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Avi Lewis, elected to lead Canada’s New Democratic party, promises ‘NDP comeback’

Avi Lewis won the NDP leadership on the first ballot at Winnipeg convention.
Lewis pledged to center the party around equity, higher wealth taxes, green energy and tuition-free education.
Lewis promised to challenge oil companies and grocery barons dominating profits.
Lewis is expected to lead a party with about six MPs and debt of roughly C$13 million.
The party remains in a rebuilding phase after last year’s election loss.
Naomi Klein accompanied Lewis on stage after the leadership win.
Provincial leaders offered mixed reactions to the federal leadership change.
The NDP faces a difficult path given debt and limited parliamentary representation.
The leadership result follows Jagmeet Singh's resignation after a poor riding result.
The Guardian notes the party's provincial ties and the Calgary-E etc. context.

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