Avi Lewis
@avilewis.ca
Dad. Movement builder. NDP leadership candidate fighting for the 99%.
Père. Organisateur. Candidat chefferie NPD pour les 99%.
lewisforleader.ca / choisisavi.ca
Père. Organisateur. Candidat chefferie NPD pour les 99%.
lewisforleader.ca / choisisavi.ca
There’s a culture of politics in Winnipeg that is so beautiful and so powerful, because it’s grounded in the fundamental notion that every single life is precious and worth fighting for.
That’s what I see in Winnipeg Centre, and that’s the kind of NDP our campaign wants to rebuild. #cdnpoli
That’s what I see in Winnipeg Centre, and that’s the kind of NDP our campaign wants to rebuild. #cdnpoli
November 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
There’s a culture of politics in Winnipeg that is so beautiful and so powerful, because it’s grounded in the fundamental notion that every single life is precious and worth fighting for.
That’s what I see in Winnipeg Centre, and that’s the kind of NDP our campaign wants to rebuild. #cdnpoli
That’s what I see in Winnipeg Centre, and that’s the kind of NDP our campaign wants to rebuild. #cdnpoli
Powerful moments at the MBNDP convention - a moment of silence for Indigenous Veterans Day from Wab, and a loving personal introduction of every caucus member. 🔥🧡
November 8, 2025 at 9:06 PM
Powerful moments at the MBNDP convention - a moment of silence for Indigenous Veterans Day from Wab, and a loving personal introduction of every caucus member. 🔥🧡
My full statement on Zohran Mamdani's historic win.
November 5, 2025 at 6:15 AM
My full statement on Zohran Mamdani's historic win.
On Nov 5, join me and @libbydavies.bsky.social–who spent 18 yrs fighting against neoliberal parties—to talk about how we win on big ideas with the NDP.
If you're fired up this week, join us. And join the party.
lewisforleader.ca/budget-townh...
If you're fired up this week, join us. And join the party.
lewisforleader.ca/budget-townh...
November 5, 2025 at 5:35 AM
On Nov 5, join me and @libbydavies.bsky.social–who spent 18 yrs fighting against neoliberal parties—to talk about how we win on big ideas with the NDP.
If you're fired up this week, join us. And join the party.
lewisforleader.ca/budget-townh...
If you're fired up this week, join us. And join the party.
lewisforleader.ca/budget-townh...
Congratulations Kate White and the Yukon NDP! Doubled your seats, became Official Opposition, won the former Liberal Premier's seat. This is what fighting for working people looks like. Solidarity from coast to coast to coast. 🧡
November 4, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Congratulations Kate White and the Yukon NDP! Doubled your seats, became Official Opposition, won the former Liberal Premier's seat. This is what fighting for working people looks like. Solidarity from coast to coast to coast. 🧡
Emergency town hall with @libbydavies.bsky.social on Wednesday.
Register here: lewisforleader.ca/budget-townhall #cdnpoli
Register here: lewisforleader.ca/budget-townhall #cdnpoli
November 4, 2025 at 1:43 AM
Emergency town hall with @libbydavies.bsky.social on Wednesday.
Register here: lewisforleader.ca/budget-townhall #cdnpoli
Register here: lewisforleader.ca/budget-townhall #cdnpoli
We need thousands of electricians to break free from fossil fuels. Just saw the real work at @ibewinternational.bsky.social Local 242 Edmonton—union apprentices building our clean future. THIS is how we fight climate breakdown AND create family-sustaining jobs. #cdnpoli
November 3, 2025 at 2:09 AM
We need thousands of electricians to break free from fossil fuels. Just saw the real work at @ibewinternational.bsky.social Local 242 Edmonton—union apprentices building our clean future. THIS is how we fight climate breakdown AND create family-sustaining jobs. #cdnpoli
This past week: 24 hours in Edmonton that reminded me why I love this work. Presser with CLC and Alberta Fed of Labour, connected with AUPE's new president on care work and climate, met the Mayor on his first day, and visited teachers fighting for public education. The energy was incredible!
November 3, 2025 at 1:34 AM
This past week: 24 hours in Edmonton that reminded me why I love this work. Presser with CLC and Alberta Fed of Labour, connected with AUPE's new president on care work and climate, met the Mayor on his first day, and visited teachers fighting for public education. The energy was incredible!
What a thrill to reconnect with @sandraiaz.bsky.social in Edmonton.
The fire of struggle burns so bright in Sandra. We met in the Care Work is Climate Work coalition convened by The Leap in 2019: now she’s president of the biggest union in Alberta.
I’m proud to call Sandra mi compańera de lucha!
The fire of struggle burns so bright in Sandra. We met in the Care Work is Climate Work coalition convened by The Leap in 2019: now she’s president of the biggest union in Alberta.
I’m proud to call Sandra mi compańera de lucha!
November 1, 2025 at 7:13 PM
What a thrill to reconnect with @sandraiaz.bsky.social in Edmonton.
The fire of struggle burns so bright in Sandra. We met in the Care Work is Climate Work coalition convened by The Leap in 2019: now she’s president of the biggest union in Alberta.
I’m proud to call Sandra mi compańera de lucha!
The fire of struggle burns so bright in Sandra. We met in the Care Work is Climate Work coalition convened by The Leap in 2019: now she’s president of the biggest union in Alberta.
I’m proud to call Sandra mi compańera de lucha!
Very honoured that Edmonton’s new mayor @andrewknack.bsky.social made time to meet on his first day in office!
Here’s to progressives getting massively outspent by big money interests, and winning with solutions for the everyday emergency of just trying to get by in an impossible economy.
Here’s to progressives getting massively outspent by big money interests, and winning with solutions for the everyday emergency of just trying to get by in an impossible economy.
November 1, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Very honoured that Edmonton’s new mayor @andrewknack.bsky.social made time to meet on his first day in office!
Here’s to progressives getting massively outspent by big money interests, and winning with solutions for the everyday emergency of just trying to get by in an impossible economy.
Here’s to progressives getting massively outspent by big money interests, and winning with solutions for the everyday emergency of just trying to get by in an impossible economy.
How can the NDP reconnect with voters?
Scrap the focus-tested messaging. Communicate directly with passion and substance. And start advocating for solutions as big as the crises we face in ways people can understand.
#cdnpoli
Scrap the focus-tested messaging. Communicate directly with passion and substance. And start advocating for solutions as big as the crises we face in ways people can understand.
#cdnpoli
October 31, 2025 at 9:40 PM
How can the NDP reconnect with voters?
Scrap the focus-tested messaging. Communicate directly with passion and substance. And start advocating for solutions as big as the crises we face in ways people can understand.
#cdnpoli
Scrap the focus-tested messaging. Communicate directly with passion and substance. And start advocating for solutions as big as the crises we face in ways people can understand.
#cdnpoli
Honk if you stand with Alberta teachers fighting for public education and Charter rights! #ABTeachers #cdnpoli
October 30, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Honk if you stand with Alberta teachers fighting for public education and Charter rights! #ABTeachers #cdnpoli
Power isn’t something corporations give us, it’s something we take back. And we can start with the auto plants in Brampton that were built with millions in public funding.
It all starts when we organize together. Join us: lewisforleader.ca
It all starts when we organize together. Join us: lewisforleader.ca
October 23, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Power isn’t something corporations give us, it’s something we take back. And we can start with the auto plants in Brampton that were built with millions in public funding.
It all starts when we organize together. Join us: lewisforleader.ca
It all starts when we organize together. Join us: lewisforleader.ca
1/ Last night at the @canadianlabour.bsky.social forum, I said what needed to be said: we need solutions as big as the crises we face.
National rent control. Price caps on groceries. Public ownership across the economy.
National rent control. Price caps on groceries. Public ownership across the economy.
October 23, 2025 at 6:35 PM
1/ Last night at the @canadianlabour.bsky.social forum, I said what needed to be said: we need solutions as big as the crises we face.
National rent control. Price caps on groceries. Public ownership across the economy.
National rent control. Price caps on groceries. Public ownership across the economy.
1/ Is $10/day child care even happening if there aren't workers to do it?
I sat down for tea with Amanda Quance, an early childhood educator in Ottawa, on ECE Appreciation Day. The answer is no –– and we're about to find out the hard way.
I sat down for tea with Amanda Quance, an early childhood educator in Ottawa, on ECE Appreciation Day. The answer is no –– and we're about to find out the hard way.
October 21, 2025 at 10:44 PM
1/ Is $10/day child care even happening if there aren't workers to do it?
I sat down for tea with Amanda Quance, an early childhood educator in Ottawa, on ECE Appreciation Day. The answer is no –– and we're about to find out the hard way.
I sat down for tea with Amanda Quance, an early childhood educator in Ottawa, on ECE Appreciation Day. The answer is no –– and we're about to find out the hard way.
Shoutout to the Toronto crew from @lewisforleader.bsky.social - talking to neighbours about a public option for food!
We’re building this campaign with 21st century solutions & old fashioned organizing: one conversation at a time, laser-focused on the daily struggles of the 99%. lewisforleader.ca
We’re building this campaign with 21st century solutions & old fashioned organizing: one conversation at a time, laser-focused on the daily struggles of the 99%. lewisforleader.ca
October 11, 2025 at 6:33 PM
Shoutout to the Toronto crew from @lewisforleader.bsky.social - talking to neighbours about a public option for food!
We’re building this campaign with 21st century solutions & old fashioned organizing: one conversation at a time, laser-focused on the daily struggles of the 99%. lewisforleader.ca
We’re building this campaign with 21st century solutions & old fashioned organizing: one conversation at a time, laser-focused on the daily struggles of the 99%. lewisforleader.ca
On Oct 14th, the Lewis for Leader Campaign is hosting our first National Mass Organizing call—and you’re invited!
Join @naomiaklein.bsky.social, @anjaliappadurai.bsky.social and others to hear how you can get involved in our people-powered campaign.
RSVP: lewisforleader.ca/organizercall
Join @naomiaklein.bsky.social, @anjaliappadurai.bsky.social and others to hear how you can get involved in our people-powered campaign.
RSVP: lewisforleader.ca/organizercall
October 10, 2025 at 6:54 PM
On Oct 14th, the Lewis for Leader Campaign is hosting our first National Mass Organizing call—and you’re invited!
Join @naomiaklein.bsky.social, @anjaliappadurai.bsky.social and others to hear how you can get involved in our people-powered campaign.
RSVP: lewisforleader.ca/organizercall
Join @naomiaklein.bsky.social, @anjaliappadurai.bsky.social and others to hear how you can get involved in our people-powered campaign.
RSVP: lewisforleader.ca/organizercall
Liberals and Conservatives have let corporate grocers rip off Canadians for far too long.
Billions in profits for the Big 3 Grocers, while working-class people wonder how they’ll afford their next meal.
No more waiting for the market to fix itself. Canada needs a public option for grocery stores.
Billions in profits for the Big 3 Grocers, while working-class people wonder how they’ll afford their next meal.
No more waiting for the market to fix itself. Canada needs a public option for grocery stores.
October 9, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Liberals and Conservatives have let corporate grocers rip off Canadians for far too long.
Billions in profits for the Big 3 Grocers, while working-class people wonder how they’ll afford their next meal.
No more waiting for the market to fix itself. Canada needs a public option for grocery stores.
Billions in profits for the Big 3 Grocers, while working-class people wonder how they’ll afford their next meal.
No more waiting for the market to fix itself. Canada needs a public option for grocery stores.
1/ Exactly 20 years ago, I was honoured to speak at the Alberta Teachers' Association convention, 2005.
I've got the same message of solidarity and appreciation I did then:
I've got the same message of solidarity and appreciation I did then:
October 6, 2025 at 5:15 PM
1/ Exactly 20 years ago, I was honoured to speak at the Alberta Teachers' Association convention, 2005.
I've got the same message of solidarity and appreciation I did then:
I've got the same message of solidarity and appreciation I did then:
Getting to work or school everyday shouldn’t be the Hunger Games. That’s why I was proud to join UBC staff and students at their rally demanding that the UBC Skytrain finally be built.
The federal government needs to step up and start funding public transit like the vital public service it is.
The federal government needs to step up and start funding public transit like the vital public service it is.
October 3, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Getting to work or school everyday shouldn’t be the Hunger Games. That’s why I was proud to join UBC staff and students at their rally demanding that the UBC Skytrain finally be built.
The federal government needs to step up and start funding public transit like the vital public service it is.
The federal government needs to step up and start funding public transit like the vital public service it is.
Smile if you love public transit! // Sourire si vous aimez le transport en commun! 😄⚡️🚅
October 3, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Smile if you love public transit! // Sourire si vous aimez le transport en commun! 😄⚡️🚅