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Thomas Mulcair

Harper due for a 'charm offensive' in the fall with steady decline in approval ratings

A series of unfortunate political mistakes and scandals connected to the Conservative Party has significantly damaged Canadians' confidence in Prime Minister Stephen Harper, said pollster Nik Nanos....

Clark remains neutral on Enbridge pipeline despite NDP call to oppose

Premier says the government will remain neutral on the Enbridge pipeline despite NDP calls to oppose it after a U.S. agency's report slammed the company's response to the 2010 Michigan spill.

Five reasons to get behind NDP's Thomas Mulcair

Thomas Mulcair is the NDP’s only shot at defeating Harper, and his aggressive "pit bull" attitude may just be what’s needed to stand up to bullies in Ottawa.

Did Pierre Poutine hack NDP vote?

Was a Pierre Poutine-style attack behind the site slow-downs that embarrassed and disrupted the New Democratic Party leadership vote on Saturday? Today, the company running its online...

Nathan Cullen praises Mulcair and reflects on NDP leadership race

His voice hoarse from a "stunning" third-place finish at Saturday's NDP leadership convention, northern BC's Nathan Cullen told VO Mulcair is proving to be a good choice for New Democrats.

NDP celebrates Mulcair win, but some activists anxious about party future

As Thomas Mulcair, leader-elect from the New Democratic Party's nail-biting convention this weekend, faced off against the Tories today, he won the praise of fellow party members for...

Thomas Mulcair wins final vote to become leader of the NDP

Thomas Mulcair wins the 2012 NDP leadership race to become the party's new leader and head of Her Majesty's Official Opposition.

As NDP leader, Mulcair would continue Harper's war on drugs, Young Liberals say

The newly-elected federal NDP leader, Thomas Mulcair, would likely continue the Conservative Prime Minister's war on drugs, the Young Liberals of Canada claimed.   When Global News reporter...

NDP Leadership Convention and vote: live blog

The NDP leadership campaign comes to an end this weekend in downtown Toronto. The Vancouver Observer reports live, keeping you informed every step of the way.

NDP's Brian Topp on couch-surfing and sandwiches

New Democrats decide on Saturday who will replace Jack Layton as their leader. With the NDP race turning bittersweet this week, VO hits the homestretch with Brian Topp.