Avi Lewis Faces Tough NDP Challenge

0:00The new Democratic Party, just crowned Abbey Lewis as their new federal leader, but he's stepping into a tough spot right away. Pierre Poliev and his conservatives pose the biggest threat, especially after the 2025 election where Poliev lost overall. But, still scooped up 24 extra seats, 12 of those came straight from the NDP, turning what could have been a solid third-place finish into a squeeze play. Voters polarized the ballot into a straight-up liberal versus conservative showdown, leaving little room for the NDP to breathe in key writings. Analysts say, as long as Poliev keeps driving that dynamic, the NDP risks getting edged out completely in these two party battles. Lewis has his work cut out, figuring out how to carve space in a field that's stacking against him. From your city, powered by AI, this is Canada News Today. I'm Corey with the story.