Lewis Wins NDP Leadership, Pushes for Public Ownership

0:00A.B. Lewis just clinched the NDP leadership on the first ballot with 39,734 votes out of 70,930. The Eagle Socialist Firebrand beat out Heather McPherson, who got 20,899, while the others trailed way behind. Earlier this weekend, a pro-Lewis team swept the party executive elections, locking in control for his Democratic Socialist crew. In his wind speech, he stressed unity, pulling all candidates and caucus members on stage right away. Lewis has no elected experience, but he smashed fundraising records with $1.4 million, more than everyone else combined. His push for public ownership and phasing out fossil fuels could shake up the party's blue collar base and resource towns. Provincial NDPs are pushing back hard. Alberta leader Nihid Nenshi dropped a pro-pipeline energy plan just before the vote, and Manitoba Premier Wab Kenu reminded folks that winning. Elections is key. This worry his protest by might not snack seats in first pass the post.

1:02All candidates back proportional representation at the convention, and Lewis heads into his new role with big enthusiasm but real questions on the road ahead. From your city, powered by AI, this is Canada News Today.