NDP's Lewis Faces Uphill Battle Amid Low Relevance

0:00A.V. Lewis just crushed his party's leadership race, but a fresh post-media-leger poll paints a tough picture for the new Democratic Party nationwide. Only 32% of Canadian see the NDP as relevant, while 42% call it irrelevant and 26% aren't sure. Voter support sits at a measly 6%, barely budging from last month. That low relevance ties back to the NDP's 2022 deal, propping up Justin Trudeau's minority liberal government on budgets and big votes, in. Exchange for pushes on dental care and pharmacare. Polster Andrew N. says it made folks view the NDP as a liberal sidekick, sidelining them, and tanking support from highs around 15 to 20% since late 2021. Canadian seem pretty consent overall, with 57% satisfied with the federal government's work and 58% approving of. Five Minister Mark Carney, political scientist Lori Turnbull, doubts Lewis will snag a quick poll boost like new leaders often do, saying he first needs Siraleus Caucus and the party

1:03machine. Lewis is already reaching out, open to advice from ex-leader Jagmeet Singh despite the party's drop to seven seats last election. Meanwhile, the NDP trails not just the liberals at 48% and conservatives at 34%, but even the Quebec-only bloc, Quevequois at 7%, provincially though, the NDP shines, holding power in British Columbia and Manitoba while leading opposition in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Nationally, Lewis faces a steep climb to flip that irrelevant script before the next vote. I'm Corey with the story. That's your Vancouver News today update, AI-powered and always on.