Mulcair faces ‘fight of his life’ at convention, says Capstick

NDP policy spells out that 50 per cent-plus-one support is what's needed to avoid a leadership convention, though some within the party say Mr. Mulcair should have at least 70 per cent if he intends to continue as leader.

There is a mix of supporters and detractors within the NDP for Leader Tom Mulcair, and next month's party convention will be a defining moment for him and the party.The Hill Times photograph by Jake Wright

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BY LAURA RYCKEWAERT

March 14, 2016

More than 1,200 people are expected at the NDP’s convention in Edmonton next month and with a leadership review vote on the agenda following a disappointing election result last fall, at least one NDP supporter says Leader Tom Mulcair faces the “fight of his life." “It’s a huge toss up ri...

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