#CANADA: New Democratic Party Insiders Said To Be Planning Ouster Of Leader Tom Mulcair

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Upset with party leader Tom Mulcair's low profile after the New Democrat's crushing defeat last year, party insiders are said to be planning to oust him soon or force his resignation. He had previously agreed to resign next October, but some inside the party said he has "gone missing" and his low profile is hurting the party's image. His pleasant, grandfatherly demeanor and lack of passion - especially during national debates - are blamed by some for his poor showing and that of his party last year against the young, charming Justin Trudeau.

#CANADA: New Democrats Reject Party Leader Mulcair At Convention

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In a dramatic rejection of Tom Mulcair's time as leader of the federal NDP, delegates gathered in Edmonton for the party's convention voted in favor of launching a new leadership race on Sunday. Delegates voted 52% to 48% to proceed with the leadership election, Mulcair taking far less than the 70% required to remain leader.

#CANADA: Polling For NDP Ldr. Mulcair Shows Slipping Support, But He May Keep His Job

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Polling shows New Democratic Party Leader Tom Mulcair's support has slipped among party faithful since last October's election loss, but a recent endorsement by five big unions may help him keep the job he's held since 2012 at a party convention in Edmonton in early April.

#CANADA: Reclusive New Democratic Pty Ldr Addresses 2015 Election Disaster In News Conference

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New Democratic Party Leader Tom Mulcair has finally met the press to reflect on his party's 2015 election loss - in which it went from 95 to 44 members of parliament. Mulcair, 61, seems ready to identify some areas for improvement, and is resolved to remain that the helm of the party, despite prominent calls for him to step down.

#CANADA: Ontario NDP Legislator Calls For Pty Ldr Mulcair To Step Down

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A high-profile Ontario New Democrat has publicly called for federal NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair to resign. Cheri DiNovo, a member of provincial Parliament for the riding of Parkdale-High Park, told The Toronto Star's Thomas Walkom that Mulcair is "tainted" from a disastrous federal campaign and "has to go."

#CANADA: New Democratic Pty Ldr Withdraws From Limelight After Third-Place Election Position

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NDP Leader Tom Mulcair’s public absence since his party was humbled in last week's federal election has left party officials scrambling to clear up speculation about his future. Mulcair has not made any public appearances or spoken with the news media since he delivered a short concession speech after the election, in which the NDP lost dozens of seats across the country and finished third.

#CANADA: Liberal Party Wins National Election; Justin Trudeau Becomes Prime Minister With Majority Government

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Canadians went to the polls yesterday and elected a Liberal majority government and a new Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, ending 10 years of Conservative government under PM Stephen Harper. The New Democratic Party, once seen as a contender, crumbled into distant Third Party status.

The size of the liberal victory was substantial, winning 184 seats to the Conservatives' 99, with the New Democratic Party winning 44. The Bloc Québécois won 10 (it's leader Gilles Duceppe didn't win his seat) and the Greens took just one seat, that of that leader, Elizabeth May.

#CANADA: Federal Party Leaders Focus On Refugees, Values, In Fourth Debate

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The policy mechanics of trade negotiations, climate change, immigration and refugee measures and security legislation led Monday night to a spirited battle of emotions and values. The Ottawa debate featured Conservative Leader Stephen Harper, Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau and NDP Leader Tom Mulcair.

#CANADA: Party Leaders Spar In Debate Over Syrian Refugees, Faltering Economy

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Conservative Leader Stephen Harper, NDP Leader Tom Mulcair and Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau spent much of Thursday's lively leaders' debate clamoring to present themselves as the best choice to manage the economy after Oct. 19.

#CANADA: Leaders Of Four National Parties Debate Energy, Senate Reform, Quebec Separatism, Terrorism

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Leaders of Canada's four major parties met Thursday to debate Canada's role in fighting terrorism at home and abroad, Quebec separatism, the economy, and the XL pipeline and other energy transportation plans. New Democratic Party Leader Tom Mulcair was taken to task for introducing the volatile issue of Quebec separatism into the campaign, while Prime Minister Stephen Harper defended his handling of Canada's unpopular appointed Senate.

#CANADA: PM #StephenHarper Polls as Best "CEO;" #JustinTrudeau Is Best Movie Buddy

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A poll asked Canadians were asked which federal politicians best fit a random sample of 16 descriptors. PM Stephen Harper scored highest with Canadians in five descriptors, including "CEO. Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau was best suited as a movie theater buddy. Need $100 loan? See New Democrat Leader Thomas Mulcair.