Can the NDP's new leader turn the tide for Canada's left?

The NDP currently holds just six seats after winning a record-low share of the popular vote in the 2025 election and losing Nunavut MP Lori Idlout, who crossed over to the Liberals earlier this month. The party remains far from achieving official status in the House of Commons. But in his first speech as leader, Avi Lewis, who does not hold a seat in Ottawa, sought to revive hopes for the party, pledging to bring it back to what he referred to as the NDP’s glory days. The Globe’s Stephanie Levitz looks at whether Lewis could revive the NDP’s slumping fortunes. #ndp #NewDemocrat #cdnpoli #canada