Finally, the left fights back

Whatever the outcome of the NDP leadership campaign, Avi Lewis is a lively, intelligent player who could bring confidence and colour to a lustreless party. And he is definitely a match for both Pierre Poilievre and Mark Carney on a debate stage.
Avi Lewis, left, pictured in Ottawa in 2016, could bring some life back into the NDP, writes Susan Riley.

CHELSEA, QUE.—Celebrity leftist Avi Lewis’ fiery leadership campaign launch last month could administer a jolt of adrenaline to the moribund federal New Democratic Party, and give discouraged progressive voters new hope.

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