Longtime Vancouver politician Don Davies has been selected as the interim leader of the New Democratic Party. The move comes after former leader Jagmeet Singh’s resignation following the NDP’s disappointing federal election results on April 28.
In a press release, the NDP states that the party will begin reconnecting with working people, and renewing its commitment to Canadians.
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“We need to take a hard look at how we got to where we are, and we need a clear view of where we’re going,” Davies said in the press release. “We need to reconnect with working people and show them that the NDP is their party, the one that fights and delivers for them.”
Davies first assumed office in the 2008 federal election, where he was elected as the Member of Parliament for Vancouver-Kingsway. He is the longest serving MP for his riding, winning his sixth straight mandate in the 2025 federal election.
In his 16-year long career, Davies has sponsored acts such as the Canada Pharmacare Act and the National Strategy for Universal Eye Care Act.
Davies’ key priorities as leader include making homes affordable during the current housing crisis, strengthening and expanding health care services, and fighting for better wages across the country.
“The strength of the NDP has always come from our members, activists, labour and supporters. I look forward to working with our caucus, our party, progressive allies and everyone ready to build a stronger, better, fairer Canada for everyone,” said Davies.
There hasn’t been a date set for the NDP to choose a permanent leader.
The news of Davies’ appointment broke on Monday evening, May 5.
Some of the NDP’s seven re-elected MPs were apparently not consulted or informed of Davies’ appointment prior to it being leaked to the media.
Great finding out through the news…. Go “team” NDP https://t.co/WDmgp5EcjJ
— Leah ProudLakota (she/her) (@LeahGazan) May 6, 2025
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