The New Democratic Party is facing deep uncertainty following a crushing defeat in April’s federal election, with new polling showing just 13% of Canadians say they would “definitely” consider voting NDP in the future.The Angus Reid Institute survey reveals the scale of the challenge ahead for interim leader Don Davies, who took over after Jagmeet Singh lost his Burnaby-South seat and stepped down. Nearly half of respondents, 45%, said they “might or might not” consider the party again, depending on who leads it and which direction it takes. Another 41% say they would never vote NDP..Among those who supported the party in one of the last three elections — about 24% of Canadians — opinions are sharply divided. Nearly half (47%) say the NDP could still have a bright future if it chooses the right leader. But 28% believe the party’s best days are behind it, and 27% say they are unsure where the party is headed.The legacy of former leader Singh is also viewed through a divided lens. About 31% of past NDP voters say Singh will be remembered as an above average or better leader, while 29% rate his performance as below average or worse. Another 36% say his leadership was “average.”The findings come as the NDP attempts to regroup after losing significant ground in April and voting against the Liberal government’s throne speech — a symbolic break from the party’s past support for Prime Minister Mark Carney’s minority government.
