NDP expected to choose interim leader Monday evening: sources [Video]

New Democrats are expected to select an interim leader on Monday evening when the party’s federal council is scheduled to meet, according to party sources.

The federal council is meeting after the party had the worst showing in its history on election night. Leader Jagmeet Singh lost his B.C. seat and announced on the spot that he would be resigning.

CBC News agreed to not name the party sources because they were not authorized to discuss leadership plans.

Seven incumbent MPs out of a caucus of 24 are returning to the House of Commons, leaving the NDP without recognized party status. This leaves the New Democrats with fewer opportunities to speak during question period and no additional budget for the leader’s office or research bureau. The NDP also won’t be guaranteed seats on standing committees to shape government legislation.

After a devastating election, the party’s caucus met on Thursday to …