Leader Thomas Mulcair and House of Commons

House of Commons: Ms. Chows departure from the NDP benches in the House of Commons to vie for the Toronto mayors chair creates an opportunity for the Liberals to regain turf they lost to her, first in 2006 and then again in 2008 and 2011. It also gives the NDP Leader Thomas Mulcair a chance to prove that the support his party has enjoyed in Trinity-Spadina is deeper than the popularity of Ms. Chow herself and her marriage to former leader Jack Layton. More Related to this Story, according to Globe and Mail. Will Rob Fords opponents split the vote? Not likely Now that one of the worst-kept secrets in Canadian politics has moved from rumour to fact, federal political parties can openly plot how to win or retake the riding vacated by Olivia Chow and the multiple seats it will become after the 2015 election. Chows opponents begin attacks as former councillor joins race to become Torontos next mayor (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.