'We're the only ones that can fight back': Why the federal NDP is taking a close look at the B.C. election

Singh said the question that was in front of British Columbians is one that all Canadians will be faced with in an upcoming federal election

OTTAWA — NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said the initial election results in British Columbia are proof that the New Democrats are the “only ones” who can fight back against Conservatives and said his troops are gearing up for a similar battle at the federal level.

The results were so close that B.C. voters will have to wait another week before knowing for sure if the NDP or the Conservative Party will form government. New Democrats won one extra seat, but two ridings were so close that automatic recounts will be taking place.