Freezing rain likely Thursday night for Kingston-Belleville area

Incoming federal New Democratic Party leader Avi Lewis is calling for sweeping reforms to Canada’s immigration system with an eye to improving the lives of immigrants and newcomers, saying the current approach leaves many vulnerable and exploited. Lewis, a journalist, filmmaker, and political activist, beat four other candidates—Rob Ashton, Tanille Johnston, Heather McPherson, and Tony McQuail—to win the leadership at the party’s convention in Winnipeg on Sunday. Earlier, in a Zoom interview with New Canadian Media, Lewis discussed his plans for the NDP and his vision for immigration....