Overview
- Don Davies, MP for Vancouver Kingsway, was selected as interim leader by the NDP's federal council on Monday evening.
- The NDP suffered its worst election result in history, securing only seven seats and losing official party status in the House of Commons.
- Jagmeet Singh formally stepped down as leader after announcing his resignation on election night following his own defeat in Burnaby Central.
- Davies will collaborate with the caucus, council, and party members to organize a leadership race and set a recovery plan for the party.
- The interim leader's priorities include restoring credibility on economic and trade issues and regaining parliamentary recognition.