Newly named NDP leader Avi Lewis promised to bring back the party from the political wilderness after its dismal showing in last year’s federal election.
“The NDP will start winning again because we will become that beacon to the 99 per cent — illuminating the darkening sky of these terrifying times with the energizing light of collectivism,” he said at the convention in Winnipeg on Sunday, after it was announced he had won the months-long leadership contest.
Lewis came out on top of a field of five leadership candidates that included Alberta MP Heather McPherson, union leader Rob Ashton, farmer Tony McQuail and social worker and municipal councillor Tanille Johnston.
Good Lord
A large Palestinian flag is being waved on stage during @avilewis first speech as federal NDP leader. Solidarity forever. ❤️🔥🇵🇸 pic.twitter.com/CSc8iAmRpi
— Yipeng Ge 葛义朋 (@yipengGe) March 29, 2026
