Angus moves into second phase of possible NDP leadership campaign

OTTAWA — Veteran Ontario New Democrat MP Charlie Angus said Sunday he has moved into the second phase of his possible campaign to lead his party.

Angus, who launched a new website, said he is trying to build a national team of volunteers and collect donations after spending weeks reaching out to family, colleagues, constituents and supporters.

“If we are going to do something, I want to do it right,” he said. “I want know we have something to offer — a progressive vision that can excite people and can bring people into the tent.”

The “unnerving” inauguration of President Donald Trump speaks to why it is necessary to build a national political movement in Canada that offers a positive reason to get involved, Angus said.