Canada's new NDP leader says party must have 'hard conversations' over energy policy
Senior party members in western Canada have distanced themselves from Avi Lewis over his stance against new oil and gas development.
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Notable Quotes
"hard conversations are necessary"
— Avi Lewis , Politician
"The energy economy is extremely unstable"
— Avi Lewis , Politician
"We think we need to accelerate the transition to a more stable, secure and safe economy, and a more independent Canadian economy"
— Avi Lewis , Politician
"The positions that you have taken when it comes to natural resource development are ideological and unrealistic"
— Carla Beck , Politician
"We're fighting for the people who don't have a voice right now and that's the most important thing"
— Wab Kinew , Politician
"the caucus was '100% united' behind Lewis"
— Don Davies , Politician
Key People
Avi Lewis is a candidate in the NDP leadership race.
Leader of the NDP in Saskatchewan who criticized Lewis's energy stance.
Interim leader of the NDP expressing disappointment over Idlout's defection.
Mark Carney is the Prime Minister of Canada.
Naheed Nenshi is the leader of the New Democratic Party opposition in Alberta.
Former Liberal minister who resigned over a controversial agreement on oil pipeline exploration.
Manitoba Premier advocating for children's safety online.
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