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NDP Leadership Race Is a Campaign of Nobodies

Keith Beardsley | Posted 01.28.2012 | Canada Politics
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Keith Beardsley

While the candidates are a decent bunch of individuals, can Canadians envision all but a couple of them as the next prime minister of Canada? I say that because in the end, that is what this leadership race is all about. Whoever wins could be our next prime minister.

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Tribute to Jack Layton

Hassan Arif | Posted 10.29.2011 | Canada
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Hassan Arif

I have to admit that in the past I have expressed sharp disagreement with the direction in which Jack Layton took the NDP as leader. However, this does not take away from the immense sadness and shock I felt upon hearing of his passing away.

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Layton Steps Down With New Cancer

CP | Posted 09.24.2011 | Canada Politics
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TORONTO - OTTAWA - Only three months after riding Jack Layton's personal popularity to a historic electoral breakthrough, New Democrats are confrontin...

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NDP Solidifies Election Day Support

CP | Posted 08.02.2011 | Canada Politics
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CANADA PRESS -- OTTAWA - A new poll suggests New Democrats appear to have consolidated their support as official Opposition to the Harper Conservative...

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Jack Layton's Got a Great Act, But Have We Seen the Whole Show?

Mark Bourrie | Posted 07.27.2011 | Canada
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Mark Bourrie

Stephen Harper is a guy who just won a majority government after a senior advisor had taken up with a young ex-hooker and was trying to peddle influence. Opposing him? Good luck with that, Jack.

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Memo to the NDP: It's Time to Get Global

Edward Jackson | Posted 07.23.2011 | Canada
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Edward Jackson

The NDP needs to shift to a global frame as it tools up for its new role as official Opposition. In doing so, the party should consider five factors.

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