Morning Update: The NDP has a new leader | Unpublished
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Author: Sierra Bein
Publication Date: March 30, 2026 - 06:25

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Morning Update: The NDP has a new leader

March 30, 2026

Good morning. Avi Lewis has been elected as the new leader of the NDP during a period of turbulence for the federal party. More on that below, along with a trade trip to China and a journey to the moon. Let’s get to it.



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