Jagmeet Singh, leader of Canada's New Democratic Party (NDP), lost his seat in the 2025 federal election and subsequently announced he would be stepping down as the party leader. Singh made history as the first leader of a major federal party in Canada from an ethnic minority background. Despite his longstanding role, recent election results showed a significant decline in support for the NDP, leading to his defeat in his own riding in Burnaby Central. Following this loss on April 28, 2025, he emotionally conceded and said he would remain as interim leader until a successor is appointed. Additionally, Singh's life had come under threat, leading to armed RCMP protection around his homes and family as of late 2023. This heightened security and personal danger, coupled with political challenges, contributed to his decision to consider leaving politics. His tenure included efforts to support programs for low-income Canadians and opposition to corporate interests, but the political climate proved difficult for him and his party in this election cycle. In summary, Jagmeet Singh lost his parliamentary seat in the 2025 election, stepped down as NDP leader, and had been under police protection due to threats to his safety in recent years.