Avi Lewis

@avilewis.ca

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Leader of Canada’s NDP / Le chef du NPD fédéral https://linktr.ee/avi.lewis

Prime Minister Mark Carney during a visit to the Government Operations Centre meeting with workers at the federal emergency preparedness operation, to discuss the wildfire situation in northern Ontario, in Ottawa on July 19, 2026. Photo by Prime Minister's Office
Avi Lewis speaking to an anchor on CNN.
Avi Lewis on CNN
Avi Lewis et Nimâ Machouf regardent la finale de la Coupe du monde au milieu d'une foule.
Avi Lewis and Nima Machouf watching the World Cup final in a crowd of people.
A pub full of people watching Canada play in the World Cup.
Avi Lewis speaking at a press conference. He's standing beside NDP MP Jenny Kwan.
Photo from behind of people on an airplane watching Canada’s first World Cup football victory. On multiple screens is an image of a player holding up a jersey in tribute to Ismael Kone, who left the game injured.
Screenshot of a video from Evan Solomon with a tweet overlayed. The post says: Canadians deserve more control over their personal information. That’s why the Protecting Privacy and Consumer Data Act would introduce a Right to Deletion, giving Canadians greater control over their data and strengthening privacy rights in the digital age.
Avi Lewis speaking at a mic in a media scrum.
Avi Lewis giving an address at the CUPE Ontario convention.
Une salle de banquet vide, ornée d'un grand lustre et de rideaux dorés.
Un tableau de Christi Belcourt représentant un arbre, ses racines et les fleurs qui l'entourent.
Avi Lewis s'entretient avec la nouvelle gouverneure générale, Louise Arbour, dans une salle de banquet.
An empty banquet hall with a big chandelier and golden drapes.
A Christi Belcourt painting of a tree, its roots and flowers surrounding it.
Avi Lewis talking with the new Governor General Louise Arbour in a banquet hall.
Avi Lewis giving an address at the Nova Scotia NDP convention.
Screenshot of a news headline: 5 years after Calgary declared a climate emergency, city council calls it off.
Screenshot of a tweet from Anita Anand: I have just received information from my officials which details the appalling abuse of Canadians who were detained in Israel. These Canadians have now arrived in Türkiye. Global Affairs consular officials on the ground are ensuring that they receive urgent medical care as required so that they can return home as soon as possible. Canada unequivocally condemns the grave mistreatment of Canadians in Israel. Those responsible for this egregious abuse must be held accountable. We will continue to provide additional information as it becomes available.
Screenshot of a tweet from Prime Minister Carney: The abominable treatment of civilians aboard the flotilla, including that which is documented in footage shared by Itamar Ben-Gvir, is unacceptable. Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs has directed officials to summon the Israeli ambassador to demand assurances regarding the safety and security of Canadians involved. Canada has already imposed strict sanctions on Mr. Ben-Gvir, including asset freezes and a travel ban, in response to his repeated incitement of violence. The protection of civilians and respect for human dignity must be upheld everywhere, at all times.
Avi Lewis speaking to an audience at a town hall.
Avi Lewis speaking at a press conference. MP Gord Johns is standing behind him.
Avi Lewis speaking at a press conference.
Avi Lewis on a CTV News interview.
Avi Lewis speaking to David Cochrane on Power and Politics.
Avi Lewis et Alexandre Boulerice dans la rue lors d'une manifestation à Montréal. Ils se tiennent par les épaules et lèvent tous deux le poing.
Avi Lewis and Alexandre Boulerice on the street at a protest in Montreal. They have their arms around eachother and both are holding up their fists.
Le Premier ministre Carney et le chef du NPD, Avi Lewis, sont attablés et discutent
Prime Minister Carney and NDP leader Avi Lewis sitting at a table having a meeting.
Avi Lewis and Doug Ford on TV having a debate.
Avi Lewis and Maxime Beaudoin chatting while walking outside canvassing.
A graphic with a photo of Stephen Lewis wearing a suit, sitting in front of a red curtain. Text reads: Honouring Stephen Lewis (1937-2026). Sunday, April 26th, 2026 at 11am ET at the Chrysalis Theatre at Toronto Metropolitan University. 43 Gerrard St E, Toronto. Open to all who wish to attend. Please RSVP for in person or streaming link: www.bit.ly/honouringstephenlewis.
Screenshot of a post from Donald Trump: A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don't want that to happen, but it probably will. However, now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail, maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS? We will find out tonight, one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the World. 47 years of extortion, corruption, and death, will finally end. God Bless the Great People of Iran!
Screenshot of a post from Donald Trump: A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don't want that to happen, but it probably will. However, now that we have Complete and Total Regime Change, where different, smarter, and less radicalized minds prevail, maybe something revolutionarily wonderful can happen, WHO KNOWS? We will find out tonight, one of the most important moments in the long and complex history of the World. 47 years of extortion, corruption, and death, will finally end. God Bless the Great People of Iran!
Avi Lewis and Wab Kinew smiling and laughing in a meeting.
Avi Lewis, Heather McPherson, Tony McQuail, Tanille Johnston, and Rob Ashton cheering on stage together at the 2026 NDP Convention in Winnipeg.
Avi Lewis salue la foule tandis que ses partisans se rassemblent derrière lui sous une banderole sur laquelle on peut lire : « Le retour du NPD commence maintenant. »
Avi Lewis waving as supporters gather behind him beneath a slogan: "The NDP comeback starts now."
Avi Lewis on stage behind a podium, in front of dozens of cheering supporters.
Sandra DeLaronde speaking at a "Lewis for leader" campaign event at Knox United Church in Winnipeg, seated audience watching.
Avi Lewis standing at a wooden lectern addressing a packed audience inside Knox United Church in Winnipeg at a Lewis for Leader campaign rally.
Quatre associations de circonscription du NPD – celles de West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country, de Vancouver Centre, de Laurentides-Labelle et de Mississauga-Lakeshore – appuient Avi Lewis pour la chefferie du NPD.
Four endorsement cards showing logos for West Vancouver—Sunshine Coast—Sea to Sky Country NDP EDA, Vancouver Centre NDP EDA, Laurentides-Labelle NDP EDA, and Mississauga-Lakeshore NDP EDA endorsing Avi Lewis for NDP leader.
The back of Julius Grey's baseball card. It has a photo of him with a quote: "I support Avi Lewis because we are living through a moment in which complacency has become a direct threat to democracy. I have spent my life insisting that rights and freedoms do not survive by habit, but by confrontation — confrontation with the state when it abuses its power, confrontation with the majority when it tramples minorities, confrontation with the comforting illusion that the existing order is inevitable. Avi Lewis understands this instinctively. In a time of authoritarian drift and shrinking rights, his leadership is not merely desirable — it is necessary."
Julius Grey endorses Avi Lewis for NDP leader.
Le verso de la carte de baseball de Julius Grey. Citation : « Je soutiens Avi Lewis parce que nous traversons un moment où la complaisance est devenue une menace directe pour la démocratie. J’ai passé ma vie à rappeler que les droits et libertés ne se maintiennent pas par habitude, mais par confrontation — confrontation avec l’État lorsqu’il abuse de son pouvoir, confrontation avec la majorité lorsqu’elle écrase les minorités, confrontation avec l’idée confortable que l’ordre existant serait inévitable. Avi Lewis comprend cela instinctivement. Dans un contexte de dérives autoritaires et de recul des droits, son leadership est non seulement souhaitable — il est nécessaire. » 
Julius Grey appuie Avi Lewis pour la chefferie du NPD.
Cinq organisations syndicales et de défense des travailleurs, dont le SCFP Ontario, la section locale 5399 du SCFP, la section locale 79 du SCFP, le Conseil régional du travail de Peel et la section locale 902 de l'AFPC, soutiennent Avi Lewis pour la chefferie du NPD.
Five union and labour groups, including CUPE Ontario, CUPE Local 5399, CUPE Local 79, Peel Regional Labour Council, and PSAC Local 902, endorse Avi Lewis for NDP leader.
Six sections universitaires et de jeunesse du NPD ont apporté leur soutien à Avi Lewis pour la direction du NPD, notamment le NPD de l'Université de Waterloo, les Jeunes néo-démocrates de Peterborough, les Jeunes néo-démocrates de la région de York, le NPD de l'Université de Toronto, les Jeunes néo-démocrates de London et le NPD de l'Université McGill.
Six university and youth NDP clubs endorse Avi Lewis for NDP leader, including University of Waterloo NDP, Peterborough Youth New Democrats, York Region Young New Democrats, UofT NDP, London Young New Democrats and McGill University NDP.
A graphic of a quote from an article from Jeet Heer in The Nation, titled "Canada’s Left Is in Crisis. Can Avi Lewis Revive It?": "Given the dangers of right-wing populism, Lewis’s bid for leadership of the NDP is not just promising but essential. Only a revitalized Canadian left can offer a future away from the confused morass of Carney’s politics, which promise progressivism while delivering austerity."