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OTTAWA — The NDP’s socialist caucus is an unofficial left-wing faction within the party that seems to immature with age.

It has consistently adopted resolutions that range from the preposterous to the unworkable. Ahead of the convention that will be held in Ottawa, Feb. 16-18, it has come up with some belters.

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Among other acts of political self-immolation, the socialist caucus would pull Canada out of NATO; fire NDP Foreign Affairs critic Helene Laverdiere because she attacked the “progressive government” of Venezuela; nationalize the auto industry and all the big banks; place the telecommunications industry under public ownership; raise the minimum wage to $20; and shorten the work week.

Party officials point out this is par for the course — that some resolutions make it to the floor for discussion but most don’t.

Yet there are concerns among some New Democrats that one resolution in particular may garner some sympathy from new NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh.