Leader of Canada’s NDP / Le chef du NPD fédéral https://linktr.ee/avi.lewishttps://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.cahttps://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3mvbodwliys25Ce soir, je tremperai des pommes dans du miel avec ma famille et formulerai des vœux fervents pour une année plus douce à venir. Nous vivons une époque effrayante, mais il reste tant à savourer, notamment notre liberté de bâtir l'espoir ensemble dans la lutte collective.11 Sep 2026 23:02 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvbodwliys25https://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3mvbod5jezs25Tonight I’ll be dipping apples in honey with my family and making fervent wishes for a sweeter year to come. We live in a terrifying time, but there is still much to be savoured, including our freedom to build hope together in collective struggle. Happy Rosh Hashanah to all who celebrate!11 Sep 2026 23:01 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvbod5jezs25https://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3mvbn3baewc2oIn a few days, Prime Minister Carney is inviting some of the world’s richest CEOs to Toronto to buy up Canada’s resources, public infrastructure, and more. We won’t save Canada by selling it off to the highest bidder. Join us, and let's build a Canada for the many, not the money.11 Sep 2026 22:39 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvbn3baewc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3mv73g3ytg227I wish I shared the minister’s confidence that Canadians (let alone all humans) are well protected from the many different dangers of AI. https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/ai-minister-says-warnings-are-not-new-as-experts-predict-the-technology-could-wipe-out-humanity/article_41ea49e9-c9f7-4f6e-80af-7d77341b016c.html10 Sep 2026 22:18 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv73g3ytg227https://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3mv6vwqbvxc2qNot so fast: airports may very well be on the auction block at the investment summit. We've seen a copy of the pitch book for Carney's investor summit, and here's an interesting paragraph:10 Sep 2026 20:40 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6vwqbvxc2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3mv6sn5e2mc26Giving foreign corporations more control over Canada won’t keep us safe. We need a plan that puts people first.10 Sep 2026 19:41 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv6sn5e2mc26https://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3mv4cxbwawk2pWe don’t save Canada by selling it off.09 Sep 2026 19:55 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv4cxbwawk2phttps://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3muxohvnou22mHappy Labour Day! It was an honour to stand with workers today in Toronto. This day is a reminder that when working people are united and organized, there’s nothing we can’t achieve.07 Sep 2026 23:37 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3muxohvnou22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3muq22avtek2fThis is the government of Canada’s scientific finding. It is true. It is also a terrible message. Here’s what’s also true: 🧵 https://www.ctvnews.ca/climate-and-environment/article/changes-to-canadas-climate-now-irreversible-federal-report-says/04 Sep 2026 22:43 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3muq22avtek2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3mupiqyiacs23It was 20 years ago that I first heard of the devastating health impacts and cancer cluster in Fort Chipewyan, home of the Mikisew Cree First Nation downstream from oil sands tailings "ponds”. 🧵 https://www.nationalobserver.com/2026/09/04/news/alberta-oilsands-tailings-suncor-regulator04 Sep 2026 17:34 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mupiqyiacs23https://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3munejilj322hUn accueil chaleureux pour cette importante nomination d’un membre très apprécié du NPD! J’ai hâte de commencer à travailler avec François. [contains quote post or other embedded content]03 Sep 2026 21:13 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3munejilj322hhttps://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3mundl7dfh22wA warm welcome to a big job for a beloved NDPer! I can't wait to get to work with François. [contains quote post or other embedded content]03 Sep 2026 20:56 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mundl7dfh22whttps://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3mukyuanjyl2d1/ Les consommateur·trices se font arnaquer à la pompe, mais une nouvelle subvention coûteuse aux compagnies pétrolières et gazières n'est pas la solution. https://ici.radio-canada.ca/nouvelle/2279891/essence-taxe-accise-diesel02 Sep 2026 22:39 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mukyuanjyl2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3mukys7amec2d1/ People are getting gouged at the pumps, but another costly handout of public money to oil and gas companies is no solution. Even after the Carney government’s $2.4 billion giveaway, gas prices continue to soar. In July, they were up more than 25% compared to last year. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/liberals-diesel-gas-excise-tax-9.732912802 Sep 2026 22:38 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mukys7amec2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3muinmfbmjk2vI want to share some reflections on last night’s by-elections. While there is still lots of work to do, our strong result in Beaches—East York and the surge of grassroots organizing in all three ridings shows us one thing: the NDP is back.02 Sep 2026 00:12 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3muinmfbmjk2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3mugmti5gkc2wÀ toutes nos personnes candidates aux élections partielles, à leurs équipes et à chaque bénévole, du fond du cœur, merci.01 Sep 2026 04:53 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mugmti5gkc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3mugmqptyic2wTo all of our by-election candidates, their teams, and every single volunteer, from the bottom of my heart, thank you.01 Sep 2026 04:51 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mugmqptyic2whttps://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3mufemsqg6s231/ C’est le jour des élections partielles dans les circonscriptions de Beaches—East York, North Vancouver—Capilano et Chicoutimi—Le Fjord ! Votez pour le NPD pour réduire les coûts, préserver notre planète et envoyer un message aux libéraux : on ne tiendra pas les progressistes pour acquis.31 Aug 2026 16:53 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mufemsqg6s23https://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3mufekxyqrk23It’s by-election day in Beaches—East York, North Vancouver—Capilano, and Chicoutimi—Le Fjord! Vote NDP for lower costs, a liveable planet, and to send a message to the Liberals: progressives won’t be taken for granted. Find your polling location: elections.ca31 Aug 2026 16:52 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mufekxyqrk23https://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3mu6lxzbfqk2x1/ Tonight we mourn the loss of a remarkable leader. Joan Phillip was utterly devoted to making life better — for her neighbours in Vancouver-Strathcona, for Indigenous youth, and for working people across the province.29 Aug 2026 00:16 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu6lxzbfqk2xhttps://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3mu6cajzbxs24Cet après-midi, j’ai envoyé une lettre au PM Carney au sujet de la grève des agents de sécurité de la Banque du Canada : mettez fin au recours de la Banque à des travailleurs de remplacement et permettez à ces travailleurs de négocier une convention collective équitable à la table des négociations.28 Aug 2026 21:22 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu6cajzbxs24https://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3mu6c2rkchk24This afternoon, I sent a letter to PM Carney regarding the Bank of Canada security strike urging the government to act immediately: end the Bank’s use of replacement workers, strengthen Canada's anti-scab protections, and allow these workers to negotiate a fair agreement at the bargaining table.28 Aug 2026 21:19 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu6c2rkchk24https://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3mu3ghnfjms2vWhen our health care gets sold off for parts, we pay more. The push to privatization is a significant factor in the cost of living crisis crushing Canadians. https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/health-inflation-cpi-9.732005227 Aug 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mu3ghnfjms2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3mtzfcdrhwk2dQuand vous êtes dans une guerre, vous utilisez les armes les plus puissantes — et notre pouvoir dans cette guerre commerciale provient des ressources dont les États-Unis ont besoin, comme le pétrole, le gaz, le potassium et d'autres minéraux essentiels.26 Aug 2026 22:33 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtzfcdrhwk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3mtzeuwuhqc2dWhen you’re in a war, you use your strongest weapons. And our power in this trade war comes from resources we have that the US needs — like oil, gas, potash, and other critical minerals.26 Aug 2026 22:26 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtzeuwuhqc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3mtz6bgrdj22a1/ Qu’ont en commun Jean Chrétien, Jason Kenney, Alison Redford et David Eby? Tous ont appelé le Canada à appliquer – ou à envisager d’appliquer – des taxes à l’exportation sur l’énergie et les minéraux essentiels que nous expédions aux États-Unis.26 Aug 2026 20:28 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtz6bgrdj22a