Lewis and NDP at a crossroads
Avi Lewis has been elected as the new leader of the federal New Democratic Party, achieving a first-ballot victory with nearly 40,000 votes. Lewis faces a challenging task as leader, with the party coming off a poor federal election result and struggling with debt, low poll numbers, and internal conflicts.
Avi Lewis is the new leader of the federal New Democratic Party. He won a first-ballot victory with nearly 40,000 votes. The party is coming off a poor federal election result, with just seven MPs elected. The NDP has lost official party status and is reportedly millions of dollars in debt. Lewis faces a tough task in stopping the party's slide, with polls showing support plummeting to single digits. He has taken controversial positions on national issues, including favouring the shutdown of Canada's oil and gas industry.
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