NDP Convention Honors Singh, Eyes Rebuild

0:00It's March 27. Welcome to Canada News today, powered by AI. New Democrats gathered at their convention on Friday, March 27, to honor former leader Jagmeet Singh, just days before announcing his successor on Sunday. Singh led the party through key wins after striking a confidence deal with the Liberals in 2022, pushing through dental care, anti-scab, laws, and housing support. Former shared mixed views on his legacy, praising him as the first racialized leader of a major federal party and crediting policy gains, while others blamed the liberal pack for poor election results with the NDP dropping to just seven seats last year. The party now faces low single-digit polls and $13 million in debt, as five candidates compete to take the helm and rebuild support. Looking ahead, official stress, grassroots organizing, and bold progressive messaging to reconnect with voters and climb out of this red.