NDP Leadership Candidates (L-R), Tanille Johnston, Avi Lewis, Tony McQuail, Heather McPherson, Rob Ashton and President of the Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) Bea Bruske pose for a family photo ahead of the NDP Leadership forum in Ottawa, on Oct. 22, 2025. The Canadian Press/Spencer Colby
The first of three fundraising deadlines for the NDP leadership race landed Friday, and two candidates are at risk of falling short of the requirements.
A campaign spokesperson for Tanille Johnston, a Campbell River B.C. city councillor, said she will “most likely” be able to make the $25,000 payment.
