The NDP has been seatless in Quebec for most of the party’s history; Avi Lewis is trying to change that
- Posted on August 8, 2026
- By The Globe and Mail
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In brief
Avi Lewis assumes leadership of the NDP with an ambitious agenda to establish parliamentary representation in Quebec, where the party has historically struggled despite the province's left-leaning political landscape. Lewis's strategic focus on language proficiency and grassroots engagement aims to overcome decades of electoral challenges. His efforts represent a critical turning point for the NDP's viability in Canada's most populous French-speaking region, potentially reshaping the nation's political dynamics.
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The NDP has been seatless in Quebec for most of the party’s history; Avi Lewis is trying to change that
The new leader is spending the summer improving his French and trying to solve the puzzle of New Democratic futility in what’s arguably Canada’s most progressive political culture
