There will be more than 124,000 members eligible to vote for the next leader of the New Democrats, according to figures released by the federal party on Tuesday. The provincial breakdown from the party adds up to 123,798 eligible members, though the party says that number will top 124,000 once the final verifications are complete. Ontario's membership up, Quebec's downOntario boasts the biggest cohort of eligible voters at about 52,000, representing 42 per cent of the total membership. Unlike the Conservatives and the NDP (with the exception of Newfoundland and Labrador, where NDP membership is free), the Liberals do not have a fee for membership. The first round of voting for the NDP leadership begins on Sept. 18, with members able to cast their ballots online and through the mail.

Source: CBC News August 29, 2017 17:26 UTC