Jagmeet Singh resigned as NDP leader after the party's defeat in April’s federal election.

The federal NDP today officially launched the race to find its next leader.

In a news release, the party says there has been strong interest in the contest since Aug. 20, when the application packages were made available.

Former leader Jagmeet Singh resigned after he and the party suffered a stunning defeat in April’s federal election.

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Registered party members will vote on Singh’s permanent successor at a national convention in March using a ranked ballot, which allows delegates to list candidates in their preferred order.

Anyone running for the

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