Jagmeet Singh Steps Down as NDP Leader After Election Collapse

NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has officially announced his resignation following a crushing defeat in Monday’s Canadian federal election. Singh, emotional during his concession speech in Burnaby, B.C., confirmed he will step down once an interim leader is appointed. His party is on track to lose 17 of its 24 seats, falling below the 12-seat threshold needed to maintain official party status.

The results mark a devastating night for the New Democrats, who struggled to gain traction as voters shifted to the Liberals and Conservatives. Singh himself finished a distant third in his own riding of Burnaby Central, ending his time in Parliament. He thanked his supporters, staff, and volunteers, admitting it was a disappointing night but vowing to stay involved in fighting for Canadian values outside of elected office.

With the NDP wiped out in key battlegrounds like Ontario and Atlantic Canada and barely holding seats in B.C. and the North, the party faces a long road to rebuild. Singh congratulated Prime Minister Mark Carney on his win and said he would continue to support efforts to defend Canada's sovereignty amid rising pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump.