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flag Rob Ashton, a labour leader, launches NDP leadership bid in Toronto, becoming the first working-class candidate in the race.

flag Rob Ashton, president of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union, is launching his bid for the New Democratic Party leadership in Toronto on October 1, 2025, positioning himself as the first working-class labour candidate in the race. flag He joins other contenders, including Alberta MP Heather McPherson, documentarian Avi Lewis, and activist Yves Engler, while former NDP candidate Tanille Johnston is exploring a run. flag Candidates must gather 500 valid signatures and pay a $100,000 fee to qualify. flag The new leader will be chosen at the party’s convention in Winnipeg on March 29, 2026.

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