Canada's M.Ps - NDP

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Starting with the smallest major party in the House of Commons.

Even though the NDP caucus declined greatly, the party still won a number of seats they didn't win in 2011 in British Columbia, Saskatchewan and even in Ontario (Essex).

The NDP caucus has 28 incumbents and 16 new MPs.  The caucus is comprised of 26 men and 18 women.  Interestingly, even though the NDP in B.C ran 22 men and 20 women, the gender disparity is entirely the result of the B.C caucus which now has 11 men and only 3 women.  So, outside of B.C, the NDP caucus has complete gender parity at 15 men and 15 women.

In B.C, the disparity between the number of women who ran and the number who actually won, was not mostly a result of the NDP running women in predominately no hope ridings (though there did seem to be some of that, especially in the Southern Fraser Valley) as, in addition to one women incumbent going down to defeat, Jinny Sims, there were quite a number of women the NDP likely expected to win, who ended up  losing including Mira Oreck, Sara Norman and Carol Baird Ellan.

Of the 16 new New Democrats, 9 are women and 7 are men.

There are just 5 visible minorities in the NDP caucus: 2 indigenous Canadians, 1 Chinese, 1 Vietnamese and one Chilean.  An inability to compete among immigrant voters has been a long time problem for the NDP.

NDP caucus
1.Jenny Kwan,48, Vancouver East, Community Legal Advocate, former Actress, Vancouver City Councilor 1993-1996, M.L.A 1996-2015 and Minister of Municipal Affairs 1996-2001, B.A-Criminology, M.P 2015-

2.Don Davies,52, Vancouver-Kingsway, Lawyer and Teamster's Local Director of Legal Services, Former Alberta NDP Leader of Opposition Ray Martin Executive Assistant, B.A-Political Science, LLB, M.P 2008-

3.Kennedy Stewart,49, Burnaby-South, Public Policy Professor, former Bass Guitarist in Rock Band "State of Mind", B.A-History, M.A-Political Science, PhD-Government, 2004 Nominee in Vancouver Centre, M.P 2011-

4.Peter Julian,53, New Westminster-Burnaby, Executive Director Western Institute for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (Sign Language Advocacy Group among other things), Former Executive Director Council of Canadians, Former Quebec NDP Provincial Secretary, B.A-Political Science, 1989 Quebec Provincial NDP Nominee in Saint Francois, 2002 New Westminster City Council Candidate (lost by 74 votes), M.P 2004-

5.Fin Donnelly,48, Port Moody-Coquitlam, Executive Director Rivershed Society of B.C, B.A-Philosophy, Marathon Swimmer, Coquitlam City Councilor 2002-2009, M.P 2009-

6.Gord Johns, Courtney-Alberni, Executive Director Tofino-Long Beach Chamber of Commerce, Former C.E.O EcoEverything (Clothing and environmental related products retailer), Former Art Gallery Owner, Tofino Town Councilor 2008-2011 (did not run for reelection in order to take the chamber of commerce position), M.P 2015-

7.Alistair MacGregor,35, Cowichan-Malahat-Langford, Former M.P Jean Crowder Constituency Assistant, Former Pulp Mill Worker and former Tree Plant Supervisor, B.A-Political Science, M.A-Communications, M.P 2015-

8.Randall Garrison,64,  Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke, Criminal Justice, Political Science and Pacific Rim Studies Instructor, B.A-Criminology, M.A-Political Science, 1990 Victoria City Council Candidate, 2004 and 2006 Nominee in this riding area, Esquimalt Municipal Councilor 2008-2011,  M.P 2011-

9.Sheila Malcolmson,49, Nanaimo-Ladysmith, Reservations Manager Gabriola Cycling and Kayak Ltd, Former Owner Adventure Travel Management, Former Energy Policy Researcher Canadian Institute for Environmental Law Policy, B.A-Environmental and Resource Studies, Islands Trust Councilor 2002-2014 and Chair 2008-2014, M.P 2015-

10.Rachel Blaney, North Island-Powell River, Executive Director Multicultural and Immigrant Services of North Vancouver Island, B.A-First Nations and Women's Studies, M.P 2015-

11.Murray Rankin,65, Victoria, Law Professor and Co-Chair Environmental Law Centre, Environmental, Aboriginal and Public Lawyer and Firm Partner (in the top law firm in British Columbia), Former President West Coast Environmental Law Association, B.A (Hons)- Political Science, M-Law (Summa Cum Laude), M.P 2012-

12.Wayne Stetski, Kootenay-Columbia, Manager East Kootenay Conservation Program, Retired Regional Manager B.C Ministry of Environment, Briefly Chair of Cranbrook and Kimberley United Way (Stepped down to run federally), Cranbrook Minor Hockey Manager, B.Sc-Teacher-Ecology Education, Minor-Economics, Mayor of Cranbrook 2011-2014 (Defeated for reelection 61-39%- he only won in 2011 due to a 3 way vote split and his share of the vote increased in 2014) (2011 Population 19,364) M.P 2015-

13.Nathan Cullen,43, Skeena-Bulkley Valley, Self Employed Strategic Planning and Conflict Resolution Consultant, Comparative Development Studies Program Graduate, M.P 2004-, 2012 Federal Leadership Candidate (3rd Place, 24.6% of the vote on his final ballot)

14.Richard Cannings, 61, South Okanagan-West Kootenay, Program Biologist and Author, Bird Studies Canada Bird Population Count Consultant, Former U.B.C Zoology Museum Curator, B.C Board Director, Nature Conservancy of Canada, Fiddle Player, B.Sc (Hons)-Zoology, M.Sc-Animal Biology, 2013 Provincial NDP Nominee in Penticton (South Okanagan), M.P 2015-

15.Linda Duncan,66, Edmonton-Strathcona, Environmental Lawyer and Consultant and Former Law Professor and Author, Former NAFTA Commission for Environmental Cooperation Chief of Enforcement, Former Yukon Assistant Deputy Minister -Renewable Resources, Former Sierra Club Defence Fund Director, B.A? B.Sc?, M-Law, 2006 Nominee, 2008-

16.Georgina Jolibois,48, Desnethé-Missinippi-Churchill River, B.A-Political Science and Native Studies, Mayor of La Loche (2011 Population 2,611) 2003-2015 and Chair 'New North' (Council of Northern Saskatchewan Mayors), 2006 Candidate for Federal Nomination (lost by three votes), M.P 2015-

17.Erin Weir,32, United Steelworkers Economist, President Progressive Economic Forum, CCPA Research Associate, Former Saskatchewan NDP Government Assistant, B.A (Great Distinction)- Economics, History and Political Science, M.A-History, MPA, Accelerated Economic Training Program Graduate, 2004 Wascana Nominee (against Ralph Goodale), 2013 Saskatchewan NDP Leadership Candidate (Withdrew before the Convention and endorsed Dr. Ryan Meili), M.P 2015-

18.Sheri Benson, Saskatoon West, C.E.O Saskatoon and Area United Way, Persephone (Live) Theatre Director, BSW, Change Management, Effective Executive Program, Group Facilitation and Financial Management Certificates (I'd like to get a certificate in the Ineffective Executive Program),  M.P 2015-

19.Niki Ashton,32, Churchill-Keewatinook Aski, Sociology Instructor, B.A-Global Political Economy, M.A-International Affairs, PhD Student-Peace and Conflict Studies, 2006 Nominee, M.P 2008-, 2012 Federal Leadership Candidate (7th Place of 9 candidates)

20.Daniel Blaikie, Elmwood-Transcona, Electrician, Former M.L.A Theresa Oswald Ministerial Assistant, Former Party Organizer, B.A (Hons)-History and Philosophy, M.A-Philosophy, M.P 2015-,

21.David Christopherson,61, Hamilton Centre, CAW Local President and former Auto Worker, Hamilton City Councillor 1985-1990, M.P.P 1990-2003 and Minister of Corrections 1992-1995 and Solicitor General 1993-1995, 1984 Federal Nominee (against Sheila Copps), 2003 Hamilton Mayor Candidate (2nd Place Finish), M.P 2004-

22.Scott Duvall,58, Hamilton-Mountain, Steelworkers Union Local President, former Steelworker, United Way Director, Hamilton City Councillor 2006-2015, M.P 2015-

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23.Tracey Ramsey,44, Essex, Ford Motor Company Autoworker (Assembler), Unifor Local Women's Committee Chair, B.Sc-Registered Practical Nursing, M.P 2015-

24.Irene Mathyssen,64, London-Fanshawe, High School English Teacher, Ontario Secondary Teachers Federal PAC Activist, B.A-English and Drama, B-Education, M.P.P 1990-1995 and Minister Without Portfolio with responsibilities for Culture, Tourism and Recreation 1994-1995, 1997 and 2004 Federal Nominee, 1999 and 2003 Provincial Nominee, M.P 2006-

25.Cheryl Hardcastle, Windsor-Tecumseh, Editor and former Reporter and Photographer Tecumseh Tribune, Director Tecumseh Baseball Club, President Sun Parlour Female Hockey Association, B.A-Political Science and Government, B.A-Communications and Media Studies, Tecumseh Mayor Candidate, Techumseh Deputy Mayor and Essex County Councilor 2009-2014, 2015-

26.Brian Masse,47, Windsor West, Multiculture Council of Windsor and Essex County Youth Program Coordinator, B.A (Hons)-Sociology and M.A Student, Windsor City Councilor 1997-2002, M.P 2002-

27.Carol Hughes,56, Algoma-Manitoulin-Kapuskasing, CLC North East Regional Representative, Former President Algoma, Manitoulin and District Labour Council, Former Youth Probation Officer, 2004 and 2006 Nominee, M.P 2008-

28.Charlie Angus,52, Timmins-James Bay Rock Musician 'Grievous Angels', Publisher HighGrader Magazine and Author, Catholic School Trustee, M.P 2004-

29.Marjorlaine Boutin-Sweet,60, Hochelaga, Museum Guide and Team Leader and Union Organizer, Former Union Treasurer and Negotiator, Former Anthropology Instructor, B.A and M.A-Anthropology, M.P 2011-

30.Hélène Laverdière,60, Laurier-Sainte Marie, Semi Retired Freelance Translator, Retired Foreign Service Officer, formerly briefly a Sociology Professor,  PhD-Sociology, M.P 2011-

31.Thomas Mulcair,60 (DOB, October 24, 1954), Outremont, Lawyer and President Office Of Professions of Quebec (Provincial Regulator), Former Alliance Quebec Director of Legal Affairs, B.A-Social Science, B.A-Common Law, B.A-Civil Law, M.N.A 1994-2007 and Environment Minister 2003-2006, M.P 2007- and Party Leader 2012-

32.Alexandre Boulerice,41, Rosemont-La Petite Petrie, CUPE Communications Advisor, Former T.V News Journalist/Editor and CUPE Local Vice President, Former Injured Workers Union Activist, B.A-Sociology, M.A-Political Science, 2008 Nominee, M.P 2011-

33.Matthew Dubé,27, Beloeil-Chambly, Graduate, B.A-Political Science, Minor-History, Former President QYND, Junior League Soccer and Hockey Coach, M.P 2011-

34.Pierre Nantel,52, Longeuil-Saint Hubert, News Researcher and Former Journalist, Former Sound Engineer, Record Producer and Sony Music Artistic Director and Talent Scout, Former Cirque Du Soleil Artistic-Music Director, M.P 2011-

35.Anne Minh-Thu Quach,33, Salaberry–Suroît, High School French Teacher and Regional Teachers Union Executive, Diploma-Health Sciences, B-Secondary Education, 2008 Nominee, M.P 2011-

36.Francois Choquette,41, Drummond, French Literature and History Teacher, B.A-French and History, B-Secondary Education, M.A-Literature, M.P 2011-

37.Brigitte Sancoucy,52, Saint Hyacinthe-Bagot, Quebec Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Regional Development Advisor, Former Executive Director Heart of La Baluchon Branch (Youth Hostel),  BBA, MPA, Saint Hyacinthe, Municipal Councilor 2009-2015, 2007 Federal By-Election Nominee, M.P 2015-

38.Pierre Luc Dusseault,24, Sherbrooke, Applied Politics Student, Applied Diploma- Social Studies (International Development), M.P 2011-

39.Guy Caron,47, Rimouski-Negette-Temiscouta-Les Basques, CEP Economist and Researcher and Director of Special Projects (Forestry Issues), Former Council of Canadians Media Relations Officer, Former Radio and Newspaper Journalist, B.A-Communications, M.A-Economics, 2004, 2006 and 2008 Nominee, M.P 2011-

40.Karine Trudel,38, Jonquière, Mail Carrier and CUPW Local President, Diploma-Humanities, BBA, M.P 2015-

41.Romeo Saganash,53 (DOB October 28, 1961), Abitibi-Baie James-Nunavuk-Eeyou, Lawyer and Cree Grand Council Director of Quebec Relations, Former Vice Chair Cree Regional Authority, B-Law, M.P 2011- 2012 Federal NDP Leadership Candidate, (withdrew before convention and endorsed Thomas Mulcair)

42.Christine Moore,31 (Despite the name is a Francopohone), Abitibi-Témiscamingue, Nurse, Former Canadian Armed Forces Member, B.Sc-Nursing, 2006 and 2008 Nominee, M.P 2011-

43.Ruth Ellen Brosseau,31, Berthier-Maskinongé , Restaurant and Bar Assistant Manager, Former Communications and Marketing Student, M.P 2011-

44.Robert Aubin,55, Trois-Rivières, Music Teacher and Musician, Union Representative, B.A-Music, B-Education, M.P 2011-

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My Choice for NDP Shadow Cabinet
1.Prime Minister, Thomas Mulcair, Quebec,
2.Finance, Nathan Cullen, British Columbia
3.Treasury Board, Carol Hughes, Ontario
4.Industry, Brian Masse, Ontario (with reluctance because he is or was practically a communist, or if you don't think that term is appropriate, he, at least, is or was a Dennis Kucinich 'no to any economic development anywhere type')
5.International Trade, Don Davies, British Columbia
6.Renenue, Erin Weir, Saskatchewan
7.Labour, Jenny Kwan, British Columbia
8.Natural Resources, Guy Caron, Quebec
9.Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Ruth Ellen Brosseau, Quebec
10.Fisheries and Oceans, Fin Donnelly, British Columbia
11.Environment, Linda Duncan, Alberta
12.National Heritage, Pierre Nantel, Quebec
13.Transportation and Infrastructure, David Christopherson, Ontario
14.Government Services and Public Works, Marjorlaine Boutin-Sweet, Quebec
15.Human Resources, Sherri Benson, Saskatchewan
16.Social Development, Irene Mathyssen, Ontario
17.Health, Robert Aubin, Quebec
18.Intergovernmental Affairs and Electoral Reform, Kennedy Stewart, British Columbia
19.Indian Affairs and Northern Development, Romeo Saganash, Quebec
20.Immigration and Citizenship, Anne Minh-Thu Quach, Quebec
21.Veterans Affairs, Christine Moore, Quebec
22.Defence, Charlie Angus, Ontario
23.International Development, Niki Ashton, Manitoba
24.Foreign Affairs, Helene Laverdiere, Quebec
25.Solicitor General and Public Safety, Randall Garrison, British Columbia
26.Attorney General and Justice, Murray Rankin, British Columbia
27.House Leader, Peter Julien, British Columbia
Chief Whip, Alexandre Boulerice


Likely and possible leadership candidates should Thomas Mulcair step down
1.Nathan Cullen, British Columbia
2.Erin Weir, Saskatchewan
3.Niki Ashton, Manitoba
4.Charlie Angus, Ontario
5.Pierre Nantel, Quebec (Candidate for Montreal Region)
6.Guy Caron, Quebec

Possible Defeated M.P leadership candidates
1.Craig Scott, Ontario (Candidate for Toronto Region)
2.Megan Leslie, Nova Scotia

On the other hand, should Thomas Mulcair step down, I could see Nathan Cullen as the only M.P and defeated M.P to run for the leadership. I would expect a token left wing challenger to him on the basis that he endorsed in his previous leadership campaign a quasi merger with the Liberals for the 2015 election in the form of their being some joint candidate nomination meetings between the two parties.
However, I would expect that such a token left wing challenger run, that that person would not be an M.P or a defeated M.P (but probably a defeated candidate in this election.)

[Okay, maybe Mike Johnson is a competent parliamentarian.]

Gotta love Brosseau. FF.

[Famous Mortimer]

Nathan Cullen is a good guy. He came in third in the last leadership race running a kind of sleeper campaign. He didn't really have a gimmick and was just a boring Canadian White guy but he was well versed in the issues and had a reputation as hard working MP, so eventually he ended up doing pretty well. Still, given the reason the NDP lost this time, they might want to go with someone more exciting.