CanadaAvi Lewis, who was proclaimed as the new leader of the NDP, speaks at the party convention in Winnipeg on March 29, 2026. The Canadian Press/John WoodsThe Canadian Press3/29/2026|Updated: 3/29/20260:00Filmmaker Avi Lewis has been elected as the NDP’s new leader, defeating his four rivals on the first ballot with nearly 40,000 votes, from almost 71,000 ballots cast.This victory signals a shift toward the party pushing big, unabashedly left-wing policies like government-owned and operated grocery stores as grassroots members pushed for change after a devastating election result last year.
Avi Lewis Is the New NDP Leader, as Alberta, Sask. Leaders Say His Polices Can Hurt
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