The past, present, and future of the NDP

The NDP is unlikely to become the official opposition in any foreseeable future, but its third or fourth party status is secure. Winning 12 seats, thus regaining status as an official party in Parliament, is its most important challenge.
Avi Lewis is seen as the front-runner for the NDP leadership.

TORONTO—The New Democratic Party and its predecessor the Co-operative Commonwealth Federation have been parliamentary fixtures for over nine decades. When the party was formed, its template was the British Labour Party, which became the official opposition and went on to g...

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