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Avi Lewis wins federal NDP leadership on first ballot

politicsMar 29, 2026150

Avi Lewis won the federal NDP leadership in a decisive first-ballot victory at the Winnipeg convention. He is a filmmaker and activist WHO campaigned on bold change and promises to shake up the party. Lewis inherits a small federal caucus of six seats and has already faced pushback from provincial NDP leaders in Alberta and Saskatchewan. His election matters because it sets a new direction for the NDP and could reshape progressive politics despite the party's limited parliamentary strength.

Key Highlights

Avi Lewis won the federal NDP leadership on the first ballot.
Lewis is a filmmaker-activist WHO promises to shake up the party.
He inherits a weakened federal caucus holding six seats in Parliament.