New Democrats are gathering in Toronto for today's opening of their leadership convention, where a successor to the late Jack Layton will be chosen. The perceived front-runner is Montreal M-P Thomas Mulcair, a former Quebec Liberal who has the most support from the party's caucus. City Councillor and NDP supporter Iain Angus is throwing his support behind Mulcair as well.
Friday, March 23, 2012
NDP leadership convention is on
New Democrats are gathering in Toronto for today's opening of their leadership convention, where a successor to the late Jack Layton will be chosen. The perceived front-runner is Montreal M-P Thomas Mulcair, a former Quebec Liberal who has the most support from the party's caucus. City Councillor and NDP supporter Iain Angus is throwing his support behind Mulcair as well.
