Canadian Liberals Face Challenges in Quebec, Says Avi Lewis
Avi Lewis suggests that 'cracks are beginning to appear' for the Liberal party in Quebec, though he declined to comment on rumors of Mike Layton running for the party.
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Avi Lewis suggests that 'cracks are beginning to appear' for the Liberal party in Quebec, though he declined to comment on rumors of Mike Layton running for the party.

NDP Leader Avi Lewis has announced he will not be contesting the upcoming byelections, as the federal party continues its rebuilding efforts after a significant electoral setback.
Avi Lewis has stated that the separatist movements in Alberta and Quebec are 'not the same,' noting that Alberta Premier Danielle Smith faces significant challenges with her party base.
In Canadian politics, Avi Lewis's NDP is reportedly identifying key areas to challenge the Carney government's agenda, potentially exploiting discontent among progressive Liberals.

Federal NDP leader Avi Lewis has announced his new six-person caucus, naming former opponent Heather McPherson as the party's House leader.
Opinion pieces discuss the potential appeal of Avi Lewis's 'Third Worldism' and other hard-left radical ideas, suggesting an audience exists for his left-wing views, especially if establishment parties fail on cost of living issues.

Avi Lewis has been elected to lead Canada’s New Democratic Party (NDP), promising a comeback focused on equity and green energy, but faces questions on how to make the federal party relevant again without undermining its provincial counterparts.

Filmmaker Avi Lewis has been elected as the new leader of the Federal NDP, an event followed by public criticism from Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck regarding his stance on fossil fuel projects, highlighting divisions within the party.

Seeking a comeback after voters flocked to Mark Carney’s Liberals, the New Democrats picked Avi Lewis, a scion of a leftist political dynasty.
Avi Lewis, a frontrunner for the NDP leadership, has proposed mass amnesties and welcoming new waves of asylum seekers, countering what he termed 'anti-immigrant backlash' and linking it to real estate affordability.
For unprincipled politicians like Lori Idlout, Carney's pragmatism and Lewis' socialism are but two sides of the same coin
Columnist Chris Selley questions why Avi Lewis is hesitant to run for Parliament, noting that the NDP has two theoretically winnable byelections coming up.
An opinion piece by Tasha Kheiriddin discusses Avi Lewis and the direction of the far left, suggesting that the NDP leader should not follow the lead of American socialists.
Alberta NDP leader Nenshi is employing a strategy to target Premier Danielle Smith with a pro-Canada initiative, a move expected to keep the independence debate highly partisan.
A century-old customer-owned Co-Op grocer in Canada is experiencing rising costs, which are being passed on to consumers, similar to other businesses facing food inflation.
Avi Lewis is advocating for big-government populism, describing it as an 'existential moment' for the New Democratic Party (NDP), as he stakes his political future on this approach.
Avi Lewis has been elected to lead the New Democrats, a Canadian progressive party, on Sunday. Lewis, a Jewish anti-Zionist politician, expressed hopes of rebuilding the party after significant losses in the 2025 federal election.

Federal NDP Leader Avi Lewis has stated the "door is open" to provincial leaders from the Prairies who oppose his energy policies, as he seeks to downplay internal party divisions.

Avi Lewis has been elected as the new leader of Canada's New Democratic Party (NDP). His victory marks a new chapter for the party as it navigates an uncertain future under his leadership.
Avi Lewis has vowed to unify the Canadian NDP but stood by his previous criticisms of former federal NDP leader Thomas Mulcair and a former Alberta minister.

In the closing days of the NDP leadership race, Avi Lewis's past activism has resurfaced. But the front-runner's campaign is standing by his past work and a decade-old vision that's been both criticized within the New Democrats' ranks and weaponized by their opponents.

A front-runner in the New Democrats' leadership race is pitching his "straight talk" on issues and suggesting if he wins, he'd wait to run for a seat in Parliament and instead focus on rebuilding the party.
Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi issued an apology after a photo with the Israeli ambassador sparked criticism, leading to accusations that he is aligning with the far left.
John Ivison explores the powerful appeal of Avi Lewis's 'Gen Z socialism,' noting that recent opinion polls show the NDP gaining double-digit support, largely due to a cooling sentiment among left-leaning voters towards the Liberals.
Avi Lewis is preparing to deliver a significant eulogy for his father, reflecting on his legacy.

New Democratic Party Leader Avi Lewis visited Parliament Hill for the first time since assuming leadership, detailing his political 'experiment' to CBC's The House. He was given a tour of West Block, home of the House of Commons.

Stephen Lewis, a prominent Canadian politician, diplomat, and social activist, has passed away at the age of 88. He was a former ambassador to the UN and a one-time leader of the NDP in Ontario.
Columnists discuss Avi Lewis's role in energizing the NDP, portraying him as a figure with a unique, far-left vision for the party and expressing hopes for his impact on Canadian politics.
Canada's new NDP Leader, Avi Lewis, expressed his delight at the prospect of receiving advice from former leader Jagmeet Singh, acknowledging the significant support Singh enjoys within the party and beyond.
Avi Lewis has taken over as the leader of Canada's New Democratic Party (NDP), pledging to steer the party further to the left.
Avi Lewis appears to be on track for a first-ballot victory in the NDP leadership race, with fundraising totals indicating strong support, though he remains a polarizing figure within the party.
Former Alberta NDP environment minister Shannon Phillips wants an apology from NDP leadership frontrunner Avi Lewis, after the clip surfaced
Avi Lewis dismisses concerns about property rights uncertainty in British Columbia, despite owning two homes there, attributing the uncertainty to conservative 'rabble rousers'.