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NDP leadership candidates to square off in final debate
Five candidates presented their visions to rebuild the party after heavy 2025 losses as delegates prepare for the March 29 ranked-ballot leadership vote.
- On Thursday the five NDP leadership candidates are in New Westminster for the final debate scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET, moderated by Hannah Thibedeau and covering seven themes.
- Warnings that the governing Liberals are drifting right have added urgency to the NDP leadership debate, after Julian was one of over a dozen NDP MPs who lost their seat in 2025, a near-death experience for the party, said Kurl.
- Heather McPherson and Avi Lewis have traded competing visions throughout the months-long campaign; McPherson emphasizes parliamentary experience while Lewis stresses climate action, income inequality and affordability.
- The contest's conclusion is set for the March 29 convention in Winnipeg, where NDP delegates will decide the race by ranked ballot during next month's vote.
- Both candidates must broaden messages beyond core supporters to reach more Canadians as none are fully bilingual, Mel Richer urged sharing ideas beyond members after the bilingual debate in Montreal.
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NDP leadership candidates pitch plans to rebuild to voters in final debate
The NDP leadership candidates began the final official debate with a general acknowledgment they agree on policies, but have different visions for how to achieve their most existential goal — rebuilding the party.
·Canada
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The next NDP leader will be announced on March 29 at the party convention in Winnipeg.
·Montreal, Canada
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Total News Sources49
Leaning Left30Leaning Right0Center6Last UpdatedBias Distribution83% Left
Bias Distribution
- 83% of the sources lean Left
83% Left
L 83%
C 17%
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