Endorsements

Charlie Angus, MP, Timmins-James Bay: 
“Paul is a person who connects with families and their priorities and I believe he’s the best leader to carry on Jack’s work and win the next 70 seats needed to form an NDP majority. He brings to the table the kind of ideas, energy and leadership that a majority of Canadians are looking for from their government.”

Linda Duncan, MP, Edmonton Strathcona:
“Paul is a respected Parliamentarian, with a record of achieving consensus on critical bills. I have witnessed how he connects with people. Paul’s Clean Energy Strategy shows he understands how we can build our economy, creating well-paying jobs and protecting the environment.” 

Claude Gravelle, MP, Nickel Belt
“I’ve worked side by side with Paul in caucus.  He knows how to bring people together – regardless of differences of opinion.  That’s a great strength in a leader.”

Hélène Laverdière, MP, Laurier--Sainte-Marie
"Paul is best able to continue the work that began under Jack Layton, with hope, vision, intelligence, compassion and respect. Paul's French is improving quickly. I also know that he shares the values of Quebecers and that he is ready to defend their interests. I am convinced that the more Quebecers get to know him, the more they will appreciate him, as I’ve come to do by working with him.”

Hoang Mai, MP, Brossard--La Prairie
"I support Paul because I believe in him. He has the qualities and the values I look for in a leader. Paul works hard and his French is improving every day. He has always been in favour of the Sherbrooke Declaration and he voted in the House to recognize the Quebec nation. I am confident he will continue to work hard to defend Quebec’s interests."

Irene Mathyssen, MP, London-Fanshawe
“You can tell he gets people and people get him.”

Prominent human rights leaders in Quebec: Caroline Brodeur, Élaine Brooks, Marie-France Cloutier, Danielle Laferté, Jean-François Lesage, Maxime Longangué, Razmik Panossian, Lauren Ravon, Stephen Smith, Dominic Tremblay: 
"We are impressed by Paul’s deep commitment to social justice, his drive to be fair and yet forceful, and his charismatic personality. As Quebecers, we cherish his commitment to Quebecois values of justice, rule of law, respect for human rights and diversity, and of course his deep respect for Quebec’s unique place in Canada. We sincerely hope to see him as the leader of the NDP."

Nancy Allan, Manitoba MLA, Minister of Education
Kevin Chief, Manitoba MLA, Minister of Children & Youth Opportunities
Dave Chomiak, Manitoba MLA, Minister of Innovation, Energy & Mines
Deanne Crothers, Manitoba MLA
Greg Dewar, Manitoba MLA
Dave Gaudreau, Manitoba MLA
Jennifer Howard, Manitoba MLA, Minister of Family Services & Labour
Kerri Irvin-Ross, Manitoba MLA, Minister of Housing & Community Development

Theresa Oswald, Manitoba MLA, Minister of Health

Erin Selby, Manitoba MLA, Minister of Advanced Education & Literacy
Matt Wiebe, Manitoba MLA
Stan Struthers, MB MLA, Minister of Finance
Andrew Swan, MB MLA, Minister of Justice & Attorney General

Mike Cassidy, former Leader of the Ontario NDP, former MPP and MP for Ottawa Centre
"Paul is a proven performer who is experienced at taking on Stephen Harper’s right-wing agenda. He is hard working, connects with voters, and knows and respects the NDP’s traditions and principles. He has been outstanding as NDP spokesperson on foreign affairs. He is a worthy successor to Jack Layton."

James Clancy, National President, National Union of General Employees (NUPGE):
“I am proud and privileged to offer my firm support to Paul Dewar in his bid to become the next Leader of Canada’s New Democratic Party. Paul has valuable experience as NDP Foreign Affairs Critic, he has strongly supported First Nations and working people, and has offered a real plan to create jobs and provide training opportunities for Canadians”. 

Sean McKenny, President, Ottawa and District Labour Council 

Mable Elmore, BC MLA, Vancouver-Kensington:
“I waited. I took my time, and I looked carefully at all the candidates. I was particularly impressed with Paul’s understanding of policy issues, his vision of a progressive direction for Canada, and how he connects with people. Above all, Paul has a clear vision of how we can expand the NDP’s base, reaching out to young and old, families, and new Canadians, with innovative ideas that will improve their lives."

Rosario Marchese, Ontario MPP, Trinity Spadina: 
"Paul has the experience that counts – on the doorstep and on the national and international stage. He knows the issues, he cares deeply about people, and he knows how to lead."

John Sewell, former Mayor of Toronto:

Kevin Rebeck, President, Manitoba Federation of Labour (MFL):

Darlene Dziewit, former President, MFL:

Rob Hilliard, former President, MFL:  

Susan Hart-Kulbaba, former President, MFL:

Mike McCracken, economist, Informetrica

Eugene Kostyra, former Minister of Finance, Manitoba: 
"Paul's taking leadership on what really matters to Canadians and their families. He is proposing smart solutions that will create good jobs, strengthen our economy and make it more sustainable."

Tony Martin, former MP and MPP, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario: 
"I've seen Paul's work in Parliament, in caucus and in his community. Paul is not afraid to take difficult stands on issues of justice and poverty. He won't turn a blind eye to those most in need."

Catherine Bell, former MP, Vancouver Island North, BC 
 
Roger Kishi, Village Councillor, Cumberland, BC

Joe Dinicol, Canadian actor 

Maurice Smith, Nova Scotia MLA, Antigonish

Maher Arar, prominent human rights leader:
"I fully endorse Paul to be the next leader of the New Democratic Party. Paul's knowledge of foreign policy, his involvement in supporting human rights causes in Canada and abroad have allowed him to grasp many of the complex issues that Canada and the rest of the world are facing today. I can easily picture Paul as the next Prime Minister of Canada."

Amir Attaran, Canada Research Chair in Law, Population Health and Global Development Policy
Paul Champ, prominent human rights lawyer
Jef Keighley, Executive Director, World Peace Forum 2006, CAW Canada National Union Representative (Ret.)
Mokhtar Lamani, Distinguished Fellow, former Ambassador and Special Envoy for Peace
Monia Mazigh, author and human rights activist
Anil Naidoo, Our Water Commons
Professor Joanne St. Lewis, University of Ottawa, women's rights activist

Tony Clarke, long-time environmental leader for water justice, Executive Director of the Polaris Institute, and co-author of Blue Gold:

“We all want to see Canada's freshwater resources protected, but Paul Dewar is the one exercising political leadership by making this a top priority. I know that as a leader, Paul Dewar will stand up for Canada's long-term water security and environmental sustainability.”

Stephen Hazell, one of Canada’s experts on climate change law and former Executive Director of the Sierra Club Canada and founder of Ecovision Law:

“Canada's freshwater is also threatened by climate change, pollution and inefficient use. We need Paul's vision and determination to protect our freshwater against all of these threats.”

The McLeod Group, dedicated to the rejuvenation of Canada's role in the world and boasts the membership of prominent leaders in diplomacy and development, including Order of Canada recipients Carolyn McAskie and Ian Smilie

Nathan Aubin, President of the Northern Ontario Council of Federal Ridings

Richard Eberhardt, president of the Sudbury NDP

Paul Loewenberg former Ontario NDP Candidate

Maurice Grinstead, president of Thunder Bay Superior North

Dave Ritchie, The International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers
"The bottom line is this, who is the person the Conservatives would least like to face in the next federal election? The Machinists think that person is Paul Dewar. We’re behind him 100 per cent."

John Brewin: former NDP MP, Victoria

Larry Rousseau, Regional Executive Vice-President of the Public Service Alliance of Canada in the National Capital Region
"I support Paul for his leadership of the NDP because he has the ideas, the abilities and the leadership qualities that are needed to head up Canada's first social democratic government."

Dave Sauer, President of the Winnipeg Labour Council
"I endorse Paul Dewar as the next leader of Canada’s New Democrats because Paul has a solid plan to restore fundamental rights for the 1 million workers in federally regulated workplaces."