Tony McQuail
Tony McQuail is an Ontario farmer and a member of the New Democratic Party (NDP) who has announced his intention to enter the leadership race to replace Jagmeet Singh, following his resignation after the 2025 federal election. With a background in agriculture and a commitment to progressive politics, McQuail aims to bring a grassroots perspective to the leadership, focusing on the concerns of everyday Canadians as the NDP seeks to rebuild its presence in federal politics.
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Tony McQuail admitted during the debate that he wouldn’t commit to becoming fully bilingual.
The French lesson that Canada needs
Canada· 2026-03-08
Tony McQuail, a farmer, mentioned his struggle with French but his connection with nature.
The NDP hopes its revival will come through public grocery stores and zero votes in QuebecCanada· 2026-02-27
Tony McQuail said Canada needs a radical societal reworking to address climate change and the affordability crisis.
NDP leadership candidates pitch their plans to rebuild the partyCanada· 2026-02-20
Tony McQuail, a farmer, said he prepared for the debate in part by working to ensure he can get his message across in 45 seconds.
NDP leadership candidates to pitch plans for rebuilding party at second debateCanada· 2026-02-19
Tony McQuail is one of the NDP leadership candidates.
The line Mark Carney is walking might not be sustainableCanada· 2025-12-13
Tony McQuail advocated for alliances with other progressive parties to strengthen the NDP's position.
NDP leadership candidates acknowledge French-language gap in Montreal debateCanada· 2025-11-28
Tony McQuail, another leadership candidate, said in an e-mail that he thinks the party should approve Mr. Engler.
Prospective NDP leadership candidate Yves Engler has history of confronting politicians in the streetCanada· 2025-11-20
Tony McQuail is an organic farmer and an approved candidate in the NDP leadership race.
Left-wing activist Yves Engler applies to join NDP leadership raceCanada· 2025-11-11
Farmer Tony McQuail, another NDP candidate, was also critical, but did not directly indicate if he would vote yes or no on it.
Federal Budget 2025: NDP leadership candidates express concernCanada· 2025-11-06
Ontario farmer Tony McQuail has said he plans to enter the race.
NDP release official rules for leadership race to replace Jagmeet SinghCanada· 2025-07-25