The NDP is trying to boost the profile of its new leader Jagmeet Singh, launching an introductory tour in Ottawa on Sunday that is expected to take the party91裸聊视频檚 new leader into every province and territory before a policy convention in February.

One of Singh91裸聊视频檚 main goals is to unlock the party91裸聊视频檚 potential in suburban ridings around Toronto and Vancouver 91裸聊视频� a growth plan that could represent a significant shift for the party that has not been witnessed since it made a historic breakthrough in Quebec, said former NDP national director Karl Belanger.

91裸聊视频淚 am talking about a geopolitical shift in the NDP universe on a scale that was seen in 2011 when the Orange Wave was created by Jack Layton and the NDP,91裸聊视频� he said in an interview.

91裸聊视频淭hose areas are, in this country, key to form government and that91裸聊视频檚 what Jagmeet91裸聊视频檚 leadership brings to the table and it does have some Liberal organizers worried.91裸聊视频�

There are no guarantees, however, that Singh can deliver in competitive suburban ridings, noting the party must also stay connected with supporters in Quebec, where it has 16 seats.

91裸聊视频淭he realities of these voters are quite different than those from the 905 and the greater Vancouver area,91裸聊视频� he said.

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91裸聊视频淚n that sense, it will be a challenge for the NDP to be able to connect with both pools of voters. That91裸聊视频檚 a big challenge. If you are unable to make the inroads in the region you are seeking as growth 91裸聊视频� but at the same time you lose the base that you have, you don91裸聊视频檛 end up with very much at the end.91裸聊视频�

NDP strategist Robin MacLachlan, also the vice-president of the public affairs firm Summa Strategies, said it will be key for Singh and the party to visit the province early and often.

Singh and his parliamentary leader Guy Caron recently paid a visit to the Quebec riding of Lac-Saint-Jean, where a byelection will be held on Oct. 23 91裸聊视频� a competition sparked by the departure of Conservative MP Denis Lebel.

MacLachlan said the campaign-style national leader91裸聊视频檚 tour in the weeks ahead will allow the party to tap into Singh91裸聊视频檚 strengths.

91裸聊视频淛agmeet91裸聊视频檚 greatest challenge is of course his greatest opportunity: a great many Canadians haven91裸聊视频檛 had the chance to get to know him yet,91裸聊视频� he said.

91裸聊视频淭hat91裸聊视频檚 not surprising for a new federal leader but it is an incredible opportunity.91裸聊视频�

The more people get to know Singh, the more they like him, MacLachlan said, noting this was evident throughout the NDP leadership race and in the recent stop in Lac-Saint-Jean.

Singh is not a 91裸聊视频渜uick fix91裸聊视频� leader, he added, pointing to the organizational abilities that his team demonstrated during his leadership campaign through fundraising and signing up new members to the party.

91裸聊视频淵ou are going to see him and his team bring that same energy to the NDP,91裸聊视频� he said.

91裸聊视频淚t is badly needed. The organization has been in a rut since the last election 91裸聊视频� it needs that rejuvenation, it needs the new tools and energy that comes from a team like Jagmeet91裸聊视频檚.91裸聊视频�

Kristy Kirkup, The Canadian Press

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