The door’s wide open for a re-invigorated NDP, and Parliament and Canada need it

Avi Lewis’ daring, refreshing campaign may come to nothing; end of discussion. Or maybe, if New Democrats are feeling frisky, beginning of discussion. The country could use it.

NDP leadership candidates Avi Lewis, left, Tony McQuail, Heather McPherson, Tanille Johnston, and Rob Ashton pose for a photo before a forum hosted by the Canadian Labour Congress in Ottawa on Oct. 22, 2025.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY SUSAN RILEY

December 15, 2025

CHELSEA, QUE.—Does Canadian politics ever need a jolt as we lurch towards the Christmas break.

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