A Deep(ish) Dive into the Federal NDP Leadership Fundraising Numbers
AvI Lewis has raised more money than all the other candidates combined, but he's done so by relying more on small donations than his two main rivals.
Jeremy Appel
Mar 23, 2026

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https://www.readtheorchard.org/p/a-deepish-dive-into-the-federal-ndp

Amid a cost of living crisis and the rise of the far-right, the path forward for the NDP has never been clearer.

We need a third party putting forward the real solutions people need that neither the Liberals nor Conservatives are offering.

Thanks to Jeet Heer for this great piece on our campaign. Read it here: https://thenation.com/article/world/avi-lewis-ndp-canada-mark-carney/

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Yeah, China.

“China is offering solar energy to Cuba, an old ally left without power amid the US oil embargo, in a show of strength for Chinese renewable-energy credentials and a sign of Beijing’s economic footprint in Latin America.“

Hopefully US doesn’t blow up the ships.

https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3346978/china-help-cuba-solar-energy-amid-us-oil-blockade-and-total-power-outage

Tomorrow, join Jess Lyons (President CUPE 5399), Nas Yadollahi (President CUPE 79), Ram Selvarajah (President, Peel Regional Labour Council) and other friends from the labour movement for a powerful session of community building and outreach.

We need an NDP that fights alongside trade unions for an ambitious vision guaranteeing a dignified life for all workers.

In this final week, let’s organize, connect, and turn out every vote.

Join us: https://avilewis.link/labour4avi

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Here’s just a small sample of the Liberal government's devastating cuts:

- Indigenous Services and Crown-Indigenous Relations
- CBC
- Local Food Infrastructure (community-led food security projects)
- Public health
- Canada’s International Climate Finance Commitment
- CRA, making it harder to go after tax cheats
- Access to Information

All to free up money for unprecedented public spending on weapons and the military.

In other words:

Austerity for programs and services Canadians rely on.
Bottomless money pit for war.
This is not what we voted for.
This is why Canada needs the NDP.

https://globalnews.ca/news/11737460/mark-carney-spending-plans-cuts/

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Immigrants are part of the solution, not the problem.

Thanks to Diary Marif for the opportunity to have this important discussion.

https://newcanadianmedia.ca/federal-ndp-candidate-avi-lewis-says-canadas-immigration-system-is-broken-and-promises-sweeping-reforms/

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Thanks to Matthew Hays at Cult MTL for capturing the energy at our recent Montreal event. The joy and excitement of such a diverse crowd was incredible. 

I was delighted to chat about the movement we’re building together: a vision for bold, winnable solutions people are hungry for in Quebec and beyond.

https://cultmtl.com/2026/03/does-the-ndp-have-a-future-avi-lewis-thinks-so-interview/

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This is it! Join me on March 21 for our final virtual campaign rally before members choose the next leader of the federal NDP on March 28.

It’s going to be an electric online event—with special guests Fred Hahn, Amir Khadir and Leah Gazan, and supporters from across the country coming together for one last push.

Don’t miss the chance to spend an hour with friends and fellow supporters as we build momentum to the finish line.

RSVP: https://avilewis.link/rally

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Honoured to have the support of Sheilagh O’Leary, Lorraine Michael, and Gerry Rogers.

Three remarkable Newfoundland and Labrador New Democrats who have spent their careers fighting for equality and justice, while delivering historic breakthroughs for the province.

I'm proud to have their support.

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