Singh has small lead in NDP leadership race, but Angus tops among small sample of party members: poll

However, most Canadians aren't keeping track of the leadership vote, with only a quarter following the race, and only four per cent doing so 'very closely,' according to the Campaign Research survey.

Jagmeet Singh, far left, is the preferred choice of Canadians to win the NDP leadership at 11 per cent, narrowly leading Charlie Angus, centre right, and Guy Caron, far right, who are tied for second at six per cent apiece, according to a new poll. Niki Ashton, pictured second from the left, is just behind at five per cent. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and file photo

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BY MARCO VIGLIOTTI

September 20, 2017

Ontario MPP Jagmeet Singh has the backing of a slim plurality of Canadians in the NDP leadership race, but veteran MP Charlie Angus remains the top choice of party members who will ultimately pick the winner, a new public opinion poll suggests.

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