By Kristy KirkupOTTAWA — Outgoing NDP leader Tom Mulcair says it is important for his successor to have a seat in the Commons — an issue playing out in the current battle to replace him. Ontario legislator Jagmeet Singh is the only contender in the NDP leadership race without a federal seat. “I was surprised that Jagmeet said he didn’t think he needed to be in Parliament until 2019,” Angus said Monday. I am confident and comfortable with that current state of affairs and I'm also willing to hear people out. Jagmeet SinghHe also left the door open to running in a byelection prior to seeking a seat in the 2019 election.

Source: National Post September 20, 2017 14:32 UTC