A weakened NDP spells trouble for progressive priorities in Parliament 

When the NDP is strong, progressive policies that make a difference for people get priority, particularly in minority parliaments. When the NDP is weak, Liberals embrace conservative policies.
Interim NDP leader Don Davies will be among the seven NDP MPs who will be representing their ridings when Parliament returns on Sept. 15.

The recent challenges facing the New Democratic Party of Canada have wide-reaching impacts, far beyond the party itself. 

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