Avi Lewis | |
|---|---|
 Lewis in 2025 | |
| Leader of the New Democratic Party | |
| Assumed office March 29, 2026 | |
| Deputy | Alexandre Boulerice |
| Preceded by | Jagmeet Singh Don Davies (interim) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Avram David Lewis May 1967 (age 59) Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Political party | New Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | 1 |
| Parents | |
| Relatives | Lewis family |
| Alma mater | University College, Toronto (BA) |
| Occupation |
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| Website | lewisforleader |
Avram David "Avi" Lewis (born May 1967) is a Canadian politician and filmmaker who has been the leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP) since 2026.
Lewis's father, Stephen Lewis, also an NDP politician. His grandfather David Lewis, was leader of the NDP from 1971 to 1975.
Lewis began his career in broadcasting, hosting several shows for Citytv, CBC News and Al Jazeera English including The NewMusic, CounterSpin, On the Map with Avi Lewis, The Big Picture with Avi Lewis, and Fault Lines.
With his wife Naomi Klein, Lewis directed the documentaries The Take and This Changes Everything.
Lewis ran as an NDP candidate in the 2021 and 2025 federal elections, placing third each time. He was elected the party's leader in March 2026 on the first ballot, with 56 percent of the vote. He is the first NDP leader to have never held elected office before.
