QUICK FACTS & CALENDAR:
New Democratic Party 2003 Leadership Forums 

Friday, November 15
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Saskatchewan Centre of the Arts
200 Lakeshore Drive
Regina

Sunday, November 17
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Crowne Plaza Chateau Lacombe Hotel
10111 Bellamy Hill
Edmonton

Monday, November 25
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Hyatt Regency Hotel
655 Burrard Street
Vancouver

Thursday, November 28
7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Marlborough Hotel
331 Smith Street
Winnipeg

Sunday, December 1
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Ramada Hotel
Paris Ballroom
85 St. Anne Road
Sudbury

The Campaign Period is from June 6, 2002 to January 25, 2003. Other Important Dates:

Nov. 26- Final deadline for candidates to register for leadership. Deadline for receipt of constitutional amendments and resolutions.

Dec. 10- Membership deadline: to be eligible to vote for the leader, you must be a member in good standing by the deadline.

To be confirmed - Mail-in ballots go out and deadline for receipt of mail-in ballots.

Jan. 3 - Deadline for candidate’s to file interim financial statement.

Jan. 24- Federal Convention begins in Toronto at the National Trade Centre, 100 Princes’ Boulevard, Exhibition Place, Toronto. 

Jan. 25 - Voting Day.

Apr. 11 - Deadline for candidates to submit financial statements (revenue and expenditures) to Federal Office.

The voting process:
To vote, you must be a member in good standing 45 days before voting day. 
You can vote by mail by sending ballots two weeks prior, over the Internet or in person at the convention in Toronto.
For more information on NDP Rules for voting
How to become a member

House of Commons
Party Standing
Liberals 169
Canadian Alliance Party: 63
Bloc Québécois: 35
NDP: 14
PC: 14
Ind 3
Vacant 3
Total = 301 seats