The NDP leadership race could be turning into a nail-biter with no clear winner in sight. McPherson, the only sitting MP in the race, speaks during an NDP leadership forum in Ottawa last fall. Plus, Alberta NDP members now have the choice of opting out of federal membership. While the NDP leadership campaign has the makings of a compelling political news story, for those outside the party, it's hard to tell. Former NDP leadership candidate Nathan Cullen reiterated his frustration expressed in 2011 that the party seems to be once again in "violent agreement."

Source: CBC News January 11, 2026 15:02 UTC