NDP prepares to name new face to lead federal party into next election
OTTAWA, ONT. — One of four NDP hopefuls could become the federal party’s new leader as early as Sunday. Here’s a look at those running for the party’s top job:
Ontario legislature member Jagmeet Singh
Singh, a 38-year-old turbaned Sikh, holds the provincial riding of Bramble—Gore—Malton. He was elected to the Ontario legislature in 2011 and served as his party’s deputy leader from 2015 up until his May decision to run for the federal leadership. Before entering political life, Singh worked as a criminal defence lawyer. He is also a mixed martial arts fighter and a fashion enthusiast. As part of a criminal justice platform, Singh has called for a federal ban on racial profiling. He says he knows first-hand what it’s like to be racially profiled during arbitrary street checks, often known as “carding.”
Ontario MP Charlie Angus