NDP trade critic Tracey Ramsey is the latest caucus member to back Ontario MPP Jagmeet Singh in his leadership bid.

In a release, Ramsey said that Singh is leading a “renewal of our social democratic roots,” pointing to his significant membership drive efforts.

“We have a tremendous opportunity in this race to choose a leader with the energy and ability to inspire Canadians and grow our NDP family. To do that, we’ll need a leader who is inclusive and will build our party from the ground up,” she said.

Leadership campaigns are running out of time to sign up new members; the deadline for joining the party and qualifying to cast a ballot in the October leadership vote is Thursday of next week.

Ramsey also said the party needs a “strong, progressive voice” as Canada heads into NAFTA renegotiations this fall.

Earlier this week, Singh’s campaign announced that it’s also won the endorsement of Windsor MP Brian Masse. Singh is currently leading the race in federal caucus endorsements; he has seven. Guy Caron has two and Charlie Angus and Niki Ashton have one each.

Meanwhile, Angus picked up support from a few notable labour names this week as well.

Jennifer Howard, a former Manitoba minister of Finance and Labour, said Thursday that she is backing him, while earlier in the week Angus announced support from Paul Moist, a former CUPE national president.