'Sellout Singh': Conservatives take aim at NDP in new attack ad ahead of byelections

The federal Conservatives are shifting their focus from the governing Liberals to take aim at the NDP in a new attack ad.

The federal Conservatives are shifting their focus from the governing Liberals to take aim at the NDP in a new attack ad, ahead of two potentially significant byelections slated for September.

The new ad — set to release Tuesday afternoon — labels NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh as "sellout Singh," and sees him featured in a fake magazine spread, titled "luxury pensioner monthly," using real headlines over the course of his leadership.

"Jagmeet Singh is used to getting what he wants," begins the 30-second ad, narrated by a woman with a dramatic string score playing in the background. "He went to a high-priced American private school in Beverly Hills (Mich.), Rolex watches, BMWs, Versace bags, but now he's got a problem."

"He needs to delay the election until next year, when he qualifies for his $2-million pension," the ad continues, "so he sold you out, signed on with (Prime Minister Justin) Trudeau, to raise taxes, crime and housing costs."

"Sellout Singh," it concludes. "He gets his pension, you pay the price."

After the Liberals' stunning byelection loss to the Conservatives in Toronto—St. Paul's in June — in a riding long considered a stronghold for the party — pollsters and political watchers say it's clear there are no safe seats.

Meanwhile, two other upcoming byelections — in the ridings of Elmwood-Transcona in Winnipeg and LaSalle—Émard—Verdun in Montreal — have also drawn the leaders' attention, with both Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre and Singh campaigning for their respective candidates this week.