New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh has been sworn in as a member of Parliament.
He won a byelection in the British Columbia riding of Burnaby South in February, taking roughly 39 per cent of the vote.
The win means Singh can finally go toe-to-toe in the House of Commons with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau -- something he hasn't been able to do since taking over the party reins from Tom Mulcair in October 2017. In a statement, Singh says he will use his new position to pressure the Liberal government to take action on affordable housing and bringing down prescription drug costs."I would've never imagined that someone who looks like me could ever run to be prime minister," Singh said in a statement issued by the party on Sunday.
Singh said he is committed to building on late NDP leader Jack Layton's message of love, hope and optimism with courage. Sworn in & officially in this. Now we double down on fighting for the help that Canadians need – from ensuring everyone has a place to call home to making sure healthcare covers us the way it should – I'm determined & ready to make life easier for people. Let's get it.
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