The NDP leadership race has been ongoing for approximately a month now, with two primary contenders emerging: Avi Lewis, a veteran climate activist and former broadcaster, and Heather McPherson, the NDP Member of Parliament representing Edmonton-Strathcona, known for her strong NDP advocacy in Western Canada.
Following a significant setback in the previous election, where the party dropped from 24 MPs to just seven, losing official party status, the upcoming leader faces a momentous task of revitalization. Lewis and McPherson present contrasting visions for the party’s revival.
Engaging in a lively discussion about the future direction of the NDP are Martin Lukacs, the managing editor of the independent progressive media platform The Breach and the author of ‘The Poilievre Project,’ and Cheryl Oates, a seasoned political consultant with experience working under former Alberta NDP premier Rachel Notley. Oates has also contributed to several NDP campaigns in Western Canada and serves as a faculty member at McGill’s Max Bell School of Public Policy.
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