2012 New Democratic Party leadership election

Party election in Canada March 2012 October 2025 2012 New Democratic Party leadership election Canada presidential no 2003 New Democratic Party leadership election 2003 2017 New Democratic Party leadership election 2017 March 24, 2012 50.9% Fourth ballot First ballot Thomas Mulcair, Lac des Castors, juin 2012 (cropped).jpg x150px CA NDP nohash Tom Mulcair 33,881(57.2%) 19,728(30.3%) Brian Topp 2012-02-12 B (cropped).jpg x150px CA NDP nohash Brian Topp 25,329(42.8%) 13,915(21.4%) Leader Elected leader Nycole Turmel (interim) Thomas Mulcair New Democratic Party CA NDP 2012 NDP-NPD Canada.svg March 24, 2012 Metro Toronto Convention CentreToronto, Ontario Thomas Mulcair Jack Layton (deceased) 8 4 $15,000 $500,000 In 2012, the New Democratic Party (NDP) held a leadership election to elect a permanent successor to Jack Layton, who had died the previous summer. The New Democratic Party's executive and caucus set the rules for the campaign at a series of meetings in September 2011. The election took place in Toronto and on the Internet. At the leadership convention, held at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre on March 24, 2012, Tom Mulcair was declared to be the new leader of the party. The convention was to be held at Exhibition Place's Allstream Centre, but it was moved to the larger venue due to a greater than expected number of delegates registering for the event.Canadian Press NDP Convention: Record Turnout Prompts Venue Change To Metro Toronto Convention Centre http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2012/02/09/ndp-convention-leadership-toronto_n_1266246.html February 10, 2012 Huffington Post February 9, 2012 February 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120211122518/http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2012/02/09/ndp-convention-leadership-toronto_n_1266246.html dead The vote was open to all NDP members in a combination of exhaustive ballot and instant-runoff voting with one member, one vote (OMOV); each member voted by preferential ballot in advance, or with a single ballot for each round on the day of the election. The entrance fee was set at $15,000 and each candidate's spending limit was capped at $500,000. Mulcair was the NDP's seventh leader elected since its founding in 1961. Because the NDP was the Official Opposition in the 41st Canadian Parliament, he also assumed the position of Leader of the Official Opposition in the House of Commons of Canada. Convention timing In a letter written days before his death, Layton recommended that a leadership election be held as early as possible in 2012 on approximately the same time lines as in 2003, and that Nycole Turmel, who had been appointed interim leader because of his illness, continue in that role until the election of a permanent leader.Layton Jack A letter to Canadians from the Honourable Jack Layton https://www.ndp.ca/letter-to-canadians-from-jack-layton New Democratic Party (Canada) August 22, 2011 https://wayback.archive-it.org/227/20111105094032/http://www.ndp.ca/letter-to-canadians-from-jack-layton November 5, 2011 dead mdy-all Turmel initially said that the party intended to hold the leadership election in January 2012.Press Jordan Labour bloc receives extra weight in NDP leadership vote https://montrealgazette.com/news/Labour+bloc+receives+extra+weight+leadership+vote/5296186/story.html August 23, 2011 The Gazette August 23, 2011 November 16, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20181116113333/http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/labour+bloc+receives+extra+weight+leadership+vote/5296186/story.html dead Others, including party president Brian Topp and Deputy Leader Tom Mulcair—both prospective candidates—called for a longer race. Topp agreed with calls for a vote later in the year, such as February or March. Mulcair said he would not run if the convention is held too early. Like Topp, he suggests a convention in "late winter or early spring". He also pointed out that such a time frame would be consistent with the last leadership election, which took 7.5 months (June 6, 2002 – January 23, 2003).https://ottawacitizen.com/business/Delay+leadership+race+running+Mulcair/5346401/story.html Delay NDP leadership race or I'm not running: Mulcair Ottawa Citizen September 2, 2011 September 2, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111114150732/http://www.ottawacitizen.com/business/Delay+leadership+race+running+Mulcair/5346401/story.html November 14, 2011 dead mdy-all On September 9, the NDP federal council set the election for March 24, 2012, in Toronto. The longer timeline was to allow more members to be recruited in Quebec, which had low numbers of NDP members but, following the "Orange Crush" in the recent election, the bulk of the party's MPs.daniel leblanc https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/lacking-members-ndps-quebec-wing-seeks-delayed-leadership-vote/article2149384/ Lacking members, NDP's Quebec wing seeks delayed leadership vote Globe and Mail Canada September 11, 2011 August 31, 2011 Election rules The leadership election was open to all members during a convention in a combination of exhaustive ballot and instant-runoff voting. Votes mailed in advance were cast by instant-runoff voting, but votes on the day, either at the convention or online, were for one round only. Candidates could withdraw before being formally eliminated and release preferences to lower down candidates who stay in. In the 2003 leadership election, members were able to vote in person at the convention, by mail, or online.http://www.mapleleafweb.com/old/education/spotlight/issue_27/selection.html NDP Leadership Selection Process mapleleadweb.com August 22, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111007173911/http://www.mapleleafweb.com/old/education/spotlight/issue_27/selection.html October 7, 2011 dead mdy-all Also in that election, affiliated organizations (such as trade unions) were allotted a minimum of 25 percent of the vote, with the remainder held by individual party members. The party's federal executive ruled in September 2011 that a 2006 change to the party constitution mandating one member, one vote precluded a carve-out for affiliated groups.LeBlanc Daniel September 8, 2011 Federal NDP rejects special role for unions in selecting leader https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/federal-ndp-rejects-special-role-for-unions-in-selecting-leader/article2159042/ dead https://web.archive.org/web/20111213205047/https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/federal-ndp-rejects-special-role-for-unions-in-selecting-leader/article2159042/ December 13, 2011 September 8, 2011 The Globe and Mail Canada Party president and leadership candidate Brian Topp supported retaining the carve-out as did former MP Dawn Black, while MPs Thomas Mulcair, Peter Stoffer, and Pat Martin opposed it.O'Neil Peter NDP may eliminate unions' special voting status https://vancouversun.com/business/eliminate+unions+special+voting+status/5350054/story.html September 3, 2011 Vancouver Sun September 3, 2011 June 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes Canadian Press Role of labour divides NDP leadership hopefuls http://www.ctv.ca/CTVNews/Canada/20110903/ndp-leadership-hopefuls-110903/ September 3, 2011 CTV News September 3, 2011July 2021 medicmedic In previous leadership elections, a union's delegates would normally vote as a block making union endorsements an important factor in the outcome.September 2024 Candidates in the campaign had a $500,000 spending limit.https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ndp-sets-500000-spending-limit-for-march-leadership-contest/article2159843/ NDP sets $500,000 spending limit for March leadership contest Globe and Mail Canada September 9, 2011 September 9, 2011 Daniel Leblanc On September 14, 2011, interim party leader Nycole Turmel announced rules for candidates from the federal caucus that would have members of the caucus executive, e.g., deputy leaders, to stay in their posts, but would require critics and committee chairs and vice chairs to step down if they chose to join the race.https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/politics/article/1053673--thinking-of-running-for-top-ndp-job-there-are-rules Thinking of running for top NDP job? There are rules Toronto Star September 14, 2011 September 14, 2011 Smith Joanna All those who were party members by February 18, 2012, were eligible to vote and could do so in one of three ways: mail-in preferential ballot; by internet either by casting a preferential ballot prior to March 24, 2012, or by voting ballot-by-ballot in real time on March 24; or in person as a delegate at the convention. Leadership debates The candidates participated in six debates, in Ottawa, Halifax, Quebec City, Winnipeg, Montreal and Vancouver.https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ndp-leader-hopefuls-prepare-for-first-debate-1.1031933 NDP leader hopefuls prepare for first debate CBC News December 2, 2011 Fitzpatrick Meaqan The first debate was held in Ottawa on December 4, 2011, and focused on the economy.https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ndp-leadership-rivals-keep-debate-low-key-1.991996 NDP leadership rivals keep debate low key Cbc.ca December 4, 2011 January 30, 2012 The Halifax debate on January 29, 2012, focused on families,https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ndp-leadership-hopefuls-show-few-distinctions-in-debate-1.1142715 Federal NDP leadership hopefuls target Harper Cbc.ca January 30, 2012 while the February debate in Quebec City were about "Canada on the world stage", and the February debate in Winnipeg was about "Connecting people and regions".http://leadership2012.ndp.ca/events Leadership events NDP.ca December 3, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111205030143/http://leadership2012.ndp.ca/events December 5, 2011 dead mdy-all Timeline thumb|350px|right|Leadership candidates debate on March 4, 2012 in Montreal. 2011 May 2 – For the first time in the party's history, the NDP became the Official Opposition in the House of Commons of Canada due to the party's runner-up finish in the 2011 federal election. July 25 – Leader of the Opposition Jack Layton takes a medical leave of absence; Nycole Turmel is appointed acting leader of the New Democratic Party.https://www.ctvnews.ca/layton-stepping-aside-as-he-battles-new-cancer-1.674846 https://web.archive.org/web/20121022171027/http://www.ctvnews.ca/layton-stepping-aside-as-he-battles-new-cancer-1.674846 dead October 22, 2012 Layton stepping aside as he battles new cancer July 25, 2011 CTV.ca August 22 – Jack Layton dies of cancer. Turmel becomes interim leader of the NDP, and acting Leader of the Opposition. September 9 – The NDP federal council meets to discuss the date and rules for the election, and the venue for the convention.https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/politics/article/1046524--ndp-to-set-leadership-rules-sept-9 NDP to set leadership rules Sept. 9 Toronto Star August 29, 2011 August 29, 2011 Smith Joanna September 15 – Campaign rules for caucus are announced by interim leader Nycole Turmel, official start of the leadership campaign, and nomination period opens.Smith Joanna NDP will choose new leader in Toronto next March https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/politics/article/1051483--ndp-will-choose-new-leader-in-toronto-next-march?bn=1 September 9, 2011 Toronto Star September 9, 2011 December 4, 2–4p.m. – All-candidates debate on the economy. Ottawa Convention Centre.NDP Leadership 2012 - Leadership Events http://leadership2012.ndp.ca/events New Democratic Party (Canada) December 3, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111205030143/http://leadership2012.ndp.ca/events December 5, 2011 dead mdy-all 2012 January 18, 7p.m. – Toronto Area Council NDP Leadership debate, Bloor Collegiate Institute, Toronto. January 24 – Deadline to register as leadership candidate.http://ndpldr.punditsguide.ca/ Pundits' Guide to the March 2012 Federal NDP Leadership Race Ndpldr.punditsguide.ca September 29, 2011 September 23, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110923155747/http://ndpldr.punditsguide.ca/ dead January 29, 2p.m. – All-candidates debate on families. Spatz Theatre at Citadel High, Halifax. February 12, 2p.m. – All-candidates debate on "Canada on the world stage". Palais Montcalm, Quebec City. February 18 – Membership deadline to join the NDP and be eligible to vote. February 26, 2p.m. – All-candidates debate on "Connecting people with regions". Pantages Playhouse Theatre, Winnipeg. March 1 – Advance voting begins by online or mail-in ballot. March 1, 6:30p.m. – Forum and Meet & Greet with NDP leadership candidates. Trinity-St. Paul's United Church, Toronto. March 4, 2p.m. – All-candidates debate on "Building a strong, united Canada". Marché Bonsecours, Montreal. March 11, 12 p.m. – All-candidates debate on "Opportunities for young and new Canadians". CBC Regional Broadcast Centre, Vancouver. March 23–24 – Leadership convention in Toronto at Metro Toronto Convention Centre. March 24 – Last day of voting. Results announced at leadership convention. Candidates Niki Ashton 150px|thumb|Niki Ashton Background Niki Ashton has been the MP for Churchill, Manitoba since 2008. Until she announced her bid, she had been the Chair of the House of Commons Standing Committee on the Status of Women. She was also a past shadow cabinet critic for Youth, and for Rural and Community Development. Ashton is fluent in Greek, English, French, and Spanish.http://leadership2012.ndp.ca/candidate/niki-ashton NDP Leadership 2012 - Niki Ashton Leadership2012.ndp.ca January 23, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120119073540/http://leadership2012.ndp.ca/candidate/niki-ashton January 19, 2012 dead mdy-all Date campaign launched: November 7, 2011Niki Ashton enters NDP leadership race https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/niki-ashton-vows-new-politics-in-ndp-leadership-bid-1.989651 CBC News November 7, 2011 Campaign website: http://www.nikiashton.ca Endorsements MPs: (4) François Choquette, Drummond;Jane Taber Niki Ashton becomes youngest contender to succeed Jack Layton The Globe and Mail November 7, 2011 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-notebook/niki-ashton-becomes-youngest-contender-to-succeed-jack-layton/article2228151/ Toronto Carol Hughes, Algoma—Manitoulin—Kapuskasing;http://www.local2.ca/ssm/viewarticle.php?id=4361 Northern Ontario MP Carol Hughes Endorses Ashton for Leader January 31, 2012 Local 2 News dead https://archive.today/20120804153316/http://www.local2.ca/ssm/viewarticle.php?id=4361 August 4, 2012 mdy-all Jean-François Larose, Repentigny;Cohen Tobi Manitoba MP Niki Ashton joins NDP leadership race https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/manitoba-mp-niki-ashton-joins-ndp-leadership-race National Post November 7, 2011 Francine Raynault, Joliettehttp://www.nikiashton.ca/?p=60 Quebec MP Francine Raynault supports Niki Ashton for leader November 21, 2011 Niki Ashton: New Politics dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120426000942/http://www.nikiashton.ca/?p=60 April 26, 2012 mdy-all Provincial legislators: (12) Steve Ashton, MB Infrastructure and Transportation Minister and MLA for Thompson; Peter Bjornson, MB Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade Minister and MLA for Gimli; Drew Caldwell, MB MLA for Brandon East;Graham Ian Ashton outlining vision on shoestring budget https://www.thompsoncitizen.net/news/nickel-belt/ashton-outlining-vision-on-shoestring-budget-1.1364736 14 August 2018 Thompson Citizen 17 February 2012 Guy Gentner, BC MLA for Delta North;Ball David P. Federal NDP leadership race explainer https://www.vancouverobserver.com/politics/2011/12/08/federal-ndp-leadership-race-explainer 14 August 2018 Vancouver Observer 9 December 2011 Bidhu Jha, MB MLA for Radisson; Flor Marcelino, MB Culture, Heritage and Tourism Minister and MLA for Logan; Ted Marcelino, MB MLA for Tyndall Park; Tom Nevakshonoff, MB MLA for Interlake; Clarence Pettersen, MB MLA for Flin Flon; Frank Whitehead, MB MLA for The Pas;Ashton unveils supporters, platform https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/ashton-unveils-supporters-platform-134168848.html Winnipeg Free Press November 19, 2011 A7 November 21, 2011 Eric Robinson, MB Deputy Premier, Aboriginal and Northern Affairs Minister, and MLA for Kewatinook; Michael Sather, BC MLA for Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadowshttp://www.nikiashton.ca/?p=321 Another Provincial Legislator Endorses Ashton: BC MLA Michael Sather Latest to Endorse Campaign for A New Politics Nikiashton.ca February 1, 2012 February 6, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120212020701/http://www.nikiashton.ca/?p=321 February 12, 2012 mdy-all Municipal politicians: (4) Ross Eadie, Winnipeg City Councillor for Mynarski; Tim Johnston, Mayor of Thompson, MB; Alan McLauchlan, Mayor of The Pas, MB; Harvey Smith, Winnipeg City Councillor for Daniel McIntyre Labour leaders: Alex Forrest, President of the United Fire Fighters of Winnipeg (IAFF Local 867) Organizations: New Democratic Party Socialist Caucus (its steering committee, and a majority of its members casting internal advisory votes) http://www.ndpsocialists.ca/Niki_Ashton.html Niki Ashton - the Best Choice for NDP Leader NDP Socialist Caucus Federal Steering Committee NDP Socialist Caucus March 8, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120827020314/http://www.ndpsocialists.ca/Niki_Ashton.html August 27, 2012 dead mdy-all Other prominent individuals: David Chartrand, President of the Manitoba Métis Federation Nathan Cullen 150px|thumb|Nathan Cullen Background Nathan Cullen was an MP for Skeena—Bulkley Valley, first elected in 2004. Cullen was the longest-standing MP in the leadership race and the only MP to have defeated an incumbent Conservative to claim his seat. Before becoming involved in politics, Cullen worked in community and economic development throughout Latin America, North America and Africa and also started his own business, Maravilla Consultants, providing strategic planning and conflict resolution services to business, government, and non-profit agencies throughout B.C.Cullen Nathan MP Skeena Bulkley Valley http://nathancullen.com/meetnathan October 14, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111007173445/http://nathancullen.com/meetnathan October 7, 2011 dead mdy-all Cullen had served as a critic in the NDP shadow cabinet, first for environment, national parks and youth, then natural resources and energy. In the 2011 Parliament, Cullen served as Chair of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Privacy, Access to Information and Ethics.http://www.parl.gc.ca/CommitteeBusiness/CommitteeMembership.aspx?Cmte=ETHI&Language=E&Mode=1&Parl=41&Ses=1 House of Commons Committees - ETHI (41-1) - Membership Parl.gc.ca December 17, 2011 He was also the Associate Critic for Natural Resources, Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development, and Environment and Sustainable Development.Government of Canada Member of Parliament Profile http://www.parl.gc.ca/MembersOfParliament/ProfileMP.aspx?Key=170843&SubSubject=1003&Language=E In the 2011 federal election, Cullen received over 55% of the popular vote in his constituency, the highest plurality in the region since 1962.https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/politics/article/1062452--nathan-cullen-joins-ndp-leadership-race?bn=1 Cullen relishes underdog role in NDP race September 30, 2011 Toronto The Star Joanna Smith September 30, 2011 He is functionally trilingual (English, French and Spanish).O'Neill Peter B.C. MP Cullen throws hat into NDP leadership ring http://www2.canada.com/story.html?id=5479925 October 9, 2011 Postmedia News September 20, 2011February 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes MP Cullen could join federal NDP leadership race http://www.bclocalnews.com/bc_north/interior-news/news/130806473.html October 9, 2011 Smithers Interior News September 29, 2011June 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes Date campaign launched: September 30, 2011 Campaign website: nathancullen.ca Endorsements MPs: (4) Alex Atamanenko, MP for British Columbia Southern Interior; Fin Donnelly, MP for New Westminster—Coquitlam;gloria galloway https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-notebook/two-bc-mps-back-cullens-bid-to-lead-new-democrats/article2306659/ Two B.C. MPs back Cullen's bid to lead New Democrats The Globe and Mail December 4, 2011 January 19, 2012 Bruce Hyer, MP for Thunder Bay—Superior North; Brian Masse, MP for Windsor West (NDP trade critic)http://en.nathancullen.ca/brian_masse brian_masse - Nathan Cullen Leadership Campaign En.nathancullen.ca January 30, 2012 February 11, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120214194414/http://en.nathancullen.ca/brian_masse February 14, 2012 dead mdy-all Provincial legislators: (5) Robin Austin, BC MLA for Skeena, Gary Coons, BC MLA for North Coast, Doug Donaldson, BC MLA for Stikine, Norm MacDonald, BC MLA for Columbia River-Revelstoke;BC NDP MLAs endorse Nathan Cullen for leader http://www.nathancullen.ca/en/media/bc-ndp-mlas-endorse-nathan-cullen-for-leader November 9, 2011 Nathan Cullen Website https://web.archive.org/web/20111127232850/http://www.nathancullen.ca/en/media/bc-ndp-mlas-endorse-nathan-cullen-for-leader November 27, 2011 dead mdy-all Taras Natyshak, Ontario MPP for Essex;Taras Natyshak backs Nathan Cullen for leader http://en.nathancullen.ca/taras_natyshak February 16, 2012 Nathan Cullen WebsiteNovember 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes Jim Rondeau, Manitoba cabinet minister and MLA for Assiniboia. Former Provincial legislators: Lois Boone, former B.C. Deputy Premier;http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/article/20120103/PRINCEGEORGE0101/301039987/-1/princegeorge/cullen-visits-prince-george-tonight https://archive.today/20120919062210/http://www.princegeorgecitizen.com/article/20120103/PRINCEGEORGE0101/301039987/-1/princegeorge/cullen-visits-prince-george-tonight dead September 19, 2012 Cullen visits Prince George tonight Prince George Citizen January 3, 2012 January 14, 2012 Corky Evans, BC MLA; Joan Sawicki, former B.C. MLA and Minister of Environment, Land, and Parks Former MPs: Lynn McDonald, Toronto-Danforth Other prominent figures: Geoff Berner, singer-songwriter; Guy Dauncey, BC environmentalisthttps://twitter.com/GuyDauncey/status/174641989587976192 @nathancullen I'm backing Nathan Cullen for the NDP leadership, with my second vote going to Peggy Nash @PeggyNashNDP Guy Dauncey February 28, 2012 Ron Stipp, Jack Layton's campaign manager in Toronto-Danforth; Wade Davis author, National Geographic explorer-in-residence/ethnobotanist; Shane Koyczan, slam poet Other information Nathan Cullen proposed a "Joint Nomination" process for Conservative held ridings, in which the Liberals, Greens and NDP will come together and choose one candidate among themselves to run against Conservatives, in that riding, to avoid splitting the vote.https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ndp-leadership-bid-shows-cullen-not-afraid-to-take-risks-1.1207989 NDP leadership bid shows Cullen not afraid to take risks Cbc.ca February 6, 2012 February 29, 2012 Paul Dewar 150px|thumb|Paul Dewar Background Paul Dewar has been MP for Ottawa Centre since 2006, and served as critic for foreign affairs. He has also chaired the All-Party Parliamentary Group for the Prevention of Genocide and other Crimes Against Humanity. He is a former teacher and elected representative of the Ottawa Carleton Elementary School Teachers' Federation. Earlier in his career he was constituency assistant to then-MPP Evelyn Gigantes. He understands but is not conversant in French. Date campaign launched: October 2, 2011Pearson Matthew Dewar confirms bid for NDP leadership https://ottawacitizen.com/news/Dewar+confirms+leadership/5490935/story.html The Ottawa Citizen October 2, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20111004020356/http://www.ottawacitizen.com/news/Dewar+confirms+leadership/5490935/story.html October 4, 2011 mdy-all Campaign website: pauldewar.ca Endorsements MPs: (8) Charlie Angus, Timmins-James Bay;http://pauldewar.ca/content/charlie-angus-backs-paul-dewar-leader Charlie Angus Backs Paul Dewar for Leader Pauldewar.ca January 13, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120123063236/http://www.pauldewar.ca/content/charlie-angus-backs-paul-dewar-leader January 23, 2012 dead mdy-all Dennis Bevington, Western Arctic;http://pauldewar.ca/content/senior-ndp-mp-dennis-bevington-endorses-paul-dewar-leader Senior NDP MP, Dennis Bevington, endorses Paul Dewar for leader March 1, 2012 pauldewar.ca March 8, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20170921005750/http://www.pauldewar.ca/content/senior-ndp-mp-dennis-bevington-endorses-paul-dewar-leader September 21, 2017 dead mdy-all Linda Duncan, Edmonton—Strathcona;http://pauldewar.ca/content/linda-duncan-albertas-only-opposition-mp-endorses-dewar-leader-ndp Linda Duncan, Albertas Only Opposition MP, Endorses Dewar For Leader Of NDP Pauldewar.ca January 12, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20170920085733/http://pauldewar.ca/content/linda-duncan-albertas-only-opposition-mp-endorses-dewar-leader-ndp September 20, 2017 dead mdy-all Claude Gravelle, Nickel Belt;http://pauldewar.ca/content/veteran-mps-mathyssen-and-gravelle-endorse-paul-dewar-leader Veteran MPs Mathyssen and Gravelle endorse Paul Dewar for leader Pauldewar.ca January 27, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20170921014944/http://www.pauldewar.ca/content/veteran-mps-mathyssen-and-gravelle-endorse-paul-dewar-leader September 21, 2017 dead mdy-all Hélène Laverdière, Laurier—Sainte-Marie; Hoang Mai, Brossard—La Prairie;Huguette Young http://fr.canoe.com/infos/quebeccanada/politiquefederale/archives/2012/02/20120217-161814.html NPD : Deux députés se rangent derrière Paul Dewar canoe.com February 17, 2012 February 17, 2012 April 2026 medicmedic Irene Mathyssen, London—Fanshawe; Christine Moore, Abitibi—Témiscaminguehttp://pauldewar.ca/content/quebec-mp-christine-moore-endorses-paul-dewar-ndp-leader https://archive.today/20120714071700/http://pauldewar.ca/content/quebec-mp-christine-moore-endorses-paul-dewar-ndp-leader dead July 14, 2012 Quebec MP Christine Moore endorses Paul Dewar for NDP leader March 6, 2012 pauldewar.ca March 7, 2012 Provincial legislators: (16) Nancy Allan, MB MLA and Minister of Education; Kevin Chief, MB MLA and Minister of Children and Youth Opportunities; Dave Chomiak, MB MLA and Innovation, Energy and Mines Minister; Deanne Crothers, MB MLA; Greg Dewar, MB MLA; Mable Elmore, BC MLA (Vancouver-Kensington);http://pauldewar.ca/content/british-columbia-mla-mable-elmore-endorses-paul-dewar-leader-ndp British Columbia MLA, Mable Elmore, endorses Paul Dewar for leader of the NDP Pauldewar.ca January 4, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120104145659/http://www.pauldewar.ca/content/british-columbia-mla-mable-elmore-endorses-paul-dewar-leader-ndp January 4, 2012 dead mdy-all Dave Gaudreau, MB MLA; Jennifer Howard, MB MLA and Minister of Family Services and Labour; Kerri Irvin-Ross, MB MLA and Minister of Housing and Community Development; Rosario Marchese, ON MPP for Trinity—Spadina;http://www.pauldewar.ca/content/paul-dewar-picks-support-toronto-leadership-debate https://archive.today/20130115131944/http://www.pauldewar.ca/content/paul-dewar-picks-support-toronto-leadership-debate dead January 15, 2013 Paul Dewar picks-up support in Toronto before leadership debate Pauldewar.ca January 19, 2012 Theresa Oswald, MB MLA and Health Minister; Erin Selby, MB MLA and Minister of Advanced Education; Maurice Smith, NS MLA for Antigonish;http://pauldewar.ca/content/nova-scotia-mla-maurice-smith-endorses-paul-dewar-leader-ndp Nova Scotia MLA, Maurice Smith, endorses Paul Dewar for leader of the NDP Pauldewar.ca January 27, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120130234812/http://pauldewar.ca/content/nova-scotia-mla-maurice-smith-endorses-paul-dewar-leader-ndp January 30, 2012 dead mdy-all Stan Struthers, MB MLA and Minister of Finance; Andrew Swan, MB MLA and Minister of Justice and Attorney General; Matt Wiebe, MB MLA;Momentum Keeps Building For Paul Dewar In Manitoba Paul Dewar for Leader Campaign January 16, 2012 http://pauldewar.ca/content/momentum-keeps-building-paul-dewar-manitoba January 17, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120123063259/http://www.pauldewar.ca/content/momentum-keeps-building-paul-dewar-manitoba January 23, 2012 dead mdy-all Ten Manitoba NDP MLAs Endorse Paul Dewar For Leader http://pauldewar.ca/content/ten-manitoba-ndp-mlas-endorse-paul-dewar-leader November 23, 2011 Paul Dewar Website November 18, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120103081117/http://www.pauldewar.ca/content/ten-manitoba-ndp-mlas-endorse-paul-dewar-leader January 3, 2012 dead mdy-all Former provincial leaders: (1) Michael Cassidy, former leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party and former MP from Ottawa Centre;http://pauldewar.ca/content/former-leader-ontario-ndp-endorses-dewar-leader Former Leader of Ontario NDP Endorses Dewar for Leader Pauldewar.ca January 12, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120123063820/http://www.pauldewar.ca/content/former-leader-ontario-ndp-endorses-dewar-leader January 23, 2012 dead mdy-all Past MPs: (3) Catherine Bell former MP for Vancouver Island North;Prominent BC New Democrats endorse Dewar for leader http://pauldewar.ca/content/prominent-bc-new-democrats-endorse-dewar-leader November 23, 2011 Paul Dewar Website November 21, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120120071310/http://pauldewar.ca/content/prominent-bc-new-democrats-endorse-dewar-leader January 20, 2012 dead mdy-all John Brewin, former MP for Victoriahttp://pauldewar.ca/content/former-victoria-ndp-mp-john-brewin-endorses-paul-dewar%E2%80%99s-leadership-bid https://archive.today/20120712094144/http://pauldewar.ca/content/former-victoria-ndp-mp-john-brewin-endorses-paul-dewar%E2%80%99s-leadership-bid dead July 12, 2012 Former Victoria NDP MP, John Brewin, endorses Paul Dewar's leadership bid Pauldewar.ca February 9, 2012 Tony Martin, former MP for Sault Ste. MariePaul Dewar gets ex-MP endorsement, accepts invite to northern Ontario debate http://www.ipolitics.ca/2011/11/23/paul-dewar-gets-ex-mp-endorsement-accepts-invite-to-northern-ontario-debate/ November 23, 2011 iPolitics November 23, 2011 Past provincial legislators: Rosann Wowchuk, Former MB MLA and Finance Minister; Violet Stanger, former Saskatchewan MLAhttps://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10150386742214433&set=a.10150128787664433.295477.21201054432&type=3 Prikbordfoto's Facebook December 17, 2011 Past municipal politicians: John Sewell, former mayor of Toronto Labour leaders: James Clancy, President of the National Union of Public and General Employees;http://pauldewar.ca/content/president-national-union-public-and-general-employees-endorses-paul-dewar President of the National Union of Public and General Employees endorses Paul Dewar Pauldewar.ca January 7, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20170920161753/http://www.pauldewar.ca/content/president-national-union-public-and-general-employees-endorses-paul-dewar September 20, 2017 dead mdy-all Kevin Rebeck, President of the Manitoba Federation of LabourPaul Dewar backed by Manitoba labour leaders Paul Dewar for Leader Campaign December 14, 2011 http://pauldewar.ca/content/paul-dewar-backed-manitoba-labour-leaders January 17, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120105071819/http://www.pauldewar.ca/content/paul-dewar-backed-manitoba-labour-leaders January 5, 2012 dead mdy-all Other notable people: Maher Ararhttp://pauldewar.ca/content/maher-arar-endorses-paul-dewar-ndp-leader Maher Arar Endorses Paul Dewar For NDP Leader | Paul Dewar Pauldewar.ca January 27, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20170921013740/http://www.pauldewar.ca/content/maher-arar-endorses-paul-dewar-ndp-leader September 21, 2017 dead mdy-all Labour organizations: International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workershttp://pauldewar.ca/content/machinists-endorse-dewar-ndp-leadership https://archive.today/20120714110548/http://pauldewar.ca/content/machinists-endorse-dewar-ndp-leadership dead July 14, 2012 Machinists Endorse Dewar for NDP Leadership Pauldewar.ca February 6, 2012 Tom Mulcair 150px|thumb|Thomas Mulcair Background Tom Mulcair had been the NDP MP for Outremont and one of two deputy leaders of the party since 2007, and has served as house leader and finance critic. Prior to holding elective office he was a lawyer and public official. As a member of the Quebec Liberal Party, he represented the Laval riding of Chomedey in the National Assembly of Quebec from 1994 to 2007, and was Quebec's Minister of the Environment from 2003 to 2006. The Quebec Liberals were not officially affiliated with any federal party, and the federal NDP were not officially affiliated with any provincial party in Quebec, at the time and since. His mother is French Canadian; he was raised and educated and built his career in Quebec and is fluently bilingual.September 2024 Date campaign launched: October 13, 2011 Campaign website: thomasmulcair.ca Endorsements MPs: (43) Robert Aubin, Trois-Rivières; Paulina Ayala, Honoré-Mercier;http://www.thomasmulcair.ca/site/2011/12/23/mulcair-nabs-endorsements-from-2-quebec-mps/?lang=en Mulcair Nabs Endorsement from 2 Québec MPs December 23, 2011 thomasmulcair.ca dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120308191255/http://www.thomasmulcair.ca/site/2011/12/23/mulcair-nabs-endorsements-from-2-quebec-mps/?lang=en March 8, 2012 mdy-all Tarik Brahmi, Saint-Jean;https://www.ledevoir.com/politique/canada/331433/caucus-du-npd-les-pro-mulcair-se-manifestent Caucus du NPD - Les pro-Mulcair se manifestent September 15, 2011 Le Devoir Ruth Ellen Brosseau, Berthier—Maskinongé;Pierre-Louis Paquin https://www.lechodemaskinonge.com/Actualites/Politique/2012-03-09/article-2923367/Ruth-Ellen-Brosseau-joint-les-rangs-de-Thomas-Mulcair/1 Ruth Ellen Brosseau joint les rangs de Thomas Mulcair February 9, 2012 L'Écho de Maskinongé February 9, 2012 Ryan Cleary, St. John's South—Mount Pearlhttp://www.ipolitics.ca/2012/01/27/dewar-mulcair-get-backing-from-mps/ Dewar, Mulcair get backing from MPs iPolitics January 27, 2012 Ipolitics.ca January 27, 2012 Anne-Marie Day, Charlesbourg—Haute-Saint-Charles;https://www.radio-canada.ca/regions/Quebec/2011/10/13/004-appuis-thomas-mulcair.shtml Thomas Mulcair reçoit des appuis dans la grande région de Québec Radio-Canada October 13, 2011 Sylvain Chicoine, Châteauguay—Saint-Constant; Robert Chisholm, Dartmouth—Cole Harbour;gloria galloway https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-notebook/former-candidate-backs-mulcair-as-attack-website-surfaces-in-ndp-race/article2354404/ Former candidate backs Mulcair as attack website surfaces in NDP race The Globe and Mail January 11, 2012 March 1, 2012 David Christopherson, Hamilton CentreDaniel Nolan http://www.thespec.com/news/local/article/681049--christopherson-backs-mulcair-to-lead-federal-ndp https://archive.today/20130204052156/http://www.thespec.com/news/local/article/681049--christopherson-backs-mulcair-to-lead-federal-ndp dead February 4, 2013 Christopherson backs Mulcair to Lead Federal NDP The Hamilton Spectator March 3, 2012 March 3, 2012 Don Davies, Vancouver Kingsway;http://www.thomasmulcair.ca/site/2012/01/11/mulcair-announces-retirement-security-plan-endorsed-by-mp-don-davies/?lang=en Mulcair announces retirement security plan, endorsed by MP Don Davies Thomasmulcair.ca December 22, 2011 January 12, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120123183930/http://www.thomasmulcair.ca/site/2012/01/11/mulcair-announces-retirement-security-plan-endorsed-by-mp-don-davies/?lang=en January 23, 2012 mdy-all Matthew Dubé, Chambly—Borduas;http://monteregieweb.com/main+fr+01_300+Dube_appuie_Mulcair.html?JournalID=28&ArticleID=723938 Dubé Appuie Mulcair October 8, 2011 L'Oeil Régional dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120406171523/http://monteregieweb.com/main+fr+01_300+Dube_appuie_Mulcair.html?JournalID=28&ArticleID=723938 April 6, 2012 mdy-all Pierre-Luc Dusseault, Sherbrooke;http://www.cyberpresse.ca/la-tribune/sherbrooke/201110/13/01-4456885-les-deputes-dusseault-et-rousseau-au-lancement-de-mulcair.php Les députés Dusseault et Rousseau au lancement de Mulcair October 13, 2011 La Tribune (Sherbrooke) Pierre Jacob, Brome—Missisquoi; Réjean Genest, Shefford; Jonathan Genest-Jourdain, Manicouagan; Sadia Groguhé, Saint-Lambert; Dan Harris, Scarborough Southwest; Jack Harris, St. John's East;Joan Bryden https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/singh-harris-join-ranks-of-mulcair-supporters-in-ndp-race/article2369230/ Singh, Harris join ranks of Mulcair supporters in NDP race March 14, 2012 Globe and Mail March 15, 2012 Matthew Kellway, Beaches—East York; Alexandrine Latendresse, Louis-Saint-Laurent;Authier Philip MPs voice support for Mulcair - Outremont MP has yet to declare candidacy https://montrealgazette.com/news/voice+support+Mulcair/5407200/story.html September 16, 2011 Montreal Gazette September 16, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110924082647/http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/voice+support+Mulcair/5407200/story.html September 24, 2011 mdy-all François Lapointe, Montmagny—L'Islet—Kamouraska—Rivière-du-Loup;https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/mps-line-up-behind-early-ndp-leadership-favourites-1.999524 Mulcair gains support for NDP leadership race September 15, 2011 CBC News Hélène LeBlanc, LaSalle—Émard; Wayne Marston, Hamilton East—Stoney Creek; Marc-André Morin, Laurentides—Labelle; Marie-Claude Morin, Saint-Hyacinthe—Bagot; Pierre Nantel, Longueuil—Pierre-Boucher; Jamie Nicholls, Vaudreuil-Soulanges; José Nunez-Melo, Laval; Annick Papillon, Québec; Claude Patry, Jonquière—Alma; Ève Péclet, La Pointe-de-l'Île; Manon Perreault, Montcalm; François Pilon, Laval—Les Îles; John Rafferty, Thunder Bay—Rainy River;https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/mulcair-kicks-off-ndp-leadership-bid-with-33-mps-1.1042344 CBC News Mulcair kicks off NDP leadership bid with 33 MPs October 13, 2011 Mathieu Ravignat, Pontiac; Jean Rousseau, Compton—Stanstead; Romeo Saganash, Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou;https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ndp-leadership-hopeful-mulcair-wins-saganash-support-1.1149566 NDP leadership hopeful Mulcair wins Saganash support Cbc.ca March 7, 2012 Djaouida Sellah, Saint-Bruno—Saint-Hubert;"Djaouida Sellah supports Thomas Mulcair for the leadership of the NDP. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304041554/http://djaouidasellah.ndp.ca/post/djaouida-sellah-supports-thomas-mulcair-for-the-leadership-of-the-ndp March 4, 2016 " Djaouida Sellah. October 13, 2011. Glenn Thibeault, Sudbury; Philip Toone, Gaspésie—Îles-de-la-Madeleine; Jonathan Tremblay, Montmorency—Charlevoix—Haute-Côte-Nord Current/former provincial NDP leaders: (7) Piers McDonald former Yukon premier, Dominic Cardy, leader of the New Brunswick NDP;https://www.cyberpresse.ca/actualites/quebec-canada/politique-canadienne/201110/13/01-4456868-direction-du-npd-mulcair-se-lance-dans-la-course.php Normandin Pierre-André Direction du NPD: Mulcair se lance dans la course October 13, 2011 La Presse Herb Dickieson, former leader of the Island New Democrats;http://www.thomasmulcair.ca/site/2011/12/21/mulcair-gains-support-of-two-high-profile-p-e-i-new-democrats/?lang=en Mulcair gains support of two high-profile P.E.I. New Democrats Thomasmulcair.ca January 4, 2012 February 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes Howard Hampton, former Ontario New Democratic Party leader;Cohen Tobi http://blogs.canada.com/2012/02/03/ndp-leadership-mulcair-lands-hampton-endorsement-in-wake-of-chisholm-exit/ NDP Leadership: Mulcair lands Hampton endorsement in wake of Chisholm exit Blogs.canada.com February 6, 2012 February 6, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120206210556/http://blogs.canada.com/2012/02/03/ndp-leadership-mulcair-lands-hampton-endorsement-in-wake-of-chisholm-exit/ dead Mike Harcourt, former premier of British Columbia;https://ottawacitizen.com/news/Mulcair+endorsed+prominent+NDPers/6254401/story.html Mulcair endorsed by prominent NDPers in B.C. March 5, 2012 March 5, 2012 Ottawa Citizen June 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes Edward Schreyer, former Premier of Manitobahttp://www.ipolitics.ca/2011/12/07/schreyer-backs-mulcair-for-ndp-leadership/ In a key catch, NDP's Mulcair lands backing of Ed Schreyer | iPolitics Ipolitics.ca December 7, 2011 December 17, 2011 Provincial legislators: (11) Buckley Belanger Saskatchewan MLA, Rob Fleming, BC MLA for Victoria-Swan Lake; Mike Farnworth, BC MLA for Port Coquitlam (provincial electoral district); Dale Kirby, Newfoundland MHA for St. John's North;http://www.thomasmulcair.ca/site/supporters/?lang=en#kirby Those who are supporting Tom's candidacy « Thomas Mulcair Thomasmulcair.ca December 21, 2011 December 21, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120308181951/http://www.thomasmulcair.ca/site/supporters/?lang=en#kirby March 8, 2012 mdy-all Leonard Krog, BC MLA for Parksville-Qualicum;http://www.thomasmulcair.ca/site/2012/01/09/bc-mla-leonard-krog-endorses-thomas-mulcair/?lang=en BC MLA Leonard Krog endorses Thomas Mulcair Thomasmulcair.ca January 12, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20131007154757/http://www.thomasmulcair.ca/site/2012/01/09/bc-mla-leonard-krog-endorses-thomas-mulcair/?lang=en October 7, 2013 mdy-all Jenny Kwan, BC MLA for Vancouver-Mount Pleasant; Ross Landry, NS MLA; Brian Skabar, NS MLA;http://www.thomasmulcair.ca/site/2012/02/05/mulcair-picks-up-nova-scotia-support-following-halifax-debate/?lang=en Mulcair picks up Nova Scotia support following Halifax debate Thomasmulcair.ca February 7, 2012 February 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes Graham Steele, NS MLA; Claire Trevena, BC MLA for North Island;http://www.thomasmulcair.ca/site/2011/12/11/mulcair-picks-up-support-at-bc-ndp-convention/?lang=en Mulcair picks up support at BC NDP convention Thomasmulcair.ca December 11, 2011 December 17, 2011 February 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes David Wilson, NS MLA Past MPs: (8) Phil Edmonston, first-ever elected NDP MP in Quebec;http://www.cyberpresse.ca/le-soleil/actualites/politique/201109/30/01-4453129-direction-du-npd-phil-edmonston-appuie-mulcair.php Direction du NPD: Phil Edmonston appuie Mulcair Cyberpresse Cyberpresse.ca December 21, 2011 Ernie Epp, former MP for Thunder Bay—Nipigon;http://www.thomasmulcair.ca/site/2012/01/17/northern-ontario-heavyweights-endorse-mulcair/?lang=en Northern Ontario heavyweights endorse Mulcair Thomasmulcair.ca December 4, 2011 January 19, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120122151444/http://www.thomasmulcair.ca/site/2012/01/17/northern-ontario-heavyweights-endorse-mulcair/?lang=en January 22, 2012 dead mdy-all John Paul Harney former MP for Scarbourgh West; Lyle Kristiansen, former BC MP; Steven Langdon former MP for Essex-Windsor;http://www.thomasmulcair.ca/site/supporters/?loc=COMPLETE&lang=en Those who are supporting Tom's candidacy Thomasmulcair.ca March 20, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20131026180051/http://www.thomasmulcair.ca/site/supporters/?loc=COMPLETE October 26, 2013 dead mdy-all Lorne Nystrom, former Saskatchewan MP and 2003 leadership candidate; Douglas Rowland, former Manitoba MP;http://www.thomasmulcair.ca/site/2012/03/08/prairie-momentum-building-for-thomas-mulcair/?lang=en Prairie momentum building for Thomas Mulcair March 8, 2012 thomasmulcair.ca March 8, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20131003232045/http://www.thomasmulcair.ca/site/2012/03/08/prairie-momentum-building-for-thomas-mulcair/?lang=en October 3, 2013 dead mdy-all Ian Waddell former BC MLA, MP and cabinet minister Past provincial legislators: (10) Eric Cline former Saskatchewan MLA, Gary Lauk former BC MLA and cabinet minister, Peter Delefes former NS MLA; Elie Martel, former MPP for Sudbury East; Shelley Martel, former MPP for Nickel Belt; Frank Mitchell, former BC MLA; Roland Penner former MB MLA and cabinet minister; David Zirnhelt, former BC MLA and Minister, Andrew Thomson former Saskatchewan MLA and cabinet minister, Harry Van Mulligen former Saskatchewan MLA and cabinet minister Municipal councillors: Jenny Gerbasi, Winnipeg city councillor; Darrell Mussatto, Mayor of North Vancouver Labour organizations: Retail, Wholesale and Department Store Union (RWDSU);http://www.ufcw.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2705%3Amore-unions-join-ufcw-canada-in-supporting-thomas-mulcair-for-ndp-leader&catid=6%3Adirections-newsletter&Itemid=6&lang=en More unions join UFCW Canada in supporting Thomas Mulcair for NDP Leader March 6, 2012 UFCW Canada March 8, 2012 Service Employees International Union; United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW Canada)UFCW Canada, Canada's largest private-sector union, is endorsing Thomas Mulcair for the leadership of the New Democratic Party (NDP) http://www.ufcw.ca/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=2641:mulcair-endorsed-by-canadas-largest-private-sector-union&catid=6:directions-newsletter&Itemid=6&lang=en UFCW Canada February 3, 2012 March 7, 2012 Labour leaders: Reg Basken, former President of the Alberta Federation of Labour;http://www.thomasmulcair.ca/site/2012/01/07/reg-basken-endorses-thomas-mulcair/?lang=en Reg Basken endorses Thomas Mulcair Thomasmulcair.ca December 22, 2011 January 7, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120119015509/http://www.thomasmulcair.ca/site/2012/01/07/reg-basken-endorses-thomas-mulcair/?lang=en January 19, 2012 dead mdy-all Michael Fraser, former National Director of the United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW), and former Executive Vice-President of the Canadian Labour Congress;http://www.thomasmulcair.ca/site/2011/12/16/third-major-labour-leader-endorses-mulcair/?lang=en Third major labour leader endorses Mulcair « Thomas Mulcair Thomasmulcair.ca December 4, 2011 December 17, 2011 November 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes Bob Kinnear, President of Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 113;https://www.newswire.ca/en/story/933025/toronto-transit-union-leader-endorses-thomas-mulcair-for-federal-ndp-leader Toronto transit union leader endorses Thomas Mulcair for Federal NDP Leader Canada Newswire March 6, 2012 March 8, 2012 Art Kube, past-president of the BC Federation of Labour; Sharleen Stewart, President of the Service Employees International Union (SEUI) Canada;http://www.thomasmulcair.ca/site/2012/03/02/mulcair-launches-labour-policy-gains-endorsements-by-seiu-and-mp-christopherson/?lang=en Mulcair launches labour policy, gains endorsements by SEIU and MP Christopherson March 2, 2012 thomasmulcair.ca March 8, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120305024106/http://www.thomasmulcair.ca/site/2012/03/02/mulcair-launches-labour-policy-gains-endorsements-by-seiu-and-mp-christopherson/?lang=en March 5, 2012 dead mdy-all Wayne Samuelson, past President of the Ontario Federation of Labourhttp://www.thomasmulcair.ca/site/2011/12/14/samuelson-endorses-mulcair/?lang=en Samuelson endorses Mulcair « Thomas Mulcair Thomasmulcair.ca December 4, 2011 December 17, 2011 November 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes Other prominent individuals: Michael Byers, author and former NDP candidate;https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2011/09/30/Support-Thomas-Mulcair/ Why I'd Support Thomas Mulcair Thetyee.ca September 30, 2011 February 9, 2012 Gerry Caplan, former NDP federal secretary and national campaign manager;Caplan Gerry Why Mulcair should be the next NDP leader https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/second-reading/gerald-caplan/why-mulcair-should-be-the-next-ndp-leader/article2371280/page1/ March 16, 2012 Globe and Mail March 16, 2012 Julius Grey, civil rights lawyer; James Laxer, political economist and runner-up in the 1971 NDP leadership election;https://twitter.com/jameslaxer/status/124636772645879808 Mulcair is NDP's Wilfrid Laurier, who can lead party out of Quebec to victory in whole country, and change Canadian politics. #cdnpoli James Laxer James Lockyer, lawyer and former NDP candidate; Heather Harrison, Policy Studies Chair at Kwantlen Polytechnic University and Vice-President of the British Columbia New Democratic Party;https://windsorstar.com/story_print.html?id=5827130&sponsor=true NDP hopefuls troll for support in membership-rich B.C Windsorstar.com December 7, 2011 December 17, 2011 May 2019 InternetArchiveBot yes Martin Singh, leadership candidate asked his supporters to vote for Mulcair as their second choice; Charles Taylor, philosopher;Aaron Wherry http://www.macleans.ca/2012/02/15/best-equipped-to-convince-canadian-voters/ 'Best equipped to convince Canadian voters' February 15, 2012 macleans.ca March 8, 2012 Andrew J. Weaver, climate scientist Other Information Proposed a Cap and Trade system, Improving Women's Equity on boards and committees, Anti-Scab legislation Peggy Nash 150px|thumb|Peggy Nash Background Peggy Nash was the MP for Parkdale—High Park, in Toronto, Ontario until 2015. She also represented the electoral district from 2006 to 2008. Until she announced her candidacy, she was the Official Opposition critic for finance, and in her previous term in Parliament was party critic for industry. Peggy Nash Parliamentarian File PARLINFO Parliament of Canada 2011 http://www2.parl.gc.ca/Parlinfo/Files/Parliamentarian.aspx?Item=dead179f-dfcc-4f4d-a76b-7d2e4792095c&Language=E&Section=FederalExperience October 29, 2011 August 5, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20110805022148/http://www.parl.gc.ca/Parlinfo/Files/Parliamentarian.aspx?Item=dead179f-dfcc-4f4d-a76b-7d2e4792095c&Language=E&Section=FederalExperience dead She served as the President of the NDP from 2009 until 2011. Prior to being elected an MP, she was a Canadian Auto Workers negotiator, and became the first woman in North America to negotiate a major contract with one of the "Big Three" Detroit automakers, when she negotiated a contract with Ford in 2005. Van Alphen Tony Nash back at CAW after poll defeat The Toronto Star November 19, 2008 https://www.thestar.com/News/Canada/article/538660 She holds an honours degree in French language and literature from the University of Toronto, and is fluent in English, French and Spanish.About Peggy Nash http://peggynash.ca/2012/peggy-nash/ Peggy Nash Peggy Nash 2012 Leadership Campaign October 29, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111030223431/http://peggynash.ca/2012/peggy-nash/ October 30, 2011 Toronto 2011 dead mdy-all Date campaign launched: October 28, 2011MP Peggy Nash announces NDP leadership bid https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/mp-peggy-nash-announces-ndp-leadership-bid-1.1074544 October 28, 2011 CBC News October 28, 2011 Toronto Campaign website: peggynash.ca Endorsements MPs: (9) Raymond Côté, Beauport—LimoilouMichel Bédard Raymond Côté appuie Peggy Nash à la chefferie du NPD Beauport express http://www.beauportexpress.com/Actualites/Politique/2012-03-02/article-2913890/Raymond-Cote-appuie-Peggy-Nash-a-la-chefferie-du-NPD/1 March 2, 2012 March 7, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303224428/http://www.beauportexpress.com/Actualites/Politique/2012-03-02/article-2913890/Raymond-Cote-appuie-Peggy-Nash-a-la-chefferie-du-NPD/1 March 3, 2016 dead Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet, Hochelaga; Randall Garrison, Esquimalt—Juan de Fuca;Endorsers Peggy Nash Peggy Nash 2012 Leadership Campaign http://peggynash.ca/2012/endorsements/ October 28, 2011 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120131195554/http://peggynash.ca/2012/endorsements/ January 31, 2012 dead mdy-all Laurin Liu, Rivière-des-Mille-Îles; Élaine Michaud, Portneuf—Jacques-Cartier;http://peggynash.ca/2012/two-more-quebec-mps-step-out-to-endorse-peggy-nash-for-ndp-leadership/ Two more Quebec MPs step out to endorse Peggy Nash for NDP leadership Peggynash.ca February 10, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20130310105802/http://peggynash.ca/2012/two-more-quebec-mps-step-out-to-endorse-peggy-nash-for-ndp-leadership/ March 10, 2013 dead mdy-all Dany Morin, Chicoutimi—Le Fjord;http://www.courrierdusaguenay.com/Actualites/Politique/2012-01-05/article-2855483/Chefferie-au-NPD:-Dany-Morin-appuie-Peggy-Nash/1 https://archive.today/20120723141947/http://www.courrierdusaguenay.com/Actualites/Politique/2012-01-05/article-2855483/Chefferie-au-NPD:-Dany-Morin-appuie-Peggy-Nash/1 dead July 23, 2012 Chefferie au NPD: Dany Morin appuie Peggy Nash Courrier du Saguenay January 5, 2012 Saguenay, Quebec Anne Minh-Thu Quach, Beauharnois—Salaberry; Mike Sullivan, York South—Weston;http://www.insidetoronto.com/news/elections/article/1273946--sullivan-backs-nash-for-ndp-leadership Sullivan backs Nash for NDP leadership Inside Toronto Toronto January 5, 2012 Denise Savoie, VictoriaNDP MP Denise Savoie endorses Peggy Nash for Leadership http://peggynash.ca/2012/ndp-mp-denise-savoie-endorses-peggy-nash-for-leadership/#more-686 Peggy Nash for NDP Leadership 2012 December 6, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120131235432/http://peggynash.ca/2012/ndp-mp-denise-savoie-endorses-peggy-nash-for-leadership/#more-686 January 31, 2012 dead mdy-all Past MPs: (2) Margaret Mitchell Vancouver East; John Parry, Kenora-Rainy River; Former federal NDP leaders: (1) Alexa McDonough, former federal leader (1995–2003) and former leader of the Nova Scotia New Democratic Party (1980–94) Current/former provincial NDP leaders: (1) Lorraine Michael, leader of the New Democratic Party of Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial legislators: (11) Pam Birdsall, NS MLA for Lunenburg; Vicki Conrad, NS MLA for Queens; Sharon Blady, Man. MLA for Kirkfield Parkhttp://peggynash.ca/2012/manitoba-mla-sharon-blady-backs-peggy-nash-for-ndp-leadership/ Manitoba MLA Sharon Blady backs Peggy Nash for NDP leadership Peggynash.ca February 1, 2012 February 6, 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20160303221604/http://peggynash.ca/2012/manitoba-mla-sharon-blady-backs-peggy-nash-for-ndp-leadership/ March 3, 2016 mdy-all Cheri DiNovo, Ontario MPP for Parkdale—High Park; Cindy Forster, Ontario MPP for Welland;Endorsements keep rolling in for Peggy Nash http://peggynash.ca/2012/endorsements-keep-rolling-in-for-peggy-nash/ Peggy Nash NDP-NPD March 19, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20130310105853/http://peggynash.ca/2012/endorsements-keep-rolling-in-for-peggy-nash/ March 10, 2013 dead mdy-all Spencer Chandra Herbert BC MLA, Gerry Rogers Newfoundland MHA; Marilyn More, NS MLA for Dartmouth South-Portland Valley;http://peggynash.ca/2012/nova-scotia-mlas-back-peggy-nash-for-ndp-leadership/#more-2379 Nova Scotia MLAs back Peggy Nash for NDP leadership Peggynash.ca January 30, 2012 February 6, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20160303201804/http://peggynash.ca/2012/nova-scotia-mlas-back-peggy-nash-for-ndp-leadership/#more-2379 March 3, 2016 dead mdy-all Leonard Preyra, NS MLA for Halifax Citadel-Sable Island; Shane Simpson BC MLA; Jonah Schein Ontario MPP Past provincial legislators: (7) Colin Gabelmann former BC MLA and cabinet minister, Evelyn Gillespie former BC MLA and cabinet minister, Elizabeth Cull, BC MLA and finance minister, Darlene Marzari former BC MLA and cabinet minister, Jenn McGinn former BC MLA Peter Kormos, former Ontario MPP for Welland and former provincial cabinet minister;Peter Kormos throws his support behind Peggy Nash's NDP leadership bid http://www.610cktb.com/news/local/Story.aspx?ID=1639204 January 14, 2012 News Talk 610 CKTB January 13, 2012 David Schreck former BC MLA Municipal councillors: (13) Marianne Alto Victoria City Councillor; Maria Augimeri, Toronto city council; Constance Barnes, Vancouver Park Board; Janet Davis, Toronto Council; Heather Deal, Vancouver council; Sarah Doucette, Toronto City Councillor; Ben Isitt, Victoria City Councillor; Ron Jones, Windsor council; Michelle Kirby, Oak Bay BC councillor; Trevro Loke, Vancouver Park Board; Diane McNally, Greater Victoria School Board; Gord Perks, Toronto City Councillor; Adam Vaughn, Toronto council Labour leaders: Mary Lou Cherwaty, President of the NTFL; Rick Clarke, President of the NSFL; Fred Hahn, President of CUPE Ontario; Ken Lewenza, President of the CAW;Peggy Nash Launches NDP Leadership Campaign http://www.caw.ca/en/10706.htm Canadian Auto Workers November 2, 2011 November 14, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111106005931/http://www.caw.ca/en/10706.htm November 6, 2011 dead Gil McGowan, President of the AFL;More Labour Leaders Line Up In Support of Nash http://peggynash.ca/2012/more-labour-leaders-line-up-in-support-of-nash January 24, 2012 Peggy Nash for Leader Campaign January 24, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120131221348/http://peggynash.ca/2012/more-labour-leaders-line-up-in-support-of-nash/ January 31, 2012 dead mdy-all Lana Payne, President of NLFL;Linda Diebel 'Tricky' Ms. Peggy https://www.thestar.com/news/article/1078004 October 28, 2011 Toronto Star Toronto Candace Rennick, Secretary Treasurer of CUPE Ontario; Sid Ryan, President of the OFL Labour organizations: United Steelworkers Toronto Area Council;Peggy Nash nabs support of United Steelworkers Toronto Area Council http://peggynash.ca/2012/peggy-nash-nabs-support-of-united-steelworkers-toronto-area-council January 23, 2012 Peggy Nash for Leader Campaign January 24, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120201104816/http://peggynash.ca/2012/peggy-nash-nabs-support-of-united-steelworkers-toronto-area-council/ February 1, 2012 dead mdy-all Other prominent individuals: Pierre Ducasse, 2003 federal leadership candidate, former Associate President of the party, and former Quebec lieutenant to Layton;Peggy Nash backed by author of NDP Quebec policy https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/peggy-nash-backed-by-author-of-ndp-quebec-policy-1.1107317 The Canadian Press CBC News November 22, 2011 November 22, 2011 progressive economists Marjorie Griffin Cohen, Gordon Laxer, Mel Watkins, Andrew Jackson, and Jim Stanford; actress Sarah Polley;http://peggynash.ca/2012/sarah-polley-endorses-nash-for-ndp-leadership/ Sarah Polley endorses Nash for NDP leadership PeggyNash.ca Jan 4, 2012 January 4, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120118211301/http://peggynash.ca/2012/sarah-polley-endorses-nash-for-ndp-leadership/ January 18, 2012 dead mdy-all Bill Tielemanhttp://vancouver.24hrs.ca/Columnists/NewsViewsAttitude/2012/01/23/19283806.html Nash right choice to lead New Democrats 24 Hours Jan 24, 2012 Jan 24, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120127065255/http://vancouver.24hrs.ca/Columnists/NewsViewsAttitude/2012/01/23/19283806.html January 27, 2012 dead Martin Singh 150px|thumb|Martin Singh Background Martin Singh is a pharmacist from Musquodoboit Harbour, Nova Scotia, president of the NDP's Faith and Social Justice Commission and president of the Sackville—Eastern Shore NDP riding association.N.S. pharmacist Singh to seek NDP leadership https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/n-s-pharmacist-singh-to-seek-ndp-leadership-1.1118933 October 2, 2011 CBC News September 29, 2011 He aimed to build his campaign on four issues: entrepreneurship and engaging the business community, health care and the promotion of a national pharmacare plan, the environment, and the issue of leadership.Chai Carmen Unheralded hopeful seeks entrepreneurial path to NDP leadership http://www.canada.com/news/Unheralded+hopeful+seeks+entrepreneurial+path+leadership/5491109/story.html#ixzz1ZfLiJbR7 October 2, 2011 Montreal Gazette October 2, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20111019092520/http://www.canada.com/news/Unheralded+hopeful+seeks+entrepreneurial+path+leadership/5491109/story.html#ixzz1ZfLiJbR7 October 19, 2011 mdy-all He is reportedly bilingual. Named Martin Hill at birth, he changed his name to Martin Singh as part of his conversion to Sikhism; he is not related to Jagmeet Singh, who would win the 2017 NDP leadership election.N.S. pharmacist Singh to seek NDP leadership https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/n-s-pharmacist-singh-to-seek-ndp-leadership-1.1118933 1 July 2025 CBC News 30 September 2011 He holds three degrees from Dalhousie University, in chemistry, chemical engineering and pharmacy, and a Master of Business Administration from Saint Mary's University.Cohen Tobi New Democrat Singh to enter federal leadership race http://www.canada.com/life/Democrat+Singh+enter+federal+leadership+race/5478563/story.html#ixzz1ZfOw3Lip October 2, 2011 Montreal Gazette September 29, 2011November 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes A former Liberal, Singh had been active with the NDP since the mid-1990s and is president of the party's faith and social justice commission. On December 11, 2005, he was elected president of the Maritime Sikh Society,Singh Tiwana Jagpal Meet our President: Sardar Martin Singh http://www.sikhreview.org/pdf/march2006/pdf-files/current.PDF March 2006 Sikh Review Sikh Cultural Center, Calcutta 0037-5128 October 2, 2011 November 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes and is the first person of non-Indian ethnicity to become head of a gurdwara in Canada.Singh Gurmukh Canada gets first 'gora' gurudwara president http://samrao.com/IndianExpressSamRao/Mar2412yearoldRahulDalalACESSAT.pdf October 2, 2011 The Indian Express March 24, 2006 https://web.archive.org/web/20120425015901/http://samrao.com/IndianExpressSamRao/Mar2412yearoldRahulDalalACESSAT.pdf April 25, 2012 usurped mdy-all On March 14, 2012, he announced that he planned to vote for Thomas Mulcair as his second choice, and urged his supporters to do the same. Date campaign launched: October 2, 2011NDP leadership gets crowded as Dewar enters race to replace Jack Layton https://toronto.citynews.ca/2011/10/02/ndp-leadership-gets-crowded-as-dewar-enters-race-to-replace-jack-layton/ July 12, 2018 City News October 2, 2011 Campaign website: martinsingh.ca Other Information Proposes a National PharmaCare program. Brian Topp 150px|thumb|Brian Topp Background Brian Topp was President of the NDP from its 2011 convention; he did not participate in establishing the rules of the campaign and resigned to enter the leadership race."Burnaby MP absent from NDP leadership meeting". Burnaby Now, September 9, 2011.Cohen Tobi New Democrats begin mulling leadership bids https://montrealgazette.com/news/canada/Democrats+begin+mulling+leadership+bids/5326882/story.html August 30, 2011 Montreal Gazette August 30, 2011June 2023 InternetArchiveBot yes He was executive director and CEO of the ACTRA Toronto union local. He was previously deputy chief of staff to Saskatchewan Premier Roy Romanow (1993–2000) and senior adviser to Jack Layton during the 2011 election campaign. In the 2006 and 2008 campaigns, he served as NDP federal election campaign director. Raised in Quebec, Topp is fluently bilingual.Walkom Tom Jack Layton's legacy and the abrasive Mr. Mulcair https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/politics/article/1054080--walkom-jack-layton-s-legacy-and-the-abrasive-mr-mulcair October 9, 2011 Toronto Star September 14, 2011Dunn Mark Race to replace Layton to begin shortly http://www.torontosun.com/2011/08/23/race-to-replace-layton-to-begin-shortly August 23, 2011 Toronto Sun August 23, 2011 Date campaign launched: September 12, 2011 Campaign website: briantopp.ca Endorsements MPs: (13) Françoise Boivin, Gatineau;LeBlanc Daniel Brian Topp makes it official: He's running for NDP leader https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-notebook/brian-topp-makes-it-official-hes-running-for-ndp-leader/article2162352/?from=sec431 September 12, 2011 Globe and Mail September 12, 2011 Toronto Libby Davies, Deputy NDP leader and MP for Vancouver East;Davies backs Topp as Cullen enters growing field https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-notebook/davies-backs-topp-as-cullen-enters-growing-ndp-leadership-field/article2186241/ The Globe and Mail September 30, 2011 Toronto Gloria Galloway Yvon Godin, Acadie—Bathurst; Alain Giguère, Marc-Aurèle-Fortin;http://briantopp.ca/news/yvon-godin-and-alain-gigu-re-endorse-brian-topp-lead-ndp Yvon Godin And Alain Giguère Endorse Brian Topp To Lead Ndp | Brian Topp - Leadership Briantopp.ca September 29, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120402104608/http://briantopp.ca/news/yvon-godin-and-alain-gigu-re-endorse-brian-topp-lead-ndp April 2, 2012 mdy-all Jean Crowder, Nanaimo—Cowichan;Topp Adds key Support Montreal Gazette A12 Kennedy Stewart, Burnaby—Douglas; Alexandre Boulerice, Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie;https://boulericenpd.blogspot.com/2011/10/alexandre-boulerice-donne-son-appui.html Alexandre Boulerice donne son appui à Brian Topp Blogue d'Alexandre Boulerice October 10, 2011 Jasbir Sandhu, Surrey North;Kirkup Kristy Topp grabs more leadership support http://www.torontosun.com/2011/10/16/topp-grabs-more-leadership-support Toronto Sun 16 October 2011 Jinny Sims, Newton—North Delta; Charmaine Borg, Terrebonne—Blainville;McGill student who worked for Mulcair now endorses Topp. Canada.com http://blogs.canada.com/2011/10/31/mcgill-student-who-worked-for-mulcair-now-endorses-topp/ October 31, 2011 October 31, 2011 April 25, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120425123836/http://blogs.canada.com/2011/10/31/mcgill-student-who-worked-for-mulcair-now-endorses-topp/ dead Isabelle Morin, Notre-Dame-de-Grâce—Lachine; Chris Charlton, Hamilton Mountain;http://briantopp.ca/news/chris-charlton-endorses-brian-topp-lead-ndp Chris Charlton endorses Brian Topp to lead NDP 19 January 2012 Brian Topp.ca dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130407073923/http://www.briantopp.ca/news/chris-charlton-endorses-brian-topp-lead-ndp April 7, 2013 mdy-all Sana Hassainia, Verchères—Les Patriotes (previously backed Thomas Mulcair)http://www.briantopp.ca/news/new-endorsement-quebec-mp-sana-hassainia-switches-support-brian-topp New endorsement from Quebec: MP Sana Hassainia switches support to Brian Topp March 14, 2012 Brian Topp.ca December 16, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20130123085542/http://www.briantopp.ca/news/new-endorsement-quebec-mp-sana-hassainia-switches-support-brian-topp January 23, 2013 dead mdy-all Former federal NDP leaders: (1) Ed Broadbent, former federal leader (1975–1989) Former provincial NDP leaders: (4) Roy Romanow, former Premier of Saskatchewan;Naumetz Tim Ottawa MP Dewar set to run for NDP leadership: sources http://www.hilltimes.com/dailyupdate/view/ottawa_mp_dewar_set_to_run_for_ndp_leadership_sources_09-20-2011 September 20, 2011 The Hill Times September 20, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110926101700/http://www.hilltimes.com/dailyupdate/view/ottawa_mp_dewar_set_to_run_for_ndp_leadership_sources_09-20-2011 September 26, 2011 mdy-all Carole James, former leader of the British Columbia NDP; Lorne Calvert, former Premier of Saskatchewan;http://www.briantopp.ca/pressrelease Brian Topp Briantopp.ca 2012-01-07 February 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes Dan Miller, former Premier of British Columbiahttp://www.briantopp.ca/news/former-bc-premier-dan-miller-backs-topp-lead-ndp Brian Topp Briantopp.ca 2012-03-18 https://web.archive.org/web/20130123085723/http://www.briantopp.ca/news/former-bc-premier-dan-miller-backs-topp-lead-ndp January 23, 2013 dead mdy-all Past MPs: (7) Jim Manly, former MP Cowichan Malahat and the Islands; Lynn Hunter, former MP Saanich and the Islands; Judy Wasylycia-Leis, former MP for Winnipeg North, and Manitoba MLA and provincial cabinet minister;Owen Bruce Wasylycia-Leis endorses Topp as NDP leader https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/canada/breakingnews/Wasylycia-Leis-endorses-Topp-asNDP-leader-132241588.html October 23, 2011 Winnipeg Free Press (online edition) October 20, 2011 Bill Siksay, former MP for Burnaby—Douglas;http://briantopp.ca/news/former-bc-mp-bill-siksay-backs-topp-lead-ndp Former MP Bill Siksay backs Topp to lead NDP 22 January 2012 Brian Topp.ca December 16, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20130407095631/http://www.briantopp.ca/news/former-bc-mp-bill-siksay-backs-topp-lead-ndp April 7, 2013 dead mdy-all Rod Murphy, former MP for Churchill;http://briantopp.ca/news/rod-murphy-former-mp-churchill-mb-supports-brian-topp ROD MURPHY, FORMER MP FOR CHURCHILL, MB, SUPPORTS BRIAN TOPP February 20, 2012 Brian Topp.ca December 16, 2015 https://web.archive.org/web/20130407065731/http://www.briantopp.ca/news/rod-murphy-former-mp-churchill-mb-supports-brian-topp April 7, 2013 dead mdy-all John Solomon, former MP for Regina—Lumsden—Lake Centre;http://briantopp.ca/news/saskatchewan-new-democrats-show-strong-support-topp Saskatchewan New Democrats show strong support for Topp 2015-12-16 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130407095733/http://www.briantopp.ca/news/saskatchewan-new-democrats-show-strong-support-topp April 7, 2013 mdy-all Peter Mancini, former MP for Sydney—Victoria Provincial legislators: (23) Christine Melnick, Manitoba MLA and cabinet minister;Who supports who in NDP leadership race: 2012 https://www.hilltimes.com/wp-content/themes/hilltimes-master/files/lists/ndpsupport.pdf 14 August 2018 The Hill Times 19 March 2012 August 14, 2018 https://web.archive.org/web/20180814033658/https://www.hilltimes.com/wp-content/themes/hilltimes-master/files/lists/ndpsupport.pdf dead Dawn Black, former MP, BC MLA, former acting leader of the BC NDP;O'Neil Peter NDP may eliminate unions' special voting status Vancouver Sun September 3, 2011 B2 John Horgan, BC MLA;Ward Doug O'Neil Peter NDP's Topp secures support in B.C Vancouver Sun September 14, 2011 A7 Michelle Mungall, BC MLA; Sue Hammell, BC MLA; Harry Bains, BC MLA; Bruce Ralston, BC MLA; Jagrup Brar, BC MLA; Maurine Karagianis, BC MLA;LeBlanc Daniel Former B.C. NDP chief Carole James backs Brian Topp for leader https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/ottawa-notebook/former-bc-ndp-chief-carole-james-backs-brian-topp-for-leader/article2215937/ 27 October 2011 27 October 2011 Toronto The Globe and Mail Scott Fraser, BC MLA; Bill Routley, BC MLA; Doug Routley, BC MLA; Harry Lali, BC MLA;Youds Mike Three area NDPers back Topp as leadership hopeful tours Kamloops http://www.kamloopsnews.ca/article/20111028/KAMLOOPS0101/111029778/-1/kamloops01/three-area-ndpers-back-topp-as-leadership-hopeful-tours-kamloops 28 October 2011 28 October 2011 Katrine Conroy, BC MLA;BRIAN TOPP'S BC SUPPORT CONTINUES TO GROW: NDP Leadership Candidate Concludes BC Campaign Swing in Castlegar http://briantopp.ca/news/brian-topp-s-bc-support-continues-grow-ndp-leadership-candidate-concludes-bc-campaign-swing-cas 31 October 2011 30 October 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120402104628/http://briantopp.ca/news/brian-topp-s-bc-support-continues-grow-ndp-leadership-candidate-concludes-bc-campaign-swing-cas April 2, 2012 mdy-all Lana Popham, BC MLA;Local MLA supports Topp's bid for NDP leadership http://www.cfax1070.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=4125:local-mla-supports-topps-bid-for-ndp-leadership&catid=45:mainlocal-news&Itemid=155 9 December 2011 CFAX 1070 8 December 2011 Kathy Corrigan, BC MLA; Raj Chouhan, BC MLA;http://www.briantopp.ca/pressrelease Brian Topp Briantopp.ca 2011-12-17 February 2018 InternetArchiveBot yes Mat Whynott, NS MLA for Hammonds Plains-Upper Sackville; Lenore Zann, NS MLA for Truro-Bible Hill;http://www.briantopp.ca/news/nova-scotia-mlas-lenore-zann-mat-whynott-endorse-brian-topp-ndp-leadership NOVA SCOTIA MLAs LENORE ZANN, MAT WHYNOTT ENDORSE BRIAN TOPP FOR NDP LEADERSHIP 2012-02-06 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130407191610/http://www.briantopp.ca/news/nova-scotia-mlas-lenore-zann-mat-whynott-endorse-brian-topp-ndp-leadership April 7, 2013 mdy-all Rachel Notley, AB MLA for Edmonton Strathcona;http://briantopp.ca/news/rachel-notley-and-sarah-hoffman-announce-support-brian-topp-ndp-leader Rachel Notley and Sarah Hoffman announce support for Brian Topp for NDP leader 2015-12-16 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130407210753/http://www.briantopp.ca/news/rachel-notley-and-sarah-hoffman-announce-support-brian-topp-ndp-leader April 7, 2013 mdy-all Warren McCall, SK MLA for Regina Elphinstone-Centre; Jim Morton, NS MLA for Kings North;http://www.kingscountynews.ca/News/Politics/2012-03-11/article-2924492/Morton-backing-Topp-in-leadership-bid/1 Morton backing Topp in leadership bid The Kings County Register 2012-03-11 2012-03-12 https://web.archive.org/web/20120530093750/http://www.kingscountynews.ca/News/Politics/2012-03-11/article-2924492/Morton-backing-Topp-in-leadership-bid/1 May 30, 2012 dead Maureen MacDonald, NS MLA for Halifax Needhamhttp://www.briantopp.ca/news/nova-scotia-health-minister-maureen-macdonald-backs-topp Nova Scotia health minister Maureen MacDonald backs Topp 2015-12-16 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130123085620/http://www.briantopp.ca/news/nova-scotia-health-minister-maureen-macdonald-backs-topp January 23, 2013 mdy-all Past provincial legislators: (21) Chuck Puchmayr, former BC MLA; Gerard Janssen, former BC MLA and cabinet minister; Anita Hagen, former BC MLA and cabinet minister; Nathalie Rochefort, former Quebec Liberal MNA; John Cashore, former BC MLA and cabinet minister; Mark Koenker, former Saskatchewan MLA; Pat Atkinson, former Saskatchewan MLA;Wood James https://thestarphoenix.com/business/Sign+will+turn+orange+Junor/5417188/story.html Sign will turn orange: Junor Thestarphoenix.com September 17, 2011 September 29, 2011 August 2026 InternetArchiveBot Joy MacPhail, former interim leader of BC NDP, former BC finance minister; Clay Serby, former Deputy Premier of Saskatchewan;http://briantopp.ca/news/former-sask-deputy-premier-clay-serby-backs-topp-lead-ndp Former Sask Deputy Premier, Clay Serby, Backs Topp To Lead NDP Briantopp.ca 2012-01-14 https://web.archive.org/web/20120129141110/http://www.briantopp.ca/news/former-sask-deputy-premier-clay-serby-backs-topp-lead-ndp January 29, 2012 dead mdy-all Judy Bradley, former Saskatchewan MLA; Elwood Cowley, former Saskatchewan MLA; Darrel Cunningham, former Saskatchewan MLA; Doreen Hamilton, former Saskatchewan MLA; Deb Higgins, former Saskatchewan MLA; Judy Junor, former Saskatchewan MLA; Eldon Lautermilch, former Saskatchewan MLA; Frank Quennell, former Saskatchewan MLA; Herman Rolfes, former Saskatchewan MLA; Lorne Scott, former Saskatchewan MLA; Len Taylor, former Saskatchewan MLA; Berny Wiens, former Saskatchewan MLA Unions: United SteelworkersUnited Steelworkers. "United Steelworkers Endorse Brian Topp to Lead NDP." https://web.archive.org/web/20120425062859/http://www.usw.ca/media/news/releases?id=0694 April 25, 2012 October 12, 2011. Other prominent individuals: Raymond Guardia, former regional executive director of ACTRA and NDP Quebec campaign director in 2011; Peter Keleghan, comedian;https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8UZKscDysA I love Brian Topp YouTube 2012-01-13 2012-01-23 Doris Layton, mother of Jack Layton and widow of former PC cabinet minister Robert Layton;Aaron Wherry http://www.macleans.ca/2012/02/13/mrs-laytons-endorsement/ Mrs. Layton's endorsement Macleans 2012-02-13 2012-02-13 Derek Corrigan, Mayor of Burnaby, BC;http://www.briantopp.ca/news/derek-corrigan-mayor-burnaby-bc-endorses-brian-topp-lead-ndp https://web.archive.org/web/20130407095619/http://www.briantopp.ca/news/derek-corrigan-mayor-burnaby-bc-endorses-brian-topp-lead-ndp April 7, 2013 Desmond Morton, prominent historianhttp://briantopp.ca/news/prominent-ndp-historian-desmond-morton-backs-brian-topp Prominent NDP historian Desmond Morton backs Brian Topp 2015-12-16 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20130123085657/http://www.briantopp.ca/news/prominent-ndp-historian-desmond-morton-backs-brian-topp January 23, 2013 mdy-all Other Information Co-wrote the 2011 platform. He proposed a new federal income tax bracket of 35% for anyone who earns above $250,000 per year. Withdrawn candidacies Robert Chisholm 150px|thumb|Robert Chisholm Background Robert Chisholm was the MP for Dartmouth—Cole Harbour, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He was first elected federally during the 2011 election, and until he announced his candidacy, was the Official Opposition's Critic for International Trade, ACOA and the Atlantic Gateway.MP Robert Chisholm joins NDP Leadership Race https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/mp-robert-chisholm-joins-ndp-leadership-race-1.1044477 October 30, 2011 CBC News October 30, 2011Member of Parliament Profile – Robert Chisholm http://www.parl.gc.ca/Parlinfo/Files/Parliamentarian.aspx?Item=2576a113-8173-4faf-9a51-558c6087a2a1&Language=E&Section=ALL House of Commons Members Parliament of Canada October 30, 2011 Ottawa 2011 Prior to federal politics, he was the Leader of the Nova Scotia NDP from 1996 to 2000. In 1998, he led the NDP to official opposition, the first time since the party's predecessor Co-operative Commonwealth Federation (CCF) accomplished that feat in the 1940s under Donald MacDonald. Bergman Brian Canada: FIT TO BE TIED: The Nova Scotia election ends in a dead heat Maclean's Magazine Rogers Communications April 6, 1998 36 eLibrary Chisholm was a former Atlantic Regional Director for Canadian Union of Public Employees. Robert Chisholm named CUPE Atlantic Regional Director Canadian Union of Public Employees January 15, 2007 http://cupe.ca/communications/Robert_Chisholm_name October 30, 2011 He does not speak fluent French, although he enrolled in a French immersion course.Jackson David Chisholm considers run at federal NDP leadership http://thechronicleherald.ca/Front/9021863.html August 30, 2011 Charlottetown Chronicle-Herald August 30, 2011 He announced his candidacy at a press conference in Halifax, on October 30. Chisholm withdrew his candidacy on December 21, 2011, citing his lack of fluency in French, Fitzpatrick Meagan NDP's Robert Chisholm quits leadership race https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ndp-s-robert-chisholm-quits-leadership-race-1.1001086 December 21, 2011 CBCNews December 21, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20111222004955/http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/story/2011/12/21/pol-robert-chisholm-withdraws.html December 22, 2011 Toronto live mdy-all and on February 29, 2012, endorsed Thomas Mulcair for leadership. Date campaign launched: October 30, 2011 Date candidacy withdrawn: December 21, 2011 Campaign website: robert2012.ca Endorsements MP: (1) Ryan Cleary, St. John's South—Mount Pearl, NLRyan Cleary Endorses Robert Chisholm for NDP Leader http://www.robert2012.ca/ryan-cleary-endorses-robert-chisholm-for-ndp-leader.html November 26, 2011 Robert Chisholm Website November 25, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120425122827/http://www.robert2012.ca/ryan-cleary-endorses-robert-chisholm-for-ndp-leader.html April 25, 2012 dead mdy-all Current/former provincial NDP leaders: (2) Darrell Dexter, Premier of Nova Scotia;Boutilier Alex Chisholm throws hat into federal NDP leadership race http://www.metronews.ca/halifax/local/article/1010413--chisholm-throws-hat-into-federal-ndp-leadership-race https://archive.today/20120914063003/http://www.metronews.ca/halifax/local/article/1010413--chisholm-throws-hat-into-federal-ndp-leadership-race dead September 14, 2012 October 30, 2011 Metro Halifax October 30, 2011 Howard Hampton, former leader of the Ontario New Democratic Party.http://www.robert2012.ca/category/news/press-releases Press Releases | Robert Chisholm Robert2012.ca December 17, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120425122935/http://www.robert2012.ca/category/news/press-releases April 25, 2012 dead mdy-all Provincial legislators: (9) Graham Steele, NS MLA, Dave Wilson, NS MLA, Maureen MacDonald, NS MLA, John MacDonnell, NS MLA, Marilyn More, NS MLA, Bill Estabrooks, NS MLA, Becky Kent, NS MLA, Mat Whynott, NS MLA, Sid Prest, NS MLA Romeo Saganash 150px|thumb|Romeo Saganash Background Romeo Saganash is the MP for Abitibi—Baie-James—Nunavik—Eeyou, Quebec, first elected in May 2011, and was critic for natural resources. Saganash is also former Deputy Grand Chief and director of governmental relations and international affairs for the Grand Council of the Crees and former vice-chairman of the Cree Regional Authority. He helped to negotiate the Paix des Braves agreement between the Cree Nation and the Government of Quebec. He is fluently trilingual having been raised speaking Cree, English, and French.Saganash announces bid for NDP leadership https://montrealgazette.com/news/Saganash+announces+leadership/5417568/story.html September 17, 2011 Montreal Gazette dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110926034919/http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/Saganash+announces+leadership/5417568/story.html September 26, 2011 mdy-all Saganash announced on February 9, 2012, that he was withdrawing from the race, citing illness in his family and a lack of confidence in his campaign.Canadian Press Saganash to bow out of NDP leadership race, announcement Friday http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/saganash-to-bow-out-of-ndp-leadership-race-announcement-friday--139050889.html February 9, 2012 Winnipeg Free Press February 9, 2012 On March 7, 2012, he endorsed Thomas Mulcair for leadership. Date campaign launched: September 16, 2011Canadian Press Romeo Saganash says he will run for the NDP leadership http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/canada/breakingnews/romeo-saganash-says-he-will-run-for-the-ndp-leadership-129967168.html September 16, 2011 Winnipeg Free Press September 16, 2011 Date candidacy withdrawn: February 9, 2012Huffington Post NDP Leadership: Romeo Saganash Pulls Out Of Race To Replace Jack Layton http://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2012/02/09/ndp-leadership-romeo-saganash_n_1266851.html?ref=canada February 9, 2012 Huffington Post February 9, 2012 Campaign Website: saganash.ca Endorsements MPs: (2) Christine Moore, Abitibi—Témiscamingue;"Christine Moore gives her full support to Roméo Saganash." https://web.archive.org/web/20111008011024/http://christinemoore.ndp.ca/post/christine-moore-give-her-full-support-to-a-romeo-saganash October 8, 2011 Christine Moore website. September 16, 2011. Pierre Dionne Labelle, Rivière-du-NordLe Guen Françoise Pierre Dionne Labelle appuie Roméo Saganash http://www.journallenord.com/Actualites/Politique/2011-10-20/article-2782203/COURSE-A-LA-CHEFFERIE-DU-NPD/ October 20, 2011 Journal Le Nord October 20, 2011 fr dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120422225235/http://www.journallenord.com/Actualites/Politique/2011-10-20/article-2782203/COURSE-A-LA-CHEFFERIE-DU-NPD/ April 22, 2012 mdy-all Other prominent individuals: Marc Laferriere, former federal NDP candidate for Brant,Friday http://www.brantmarc.ca/home/2011/11/11/laferriere-joins-team-saganash.html Marc Laferriere Federal Candidate for Brant Riding - Home : Latest News - Laferriere Joins Team Saganash Brantmarc.ca November 11, 2011 December 17, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20120425161515/http://www.brantmarc.ca/home/2011/11/11/laferriere-joins-team-saganash.html April 25, 2012 dead mdy-all Grant Robertson, former federal and provincial NDP Candidate for Huron-Bruce who was also the Ontario Coordinator of the National Farmers UnionGrant Robertson http://politwitter.ca/profile/grant-robertson Grant Robertson, NDP MP Social Media Profile Politwitter.ca January 7, 2012 March 4, 2016 https://web.archive.org/web/20160304192922/http://politwitter.ca/profile/grant-robertson dead and Cameron Dearlove, former provincial NDP candidate for Kitchener Centre.Cameron Dearlove http://thedearlove.com/2011/10/my-support-goes-to-romeo-saganash-for-leader-of-the-ndp/ My Support Goes to Romeo Saganash for Leader of the NDP thedearlove.com November 25, 2011 February 9, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120719082540/http://thedearlove.com/2011/10/my-support-goes-to-romeo-saganash-for-leader-of-the-ndp/ July 19, 2012 dead mdy-all Declined Charlie Angus, MP for Timmins-James BayFitzpatrick Meagan NDP will choose new leader in March https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/ndp-will-choose-new-leader-in-march-1.1106242 CBC News CBC News September 9, 2011 Françoise Boivin, MP for Gatineau. Alexandre Boulerice, MP for Rosemont—La Petite-Patrie.La Haie Dominique http://fr.canoe.com/infos/quebeccanada/politiquefederale/archives/2011/09/20110914-153405.html Réunion du caucus du NPD: Saganash dans la course? Canoë.ca September 14, 2011 September 15, 2011April 2026 medicmedic Chris Charlton, MP for Hamilton MountainFitzpatrick Meagan Mulcair among NDP MPs pondering leadership bids https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/mulcair-among-ndp-mps-pondering-leadership-bids-1.1057870 CBC News August 31, 2011 August 31, 2011* Olivia Chow, MP for Trinity—Spadina, Jack Layton's widow"Olivia Chow rules out NDP leadership bid." CBC News. September 4, 2011. Ryan Cleary, MP for St. John's South—Mount PearlMcLeod James 'Let's do it for Jack' http://www.thetelegram.com/News/Local/2011-08-31/article-2735735/%26lsquo%3BLet%26rsquo%3Bs-do-it-for-Jack%26rsquo%3B-/1 August 31, 2011 The Telegram August 31, 2011 https://web.archive.org/web/20140228034339/http://www.thetelegram.com/News/Local/2011-08-31/article-2735735/%26lsquo%3BLet%26rsquo%3Bs-do-it-for-Jack%26rsquo%3B-/1 February 28, 2014 dead mdy-all Joe Comartin, MP for Windsor—TecumsehNaumetz Tim http://www.hilltimes.com/dailyupdate/view/mp_comartin_wont_seek_ndp_leadership_08-29-2011 MP Comartin won't seek NDP leadership The Hill Times August 29, 2011 September 11, 2011 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20110927060902/http://www.hilltimes.com/dailyupdate/view/mp_comartin_wont_seek_ndp_leadership_08-29-2011 September 27, 2011 mdy-all Libby Davies, MP for Vancouver EastO'Neil Peter Lack of French rules out Davies in NDP Race Edmonton Journal September 22, 2011 A11 Gary Doer, Canadian Ambassador to the United States and former Premier of ManitobaWhittington Les Doer says he won't run for NDP leadership https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/politics/article/1053252--doer-says-he-won-t-run-for-ndp-leadership?bn=1 September 13, 2011 Toronto Star September 13, 2011 Linda Duncan, MP for Edmonton—Strathconahttp://www.inews880.com/Channels/Reg/LocalNews/story.aspx?ID=1538883 Duncan says thanks, but no thanks to leadership pitch iNews880.com September 16, 2011 September 29, 2011 Peter Julian, MP for Burnaby—New WestminsterSmith Joanna Peter Julian opts out of NDP leadership race https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/politics/article/1064422--peter-julian-opts-out-of-ndp-leadership-race October 4, 2011 Toronto Star October 4, 2011 Megan Leslie, MP for Halifax Pat Martin, MP for Winnipeg CentreRabson Mia Martin may run for NDP leadership in bid for Liberal merger https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/128701343.html August 30, 2011 Winnipeg Free Press August 30, 2011 Anne McGrath, Jack Layton's Chief of StaffJoan Bryden http://www.globalmontreal.com/canada/ndp+leadership+rules+strain+unity+in+meeting+meant+to+chart+post-layton+course/6442481406/story.html NDP leadership rules strain unity in meeting meant to chart post-Layton course Global Montreal September 14, 2011 September 29, 2011 March 30, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120330122940/http://www.globalmontreal.com/canada/ndp+leadership+rules+strain+unity+in+meeting+meant+to+chart+post-layton+course/6442481406/story.html dead David Miller, former Mayor of Toronto.Rider David Miller gets warm welcome but vows to stay out of politics https://www.thestar.com/news/article/1051251 September 9, 2011 Toronto Star September 8, 2011 Peter Stoffer, MP for Sackville—Eastern Shore Polling August 2011 A poll conducted between August 23 and 28, 2011, indicated that 51% of Canadians did not know who was best to lead the NDP.NDP leader race still wide open: poll http://www.torontosun.com/2011/09/12/ndp-leader-race-still-wide-open-poll September 14, 2011 Toronto Sun Tom Mulcair and Olivia Chow each received support from 14% of respondents, while Bob Rae was selected by 9%. Brian Topp and Nycole Turmel each received 3% support. September 2011 A survey conducted by Angus Reid Public Opinion on September 20 and 21, 2011, found that 28% of Canadian voters would vote for the NDP if it was headed by Mulcair and 25% of Canadians would support the NDP under Topp.https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/politics/article/1058971--ndp-would-do-best-under-mulcair-poll-finds?bn=1 Canada News: NDP would do best under Mulcair, poll finds thestar.com September 24, 2011 September 29, 2011 Toronto Joanna Smith A survey conducted by Leger Marketing between September 12 and 15, 2011, found that 17% of NDP supporters favoured Mulcair as leader. Topp received support from 10% of the same group. Saganash received support from 1% of Quebec NDP voters, but no support outside the province.Andy Riga The Gazette Montreal https://montrealgazette.com/news/orange+crush+just+blip/5422727/story.html NDP's Orange Crush 'is not just a blip' https://web.archive.org/web/20110925025526/https://montrealgazette.com/news/orange+crush+just+blip/5422727/story.html 2011-09-25 September 19, 2011 September 29, 2011 Paul Dewar received support from 3% of NDP voters in Canada, Peggy Nash and Nathan Cullen each received 2% support and Peter Julian received 1% of the support.https://www.ledevoir.com/politique/canada/331721/sondage-leger-marketing-le-devoir-mulcair-aura-fort-a-faire-au-canada Sondage Léger Marketing-Le Devoir - Mulcair aura fort à faire au Canada Le Devoir September 29, 2011 A Harris-Decima poll conducted between September 1 and 4, 2011, showed support for Chow at 19%, Mulcair at 14%, Gary Doer at 6%, Paul Dewar at 3%, and Libby Davies, Topp, Peter Julian and Robert Chisholm all at 2%. Among NDP supporters, 22% would support Chow, 21% Mulcair, 7% for Doer, 4% for Dewar and Davies each, 3% for Julian and just 2% for Topp and Chisholm each.http://www.harrisdecima.com/sites/default/files/releases/2011/09/09/hd-2011-09-09-en1224.pdf Majority Oppose Liberal-NDP Merger harrisdecima.com September 9, 2011 February 9, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20150305233552/http://www.harrisdecima.com/sites/default/files/releases/2011/09/09/hd-2011-09-09-en1224.pdf March 5, 2015 dead mdy-all December 2011 A survey conducted by Forum Research for the National Post on December 13, 2011, surveyed 300 NDP supporters on their opinions for NDP leader. Of those surveyed, 47% were undecided. The remaining 53% of supporters were split between Thomas Mulcair (45%), Peggy Nash (16%) with Paul Dewar and Brian Topp at 8%.Ivison John John Ivison: NDP's Paul Dewar upbeat despite poor polling https://nationalpost.com/opinion/john-ivison-ndps-paul-dewar-upbeat-despite-poor-polling National Post December 20, 2011 live https://archive.today/20120709133211/http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2011/12/17/john-ivison-ndps-paul-dewar-upbeat-despite-poor-polling/ July 9, 2012 mdy-all January 2012 A survey conducted by Abacus Data asked respondents whether they were aware of the candidates running for the leadership of the NDP. Thomas Mulcair and Brian Topp were the most likely to be known by respondents. 36% of respondents were aware of Thomas Mulcair while 31% were aware of Brian Topp. Paul Dewar (27% aware) and Peggy Nash (23%) rounded out the top four. Among NDP supporters (those who said they would vote NDP if an election were held the time of the poll), the order was the same with Mulcair (38%), Topp (32%), Dewar (27%), and Nash (21%) in the top four. Over three in ten NDP supporters had not heard of any of the candidates prior to our poll. Regionally, Mulcair's name recognition in Quebec exceeded all other competitors in all other regions of the country and his national lead in name recognition was almost entirely due to Quebecers' awareness of him. 64% of Quebec respondents were aware of Thomas Mulcair. Outside of Quebec, Mulcair's name recognition never exceeded 25%.Abacus Data NDP Leadership Polling http://abacusdata.ca/2012/01/27/ndp-leadership-race// Abacus Data January 27, 2012 January 29, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20120130094326/http://abacusdata.ca/2012/01/27/ndp-leadership-race/ January 30, 2012 dead mdy-all A Forum Research poll for the National Post on January 18, 2012, surveyed 1,200 Canadians on their opinions for NDP leader. Of those surveyed, 14% supported Thomas Mulcair, followed by 6% for Peggy Nash, 5% each for Brian Topp and Paul Dewar, 3% for Romeo Saganash, and 2% each for Niki Ashton, Nathan Cullen, and Martin Singh. Of the 300 self-declared NDP supporters, Mulcair won 19% support, again followed by Nash (10%), Topp (6%), Dewar (6%), Saganash (4%), Cullen (4%), Singh (2%), and Ashton (1%), while 48% of NDP supporters were undecided. Among decided NDP supporters, Mulcair was supported by 36%, followed by Nash (20%), Topp (11%), Dewar (11%), Saganash (8%), Cullen (7%), Singh (4%) and Ashton (3%)Ivison John John Ivison: Mulcair in pole position heading into NDP debates https://nationalpost.com/opinion/john-ivison-mulcair-in-pole-position-heading-into-ndp-debates National Post January 18, 2012 January 22, 2012 https://wayback.archive-it.org/all/20120122104528/http://fullcomment.nationalpost.com/2012/01/18/john-ivison-mulcair-in-pole-position-heading-into-ndp-debates/ January 22, 2012 live mdy-all February 2012 On February 13, Paul Dewar's campaign partially released the results of an IVR poll commissioned by them and held on February 8 & 9. With responses from 6,373 households in "every region of Canada", the first choice responses weighted by NDP membership per province for decided voters were: Thomas Mulcair 25.5%, Peggy Nash 16.8%, Paul Dewar 15.1%, Nathan Cullen 12.8%, Brian Topp 12.7%, Niki Ashton 9.5%, Martin Singh 4.1%, Romeo Saganash 3.6%. 31.0% of respondents were undecided.NDP membership poll shows 3 way race with Dewar leading on second ballot support http://www.pauldewar.ca/content/ndp-membership-poll-shows-3-way-race-dewar-leading-second-ballot-support February 13, 2012 February 13, 2012 https://web.archive.org/web/20170920153519/http://www.pauldewar.ca/content/ndp-membership-poll-shows-3-way-race-dewar-leading-second-ballot-support September 20, 2017 dead mdy-all In response, the Topp campaign responded saying their own surveys place him at 28%.The Dewar campaign poll http://www.macleans.ca/2012/02/13/the-dewar-campaign-poll/ February 13, 2012 February 14, 2012 March 2012 March 2012 In the run-up to the convention, Thomas Mulcair was predicted as leading the pack.CTV News coverage 2012 March 24, circa 9:40am EDT Convention 250px|thumb|Thomas Mulcair gives his acceptance speech on March 24, 2012 Just prior to the convention opening, Brian Topp and Ed Broadbent, both defined the race as staying true to the NDP cause, by going with Topp, or moving to the centre and away from its current principles by going with Thomas Mulcair. Pundits had comparisons with New Labour in Britain under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, with Mulcair's stance on the party.CTV News coverage. March 24, 2012, approx. 10:10am EDT.Tandt Michael Den Mulcair's plans to renew party irk NDP old guard https://www.pressreader.com/canada/montreal-gazette/20120319/281728381469179 16 July 2018 The Gazette (Montreal) 19 March 2012 A10Bronski Carl Canada: NDP frays over Mulcair's candidacy for party leader https://www.wsws.org/articles/2012/mar2012/cndp-m23.shtml World Socialist Web Site 24 March 2012 23 March 2012 The first day, March 23, was devoted to candidate speeches and a tribute to Jack Layton. Peggy Nash was seen by many to have bad time management skills, having run out of time, and being ushered out by music to indicate end of time. That was due to overly long introductory portion of her 20-minute allotment. Thomas Mulcair also disappointed by having to speed through his speech after a similar overly long introduction by supporters, instead of having a great speech as anticipated, to end in a timely manner and not be ushered out for being over time.CTV News coverage. March 24, 2012, approx. 9:50am EDT.Wherry Aaron Peggy Nash runs out of time http://www.macleans.ca/2012/03/23/peggy-nash-runs-out-of-time/ 24 March 2012 Macleans 23 March 2012Would-be NDP leaders run afoul of time limits during high-tech showcase http://www.680news.com/news/national/article/344366--would-be-ndp-leaders-run-afoul-of-time-limits-during-high-tech-showcase https://archive.today/20120719171145/http://www.680news.com/news/national/article/344366--would-be-ndp-leaders-run-afoul-of-time-limits-during-high-tech-showcase dead 19 July 2012 24 March 2012 680 News Radio 24 March 2012 Canadian Press Brian Topp was considered to have one of the most polished presentations, while Nathan Cullen distinguished himself by speaking without notes or a teleprompter.Mulcair falters, Topp and Cullen impress at NDP leadership convention http://ca.news.yahoo.com/blogs/canada-politics/mulcair-falters-topp-cullen-impress-ndp-leadership-convention-000601184.html 22 May 2012 23 March 2012 Yahoo! News Entering balloting day, pundits predicted the perceived front runner, Thomas Mulcair, would receive support in the first round between 30 and 35 percent, though some people in the Mulcair camp predicted 40 percent. Pundits expected a clear multi-ballot win if Mulcair received 35 percent or more, and a multi-ballot slugout if his share was nearer 30 percent, which would allow other challengers to catch up and beat him.CBC Newsworld, NDP Leadership Convention (#ndpldr). March 24, 2012, approx. 9:50am EDT.Val Steve Handicapping NDP Race Oye Times https://www.oyetimes.com/views/22-columns/20003-handicapping-ndp-race Oye! Times 24 March 2012 20 March 2012 Voting for the first round ended up at roughly half the 128,351 eligible voters, lower than expected but still much higher than the usual participation rates at conventions. This was likely due to the fact that all eligible NDP members could vote, and not just convention delegates. Participation was still lower than the roughly 60% of the general electorate who voted in the last national general election however.McLeod Paul Mulcair wins NDP leadership http://thechronicleherald.ca/canada/77153-mulcair-wins-ndp-leadership 24 March 2012 Chronicle Herald 24 March 2012 Most of Martin Singh's supporters, according to pundits, migrated to Thomas Mulcair, accounting for most of Mulcair's rise on the second ballot.CBC Newsworld, NDP Leadership Convention (#ndpldr). March 24, 2012, approx. 5:20pm EDT. After Peggy Nash was eliminated in the second ballot, her supporters split fairly evenly between the three remaining candidates, for the third ballot, surprising many pundits.CBC Newsworld, NDP Leadership Convention (#ndpldr). March 24, 2012, approx. 6:50pm EDT. During the voting for the third ballot, the NDP polling site was the target of a denial-of-service attack, forcing a prolongation of the voting period, and separating voting from those at the convention and those at home.Hackers attack NDP, delaying electronic leadership vote https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/politics/hackers-attack-ndp-delaying-in-electronic-leadership-vote/article2380413/ 24 March 2012 Globe and Mail 24 March 2012 Gloria Galloway Daniel LeBlanc Brain Topp ultimately finished second on the fourth and final ballot with 42.8% of the vote to Mulcair's 57.2%, allowing Thomas Mulcair to win the leadership.NDP leadership convention: Thomas Mulcair holds on for victory https://vancouversun.com/news/Thomas+Mulcair+holds+victory/6354649/story.html 24 March 2012 Vancouver Sun 24 March 2012 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20120328043347/http://www.vancouversun.com/news/Thomas+Mulcair+holds+victory/6354649/story.html March 28, 2012 mdy-all Results pink darkgray = Eliminated from next round lightblue darkgray = Withdrew nomination lightgreen darkgray = Winner + Voting support by ballot CandidateBallot 1Ballot 2+/- (pp)Ballot 3+/- (pp)Ballot 4+/- (pp)50px Thomas Mulcair 30.3%19,728 38.3%23,902 +8.0 43.8%27,488 +5.5 57.2%33,881 +13.450px Brian Topp 21.4%13,915 25.0%15,624 +3.6 31.6%19,822 +6.6 42.8%25,329 +11.250px Nathan Cullen 16.4%10,671 19.9%12,449 +3.5 24.6%15,426 +4.7 Did not endorse50px Peggy Nash 12.8%8,353 16.8%10,519 +4.0 Did not endorse50px Paul Dewar 7.5%4,883 Did not endorse50px Martin Singh 5.9%3,821 Endorsed Mulcair50px Niki Ashton 5.7%3,737 Did not endorse50px Romeo Saganash Endorsed Mulcair Votes cast and net change by ballotTotal 65,108 62,494 -2,614 62,736 +242 59,210 -3,526 See also New Democratic Party leadership elections 2003 New Democratic Party leadership election 2011 Bloc Québécois leadership election 2013 Liberal Party of Canada leadership election 2011 Canadian federal election References 30em External links NDP - Leadership 2012 (Official site) Regulations Governing the 2012 Leadership Campaign & Convention The Pundits' Guide to the NDP Federal Leadership Race https://web.archive.org/web/20110923155747/http://ndpldr.punditsguide.ca/ September 23, 2011 2012 Category:March 2012 in Canada Category:Tom Mulcair Category:2012 political party leadership elections in Canada