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Canada: Avi Lewis Wins NDP Leadership Race

Does Lewis's economic proposals offer hope to a declining party or is the NDP too focused on identity politics to achieve success?

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Canada: Avi Lewis Wins NDP Leadership Race

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Above: Avi Lewis and his wife, Naomi Klein, attend the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 13, 2015. Image credit: Mike Windle/Getty Images

The Spin

Left narrative

Despite an unfortunate 2025 defeat, the NDP's selection of Avi Lewis offers a path to rebuild around affordability, workers and economic inequality. Backed by a strong leadership mandate and a focus on cost-of-living issues, Lewis aims to reconnect with working-class voters and present a clear left alternative, giving the party a chance to regain relevance and expand its coalition.

The New York Times Toronto Star

Right narrative

The NDP's convention highlighted a party focused on internal disputes over equity rules and identity politics rather than a clear economic plan for struggling Canadians. With just six MPs and major debt, its path forward remains uncertain. However, the Liberals under Mark Carney have presided over rising costs and economic decline, leaving Conservatives open to working with any party willing to help restore affordability and stability.

The Post Millennial

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