Jagmeet Singh makes case to new Alberta NDP leader amid party separation talks

Jagmeet Singh makes case to new Alberta NDP leader amid party separation talks

Breaking up the federal and provincial arms of the New Democratic Party would be a mistake, federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh suggested on Thursday, as members in Alberta increasingly vocalize their desire for a separation. Singh said the federal and Alberta NDP need to remain united in their goals to bring down conservatives. “We are united in our goals … Read more

Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi named Alberta NDP leader in landslide victory

Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi named Alberta NDP leader in landslide victory

Alberta’s New Democratic Party has found a new leader in former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi. A little more than 62,000 members selected Nenshi as the new leader Saturday afternoon, ending a months-long leadership race between Edmonton MLAs Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse and Sarah Hoffman, and Calgary MLA Kathleen Ganley. Nenshi, who won the leadership race with … Read more

Naheed Nenshi named new leader of Alberta NDP with 62K votes

Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi named Alberta NDP leader in landslide victory

Alberta’s New Democratic Party has found a new leader in former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi. A little more than 62,000 members selected Nenshi as the new leader Saturday afternoon, ending a months-long leadership race between Edmonton MLAs Jodi Calahoo Stonehouse and Sarah Hoffman, and Calgary MLA Kathleen Ganley. Nenshi won the leadership race with 62,746 … Read more

Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi announces bid for Alberta NDP leadership

Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi announces bid for Alberta NDP leadership

Following weeks of speculation, former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi has officially entered the race to be the next leader of the Alberta NDP. “I’m Naheed Nenshi, and I’m running to be leader of the Alberta NDP and your next premier,” he said in a video posted online on Monday. “Together, we can beat Danielle Smith … Read more