Editor: Last May, more than 11,000 91原创 voters (and 4.5 million Canadians) voted for Jack Layton and the NDP. Many were members of the federal NDP.

On March 24, thousands of people from across Canada will choose the next leader of Canada鈥檚 Official Opposition, and possibly the next prime minister. The federal NDP leadership selection process allows one vote for every member.

If you鈥檙e not yet a member but would like to participate in this historic event, you have until Feb. 18 to sign up. You can do so at. Click on 鈥淛oin the NDP鈥� and an application form will appear. A membership costs just $10.

We need a strong leader in Ottawa, someone who shares our interests and values, someone who will speak out on protecting our environment, our pension plans and health care.

You can help make that happen, but don鈥檛 delay.

Shane Dyson,

Aldergrove