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The NDP's internal divisions became public in 1993, when Ontario MP Steven Langdon was removed as Finance Critic after criticizing the economic policies of Ontario NDP Premier Bob Rae.

Rodriguez said that he admired Langdon's stand, and added that he did not support Rae's decision to cut jobs and spending to fight the provincial deficit.

He also accused Rae of alienating the NDP's labour allies, and was particularly critical of proposed social contract legislation that was enacted later in the year.

Unlike Langdon, Rodriguez was not sanctioned for his comments.