa. http://fb.me/uH7D9MQ0 .
    42. CharlieAngusNDP . . 889099975115800576 . July 23, 2017 . So proud to have the support of @cmckenney she is such a progressive force in Ottawa city politics. .
    43. Web site: Endorsements - Charlie Angus NDP Leadership Campaign . September 14, 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170915023219/http://www.charlieangusndp.ca/endorsements . September 15, 2017 .
    44. CharlieAngusNDP . . 910111560164679680 . September 19, 2017 . "Charlie understands that leadership is about empowering others." Alex Felsky, Grand Erie District School Board Trustee #NDPLdr.
    45. Web site: ""Charlie was a punk before he was an MP ... he didn't let the system change him, he fights to change the system for others." Leigh Bursey . Twitter.com . September 21, 2017 . October 4, 2017 . Charlie Angus.
    46. News: Buzzetti . Hélène . July 4, 2017 . La course à la direction du NPD peut commencer . The NDP leadership race can begin . fr . Le Devoir . Montreal, Quebec . July 4, 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170704063103/http://www.ledevoir.com/politique/canada/502660/charlie-angus . July 4, 2017 .
    47. Web site: Charlie Angus NDP on Twitter: "Former NDP deputy leader Libby Davies endorses Charlie Angus to succeed Tom Mulcair t.co/fpRRqGFKi3 via @georgiastraight" . September 17, 2017. live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170918180604/https://twitter.com/CharlieAngusNDP/status/909041565921923073 . September 18, 2017.
    48. Web site: Charlie Angus NDP on Twitter: "Charlie est infatigable et c'est un vrai de vrai néo-démocrate." Anna et Tony Martin #ndpldr . Twitter.com . September 16, 2017 . September 18, 2017.
    49. Web site: Charlie Angus NDP on Twitter: "I'm supporting Charlie because he is the kind of hard-working, plain-speaking leader this country needs." Frank Corbett #ndpldr . Twitter.com . November 14, 2010 . September 18, 2017 . Charlie Angus NDPVerified account.
    50. News: August 11, 2017 . Labour leaders write open letter calling on New Democrats to elect Charlie Angus as next leader . The Georgia Straight . August 11, 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170812055747/http://www.straight.com/news/947241/labour-leaders-write-open-letter-calling-new-democrats-elect-charlie-angus-next-leader . August 12, 2017 .
    51. charlieangusndp . . 885118103901790208 . July 12, 2017 . "@CharlieAngusNDP is fearless in his view of the world, yet respectful of all of its voices, however divergent." @hockeyesque #ndpldr .
    52. CharlieAngusNDP . . 899621444329623552 . August 21, 2017 . "Charlie Angus is the right person to lead the federal NDP. I'm proud to endorse him today." Dr. Michael Byers #ndp #ndpldr .
    53. torquilcampbell . . 884175746838802432 . July 9, 2017 . i support charlie because of his deep connections to first nations, because of his arts advocacy and because of his human decency. .
    54. Web site: Who's giving to whom: prominent Canadians, party insiders donate to NDP leadership candidates. August 9, 2017. The Hill Times. August 9, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170810023448/http://www.hilltimes.com/2017/08/09/prominent-canadians-make-their-ndp-picks/115370. August 10, 2017.
    55. News: August 14, 2017 . David Suzuki endorses Charlie Angus in NDP leadership race . The Georgia Straight . August 14, 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170814221127/http://www.straight.com/news/947831/david-suzuki-endorses-charlie-angus-ndp-leadership-race . August 14, 2017 .
    56. CharlieAngusNDP . . 887258830626856960 . July 18, 2017 . Nice to have this support from @BillTieleman writer and labour activist. I have huge respect for his work #ndpldr http://vancouver.24hrs.ca/2017/07/17/charlie-angus-will-rock-as-federal-ndp-leader … .
    57. News: Siekierski. BJ. PSAC president endorses Charlie Angus. September 21, 2017. iPolitics. June 12, 2017.
    58. Web site: Charlie Angus launches NDP leadership bid, punk rock style . February 26, 2017 . May 17, 2017. live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170227185302/https://nowtoronto.com/news/charlie-angus-ndp-leadership/ . February 27, 2017.
    59. News: Charlie Angus, 'socialist punk rocker with a big heart', expected to announce federal NDP leadership bid . November 22, 2016 . Smith . Marie-Danielle . National Post . https://wayback.archive-it.org/all/20170301052342/http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/canadian-politics/charlie-angus-socialist-punk-rocker-with-a-big-heart-expected-to-announce-federal-ndp-leadership-bid . March 1, 2017 . live . April 27, 2017 . mdy-all .
    60. News: Althia. Raj. Inside Thomas Mulcair's Battle To Stay On As NDP Leader. April 11, 2016. The Huffington Post. April 9, 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160411170357/http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2016/04/09/thomas-mulcair-ndp-leadership-review-2016_n_9651830.html. April 11, 2016.
    61. News: NDP aftermath: An early look at potential candidates to replace Tom Mulcair. April 11, 2016. CBC News. April 10, 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160411014121/http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ndp-tom-mulcair-next-leader-1.3529355. April 11, 2016.
    62. News: Eight possible candidates for the NDP leadership, from an ex-deputy leader to a documentary filmmaker. April 11, 2016. National Post. April 10, 2016. live. https://wayback.archive-it.org/all/20160507074121/http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/canadian-politics/eight-possible-candidates-for-the-ndp-leadership-from-an-ex-deputy-leader-to-a-documentary-filmmaker. May 7, 2016. mdy-all.
    63. News: Ex-union leader Sid Ryan considering NDP leadership bid . The Globe and Mail . theglobeandmail.com . January 23, 2017 . April 26, 2017 . Canada . https://web.archive.org/web/20170427101200/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ex-union-leader-sid-ryan-considering-ndp-leadership-bid/article33712398/ . April 27, 2017 . live.
    64. Web site: MP Niki Ashton enters NDP leadership race . CTV News . March 7, 2017 . April 25, 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170416215917/http://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/mp-niki-ashton-enters-ndp-leadership-race-1.3314175 . April 16, 2017 .
    65. News: Niki Ashton launches NDP leadership bid with pledge to fight inequality, injustice - Politics . CBC News . cbc.ca . March 7, 2017 . April 25, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170410010433/http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ashton-ndp-leadership-race-1.4013070 . April 10, 2017 . live.
    66. News: Britneff . Beatrice . July 12, 2017 . Benson first NDP MP to endorse Ashton for leadership . iPolitics . July 12, 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170712234953/http://ipolitics.ca/2017/07/12/benson-first-ndp-mp-to-endorse-ashton-for-leadership/ . July 12, 2017 .
    67. News: Rochette . Yannick . August 22, 2017 . NPD : Choquette appui Niki Ashton . NDP: Choquette supports Niki Ashton . fr . . Drummondville, Quebec . August 22, 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170822220519/http://www.iheartradio.ca/rouge-fm/rouge-fm-drummondville/nouvelles/npd-choquette-appui-niki-ashton-1.3159003 . August 22, 2017 .
    68. News: Deshaies . Thomas . August 15, 2017 . Saganash appuie la candidate de la "justice économique" . Saganash supports the candidate of "economic justice" . fr . L'Écho Abitibien . Val d'Or, Quebec . August 15, 2017.
    69. News: Buzzetti . Hélène . August 24, 2017 . Niki Ashton recueille des appuis au Québec . Niki Ashton gathers endorsements in Quebec . fr . Le Devoir . August 24, 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170824175416/http://www.ledevoir.com/politique/canada/506378/course-a-la-direction-du-npd-niki-ashton-recueille-des-appuis-au-quebec . August 24, 2017 .
    70. TomLindseyNDP . . 881720823136104448 . July 2, 2017 . Thumbs Up with our next Leader Niki Ashton .
    71. Web site: Endorsements – Niki Ashton 2017 . July 28, 2017 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170729013507/http://www.nikiashton2017.ca/endorsements/ . July 29, 2017 .
    72. SquamishJason . Jason Blackman-Wulff . 902358964402135040 . August 28, 2017 . Cool! @nikiashton is first on my ballot, but @GuyCaronNPD policies have me strongly leading toward him as my second choice #ndpldr #cdnpoli .
    73. nikiashton . . 890977601967333376 . July 28, 2017 . .@SuePowellNDP is a powerful advocate for those who government has ignored. Thank you for your #ndpldr support, Sue! .
    74. nikiashton . . 897990443245481984 . August 16, 2017 . Thrilled to have you standing with us, @CraigSauve! We are #buildingamovement for bold economic, environmental and social change #ndpldr .
    75. Previously supported Peter Julian.
    76. allthecdnpoli . 892112296507432961 . July 31, 2017 . Former Quebec NDP MP @paulinaayalaNPD has endorsed @nikiashton for NDP leader. #buildingamovement #NDP #polqc #cdnpoli #NDPldr .
    77. nikiashton . . 895351413794013184 . August 9, 2017 . Thank you @joecomartin for your kind words and your support #ndpldr https://buff.ly/2wuyVdS .
    78. KarlBelanger . . 888408148507320320 . July 21, 2017 . L'ex-député de Beauport-Limoilou Raymond Côté se range dans le camp de Niki Ashton. #npdldr . French . The ex-MP for Beauport-Limoilou, Raymond Côté, places himself in Niki Ashton's camp. .
    79. johnparry99 . . 898141219393589248 . August 17, 2017 . LAST DAY to become a member & vote for Niki Ashton ! http://fb.me/CU7SYNpy .
    80. Web site: Allthecdnpoli on Twitter: "Former NDP MP for the Northwest Territories, Dennis Bevington has endorsed @nikiashton for NDP leader. #Buildingamovement #NDP #NDPldr" . Twitter . September 14, 2017 . September 18, 2017.
    81. Web site: Allthecdnpoli Twitter ನಲ್ಲಿ: "Former BC NDP MP, Alex Atamanenko has endorsed @nikiashton for NDP Leader! #bcpoli #NDP #NDPldr #buildingamovement #cdnpoli" . September 18, 2017. live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170918180604/https://twitter.com/allthecdnpoli/status/908845084627443712 . September 18, 2017.
    82. AshtonForChange . 895339616408145922 . August 9, 2017 . There's still a week to join the NDP and vote for Niki Ashton. If a few thousand of us join, we can take back the party and win real change. . Steve Ashton.
    83. Web site: Fred Hahn. facebook.com. en. June 26, 2017.
    84. nikiashton . . 892542024171302914 . August 1, 2017 . Thank you for your support, Anne! #ndpldr .
    85. Web site: Ex-union leader Sid Ryan not entering NDP race, endorses Niki Ashton . April 27, 2017 . September 18, 2017. live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170619120119/http://ipolitics.ca/2017/04/27/ex-union-leader-sid-ryan-not-entering-ndp-race-endorses-niki-ashton/ . June 19, 2017.
    86. Web site: Support NDP Leadership candidate attacked for supporting Palestinian rights . May 19, 2017. live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170731234454/http://www.cjpme.org/ashton . July 31, 2017.
    87. Web site: NDP Leadership: Support Ashton, Fight For Socialism! . . June 28, 2017 . marxist.ca . Fightback Canada . June 28, 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170718035609/http://www.marxist.ca/canada/federal/1231-ndp-leadership-support-ashton-fight-for-socialism.html . July 18, 2017 .
    88. ndpsocialists . . 895290245687783424 . August 9, 2017 . NDP Socialist Caucus Urges Critical Support for @nikiashton #ndpldr #ndp2017 #ndp .
    89. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/the-ndp-leadership-candidates-so-far/article34158010/ Who’s running for the NDP leadership? Read the list of candidates so far
    90. News: Rabson . Mia . Ashton poised to announce NDP leadership candidacy next week . Winnipeg Free Press . March 1, 2017 . April 25, 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170308050420/http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/ashton-poised-to-announce-ndp-leadership-candidacy-next-week-415116994.html . March 8, 2017 .
    91. News: NDP's Guy Caron gives up shadow cabinet role to consider leadership bid . National Post . February 12, 2017 . April 25, 2017 . live . https://wayback.archive-it.org/all/20170301031412/http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/canadian-politics/ndps-guy-caron-gives-up-shadow-cabinet-role-to-consider-leadership-bid . March 1, 2017 . mdy-all .
    92. Web site: Kirkup . Kristy . Quebec's Guy Caron seeking NDP leadership . Globalnews.ca . February 27, 2017 . April 25, 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170307041939/http://globalnews.ca/news/3275419/guy-caron-announces-ndp-leadership-bid-promises-basic-income/ . March 7, 2017 .
    93. GuyCaronNPD . . 900719128108990470 . August 24, 2017 . Very proud to announce the support of Québec Caucus chair, @RobertAubinNPD. Thank you Robert! #NDPLdr .
    94. News: NDP MP Ruth Ellen Brosseau to endorse leadership contender Guy Caron. June 20, 2017. National Post. June 20, 2017. en-US.
    95. GuyCaronNPD . . 893173193460076544 . August 3, 2017 . Very proud to announce the support of Québec MP @AnneMTQuach. She is a fierce advocate for the environment and local farmers.Thank you Anne! .
    96. News: Crête . Mylène . August 31, 2017 . Course au NPD: un quatrième appui pour Guy Caron . NDP race: a fourth endorsement for Guy Caron . fr . La Presse . Ottawa . August 31, 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170831110700/http://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/politique/politique-canadienne/201708/31/01-5129176-course-au-npd-un-quatrieme-appui-pour-guy-caron.php . August 31, 2017 .
    97. GuyCaronNPD . . 896082555018944512 . August 11, 2017 . Très fier d'avoir l'appui de @Peter_Tabuns. Un expert sur les questions environnementales et climatiques. Merci Peter! #ndpldr . French . Very proud to have the support of @Peter_Tabuns. An expert on environmental and climate issues. Thank you Peter! #ndpldr.
    98. Web site: Guy Caron . Facebook post . Facebook . April 21, 2017 . April 26, 2017.
    99. GuyCaronNPD . . 876804149513474048 . June 19, 2017 . Proud to announce @ChrisCharlton00 's endorsement. Thank you Chris ! #ndpldr #hamilton .
    100. Jean Crowder, Former Vancouver Island MP, to Endorse Guy Caron for NDP Leadership. Jeremy. Nuttall. June 13, 2017. The Tyee. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170816003953/https://thetyee.ca/News/2017/06/13/Crowder-for-Caron/. August 16, 2017.
    101. News: Crête . Mylène . July 11, 2017 . Direction du NPD: Guy Caron reçoit trois nouveaux appuis . NDP Leadership: Guy Caron receives three new endorsements . fr . La Presse . Montreal . July 11, 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170711150938/http://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/politique/politique-canadienne/201707/11/01-5115073-direction-du-npd-guy-caron-recoit-trois-nouveaux-appuis.php . July 11, 2017 .
    102. GuyCaronNPD . . 897481165757665280 . August 15, 2017 . Very proud to have the support of Yvon Godin. A truly authentic person who has always stood up against injustice. Thank you Yvon! #ndpldr .
    103. News: Balingall . Alex . August 30, 2017 . Guy Caron gets backing of former NDP leader McDonough . Toronto Star . Ottawa . August 30, 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170830110145/https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2017/08/30/guy-caron-gets-backing-of-former-ndp-leader-mcdonough.html . August 30, 2017 .
    104. GuyCaronNPD . . 902224453375025152 . August 28, 2017 . Very proud to announce the support of former MP for Toronto-Danforth, @CraigScottNDP. Thank you Craig! #NDPLdr .
    105. Web site: Très fier d'avoir l'appui de Judy Wasylycia-Leis. Merci @Judy_WL ! #iLikeThatGuy #ndpldr Pour voter: vote.ndp.ca . Twitter.com . September 20, 2017 . October 4, 2017 . Guy Caron.
    106. Web site: I'm so proud to have the support of former Victoria MP Denise Savoie. Thank you Denise ! #ILikeThatGuy To Vote: vote.ndp.ca . Twitter.com . September 26, 2017 . October 4, 2017 . Guy Caron.
    107. GuyCaronNPD . . 892017972218384385 . July 31, 2017 . Honoured to have the support of Howard Hampton, former ONDP Leader and Shelley Martel, former Northern Ontario MPP. Thank you ! #ndpldr .
    108. GuyCaronNPD . . 903704127540264960 . September 1, 2017 . Very proud to announce the support of former Manitoba Health Minister, @TheresaOswaldMB. Thank you Theresa! #ndpldr.
    109. GuyCaronNPD . . 903704597382012936 . September 1, 2017 . Very proud to announce the support of former Manitoba Health Minister, @erinselby. Thank you Erin! #ndpldr.
    110. GuyCaronNPD . . 903704287498338309 . September 1, 2017 . Very proud to announce the support of former Manitoba Finance Minister, Stan Struthers. Thank you Stan! #ndpldr .
    111. Web site: Très fier d'avoir l'appui de Pat Atkinson. Merci @patnutana ! #iLikeThatGuy #ndpldr Pour voter: vote.ndp.ca . Twitter.com . September 21, 2017 . October 4, 2017 . Guy Caron.
    112. Web site: I'm so proud to have the support of former NDP MB Minister, Ron Lemieux. Thank you Ron ! #ILikeThatGuy To Vote: vote.ndp.ca . Twitter.com . September 27, 2017 . October 4, 2017 . Guy Caron.
    113. votelau . . 892465080964489216 . August 1, 2017 . I signed as volunteer for Guy Caron for NDP Leader. Join me! http://en.guycaron.ca/volunteer?recruiter_id=14631 … #skpoli #cdnpoli @scottsantens .
    114. GuyCaronNPD . . 899711280499568640 . August 21, 2017 . Very proud to announce the support @OntarioNDP VP, @janetsolberg. She is a relentless advocate for progressive issues. Thank you! #NDPLdr .
    115. Web site: Brian Topp endorses Guy Caron . September 5, 2017 . September 7, 2017. live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170907081301/https://ipolitics.ca/2017/09/05/brian-topp-endorses-guy-caron/ . September 7, 2017.
    116. News: Forrest . Maura . September 11, 2017 . NDP leadership tracker: Caron gets endorsement from United Steelworkers . National Post . September 20, 2017.
    117. News: We are excited to announce that the UBC NDP membership has voted overwhelmingly to endorse @GuyCaronNPD in the race for #ndpldr! . twitter.com . September 16, 2017 . September 16, 2017 . Prasad . Ranil . https://web.archive.org/web/20170918180604/https://twitter.com/ubcndp/status/909190922251857921 . September 18, 2017 . live.
    118. News: Three's a crowd? Guy Caron joins federal NDP leadership race, citing economic prowess . National Post . February 27, 2017 . April 25, 2017 . live . https://wayback.archive-it.org/all/20170228224740/http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/canadian-politics/threes-a-crowd-guy-caron-joins-federal-ndp-leadership-race-citing-economic-prowess . February 28, 2017 . mdy-all .
    119. Web site: Meet Jagmeet Singh: Rising NDP star touted as possible leadership hopeful. January 24, 2017. CTV News. April 26, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170202030339/http://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/meet-jagmeet-singh-rising-ndp-star-touted-as-possible-leadership-hopeful-1.3254543. February 2, 2017.
    120. Web site: Meet Jagmeet Singh . September 17, 2017. live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170917124327/http://www.jagmeetsingh.ca/mp_rachel_blaney_endorses_jagmeet . September 17, 2017.
    121. News: NDP leadership hopeful Jagmeet Singh to get his first endorsement from caucus . June 26, 2017 . Forrest . Maura . National Post.
    122. Web site: Duggan. Kyle. Jenny Kwan endorses Singh in NDP race. iPolitics. July 28, 2017. September 18, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170729052221/https://ipolitics.ca/2017/07/28/jenny-kwan-endorses-singh-in-ndp-race/. July 29, 2017.
    123. News: Forrest . Maura . July 17, 2017 . NDP leadership hopeful Jagmeet Singh to receive first Quebec caucus endorsement . National Post . July 17, 2017 .
    124. News: Barron. Robert. MacGregor chooses Singh for leader. September 18, 2017. Lake Cowichan Gazette. Black Press. August 8, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170918180604/http://www.lakecowichangazette.com/news/macgregor-chooses-singh-for-leader/. September 18, 2017.
    125. News: Nanaimo-Ladysmith MP endorses Singh for NDP leader. September 18, 2017. Ladysmith Chronicle. Black Press. September 17, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170918180604/http://www.ladysmithchronicle.com/news/nanaimo-ladysmith-mp-endorses-singh-for-ndp-leader/. September 18, 2017.
    126. News: Kotsis. Julie. Masse endorses Singh for federal NDP leadership. September 18, 2017. Windsor Star. Postmedia. August 8, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170918180604/http://windsorstar.com/news/local-news/masse-endorses-singh-for-party-leadership. September 18, 2017.
    127. News: Duggan . Kyle . August 10, 2017 . Tracey Ramsey latest NDP caucus member to back Singh . iPolitics . August 10, 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170810213207/http://ipolitics.ca/2017/08/10/tracey-ramsey-latest-ndp-caucus-member-to-back-singh/ . August 10, 2017 .
    128. News: Smith. Charlie. Burnaby South NDP MP Kennedy Stewart endorses Jagmeet Singh for party leader. September 18, 2017. The Georgia Straight. July 9, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170710091932/http://www.straight.com/news/934456/burnaby-south-ndp-mp-kennedy-stewart-endorses-jagmeet-singh-party-leader. July 10, 2017.
    129. News: Peel Region MPP Jagmeet Singh to launch bid for federal NDP leadership. May 10, 2017. Toronto Star. The Canadian Press. Kirkup. Christy. May 16, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170519112450/https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2017/05/10/peel-region-mpp-jagmeet-singh-to-launch-bid-for-federal-leadership.html. May 19, 2017.
    130. News: Kirkup . Kristy . August 11, 2017 . Singh says won't seek federal Commons seat until 2019 if chosen as NDP leader . iPolitics . August 11, 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170812003550/http://ipolitics.ca/2017/08/11/singh-says-wont-seek-federal-commons-seat-until-2019-if-chosen-as-ndp-leader/ . August 12, 2017 .
    131. 894383642084081664. Wayne_Gates. Wayne Gates. Incredible night at the #iMela in #NiagaraFalls, an honour to introduce my friend and the next PM @JagmeetSingh #onpoli #cdnpoli. August 6, 2017.
    132. 864262155792769028. PeggySattlerNDP. Peggy Sattler. Excitement mounts! W/ @osunyemi & @JulieRocchese at @theJagmeetSingh announcement #ndp #TeamJagmeet #cdnpoli. May 15, 2017.
    133. Web site: Eight members of Toronto City Council endorse Jagmeet Singh. jagmeetsingh.ca. September 27, 2017.
    134. joe_cressy. Joe Cressy. 907928383291621376 . It has not been an easy choice but my #ndpldr vote is for @theJagmeetSingh. Here's why: https://t.co/ozVbmVXoLL . September 13, 2017.
    135. 886335666883317760. MGreenWard3. Matthew Green. Why I'm endorsing @theJagmeetSingh for the #ndpldr #SinghAlong #LoveAndCourage. July 15, 2017.
    136. 864323703412228096. NeethanShan. Neethan Shan.
      1. TeamNeethan from #ScarbTO in #Brampton to support my good friend @theJagmeetSingh's campaign to become the leader of Canada's #NDP #cdnpoli
      . May 15, 2017.
    137. 887799037986033664. TanDhesi. Tanmanjeet Dhesi. Many thanks @theJagmeetSingh for your kind message. You're very right - well said. Hopefully, you'll break another ceiling very soon.. July 19, 2017.
    138. FatehDOE . . 898205670792626181 . August 17, 2017 . SUPPORT @theJagmeetSingh W/ your help, he could be the next NDP federal leader! It takes 2 minutes: (12 hrs left) .
    139. 897154439148122112. rupikaur_. Rupi Kaur. as a canadian- it has been deeply empowering to see @theJagmeetSingh run for federal leader. August 14, 2017.
    140. 864258623995867138. Justin_Ling. Justin Ling. Brad Lavigne has informed me that he was NOT holding a clipboard. It was a book. He is just a supporter. I regret the clipboard error.. May 15, 2017.
    141. theJagmeetSingh. 897551734637117440. Jagmeet Singh. August 15, 2017. Scott is a leading advocate for co-op housing & a front lines activist respected across Canada. Honoured to have your endorsement.
    142. News: August 29, 2017 . United Food and Commercial Workers endorses Singh for NDP leader . CTV News . August 29, 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170829190618/http://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/united-food-and-commercial-workers-endorses-singh-for-ndp-leader-1.3566683 . August 29, 2017 .
    143. News: September 8, 2017 . Machinists endorse Singh for NDP leader . . September 8, 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170908201506/http://www.iamaw.ca/machinists-endorse-singh-for-ndp-leader/ . September 8, 2017 .
    144. News: Jagmeet Singh is a risk, but NDP should bet on the future: Editorial . September 21, 2017 . Toronto Star.
    145. News: Ontario MPP Jagmeet Singh launches federal NDP leadership bid. Forrest. Maura. May 15, 2017. National Post. May 19, 2017.
    146. Web site: Jagmeet Singh Says He Supports the Decriminalization of All Drugs . September 11, 2017 . September 14, 2017. live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170914124936/https://www.vice.com/en_ca/article/qvvg9w/jagmeet-singh-says-he-supports-the-decriminalization-of-all-drugs . September 14, 2017.
    147. Web site: NDP MPP Cheri DiNovo to seek leadership of federal New Democrats. Toronto Star. June 6, 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160607103105/https://www.thestar.com/news/queenspark/2016/06/06/dinovo-to-seek-federal-ndp-leadership.html. June 7, 2016.
    148. News: First entrant into the NDP leadership race eschews $30K fee, says she will run as 'unofficial candidate'. June 7, 2016. National Post. live. https://archive.today/20160607142717/http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/canadian-politics/first-entrant-into-the-ndp-leadership-race-eschews-30k-fee-says-she-will-run-as-unofficial-candidate. June 7, 2016.
    149. Web site: Parkdale-High Park MPP Cheri DiNovo to fundraise $30,000 entrance fee to run as official candidate of federal NDP party. Parkdale Villager/Inside Toronto. June 13, 2016. June 13, 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160616044921/http://www.insidetoronto.com/news-story/6720791-parkdale-high-park-mpp-cheri-dinovo-to-fundraise-30-000-entrance-fee-to-run-as-official-candidate-o/. June 16, 2016.
    150. News: Cheri DiNovo an 'unofficial' candidate for federal NDP leadership. CBC News. Mas. Susana. June 7, 2016. June 15, 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160610032254/http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/cheri-dinovo-ndp-leadership-announcement-1.3619812. June 10, 2016.
    151. News: Cheri DiNovo drops out of federal NDP leadership race after suffering 2 strokes . CBC News . August 2, 2016 . April 25, 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170510105242/http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/cheri-dinovo-drops-out-of-federal-ndp-leadership-race-after-suffering-2-strokes-1.3704209 . May 10, 2017 .
    152. News: Harris. Kathleen. Peter Julian steps down as NDP House leader to consider leadership bid. January 29, 2017. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. October 19, 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170124193616/http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/peter-julian-ndp-leadership-race-1.3811726. January 24, 2017.
    153. News: Smith. Marie-Danielle. Peter Julian first to register as NDP leadership candidate but says he's still thinking about it. January 29, 2017. National Post. December 28, 2016. live. https://wayback.archive-it.org/all/20170301031444/http://news.nationalpost.com/news/canada/canadian-politics/peter-julian-first-candidate-to-enter-race-for-ndp-leadership-but-says-hes-still-thinking-about-it. March 1, 2017. mdy-all.
    154. News: Peter Julian quitting NDP leadership race after failing to secure enough donations. Wherry. Aaron. Zimonjic. Peter. CBC News. July 6, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170706213422/http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/peter-julian-quit-ndp-leadership-1.4192731. July 6, 2017.
    155. MPJulian. Peter Julian. 883022894531588101. July 6, 2017. It's with mixed feelings that I'm announcing my withdrawal from #NDPldr race – fund-raising results have been disappointing..
    156. News: Marquis. Mélanie. NPD: Peter Julian fera campagne en s'opposant à Énergie Est. La Presse. Canadian Press. February 20, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170222054041/http://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/politique/politique-canadienne/201702/20/01-5071447-npd-peter-julian-fera-campagne-en-sopposant-a-energie-est.php. February 22, 2017.
    157. News: Crête. Mylène. Alexandre Boulerice appuie Peter Julian. Métro. The Canadian Press. April 12, 2017. fr-CA. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170413071326/http://journalmetro.com/actualites/national/1116918/alexandre-boulerice-appuie-peter-julian/. April 13, 2017.
    158. MPJulian . . 830909752024641536 . February 12, 2017 . MLA @rajchouhan: "I'm so glad Peter finally listened to us all!" Big laughs and cheers from the crowd #PJ17 #NDP #NDPldr #cdnpoli .
    159. News: Allen. Samantha. And then there were four: Julian quits NDP leadership race, as others look to grab his supporters. September 21, 2017. The Hill Times. July 6, 2017.
    160. News: B.C. MP Peter Julian announces NDP leadership candidacy - British Columbia . CBC News . February 14, 2017 . April 25, 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170213090321/https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-mp-peter-julian-1.3978889 . February 13, 2017 .
    161. Web site: Let the games begin: Peter Julian first to officially, definitely, join the NDP leadership race . Nationalpost.com . February 12, 2017. April 25, 2017.
    162. News: Former vets ombudsman considers NDP leadership bid, criticizes 'elite' Liberals and Tories. March 14, 2017. CBC News. April 25, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170415152954/https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/stogran-ndp-leadership-1.4024617. April 15, 2017.
    163. News: Former veterans watchdog launches bid for NDP leadership. April 20, 2017. The Globe and Mail. Canada. April 25, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170425032821/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/former-veterans-watchdog-launches-bid-for-ndp-leadership/article34758269/. April 25, 2017.
    164. News: Jagmeet Singh, Charlie Angus showcase support from former NDP leadership rivals . The Toronto Star . September 7, 2017 . September 8, 2017. live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170907203231/https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2017/09/07/pat-stogran-endorses-charlie-angus-for-ndp-leader.html . September 7, 2017. Ballingall . Alex .
    165. inky_mark. Inky Mark. 863465393947643907. May 13, 2017. I met Pat in Grandview at a cenotaph ceremony many years ago, he,s a very honest man, I'd vote for him.
    166. Web site: Bio – David Berlin . Davidberlin.ca . September 18, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180131023629/http://davidberlin.ca/bio/ . January 31, 2018 . dead .
    167. Web site: Newest NDP candidate wants to upgrade Canadian democracy . April 12, 2017 . September 18, 2017. live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170911030150/http://ipolitics.ca/2017/04/12/newest-ndp-candidate-wants-to-upgrade-canadian-democracy/ . September 11, 2017.
    168. News: Peel Region MPP Jagmeet Singh jumps into federal NDP leadership. May 15, 2017. Toronto Star. Hong. Jackie. May 15, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170515192809/https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2017/05/15/peel-region-mpp-jagmeet-singh-to-shake-up-federal-ndp-leadership-race.html. May 15, 2017.
    169. Web site: Ibrahim Bruno El-Khoury . Ibrahim Bruno El-Khoury: Candidat Officiel Du Npd Circonscription Papineau . Ibelkhoury.blogspot.ca . March 2, 2015 . April 26, 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170409021127/http://ibelkhoury.blogspot.ca/2015/03/candidat-officiel-linvestiture-du-npd.html . April 9, 2017 .
    170. News: Alex Ballingall . NDP to reconsider rejected leadership candidate's entry bid . Toronto Star . April 18, 2017 . April 26, 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170419101843/https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2017/04/18/ndp-to-reconsider-rejected-leadership-candidates-entry-bid.html . April 19, 2017 .
    171. News: Brian Graff, who was disqualified from NDP race, gets another chance to run for leadership . Gloria . Galloway . The Globe and Mail . Ottawa . April 18, 2017 . June 1, 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170605042808/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/brian-graff-disqualified-from-ndp-race-gets-another-chance-to-run-for-leader/article34734723/ . June 5, 2017 .
    172. News: Brian Graff loses bid to join NDP race, but judge rules parties subject to scrutiny. Canadian Press. Colin. Perkel. Globe and Mail. June 12, 2017. June 12, 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170613161858/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/brian-graff-loses-bid-join-ndp-race-but-judge-rules-parties-subject-to-scrutiny/article35283333/. June 13, 2017.
    173. Web site: Rejected NDP leadership candidate heads to court . June 4, 2017 . September 18, 2017. live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170815032417/http://ipolitics.ca/2017/06/04/rejected-ndp-leadership-candidate-heads-to-court/ . August 15, 2017.
    174. Graff v. New Democratic Party, 2017 ONSC 3578 (Justice Nordheimer), online at http://canlii.ca/t/h46sv
    175. News: Exit interview with Karl Bélanger: No leadership bid for influential NDP figure — but lots of perspective . National Post . September 15, 2016. April 25, 2017.
    176. News: Blackstock flattered, but won't run for leader of the NDP . Ammsa.com . AMMSA . January 1, 2016 . April 25, 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170312221832/http://www.ammsa.com/publications/windspeaker/blackstock-flattered-won%E2%80%99t-run-leader-ndp . March 12, 2017 .
    177. News: Kevin. Nielsen. Who will replace Tom Mulcair as NDP leader? It could be a crowded field. April 11, 2016. Global News. April 10, 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160411234827/http://globalnews.ca/news/2629931/who-will-replace-tom-mulcair-as-ndp-leader-it-could-be-a-crowded-field/. April 11, 2016.
    178. News: Bellavance. Joël-Denis. Course à la direction du NPD: Boulerice ne sera pas candidat. La Presse. September 9, 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160910143200/http://www.lapresse.ca/actualites/politique/politique-canadienne/201609/09/01-5018721-course-a-la-direction-du-npd-boulerice-ne-sera-pas-candidat.php. September 10, 2016.
    179. News: Ruth Ellen Brosseau mulling over run for NDP leadership. April 21, 2016. Canadian Press. CJAD.
    180. Web site: Ruth Ellen Brosseau dit non à la course à la chefferie du NPD . ICI.Radio-Canada.ca . January 9, 2017 . April 25, 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170117212609/http://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/1009832/neo-democrate-thomas-mulcair-politique-federale-ottawa-chef-campagne . January 17, 2017 .
    181. News: Codi. Wilson. Possible NDP leadership candidates from the GTA. April 11, 2016. CP24.com. April 10, 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160412033309/http://www.cp24.com/news/possible-ndp-leadership-candidates-from-the-gta-1.2854168. April 12, 2016.
    182. News: NDP MPs return to Ottawa after Mulcair ousted as leader. CTV News. April 11, 2016. April 11, 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160411092413/http://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/ndp-mps-return-to-ottawa-after-mulcair-ousted-as-leader-1.2853537. April 11, 2016.
    183. Web site: NewsAlert: B.C. MP Nathan Cullen won't seek to replace Mulcair as NDP leader. 580 CFRA. June 3, 2016.
    184. News: Duggan. Kyle. Dewar 'not considering' leadership run, says party needs to rebuild from the bottom up. April 28, 2016. iPolitics. April 28, 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160428142423/http://ipolitics.ca/2016/04/28/dewar-not-ruling-out-leadership-run-says-party-needs-to-rebuild-from-the-bottom-up/. April 28, 2016.
    185. Web site: Michael Den Tandt: Could President Donald Trump be the lifeline Canada's New Democrats have been waiting for? . November 20, 2016. dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20161121043030/http://www.thestarphoenix.com/michael+tandt+could+president+donald+trump+lifeline+canada+democrats+have+been/12391371/story.html . November 21, 2016.
    186. News: Rabson . Mia . Kinew won't run for federal NDP leadership . Winnipeg Free Press . February 6, 2017 . April 25, 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170211075603/http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/kinew-wont-run-for-federal-ndp-leadership-412948073.html . February 11, 2017 .
    187. http://www.ottawacommunitynews.com/news-story/6470016-ndp-mps-divided-over-mulcair-s-long-goodbye/ "NDP MPs divided over Mulcair's long goodbye"
    188. News: Megan Leslie rules out NDP leadership bid: 'I don't want it'. Starr. Katharine. CBC News. April 13, 2016. April 13, 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160413191046/http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/megan-leslie-no-leadership-bid-ndp-mulcair-1.3533779. April 13, 2016.
    189. Avi Lewis on the 'ideological battle' over the Leap Manifesto. Gatehouse. Jonathon. April 12, 2016. Maclean's. April 13, 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160414164113/http://www.macleans.ca/news/canada/avi-lewis-on-the-ideological-battle-over-the-leap-manifesto/. April 14, 2016.
    190. News: Avi Lewis rules out run for NDP leadership, says Leap Manifesto still 'going strong' . CBC News . September 17, 2016 . April 25, 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170510103821/http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/avi-lewis-ndp-leap-manifesto-1.3763855 . May 10, 2017 .
    191. News: James. Wood. Notley rejects federal leadership bid as Alberta NDP slams Leap manifesto. April 11, 2016. Calgary Herald. April 11, 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160412020218/http://calgaryherald.com/news/politics/notley-rejects-federal-leadership-bid-as-alberta-ndp-slams-leap-manifesto. April 12, 2016.
    192. News: Rejecting Mulcair, NDP delegates vote in favour of new leadership race. Wherry. Aaron. CBC News. April 10, 2016. April 10, 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160410160925/http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/mulcair-ndp-leadership-1.3529013. April 10, 2016.
    193. Web site: Future uncertain if New Democrats will stand with Israel . Gruber . David . Cjnews.com . November 18, 2016 . April 26, 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170512195027/http://www.cjnews.com/perspectives/opinions/will-ndp-buck-lefts-anti-israel-trend . May 12, 2017 .
    194. News: Sid Ryan . NDP Base Is Crying Out For Principled Left Leadership . The Huffington Post . March 10, 2017 . April 26, 2017 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20170314233809/http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/sid-ryan/ndp-leadership-race_b_15268444.html . March 14, 2017 .
    195. News: David. Burke. Peter Stoffer not interested in running for federal NDP leadership. April 11, 2016. CBC News. April 11, 2016. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20160412034453/http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/peter-stoffer-ndp-leadership-tom-mulcair-federal-1.3529833. April 12, 2016.
    196. Undecideds distributed to candidates they are "leaning" towards
    197. News: Ballingball. Alex. Jagmeet Singh wins the NDP leadership race. October 1, 2017. The Toronto Star. October 1, 2017.

    This article is licensed under the GNU Free Documentation License. It uses material from the Wikipedia article "2017 New Democratic Party leadership election".

    Except where otherwise indicated, Everything.Explained.Today is © Copyright 2009-2024, A B Cryer, All Rights Reserved. Cookie policy.