Friends, like many Canadians, I was delighted to see Mark Carney defeat Pierre Poilievre and the MAGA Conservatives. I was also impressed by his recent speech at Davos, where he called out the collapse of the rules-based order and the need to align with middle powers of goodwill. Carney is a strong fighter for Canada on the international front.
On the domestic front, however, I am concerned. Today’s Liberals are indistinguishable from the old Progressive Conservatives, sidelining climate policy and the health and community issues the NDP once kept firmly on the agenda. There is now a gap in the political centre that the NDP are well positioned to occupy.
Unlike the U.S., Canada’s third parties have historically exercised real leverage at key moments, preventing extremism and helping to keep Parliament and the country balanced. For these reasons, I have joined the NDP and will be voting for Avi Lewis as its new leader. I encourage you to join as well, so you can make your choice for leader. The deadline is January 28.
https://act.lewisforleader.ca/become-an-ndp-member
Last Updated on January 26, 2026 | Published: January 26, 2026