Heather McPherson on Sandy and Nora

Heather McPherson on Sandy and Nora

Author: Sandy Hudson & Nora Loreto March 9, 2026 Duration: 32:54

Nora talks with NDP leadership candidate Heather McPherson about why she wants to lead the NDP.


Transcript available here.


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