Here’s why Lewis’ revival of a left-wing NDP should leave the political elite pressed

A truly populist message of policies that would benefit the working class could reshuffle the Canadian political landscape.

Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, and NDP Leader Avi Lewis. The rise of class consciousness in this country is long overdue, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY ERICA IFILL

April 8, 2026

OTTAWA—Last week, I wrote about the collective freakout of the elite class in reaction to newly minted NDP Leader Avi Lewis’ election victory. A few da...

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