For the NDP, the pursuit of power must remain the North Star

It is our responsibility to possess and communicate a clear-eyed vision of one day forming a people’s government that puts our principles into action.
Jack Layton
Difficult as it may seem, New Democrats must channel former leader Jack Layton’s spirit of optimism and clarity of purpose once more, writes Josh Bizjak.

A record number of NDP members across Canada are currently voting for who will lead the federal party into the future. Although "rebuilding" seems to be the word of the moment, the NDP must remain committed to its roots: the pursuit of power. 

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