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New Democrats seem perplexed that Thomas Mulcair is saying unhelpful things about their party and its prospects.

Since he left office and signed up as a visiting professor in Montreal, the former NDP leader has offered a number of less-than-enthusiastic remarks for public consumption.

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So far he’s indicated it would have been a good idea for his successor, Jagmeet Singh, to get himself a quick seat in the House of Commons; admitted he was surprised when Singh appeared caught off guard by a press question about white privilege; suggested it would be difficult for Singh to stay as leader if he loses an upcoming byelection in British Columbia; and worried that the NDP could lose ground to the Green Party if it doesn’t get its position on environmental issues straight.

Several NDP members of Parliament don’t plan to run again

He also told a questioner he knows of several NDP members of Parliament who don’t plan to run again, reflecting the confusion and discontent troubling the party.