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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.