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Avi Lewis, elected to lead Canada’s New Democratic party, promises ‘NDP comeback’

The Guardian - World News Political StrategyNews ReportEN 4 min read 100% complete by Leyland Cecco in TorontoMarch 30, 2026 at 07:39 PM
Avi Lewis, elected to lead Canada’s New Democratic party, promises ‘NDP comeback’
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Avi Lewis, a former broadcaster and self-proclaimed socialist, was elected leader of Canada's New Democratic Party (NDP) at a leadership convention in Winnipeg. Lewis aims to rebuild the party after it lost official status in the last federal election. He secured a first-ballot win with a record number of members voting. Lewis pledged to focus on equity through higher wealth taxes, green energy, and tuition-free education, while challenging the dominance of corporations. He faces challenges including a small number of MPs, weak polling, and party debt. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre congratulated Lewis and expressed their desire to collaborate.

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The NDP has about C$13m in debt.

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Lewis promised higher wealth taxes, green energy and tuition-free education.

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Lewis pledged to convert the “tremendous momentum” of the convention into an “NDP comeback”.

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The NDP lost official party status in the last federal election.

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Avi Lewis elected as the new leader of Canada's New Democratic Party (NDP).

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Rob Ashton 30% Tony McQuail 30% Tanille Johnston 30% Pierre Poilievre 40% Naomi Klein 40% Heather McPherson 40% Mark Carney ×240% David Lewis 50% Stephen Lewis 50% Canada 70% New Democratic Party (NDP) ×890% Avi Lewis ×890%

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avi lewis 100% ndp comeback 90% new democratic party 80% leadership convention 70% federal election 60% wealth taxes 60% tuition-free education 50% green energy 50% political office 40% socialist 40%

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