Don Davies Named NDP Interim Leader After Election Loss

Don Davies, a long-serving Vancouver-area MP, has been appointed interim leader of Canada’s New Democratic Party (NDP) after Jagmeet Singh’s resignation in the wake of the party’s historic electoral defeat. The NDP was reduced to seven seats in the House of Commons, losing official party status, with Singh also losing his seat in Burnaby Central. The national council, in consultation with the caucus, chose Davies, who is known for championing major health initiatives. Party officials acknowledged Singh’s leadership and his contributions to child care and dental care, but cited his supply and confidence agreement with the previous Liberal government as a factor in the party’s decline. Preparations are underway for a full leadership race expected in the coming months. The NDP, under Davies’ interim leadership, now faces the challenge of rebuilding with fewer resources and diminished influence.