Canada's New Democratic Party elects Avi Lewis as its leader
Avi Lewis's campaign platform focused on revitalising the struggling left-leaning party and prioritising workers' rights.
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"Canada, mark your calendar: the NDP comeback starts now."
— Avi Lewis , Politician
"I know every politician says they feel your pain, and they claim to be outraged by the sky-high price of everything, but what they won't talk about is why an economy that's rigged for the rich is leaving the vast majority of us behind."
— Avi Lewis , Politician
Key People
Avi Lewis is a candidate in the NDP leadership race.
Heather McPherson is a member of parliament and was one of the candidates in the leadership election for the NDP.
Jagmeet Singh is the former leader of the New Democratic Party of Canada.
MP from Nunavut who recently defected from the NDP to the Liberal Party.
Naomi Klein is a well-known author, social activist, and filmmaker.
Tommy Douglas is regarded as the father of Canada's universal health care system and was a key figure in the NDP's history.
Manitoba Premier advocating for children's safety online.
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Avi Lewis's campaign platform focused on revitalising the struggling left-leaning party and prioritising workers' rights.
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