Avi Lewis
@avilewis.ca
Dad. Movement builder. NDP leadership candidate fighting for the 99%. / Père. Organisateur. Candidat à la chefferie NPD pour les 99%.
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Avi Lewis
@avilewis.ca
· Sep 19
Why I’m running for NDP leader
YouTube video by Avi Lewis
youtu.be
Canada's true crisis is the everyday emergency of just trying to get by in an impossible economy.
I’m running for NDP leader so we can transform a system rigged for the rich—together.
We need a government that serves the many, not the money.
Join in. lewisforleader.ca/
youtu.be/IVy99oiYszY
I’m running for NDP leader so we can transform a system rigged for the rich—together.
We need a government that serves the many, not the money.
Join in. lewisforleader.ca/
youtu.be/IVy99oiYszY
Trump is fuelling a humanitarian crisis in Cuba, with an oil blockade that is leading to devastating power outages and rationing. This administration is determined to dominate the hemisphere with brute force and naked impunity.
February 9, 2026 at 8:50 PM
Trump is fuelling a humanitarian crisis in Cuba, with an oil blockade that is leading to devastating power outages and rationing. This administration is determined to dominate the hemisphere with brute force and naked impunity.
Courtenay—Comox! You're up next. I'm headed your way on Wednesday. I can't wait to meet you & hear about your vision for the next era of the NDP.
Join us at Gladstone Brewing Co. from 6-8pm for the last stop on our Jobs, Justice, Climate Vancouver Island Tour.
RSVP 👉 avilewis.link/van-island-tour
Join us at Gladstone Brewing Co. from 6-8pm for the last stop on our Jobs, Justice, Climate Vancouver Island Tour.
RSVP 👉 avilewis.link/van-island-tour
February 9, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Courtenay—Comox! You're up next. I'm headed your way on Wednesday. I can't wait to meet you & hear about your vision for the next era of the NDP.
Join us at Gladstone Brewing Co. from 6-8pm for the last stop on our Jobs, Justice, Climate Vancouver Island Tour.
RSVP 👉 avilewis.link/van-island-tour
Join us at Gladstone Brewing Co. from 6-8pm for the last stop on our Jobs, Justice, Climate Vancouver Island Tour.
RSVP 👉 avilewis.link/van-island-tour
Charles Taylor est l’un des grands penseurs du Canada et une figure emblématique du NPD.
Il a fait vivre le parti au Québec pendant des décennies. Ses valeurs guident notre campagne pour bâtir une société à la hauteur des héros ordinaires de la classe ouvrière.
Son appui compte énormément.
Il a fait vivre le parti au Québec pendant des décennies. Ses valeurs guident notre campagne pour bâtir une société à la hauteur des héros ordinaires de la classe ouvrière.
Son appui compte énormément.
February 9, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Charles Taylor est l’un des grands penseurs du Canada et une figure emblématique du NPD.
Il a fait vivre le parti au Québec pendant des décennies. Ses valeurs guident notre campagne pour bâtir une société à la hauteur des héros ordinaires de la classe ouvrière.
Son appui compte énormément.
Il a fait vivre le parti au Québec pendant des décennies. Ses valeurs guident notre campagne pour bâtir une société à la hauteur des héros ordinaires de la classe ouvrière.
Son appui compte énormément.
Charles Taylor is one of Canada’s most important thinkers and an icon in our party.
He kept the NDP flame alive in Quebec for decades, and his values guide our campaign: building a country worthy of the everyday working-class heroes who keep it going.
His support means the world to me.
He kept the NDP flame alive in Quebec for decades, and his values guide our campaign: building a country worthy of the everyday working-class heroes who keep it going.
His support means the world to me.
February 9, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Charles Taylor is one of Canada’s most important thinkers and an icon in our party.
He kept the NDP flame alive in Quebec for decades, and his values guide our campaign: building a country worthy of the everyday working-class heroes who keep it going.
His support means the world to me.
He kept the NDP flame alive in Quebec for decades, and his values guide our campaign: building a country worthy of the everyday working-class heroes who keep it going.
His support means the world to me.
Gabriola Island, I'm headed your way on Tuesday for not one, but two events on our Jobs, Justice, Climate Tour!
Can't wait to meet you & talk about how we can take on the billionaire class & fight for the bold solutions that our climate and communities deserve.
RSVP 👉 avilewis.link/van-island-t...
Can't wait to meet you & talk about how we can take on the billionaire class & fight for the bold solutions that our climate and communities deserve.
RSVP 👉 avilewis.link/van-island-t...
February 9, 2026 at 2:03 AM
Gabriola Island, I'm headed your way on Tuesday for not one, but two events on our Jobs, Justice, Climate Tour!
Can't wait to meet you & talk about how we can take on the billionaire class & fight for the bold solutions that our climate and communities deserve.
RSVP 👉 avilewis.link/van-island-t...
Can't wait to meet you & talk about how we can take on the billionaire class & fight for the bold solutions that our climate and communities deserve.
RSVP 👉 avilewis.link/van-island-t...
Yes, there are democratic debates among New Democrats - the clue is in the name!
In a vast country with many regions and interests, it’s the job of the federal NDP to offer an inspiring national vision that unites us as a party of the 99%.
That’s how we build the biggest tent and win.
In a vast country with many regions and interests, it’s the job of the federal NDP to offer an inspiring national vision that unites us as a party of the 99%.
That’s how we build the biggest tent and win.
February 8, 2026 at 6:12 PM
Yes, there are democratic debates among New Democrats - the clue is in the name!
In a vast country with many regions and interests, it’s the job of the federal NDP to offer an inspiring national vision that unites us as a party of the 99%.
That’s how we build the biggest tent and win.
In a vast country with many regions and interests, it’s the job of the federal NDP to offer an inspiring national vision that unites us as a party of the 99%.
That’s how we build the biggest tent and win.
Duncan! I can't wait to see you this Monday to kick off our Jobs, Justice, Climate Tour of Vancouver Island!
Join us at The Oak Taphouse on Monday, Feb 9, to connect & organize for the future we deserve.
This is a people-powered movement, so bring friends!
RSVP: avilewis.link/van-island-t...
Join us at The Oak Taphouse on Monday, Feb 9, to connect & organize for the future we deserve.
This is a people-powered movement, so bring friends!
RSVP: avilewis.link/van-island-t...
February 7, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Duncan! I can't wait to see you this Monday to kick off our Jobs, Justice, Climate Tour of Vancouver Island!
Join us at The Oak Taphouse on Monday, Feb 9, to connect & organize for the future we deserve.
This is a people-powered movement, so bring friends!
RSVP: avilewis.link/van-island-t...
Join us at The Oak Taphouse on Monday, Feb 9, to connect & organize for the future we deserve.
This is a people-powered movement, so bring friends!
RSVP: avilewis.link/van-island-t...
Laura Mae Lindo et Zanana Akande sont des pionnières de notre parti et du mouvement. Elles ont ouvert la voie à la justice sociale, économique et raciale. Je suis honoré de leur soutien et, en ce Mois de l’histoire des Noirs, nous saluons celles et ceux qui ont brisé les barrières.
February 7, 2026 at 6:42 PM
Laura Mae Lindo et Zanana Akande sont des pionnières de notre parti et du mouvement. Elles ont ouvert la voie à la justice sociale, économique et raciale. Je suis honoré de leur soutien et, en ce Mois de l’histoire des Noirs, nous saluons celles et ceux qui ont brisé les barrières.
Laura Mae Lindo and Zanana Akande are trailblazers in our party & our movement. They have opened doors and dedicated their lives to social, economic & racial justice.
I’m humbled to have their support. This Black History Month, we honour leaders who broke barriers so more of us could walk through.
I’m humbled to have their support. This Black History Month, we honour leaders who broke barriers so more of us could walk through.
February 7, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Laura Mae Lindo and Zanana Akande are trailblazers in our party & our movement. They have opened doors and dedicated their lives to social, economic & racial justice.
I’m humbled to have their support. This Black History Month, we honour leaders who broke barriers so more of us could walk through.
I’m humbled to have their support. This Black History Month, we honour leaders who broke barriers so more of us could walk through.
Vancouver Island! I’m boarding the ferry and heading your way for our Jobs, Justice, Climate Tour!
From Feb 9 to 13, I’ll be travelling the Island to hear about your hopes for the future, and talk about the bold solutions that our communities deserve.
RSVP: avilewis.link/van-island-t...
From Feb 9 to 13, I’ll be travelling the Island to hear about your hopes for the future, and talk about the bold solutions that our communities deserve.
RSVP: avilewis.link/van-island-t...
February 7, 2026 at 4:19 AM
Vancouver Island! I’m boarding the ferry and heading your way for our Jobs, Justice, Climate Tour!
From Feb 9 to 13, I’ll be travelling the Island to hear about your hopes for the future, and talk about the bold solutions that our communities deserve.
RSVP: avilewis.link/van-island-t...
From Feb 9 to 13, I’ll be travelling the Island to hear about your hopes for the future, and talk about the bold solutions that our communities deserve.
RSVP: avilewis.link/van-island-t...
. @votetanille.bsky.social's Indigenous reconciliation and empowerment plan is a powerful, inspiring document.
It’s a vision rooted in the deep ground of First Nations, Inuit and Métis rights.
It’s a vision rooted in the deep ground of First Nations, Inuit and Métis rights.
We in the NDP can’t lose sight of Indigenous issues.
Our plan would:
☑️Close the infrastructure gap on First Nations
☑️Uphold the principles of free prior and informed consent
☑️ Deliver funding for community policing
☑️ Fully fund Jordan’s Principle
www.tanille.ca/platform/indigenous
Our plan would:
☑️Close the infrastructure gap on First Nations
☑️Uphold the principles of free prior and informed consent
☑️ Deliver funding for community policing
☑️ Fully fund Jordan’s Principle
www.tanille.ca/platform/indigenous
Indigenous Reconciliation & Empowerment — Vote Tanille for NDP Leader
www.tanille.ca
February 6, 2026 at 11:46 PM
. @votetanille.bsky.social's Indigenous reconciliation and empowerment plan is a powerful, inspiring document.
It’s a vision rooted in the deep ground of First Nations, Inuit and Métis rights.
It’s a vision rooted in the deep ground of First Nations, Inuit and Métis rights.
There is already life after oil for workers.
No more boom & bust.
No re-training required.
Steady, high-paying work.
Less isolated, closer to home...
It's geothermal drilling to heat and cool new housing!
👋 @thestar.com
www.thestar.com/from-the-oil...
No more boom & bust.
No re-training required.
Steady, high-paying work.
Less isolated, closer to home...
It's geothermal drilling to heat and cool new housing!
👋 @thestar.com
www.thestar.com/from-the-oil...
From the Oil Patch to Toronto: Drilling for Geothermal in Toronto
For the last five years, Benji Perry has been drilling for geothermal heating in the GTA.
www.thestar.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:21 PM
There is already life after oil for workers.
No more boom & bust.
No re-training required.
Steady, high-paying work.
Less isolated, closer to home...
It's geothermal drilling to heat and cool new housing!
👋 @thestar.com
www.thestar.com/from-the-oil...
No more boom & bust.
No re-training required.
Steady, high-paying work.
Less isolated, closer to home...
It's geothermal drilling to heat and cool new housing!
👋 @thestar.com
www.thestar.com/from-the-oil...
Federal workers are already staring down the barrel of 40,000 job cuts, and now Carney wants to force them back into the office four days a week.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Federal public servants called back to office 4 days a week starting this summer | CBC News
The federal government expects its employees to return to in-office work for a minimum of four days a week starting this July.
www.cbc.ca
February 6, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Federal workers are already staring down the barrel of 40,000 job cuts, and now Carney wants to force them back into the office four days a week.
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
www.cbc.ca/news/politic...
Les richesses générées au pays sont immenses, mais ne profitent pas aux travailleurs·euses. Elles restent bloquées au sommet.
Notre Régime fiscal pour les 99 % serre la vis aux entreprises voraces, afin de redistribuer la richesse et de relever le seuil minimal.
https://choisisavi.ca/
Notre Régime fiscal pour les 99 % serre la vis aux entreprises voraces, afin de redistribuer la richesse et de relever le seuil minimal.
https://choisisavi.ca/
February 5, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Les richesses générées au pays sont immenses, mais ne profitent pas aux travailleurs·euses. Elles restent bloquées au sommet.
Notre Régime fiscal pour les 99 % serre la vis aux entreprises voraces, afin de redistribuer la richesse et de relever le seuil minimal.
https://choisisavi.ca/
Notre Régime fiscal pour les 99 % serre la vis aux entreprises voraces, afin de redistribuer la richesse et de relever le seuil minimal.
https://choisisavi.ca/
There are fountains of wealth being generated in this country. But that wealth isn't trickling down to working people. It’s all stuck at the top.
Our 'Tax Plan for the 99%' takes on the corporate hoarding class – to redistribute wealth and raise the floor for all of us.
Join us: lewisforleader.ca
Our 'Tax Plan for the 99%' takes on the corporate hoarding class – to redistribute wealth and raise the floor for all of us.
Join us: lewisforleader.ca
February 5, 2026 at 6:46 PM
There are fountains of wealth being generated in this country. But that wealth isn't trickling down to working people. It’s all stuck at the top.
Our 'Tax Plan for the 99%' takes on the corporate hoarding class – to redistribute wealth and raise the floor for all of us.
Join us: lewisforleader.ca
Our 'Tax Plan for the 99%' takes on the corporate hoarding class – to redistribute wealth and raise the floor for all of us.
Join us: lewisforleader.ca
Premier Kinew and Minister Asagwara aren’t leaving seniors at the mercy of the market, they’re stepping in to save these precious elder care beds.
This is exactly what we mean when we say that the role of the government is to goddamn govern.
This is exactly what we mean when we say that the role of the government is to goddamn govern.
NDP government uses health system expropriation powers for first time, seizes care home
The provincial government has taken control of a personal care home in south Winnipeg, marking the first time since taking power in 2023 that it has used expropriation within the health-care system to...
www.ctvnews.ca
February 4, 2026 at 10:14 PM
Premier Kinew and Minister Asagwara aren’t leaving seniors at the mercy of the market, they’re stepping in to save these precious elder care beds.
This is exactly what we mean when we say that the role of the government is to goddamn govern.
This is exactly what we mean when we say that the role of the government is to goddamn govern.
Le CCF/NPD est né des fermier·ère·s et travailleur·euse·s des Prairies.
Je suis fier du soutien de leaders agricoles qui défendent la souveraineté alimentaire face au pouvoir des entreprises.
Nous reconstruisons le NPD pour toutes les communautés, dont les fermier·ère·s.
Je suis fier du soutien de leaders agricoles qui défendent la souveraineté alimentaire face au pouvoir des entreprises.
Nous reconstruisons le NPD pour toutes les communautés, dont les fermier·ère·s.
February 3, 2026 at 8:15 PM
Le CCF/NPD est né des fermier·ère·s et travailleur·euse·s des Prairies.
Je suis fier du soutien de leaders agricoles qui défendent la souveraineté alimentaire face au pouvoir des entreprises.
Nous reconstruisons le NPD pour toutes les communautés, dont les fermier·ère·s.
Je suis fier du soutien de leaders agricoles qui défendent la souveraineté alimentaire face au pouvoir des entreprises.
Nous reconstruisons le NPD pour toutes les communautés, dont les fermier·ère·s.
The CCF/NDP grew out of the populist soil of Canada, founded by prairie farmers and workers.
I’m proud to have the support of agriculture leaders today, fighting for food sovereignty and against corporate control of our food system.
We’re rebuilding the NDP for every community, including farmers.
I’m proud to have the support of agriculture leaders today, fighting for food sovereignty and against corporate control of our food system.
We’re rebuilding the NDP for every community, including farmers.
February 3, 2026 at 8:10 PM
The CCF/NDP grew out of the populist soil of Canada, founded by prairie farmers and workers.
I’m proud to have the support of agriculture leaders today, fighting for food sovereignty and against corporate control of our food system.
We’re rebuilding the NDP for every community, including farmers.
I’m proud to have the support of agriculture leaders today, fighting for food sovereignty and against corporate control of our food system.
We’re rebuilding the NDP for every community, including farmers.
Liberal icons Lloyd Axworthy and Alan Rock get behind @jennykwan.bsky.social's essential No More Loopholes Act. We need a real 2-way arms embargo on Israel, and this opens the door for Liberal MPs to pressure the PM to get it done.
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
Opinion: Why are Canadian arms fuelling foreign conflicts?
Ottawa must close a loophole in the Arms Trade Treaty that is allowing Canada’s defence exports to be used in abusive ways
www.theglobeandmail.com
February 3, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Liberal icons Lloyd Axworthy and Alan Rock get behind @jennykwan.bsky.social's essential No More Loopholes Act. We need a real 2-way arms embargo on Israel, and this opens the door for Liberal MPs to pressure the PM to get it done.
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...
Canadian banks closed 561 branches & 900 ATMs in 4 years, while population grew 7%.
Those same banks made $70 billion profit last year alone.
We need postal banking & credit unions freed to provide all banking services.
Public options for banking now!
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Those same banks made $70 billion profit last year alone.
We need postal banking & credit unions freed to provide all banking services.
Public options for banking now!
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Crowsnest Pass town latest Alberta community to lose bank branch — a trend seen across Canada | CBC News
The loss of retail banking service locations is not unique to one bank or to Alberta or to small towns. The Canadian Bankers Association says the number of bank branches is down nationwide: about six ...
www.cbc.ca
February 2, 2026 at 5:26 AM
Canadian banks closed 561 branches & 900 ATMs in 4 years, while population grew 7%.
Those same banks made $70 billion profit last year alone.
We need postal banking & credit unions freed to provide all banking services.
Public options for banking now!
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Those same banks made $70 billion profit last year alone.
We need postal banking & credit unions freed to provide all banking services.
Public options for banking now!
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
This post has been on my mind for a few days now, so I’m going to say something about it. 🧵
January 31, 2026 at 3:00 AM
This post has been on my mind for a few days now, so I’m going to say something about it. 🧵
This is classic scapegoating — blaming refugees for a healthcare crisis caused by decades of underfunding and privatization.
These charges are cruel and punitive. We won’t fix a broken system by putting up new barriers for people who are already struggling.
These charges are cruel and punitive. We won’t fix a broken system by putting up new barriers for people who are already struggling.
January 30, 2026 at 11:41 PM
This is classic scapegoating — blaming refugees for a healthcare crisis caused by decades of underfunding and privatization.
These charges are cruel and punitive. We won’t fix a broken system by putting up new barriers for people who are already struggling.
These charges are cruel and punitive. We won’t fix a broken system by putting up new barriers for people who are already struggling.
All power to Ubisoft workers in Halifax, standing up for justice and accountability after the company shut down their workplace right after they unionized.
Ubisoft has taken nearly $1 billion in public subsidies. We need to be loud and clear: No tax dollars for union busters!
dub.sh/0EG
Ubisoft has taken nearly $1 billion in public subsidies. We need to be loud and clear: No tax dollars for union busters!
dub.sh/0EG
Laid-off Ubisoft workers rally, call on video game developer to reopen in Halifax - Halifax | Globalnews.ca
A crowd of Ubisoft workers and supporters held a rally, urging the video game developer to reopen the studio that was closed earlier this month after a successful union drive.
dub.sh
January 30, 2026 at 11:25 PM
All power to Ubisoft workers in Halifax, standing up for justice and accountability after the company shut down their workplace right after they unionized.
Ubisoft has taken nearly $1 billion in public subsidies. We need to be loud and clear: No tax dollars for union busters!
dub.sh/0EG
Ubisoft has taken nearly $1 billion in public subsidies. We need to be loud and clear: No tax dollars for union busters!
dub.sh/0EG
Reposted by Avi Lewis
Pimicikamak remains in a state of emergency, despite the federal government’s false indication that the community is in a recovery phase.
Evacuees remain at risk without clarity on when or how they can return home. (1/2)
Evacuees remain at risk without clarity on when or how they can return home. (1/2)
January 30, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Pimicikamak remains in a state of emergency, despite the federal government’s false indication that the community is in a recovery phase.
Evacuees remain at risk without clarity on when or how they can return home. (1/2)
Evacuees remain at risk without clarity on when or how they can return home. (1/2)
Organizing works! This is a win for public pressure, and a message about the moral clarity Canadians want from politics right now.
Now we need legislation to ban all Canadian companies from contracting with ICE or otherwise supporting Trump's kidnapping and deportation machine.
dub.sh/cfwOL
Now we need legislation to ban all Canadian companies from contracting with ICE or otherwise supporting Trump's kidnapping and deportation machine.
dub.sh/cfwOL
B.C.’s Pattison says ICE warehouse sale won’t proceed
A company owned by British Columbia billionaire Jimmy Pattison says it will not be selling a Virginia warehouse to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, which planned to use the site as an Immigra...
dub.sh
January 30, 2026 at 8:20 PM
Organizing works! This is a win for public pressure, and a message about the moral clarity Canadians want from politics right now.
Now we need legislation to ban all Canadian companies from contracting with ICE or otherwise supporting Trump's kidnapping and deportation machine.
dub.sh/cfwOL
Now we need legislation to ban all Canadian companies from contracting with ICE or otherwise supporting Trump's kidnapping and deportation machine.
dub.sh/cfwOL