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Jagmeet Singh Resigns as NDP Leader After Devastating Electoral Defeat

The NDP loses official party status with only seven seats as the Liberals under Mark Carney secure a fourth consecutive government.

The defeat marked a dramatic fall for Jagmeet Singh, who had won a decisive victory in 2017 to become NDP leader.
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The Peace Tower on Parliament Hill is seen, as the Liberal Party of Canada picks its new leader at a conference centre nearby, in Ottawa on Sunday, March 9, 2025.
EDMONTON, CANADA APRIL 23: Canada's NDP leader Jagmeet Singh, pictured following his address to reporters outside Annamoe Mansion in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, on April 23, 2025. Singh emphasized his commitment to tackling housing affordability through national rent control, positioning it as a key priority in his platform. (Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty)

Overview

  • Jagmeet Singh announced his resignation as NDP leader after losing his Burnaby Central seat, which he had held since 2019, coming in third place.
  • The NDP won only seven seats in the 2025 federal election, falling short of the 12 required for official party status in the House of Commons.
  • Mark Carney's Liberal Party is projected to form its fourth consecutive government, though it will remain a minority administration.
  • The NDP's collapse has been attributed to voter shifts toward the Liberals and Conservatives, as well as Singh's association with Justin Trudeau's unpopular government.
  • The loss of official party status will significantly limit the NDP's parliamentary resources, prompting questions about its future direction and leadership.