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The NDP released the official rules for its leadership race on Friday, which include requirements that candidates gather specific numbers of signatures from supporters across regional, racial and 2SLGBTQ+ groups.
At least 10% of signatures must come from New Democrats aged 25 years or under
The NDP released the official rules for its leadership race on Friday, which include requirements that candidates gather specific numbers of signatures from supporters across regional, racial and 2SLGBTQ+ groups.
At least 10 per cent of a candidate’s signatures must come from New Democrats aged 25 years or under.
Candidates must also collect at least 50 signatures from five different regions in Canada — the North, the Atlantic provinces, Quebec, Ontario and the Prairies and B.C.
A new permanent leader to replace Jagmeet Singh will be chosen through a ranked ballot, allowing party members to list candidates in order of preference.
The party announced earlier this month that candidates will be required to pay a $100,000 entry fee.
The official campaign kicks off in September and the final vote will be in March, when the party holds its convention in Winnipeg.