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Jagmeet Singh Resigns as NDP Leader After Losing Burnaby Central Seat

Singh's departure leaves the New Democratic Party in a leadership transition following a disappointing federal election result.

The defeat marked a dramatic fall for Jagmeet Singh, who had won a decisive victory in 2017 to become NDP leader.
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)
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NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh gestures as he's introduced to delegates during a campaign stop at the Ontario Public Service Employees Union annual convention, in Toronto, Friday, April 25, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck

Overview

  • Jagmeet Singh, leader of Canada's New Democratic Party (NDP), lost his seat in Burnaby Central during the April 28, 2025, federal election.
  • Singh announced his intention to resign as party leader following his electoral defeat, marking the end of his tenure at the helm of the NDP.
  • The election results, finalized late on April 28, revealed a weaker-than-expected performance for the NDP, sparking internal discussions on the party's future direction.
  • In an emotional concession speech, Singh thanked his wife and party members for their support throughout his leadership.
  • The NDP now faces a leadership contest and strategic reassessment as it navigates its role as the official opposition in Canada's minority parliamentary system.