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Johns says McPherson can bring NDP back to official party status
B.C. MP Gord Johns supports Alberta MP Heather McPherson for NDP leader to help regain official party status after the party was reduced to seven MPs.
- On Feb. 5, 2026, B.C. NDP MP Gord Johns endorsed Heather McPherson for the NDP leadership, announcing his support to The Canadian Press.
- After a last election left the party with just seven seats and below the 12-seat threshold, the NDP lost recognized status and MPs' committee roles, Johns said.
- Pointing to electability, Johns argued `we've proven that we can win in the most difficult circumstances` and said she can connect with voters.
- Under the race rules, members will vote by preferential ballot and a leader with a House seat could better push the party's agenda, Johns warned.
- Endorsement patterns indicate Johns is the second MP to back a candidate, citing fundraising shows Lewis leads with nearly $780,000 while McPherson has over $415,000.
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MP Johns endorses McPherson, calls her a 'strong' choice for NDP leader
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Leaning Left11Leaning Right0Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution73% Left
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- 73% of the sources lean Left
73% Left
L 73%
C 27%
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