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NDP Sets House Team as Avi Lewis Stays Outside Parliament

The shuffle signals a rebuild that prioritizes grassroots organizing over a fast bid for a Commons seat.

Overview

  • The NDP, which announced critic roles Friday, kept Don Davies as parliamentary leader and named Heather McPherson House leader.
  • Avi Lewis has no Commons seat and will focus on rebuilding, and he will serve as critic for intergovernmental affairs and a new cost of living role.
  • McPherson resumes foreign affairs and trade, Leah Gazan takes Indigenous affairs and Arctic sovereignty, Jenny Kwan adds justice, and Alexandre Boulerice keeps his files as he weighs his future.
  • With only six MPs and no official party status, the NDP lacks guaranteed question period time and cannot sit on House committees.
  • Don Davies said party debt is expected to sit near $9.5 million after HST and local campaign rebates.