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/3mizsfcaxpk261/ Hours after Iran and the U.S. reached a ceasefire deal, Israel launched one of its most devastating attacks on Lebanon to date. Over a hundred strikes in ten minutes - carnage in Beirut, where hundreds of thousands of displaced people are sheltering. https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/israel-lebanon-military-campaign-ceasefire-9.715616809 Apr 2026 02:51 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mizsfcaxpk26https://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3miwec4dl42231/ Le président des États-Unis menace ouvertement de commettre un génocide contre 90 millions de personnes.07 Apr 2026 18:00 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3miwec4dl4223https://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3miwe555zws23The President of the United States is openly threatening to commit genocide against 90 million people. Prime Minister Carney: if there was ever a moment to denounce this illegal war, withdraw your support, and call for accountability for war crimes—it’s now.07 Apr 2026 17:58 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3miwe555zws23https://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3micqf4idmk2dThank you, Premier Eby! I’m looking forward to connecting when I’m back in BC and discussing how we can do big things together to improve the lives of British Columbians. [contains quote post or other embedded content]30 Mar 2026 22:43 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3micqf4idmk2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3micqasbw222dMerci, Monsieur le Premier ministre. J'ai hâte de vous rencontrer à Ottawa. [contains quote post or other embedded content]30 Mar 2026 22:41 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3micqasbw222dhttps://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3micqacmg6s2dThank you, Prime Minister. I look forward to meeting you in Ottawa. [contains quote post or other embedded content]30 Mar 2026 22:41 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3micqacmg6s2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3miaad5ljf22hA pleasure to meet with my friend and political powerhouse Wab Kinew. Look forward to walking our shared path in meeting the needs of working people, from healthcare to the cost of living and the destructive influence of AI.29 Mar 2026 22:51 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3miaad5ljf22hhttps://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3mi7ytwntuw2sThe NDP family is bursting with talent.  Tanille, Tony, Rob, Heather — each of your incredible campaigns have made our movement so much stronger. Let's get to work and rebuild this party together.29 Mar 2026 20:37 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi7ytwntuw2shttps://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3mi7spfbc6w2lMerci à tous les bénévoles, donateurs, organisatrices et membres du NPD qui ont contribué à faire de ce mouvement un événement historique. Nous jetons les bases d’un nouveau départ et nous sommes prêts à faire un retour en force sur la scène politique canadienne. Ça commence maintenant.29 Mar 2026 18:47 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi7spfbc6w2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3mi7snjqzg52gTo every volunteer, donor, organizer and NDP member who helped power this history-making movement: thank you. We are building a new foundation for our party, and we are ready to come roaring back on the Canadian political stage. Let’s get to work!29 Mar 2026 18:46 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi7snjqzg52ghttps://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3mi63fenaz22mWhat an exhilarating two days at convention here in Winnipeg! It's been incredible to be among so many dedicated New Democrats who are working to shape the future of our party. Proud to be in this struggle with you all.29 Mar 2026 02:17 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi63fenaz22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3mi5digi5bc2dTogether, we will fling open the doors to the 99% and rebuild the NDP into a political instrument of the people. // Ensemble, nous ouvrirons grand les portes aux 99 % et rebâtirons le NPD comme levier politique du peuple. https://youtu.be/LorxoMDyhKM?si=J59Lvbe2qqKeLmV628 Mar 2026 19:09 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi5digi5bc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3mi4xepkdys23Today is the LAST DAY to vote for the next leader of the federal NDP! This campaign has been a blur, a rush & frankly: the time of my life. Cast your vote before 7pm ET & let’s show what can be done when we lead with courage, conviction & real solutions that match the scale of the crises we face.28 Mar 2026 15:33 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi4xepkdys23https://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3mi3evemzxc2dToday, NDP delegates voted overwhelmingly in favour of a resolution calling on the federal govt to close the loophole that's allowed Canadian-made weapons to be used in human rights abuses abroad — as @jennykwan.bsky.social's Bill C-233 called for. I was proud to speak in favour of the resolution.28 Mar 2026 00:29 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi3evemzxc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3mi2wvzejfd261/ What a way to kick off convention weekend in Winnipeg—a final rally that felt like a culmination of all the energy we’ve been building on this campaign since day one. Grateful to the hundreds of supporters in the room, and to special friends for sharing the stage and their words of support.27 Mar 2026 20:19 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mi2wvzejfd26https://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3mhygglagk22dCongrats, solidarity and thanks for the warm welcome! ✊🏻✊🏻✊🏻 [contains quote post or other embedded content]26 Mar 2026 20:19 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhygglagk22dhttps://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3mhybehtcqr25Les associations de circonscription sont au cœur du NPD. Honoré de l’appui de quatre en C.-B., en Ontario et au Québec. Elles sont clés pour le renouveau : donner du pouvoir à la base et lui faire confiance. C’est ainsi que nous nous reconstruisons et que nous gagnons.26 Mar 2026 18:48 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhybehtcqr25https://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3mhybb5mriv26The heart of the NDP is electoral district associations. I’m honoured to be endorsed by four from B.C., Ontario, and Quebec. EDAs are at the centre of our plan for party renewal. We must empower and trust grassroots members as they support their communities. That’s how we rebuild. It's how we win.26 Mar 2026 18:46 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhybb5mriv26https://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3mhy6cv6dpc2gExcited to have hometown hero @leahgazan.bsky.social speak at our event tonight! Join us if you're in Winnipeg for the Convention! avilewis.link/winnipeg [contains quote post or other embedded content]26 Mar 2026 17:53 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhy6cv6dpc2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3mhvstozsw22rGrowing our party in Quebec is a top priority if I’m elected as leader. That’s why it’s a joy to be endorsed by two people who can help us do exactly that: Julius Grey and Élaine Michaud. Together, we’ll rebuild and win again by reconnecting with Quebec’s progressive majority.25 Mar 2026 19:23 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhvstozsw22rhttps://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3mhvslkzsok2rSi je suis élu chef, le développement du parti au Québec sera une priorité. Je suis fier du soutien de Julius Grey et Élaine Michaud pour nous aider à y parvenir. Ensemble, reconstruisons et renouons avec la majorité progressiste afin de remporter de nouvelles victoires.25 Mar 2026 19:18 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhvslkzsok2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3mhv2f56upt25BrightDrop electric delivery vans should've been a Canadian success story.  Instead, after $500M in federal investments, GM abandoned the 1000+ @unifor.org Local 88 workers at the plant. I was in Ingersoll recently hearing about how we can save these good, union jobs and Canada's EV future.25 Mar 2026 12:05 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhv2f56upt25https://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3mhtrcerv752q1/ Chaque avancée majeure dont bénéficient aujourd’hui les travailleuses et travailleurs, qu’il s’agisse de lieux de travail plus sûrs, des fins de semaine ou de salaires plus équitables, a été obtenue parce que les travailleuses et travailleurs se sont battu·e·s pour améliorer leur sort.24 Mar 2026 23:50 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhtrcerv752qhttps://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3mhtr7jnyrx261/ Every major gain working people enjoy today, from safer workplaces to weekends and fairer wages, was won because workers organized and fought for better. That tradition of solidarity continues through the work of unions and labour councils across this country.24 Mar 2026 23:48 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhtr7jnyrx26https://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3mhtplaad7s2cThis Thursday! See you soon, Winnipeg! [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 Mar 2026 23:19 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhtplaad7s2chttps://bsky.app/profile/avilewis.ca/post/3mhrbtnbfps261/ Tout au long de l’histoire, les étudiant·e·s et les jeunes ont poussé la société à se montrer à la hauteur de ses idéaux les plus élevés. Sur les campus à travers Canada, les mouvements étudiant·e·s se sont organisés, se sont battus et ont remporté des victoires importantes.24 Mar 2026 00:08 +0000at://did:plc:idsofvph6jyjtkumhhla6n5e/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhrbtnbfps26