Lewis For Leader
@lewisforleader.ca
The official account for @avilewis.ca's campaign for leader of the federal NDP.
They are the money, we are the many.
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We cannot let workers pay the price for getting Canada off oil & gas — and as NDP leader, I’ll ensure they don’t.
It’s Big Oil that’s sucked billions of dollars out of the ground in this country, and it’s Big Oil that must pay the price of getting us out of the mess that they've created for us all.
It’s Big Oil that’s sucked billions of dollars out of the ground in this country, and it’s Big Oil that must pay the price of getting us out of the mess that they've created for us all.
November 23, 2025 at 6:27 PM
We cannot let workers pay the price for getting Canada off oil & gas — and as NDP leader, I’ll ensure they don’t.
It’s Big Oil that’s sucked billions of dollars out of the ground in this country, and it’s Big Oil that must pay the price of getting us out of the mess that they've created for us all.
It’s Big Oil that’s sucked billions of dollars out of the ground in this country, and it’s Big Oil that must pay the price of getting us out of the mess that they've created for us all.
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In a country the size of Canada, we need a public option for cell phone service.
It can be a matter of life and death.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
It can be a matter of life and death.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Why Canada’s roadways are studded with cell phone ‘dead zones’
Ottawa has not adequately pushed cellphone companies to increase coverage, experts say, preventing people in emergencies from receiving help
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:47 PM
In a country the size of Canada, we need a public option for cell phone service.
It can be a matter of life and death.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
It can be a matter of life and death.
www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
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Canadians don’t need more platitudes or private market incentives, they need real solutions.
We can't rely on the market to fix what it broke. We need a massive, wartime-level investment in affordable public housing.
Housing is a human right. Let's start acting like it.
We can't rely on the market to fix what it broke. We need a massive, wartime-level investment in affordable public housing.
Housing is a human right. Let's start acting like it.
November 22, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Canadians don’t need more platitudes or private market incentives, they need real solutions.
We can't rely on the market to fix what it broke. We need a massive, wartime-level investment in affordable public housing.
Housing is a human right. Let's start acting like it.
We can't rely on the market to fix what it broke. We need a massive, wartime-level investment in affordable public housing.
Housing is a human right. Let's start acting like it.
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Today is National Housing Day. I write this from Vancouver, one of Canada’s wealthiest cities, and where homelessness reached an all-time high this year.
It wasn’t always this way. Canada has a massive deficit of affordable public housing, ever since Liberal governments slashed funding in the 90s.
It wasn’t always this way. Canada has a massive deficit of affordable public housing, ever since Liberal governments slashed funding in the 90s.
November 22, 2025 at 7:12 PM
Today is National Housing Day. I write this from Vancouver, one of Canada’s wealthiest cities, and where homelessness reached an all-time high this year.
It wasn’t always this way. Canada has a massive deficit of affordable public housing, ever since Liberal governments slashed funding in the 90s.
It wasn’t always this way. Canada has a massive deficit of affordable public housing, ever since Liberal governments slashed funding in the 90s.
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If the NDP elects Avi Lewis as leader & Carney continues to pivot right, especially on pipelines / climate policy, the Liberals are toast. Next fall's election will restore the NDP to healthy party status, with the Conservatives as govt. Wouldn't rule out a Layton-style result. #ClimateActionNow
My position is clear: I am unequivocally opposed to any new fossil fuel development — including LNG.
We must have the courage to say this to every government, of any stripe: if you’re building new pipelines or fossil infrastructure, this shall not pass.
#cdnpoli
We must have the courage to say this to every government, of any stripe: if you’re building new pipelines or fossil infrastructure, this shall not pass.
#cdnpoli
November 22, 2025 at 2:51 PM
If the NDP elects Avi Lewis as leader & Carney continues to pivot right, especially on pipelines / climate policy, the Liberals are toast. Next fall's election will restore the NDP to healthy party status, with the Conservatives as govt. Wouldn't rule out a Layton-style result. #ClimateActionNow
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This guy is running to lead a major political party in Canada and isn't mincing words or doing half measures when it comes to supporting trans people domestically or Palestinians abroad
1/ Today is Trans Day of Remembrance, a day we honour and mourn the lives taken by transphobic violence.
November 20, 2025 at 8:45 PM
This guy is running to lead a major political party in Canada and isn't mincing words or doing half measures when it comes to supporting trans people domestically or Palestinians abroad
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Thank you @faejohnstone.bsky.social for asking this important question, and for your commitment to this necessary work.
When trans people and other marginalized groups are targeted, all of us are implicated. There can be no neutral bystanders — our fates are intertwined.
youtube.com/shorts/PrFX5...
When trans people and other marginalized groups are targeted, all of us are implicated. There can be no neutral bystanders — our fates are intertwined.
youtube.com/shorts/PrFX5...
My Answer to Fae Johnstone: I Will Always Stand with the Trans Community #cdnpoli #ndp
YouTube video by Avi Lewis
youtube.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Thank you @faejohnstone.bsky.social for asking this important question, and for your commitment to this necessary work.
When trans people and other marginalized groups are targeted, all of us are implicated. There can be no neutral bystanders — our fates are intertwined.
youtube.com/shorts/PrFX5...
When trans people and other marginalized groups are targeted, all of us are implicated. There can be no neutral bystanders — our fates are intertwined.
youtube.com/shorts/PrFX5...
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1/ Today is Trans Day of Remembrance, a day we honour and mourn the lives taken by transphobic violence.
November 20, 2025 at 6:05 PM
1/ Today is Trans Day of Remembrance, a day we honour and mourn the lives taken by transphobic violence.
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My position is clear: I am unequivocally opposed to any new fossil fuel development — including LNG.
We must have the courage to say this to every government, of any stripe: if you’re building new pipelines or fossil infrastructure, this shall not pass.
#cdnpoli
We must have the courage to say this to every government, of any stripe: if you’re building new pipelines or fossil infrastructure, this shall not pass.
#cdnpoli
November 20, 2025 at 11:50 PM
My position is clear: I am unequivocally opposed to any new fossil fuel development — including LNG.
We must have the courage to say this to every government, of any stripe: if you’re building new pipelines or fossil infrastructure, this shall not pass.
#cdnpoli
We must have the courage to say this to every government, of any stripe: if you’re building new pipelines or fossil infrastructure, this shall not pass.
#cdnpoli
1/ We're honoured to share that Flor Marcelino, beloved Manitoba New Democrat, has endorsed @avilewis.ca for leadership of the federal NDP.
#cdnpoli
#cdnpoli
November 20, 2025 at 3:03 AM
1/ We're honoured to share that Flor Marcelino, beloved Manitoba New Democrat, has endorsed @avilewis.ca for leadership of the federal NDP.
#cdnpoli
#cdnpoli
🧵 @avilewis.ca is coming home to Vancouver!
After months on the road, Avi returns to a city that shapes his politics—where he teaches at UBC, raises his kid, and fights alongside movements for justice.
Join us Nov 18 at The Cobalt.
After months on the road, Avi returns to a city that shapes his politics—where he teaches at UBC, raises his kid, and fights alongside movements for justice.
Join us Nov 18 at The Cobalt.
November 17, 2025 at 11:55 PM
🧵 @avilewis.ca is coming home to Vancouver!
After months on the road, Avi returns to a city that shapes his politics—where he teaches at UBC, raises his kid, and fights alongside movements for justice.
Join us Nov 18 at The Cobalt.
After months on the road, Avi returns to a city that shapes his politics—where he teaches at UBC, raises his kid, and fights alongside movements for justice.
Join us Nov 18 at The Cobalt.
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Days like these leave me energized. Meeting passionate people, hearing their stories, and feeling their dedication to their communities. I can't wait to carry this momentum into our next tour stop — this Tuesday evening in Vancouver.
Join us there: act.lewisforleader.ca/van-november
Join us there: act.lewisforleader.ca/van-november
November 16, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Days like these leave me energized. Meeting passionate people, hearing their stories, and feeling their dedication to their communities. I can't wait to carry this momentum into our next tour stop — this Tuesday evening in Vancouver.
Join us there: act.lewisforleader.ca/van-november
Join us there: act.lewisforleader.ca/van-november
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Even from the gov that brought you the "Zionist Palestinian state", this is utterly appalling.
A Trumpian border interrogation?
Richard Falk is no national security threat. He's a legend of international law.
The PM should apologize personally.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
A Trumpian border interrogation?
Richard Falk is no national security threat. He's a legend of international law.
The PM should apologize personally.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Prominent legal scholar detained at Canadian border while on his way to a conference on Palestine | CBC News
A well-known academic and former UN special rapporteur says he was detained by customs agents in Toronto while on his way to speak at a conference on human rights violations against Palestinians.
www.cbc.ca
November 16, 2025 at 8:14 AM
Even from the gov that brought you the "Zionist Palestinian state", this is utterly appalling.
A Trumpian border interrogation?
Richard Falk is no national security threat. He's a legend of international law.
The PM should apologize personally.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
A Trumpian border interrogation?
Richard Falk is no national security threat. He's a legend of international law.
The PM should apologize personally.
www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
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Monday evening, I'll be joining @avilewis.ca (who happens to be both my political champ & my brother-in-law) to talk federal climate policy. Join us! 👇
Carney just tabled a budget that’s firmly on the side of fossil fuel CEOs, not working people. On Nov 17th, join @avilewis.ca and @sethdklein.bsky.social to talk about what real climate leadership would look like and how we can build it together.
RSVP 👉 lewisforleader.ca/solidarity-session #cdnpoli
RSVP 👉 lewisforleader.ca/solidarity-session #cdnpoli
November 16, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Monday evening, I'll be joining @avilewis.ca (who happens to be both my political champ & my brother-in-law) to talk federal climate policy. Join us! 👇
Friends in Victoria! Tired of corporate welfare and greenwashing? Let's talk solutions. 6pm Victoria: @avilewis.ca at Habit Coffee during #BCNDP convention.
avilewis.link/vic-nov
avilewis.link/vic-nov
November 15, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Friends in Victoria! Tired of corporate welfare and greenwashing? Let's talk solutions. 6pm Victoria: @avilewis.ca at Habit Coffee during #BCNDP convention.
avilewis.link/vic-nov
avilewis.link/vic-nov
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Some moments from day 1 of the BC NDP convention in Victoria today. Wonderful to reconnect with so many incredible organizers, delegates, and friends.
If we didn’t get the chance to meet, join me at Habit Coffee on Pandora Ave. tomorrow at 7pm for our Victoria social!
avilewis.link/vic-nov
If we didn’t get the chance to meet, join me at Habit Coffee on Pandora Ave. tomorrow at 7pm for our Victoria social!
avilewis.link/vic-nov
November 15, 2025 at 6:33 AM
Some moments from day 1 of the BC NDP convention in Victoria today. Wonderful to reconnect with so many incredible organizers, delegates, and friends.
If we didn’t get the chance to meet, join me at Habit Coffee on Pandora Ave. tomorrow at 7pm for our Victoria social!
avilewis.link/vic-nov
If we didn’t get the chance to meet, join me at Habit Coffee on Pandora Ave. tomorrow at 7pm for our Victoria social!
avilewis.link/vic-nov
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What's the one policy Avi Lewis would fight for if given the chance #canada #cdnpoli #frankdomenic🍁
November 14, 2025 at 4:37 PM
What's the one policy Avi Lewis would fight for if given the chance #canada #cdnpoli #frankdomenic🍁
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While Carney caters to the corporate elite, our movement knows that it’s time to tax the rich and invest in the 99% who keep this country going.
Thanks @lindamcquaig.bsky.social for the shout out in the @thestar.com!
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Thanks @lindamcquaig.bsky.social for the shout out in the @thestar.com!
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
!["The closest we have to [Mamdani] in Canada is NDP leadership candidate Avi Lewis, also an articulate, left-wing populist who, like Mamdani, openly advocates for taxing the rich in order to provide benefits for ordinary people. Now there's a wild idea. But it might just catch on." - Linda McQuaig in the Toronto Star](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/bafkreidastyznqnyv3bj5zstod4mbkyo3o33zu447qwbfly2zmvgx426jq@jpeg)
November 14, 2025 at 9:57 PM
While Carney caters to the corporate elite, our movement knows that it’s time to tax the rich and invest in the 99% who keep this country going.
Thanks @lindamcquaig.bsky.social for the shout out in the @thestar.com!
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
Thanks @lindamcquaig.bsky.social for the shout out in the @thestar.com!
www.thestar.com/opinion/cont...
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November 14, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Carney vient de présenter un budget fédéral qui favorise clairement les PDG des pétrolières, au détriment des travailleurs.
Lundi, rejoignez @avilewis.ca et @sethdklein.bsky.social pour discuter de ce à quoi ressemblerait un véritable leadership climatique 👉 lewisforleader.ca/solidarity-session
Lundi, rejoignez @avilewis.ca et @sethdklein.bsky.social pour discuter de ce à quoi ressemblerait un véritable leadership climatique 👉 lewisforleader.ca/solidarity-session
November 14, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Carney vient de présenter un budget fédéral qui favorise clairement les PDG des pétrolières, au détriment des travailleurs.
Lundi, rejoignez @avilewis.ca et @sethdklein.bsky.social pour discuter de ce à quoi ressemblerait un véritable leadership climatique 👉 lewisforleader.ca/solidarity-session
Lundi, rejoignez @avilewis.ca et @sethdklein.bsky.social pour discuter de ce à quoi ressemblerait un véritable leadership climatique 👉 lewisforleader.ca/solidarity-session
Carney just tabled a budget that’s firmly on the side of fossil fuel CEOs, not working people. On Nov 17th, join @avilewis.ca and @sethdklein.bsky.social to talk about what real climate leadership would look like and how we can build it together.
RSVP 👉 lewisforleader.ca/solidarity-session #cdnpoli
RSVP 👉 lewisforleader.ca/solidarity-session #cdnpoli
November 14, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Carney just tabled a budget that’s firmly on the side of fossil fuel CEOs, not working people. On Nov 17th, join @avilewis.ca and @sethdklein.bsky.social to talk about what real climate leadership would look like and how we can build it together.
RSVP 👉 lewisforleader.ca/solidarity-session #cdnpoli
RSVP 👉 lewisforleader.ca/solidarity-session #cdnpoli
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Huge solidarity to @unifor.org local 88.
1,100 workers making EV delivery vans, laid off by GM.
Now they're saying, enough!
If GM comes for the machines, they'll occupy the plant.
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1,100 workers making EV delivery vans, laid off by GM.
Now they're saying, enough!
If GM comes for the machines, they'll occupy the plant.
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Union threatens to seize Cami auto plant if GM removes machinery
Mike Van Boekel, chairperson of Unifor Local 88, said they are also prepared to fight the company in court.
lfpress.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Huge solidarity to @unifor.org local 88.
1,100 workers making EV delivery vans, laid off by GM.
Now they're saying, enough!
If GM comes for the machines, they'll occupy the plant.
1/
1,100 workers making EV delivery vans, laid off by GM.
Now they're saying, enough!
If GM comes for the machines, they'll occupy the plant.
1/
Avi Lewis talks about a public option for groceries and how the NDP should be focusing on the material conditions of people's lives #canada #cdnpoli #canadianpolitics #canpoli #frankdomenic🍁
November 13, 2025 at 5:10 PM
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What can the power of government do according to Avi Lewis? #canada #cdnpoli #canadian #frankdomenic🍁
November 8, 2025 at 4:36 PM
What can the power of government do according to Avi Lewis? #canada #cdnpoli #canadian #frankdomenic🍁
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Avi Lewis speaking honestly about his gripes with how politicians talk. #canada #cdnpoli #canadian #frankdomenic🍁
November 10, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Avi Lewis speaking honestly about his gripes with how politicians talk. #canada #cdnpoli #canadian #frankdomenic🍁