Filmmaker Avi Lewis has been elected as the new leader of the Federal NDP, an event followed by public criticism from Saskatchewan NDP Leader Carla Beck regarding his stance on fossil fuel projects, highlighting divisions within the party.

A woman in British Columbia, Canada, who was offered Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) before exploring other treatments, declined the offer and has since made a full recovery, even climbing a volcano.

Avi Lewis has been elected to lead Canada’s New Democratic Party (NDP), promising a comeback focused on equity and green energy, but faces questions on how to make the federal party relevant again without undermining its provincial counterparts.

The Federal New Democratic Party (NDP) is preparing to announce its next leader as the party seeks to chart a comeback in Canadian politics.

New Democrats have begun casting their votes to find a new federal leader, with five candidates vying for the job to replace Jagmeet Singh.

Federal NDP Leader Avi Lewis has stated the "door is open" to provincial leaders from the Prairies who oppose his energy policies, as he seeks to downplay internal party divisions.

Avi Lewis has vowed to unify the Canadian NDP but stood by his previous criticisms of former federal NDP leader Thomas Mulcair and a former Alberta minister.

Alexandre Boulerice, the sole NDP Member of Parliament in Quebec, is reportedly considering a move to provincial politics, which would be a significant blow to the federal NDP.