Leap Manifesto ‘politically toxic’ topic for leadership contenders

Several observers agree the ambitious climate change document hasn’t been a factor in the leadership race, but caution against Tom Mulcair’s assertion that it has ‘disappeared without a trace.’
NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair said the Leap Manifesto 'disappeared without a trace' after flaring up at last year's convention.
When the New Democrats last considered the direction of their party, they were gripped by the debate over the Leap Manifesto, but reference to the divisive document has been completely absent from any of the four contenders' platforms—and that's by design according ...

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