Federal NDP Leaders
Learn about the political careers of federal NDP leaders since the inception of the New Democratic Party of Canada in 1961.
Tommy Douglas - NDP Leader 1961-71
Biography of Tommy Douglas, Premier of Saskatchewan, Canada from 1944 to 1961, federal NDP leader from 1961 to 1971 and the Father of Medicare in Canada.
Biography of Tommy Douglas, Premier of Saskatchewan, Canada from 1944 to 1961, federal NDP leader from 1961 to 1971 and the Father of Medicare in Canada.
David Lewis - NDP Leader 1971-75
David Lewis, federal NDP leader from 1971 to 1975, campaigned against "corporate welfare bums" in the 1972 election, and the NDP held the balance of power in the resulting Liberal minority government.
David Lewis, federal NDP leader from 1971 to 1975, campaigned against "corporate welfare bums" in the 1972 election, and the NDP held the balance of power in the resulting Liberal minority government.
Ed Broadbent - NDP Leader 1975-89
Under the leadership of Ed Broadbent, the NDP had its strongest showing, reaching 43 seats in the 1988 election.
Under the leadership of Ed Broadbent, the NDP had its strongest showing, reaching 43 seats in the 1988 election.
Audrey McLaughlin - NDP Leader 1989-95
Profile of Audrey McLaughlin, federal NDP leader from 1989 to 1995 and the first woman to be leader of a national Canadian political party.
Profile of Audrey McLaughlin, federal NDP leader from 1989 to 1995 and the first woman to be leader of a national Canadian political party.
Alexa McDonough - NDP Leader 1995-2003
Nova Scotian Alexa McDonough announced her decision to retire as federal NDP leader in June 2002. She stayed on as the member of parliament for Halifax and was re-elected in the 2004 general election.
Nova Scotian Alexa McDonough announced her decision to retire as federal NDP leader in June 2002. She stayed on as the member of parliament for Halifax and was re-elected in the 2004 general election.
Jack Layton - NDP Leader 2003 to Present
Biography, professional and political background of Jack Layton, Leader of the NDP of Canada.
Biography, professional and political background of Jack Layton, Leader of the NDP of Canada.
Write to the Federal NDP Leader
Contact information to email, phone or fax Jack Layton, the leader of the New Democratic Party of Canada.
Contact information to email, phone or fax Jack Layton, the leader of the New Democratic Party of Canada.