Ninety years later NDP leader Jagmeet Singh also won seven, in a much-enlarged Parliament, on 6.3 per cent of the vote. Of the trio, Ashton and Lewis share space on the left flank of the leftist party. In a January video, Ashton decried Lewis as a divisive figure who has criticized NDP premiers in B.C. Unfortunately it will likely take more than a change in style to rebuild a badly battered and bewildered party. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementIt’s a tough challenge and it’s not clear all the candidates fully grasp the extent of it.

Source: National Post March 06, 2026 17:23 UTC