INTERVIEW: Charlie Angus on pipelines, free education and Indigenous rights | Ricochet

INTERVIEW: Charlie Angus on pipelines, free education and Indigenous rights | Ricochet

An MP representing northern Ontario, Angus is known as a punk rocker with a folksy style and a commitment to advocating for Indigenous rights in Canada. With just over two months left to sign up new members and three months until voting begins, the NDP leadership race is starting to heat up. The unexpected success of Jeremy Corbyn and the U.K. Labour Party, especially among young voters, is likely to raise expectations among those looking for reinvigorated left-wing politics in Canada.

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