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Avi Lewis in Canadian media: making the case for a party that serves the many, not the money, with solutions as big as the crises facing working Canadians.
The Paikin Podcast
November 6, 2025
Why Avi Lewis Thinks He Can Save the NDP
In an extended conversation with Steve Paikin, Avi Lewis makes his comprehensive case for why he can save the NDP, discussing party renewal, bold policy alternatives, and how to reconnect with working-class Canadians who have drifted away from progressive politics.
The Tyee
November 6, 2025
'We're in an Emergency. We Have Got to Start Talking'
In this in-depth Tyee interview, Avi Lewis argues that Canada is facing multiple interconnected emergencies—climate, affordability, democracy—and that the NDP must break from cautious incrementalism to offer bold solutions that match the scale of the crises facing Canadians.
"We're in an emergency. We have got to start talking"
— Avi Lewis
Ricochet
November 3, 2025
The NDP's next leader must be ready to challenge Canada's billionaire class
Christo Aivalis writes in Ricochet that the NDP's next leader must be ready to challenge Canada's billionaire class, with Avi Lewis positioned as a candidate willing to confront concentrated wealth and corporate power in ways the party has shied away from in recent years.
CBC
October 29, 2025
We can't keep increasing fossil fuel production, says NDP leadership candidate
NDP leadership candidate Avi Lewis stated that Canada cannot continue increasing fossil fuel production, comparing the nation's relationship with these energy sources to an addiction driven by government revenue dependency. He committed to refusing support for further expansion of natural gas, oil, or coal.
"We cannot keep increasing fossil fuel production in this country. It is as much an addiction to the revenues from fossil fuels from provincial and federal governments as it is an addiction to the substance itself."
— Avi Lewis
Hill Times
October 28, 2025
NDP 'lost the gut' of the party, losing working-class voters to Conservatives, say leadership hopefuls looking to rebuild
The Hill Times reports on NDP leadership candidates including Avi Lewis acknowledging that the party has 'lost the gut' by losing working-class voters to the Conservatives, with candidates proposing different strategies to rebuild the party's connection to its traditional base.
Canada's National Observer
October 27, 2025
Climate and energy could become wedge issue in NDP leadership contest
National Observer reports on how climate and energy policy could emerge as a key wedge issue in the NDP leadership race, with Avi Lewis staking out a clear position against fossil fuel expansion while other candidates take more moderate stances.
Rabble
October 23, 2025
Only one candidate proposed bold policies at the NDP leadership forum
Karl Nerenburg writes in Rabble that Avi Lewis distinguished himself at the NDP leadership forum by being the only candidate to propose bold, transformative policies rather than incremental changes, offering a clear progressive alternative for the party's direction.
RadioLabour
October 23, 2025
Avi Lewis: How to create thousands of unionized jobs
In this RadioLabour podcast interview, Avi Lewis outlines his vision for creating thousands of unionized jobs through public investment in green infrastructure, renewable energy, and expanded public services, connecting climate action with workers' rights.
Toronto Star
October 21, 2025
NDP's Avi Lewis helps author report accusing pro-Israel Jewish group of promoting anti-Palestinian racism
The Toronto Star reports on Avi Lewis's involvement in co-authoring a report examining pro-Israel advocacy groups and allegations of anti-Palestinian racism, highlighting his stance on Middle East policy and human rights issues.
TVO
October 20, 2025
ANALYSIS: Is it time for a public grocer?
TVO analyzes Avi Lewis's proposal for a public grocer option, examining the policy's feasibility, potential impact on food affordability, and how it fits into broader debates about public services and corporate concentration in Canada's grocery sector.
Building Left
October 15, 2025
Candidate Spotlight: Avi Lewis
Building Left podcast hosts Jaime Frederick and Kallee Lins interview Avi Lewis about rebuilding the NDP with public solutions and climate courage, discussing his vision for party renewal and bold progressive policy alternatives.
Hill Times
October 6, 2025
Finally, the left fights back
In this Hill Times op-ed, Susan Riley argues that Avi Lewis's NDP leadership campaign represents the left finally fighting back against corporate power and neoliberal politics, offering bold progressive policy alternatives at a critical moment in Canadian politics.
CP24
September 25, 2025
'This is comeback time': Avi Lewis launches federal NDP leadership bid
Avi Lewis declares 'this is comeback time' for the NDP as he launches his federal leadership bid on CP24, positioning his campaign as an opportunity for the party to reconnect with its base and rebuild its relevance in Canadian politics.
"This is comeback time"
— Avi Lewis
CTV News
September 25, 2025
'Do we really want to be a two-party system like the U.S.?': Lewis launches NDP leadership bid
Avi Lewis warns against Canada becoming a two-party system like the United States as he launches his NDP leadership bid, arguing for the importance of maintaining a strong progressive voice in Canadian politics.
"Do we really want to be a two-party system like the U.S.?"
— Avi Lewis
City News Toronto
September 24, 2025
Avi Lewis Launches federal NDP leadership bid
City News Toronto interviews Avi Lewis about his federal NDP leadership bid, discussing his platform priorities and vision for reconnecting the party with working-class voters across Canada.
CBC Power & Politics
September 19, 2025
Avi Lewis makes NDP leadership bid to 'restore the party's fortunes'
Filmmaker, activist and third-generation New Democrat Avi Lewis launches his bid to become federal NDP leader, acknowledging the party's 'awful election' and promising to focus on re-democratizing the party and holding large corporations accountable.
"We're going back to our base with our humility, and we're going to focus on re-democratizing the party."
— Avi Lewis
CTV Power Play
September 19, 2025
Avi Lewis says the NDP 'is needed now more than ever' as he eyes party leadership
In an interview with CTV Power Play, Avi Lewis makes the case that the NDP is needed now more than ever, discussing his leadership bid and plans to transform the party amid concerns with the current political landscape.
The Globe and Mail
September 19, 2025
Avi Lewis to Launch Federal NDP Leadership Bid
The Globe and Mail reports on Avi Lewis's official launch of his federal NDP leadership campaign, marking his entry into the race to lead the party at a critical juncture in Canadian politics.
National Post
September 19, 2025
Avi Lewis launches NDP leadership bid promising a 'public option' for groceries
Avi Lewis proposes a 'public option' for groceries as a centerpiece of his NDP leadership platform, positioning the policy as a solution to rising food costs and corporate consolidation in Canada's grocery sector.
Toronto Star
September 19, 2025
Avi Lewis Launches Federal NDP Leadership Campaign
The Toronto Star covers Avi Lewis's launch of his federal NDP leadership campaign, detailing his platform priorities and vision for renewing the party's connection with working-class Canadians.