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OTTAWA — The federal NDP is not planning an investigation into how the party handled allegations of sexual misconduct against former MP Peter Stoffer — at least not right now.

New Democrats have been looking inward after several women who worked for the party came forward in recent days alleging Stoffer acted inappropriately toward them, including reports of touching and kissing.

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At least one told the National Post that her complaints were raised with senior party leaders after two alleged incidents in 2006 and 2009, but that they were essentially ignored.

Stoffer, who held the Halifax-area riding of Sackville-Eastern Shore from 1997 to 2015, has acknowledged some of his actions may have caused discomfort and has apologized for that. But he has denied sexually assaulting or physically abusing anyone.

NDP leader Jagmeet Singh has opened his door to anyone who wants to share their experiences, party spokeswoman Sarah Andrews said Monday, but there are no current plans to dive into the allegations against Stoffer.