Overview

• Party members will vote March 27–29, 2026, with the winner announced at the Winnipeg convention on March 29.
• New members must join by Jan. 28, 2026 to be eligible to vote, and candidates must register by Jan. 31 to appear on the ballot.
• The party reports strong interest from members since application packages were released and has updated its leadership website to host local events from EDAs, youth groups and activists.
• Don Davies continues as interim leader after Jagmeet Singh said he would step down following the election that left the NDP with seven seats and cost him Burnaby South.
• Party president Mary Shortall described the contest as an opportunity for a democratic, inclusive process that energizes the movement.