The NDP’s timing problem

Ironically, Jagmeet Singh’s trendiness and hipness probably would have worked better had he been made NDP leader in the happier days of 2012 and Mulcair’s earnest, businesslike demeanour would probably make him more popular today. It just goes to show that, like in Machiavelli’s age, timing in politics matters.

Opinion
BY GERRY NICHOLLS
July 15, 2024

Opinion | BY GERRY NICHOLLS | July 15, 2024

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