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Key figures on the federal NDP as the party looks to name its next leader

OTTAWA — Federal NDP leadership hopefuls are debating each other in Victoria on Wednesday. Here's a look at some key figures the contenders need to be mindful of: —$5.

OTTAWA — Federal NDP leadership hopefuls are debating each other in Victoria on Wednesday. Here's a look at some key figures the contenders need to be mindful of:

—$5.5 million: amount of debt carried by the party, according to 2016 financial figures.

—$353,944: amount raised by leadership candidate and Ontario legislator Jagmeet Singh in the second quarter of 2017.

—$123,574: amount raised by Ontario MP Charlie Angus in the second quarter.

—$70,124: amount raised by Manitoba MP Niki Ashton in the second quarter.

—$46,970: amount raised by Quebec MP Guy Caron in the second quarter.

—45,000: number of rank-and-file party members at the end of 2016.

—80,000: approximate number of members when the 2012 leadership race began.

—120,000: number of party members at the end of 2012 leadership race that resulted in Tom Mulcair's leadership.

The Canadian Press

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