05/01/2025
From Heather:
I am so, so proud of Jagmeet Singh. He’s a true fighter for people and has done more for Canadians – dental care, pharmacare, workers’ rights – than any leader in a generation.
NOW was honoured to work on his three federal campaigns. And we loved working with him.
It was joyful and meaningful – even when it was hard.
Jagmeet is an extraordinary human being. He lifts everyone up. Makes the people around him feel better. And somehow, always kept us grounded, too. Sometimes, literally, making us take our shoes off so we could feel the grass under our feet!
He ALWAYS takes the time to talk about real things. He’s so curious! He makes everyone feel special. Feel seen. Because everyone matters to him.
And he’s always ready to try anything and everything! What are you eating? What kind of camera is that? Can I try that guitar? Where’d you get those shoes? Did you cut your bangs? How are the kids? Did you hear what happened? He genuinely cares about the people he meets – and carries their stories with him.
Jagmeet is a true leader and a very special friend. And he’s been a very special and significant leader for Canada’s NDP.
I have no doubt he’ll continue to be a leader in our movement and in our country for decades to come.
Many people have said it’s an honour to work with him. They are right. It really has been an honour and a joy.
And as Jagmeet says, the only way we fail is if we stop trying. We’re only defeated if we stop fighting.
Jagmeet, we’ll keep fighting to make people’s lives better. And we’ll do it with the joy and optimism you’ve shown us every day. Chardi kala.
