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Avi Lewis Wins Federal NDP Leadership in First-Ballot Victory

Avi Lewis, who was proclaimed as the new leader of the NDP, speaks at the party convention in Winnipeg Sunday, March 29, 2026. Filmmaker and longtime activist Avi Lewis has been elected the new leader of the federal New Democratic Party , securing a decisive first‑ballot win with nearly 40,000 votes out of roughly 71,000 cast . His victory marks a significant shift for the party as grassroots members push for a more unapologetically left‑wing direction.  Lewis’s win signals renewed momentum for the NDP after a difficult federal election year. His campaign championed bold proposals—including expanding public ownership in key sectors—and emphasized rebuilding the party from the ground up. He inherits a party reduced to six seats in the House of Commons and facing internal tensions over energy policy, particularly from Alberta and Saskatchewan NDP leaders who warn his positions could harm workers in their provinces.  In his victory speech at the Winnipeg convention, Lewis call...
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Average Rent in Canada Hits All-Time High in 2024

 

According to a report by Rentals.ca, the average rent in Canada has reached an all-time high of $2,178 per month, showcasing an 8.6% increase from the same period in 2022 . The report also notes that the rental market will remain undersupplied in 2024, though a shift toward greater balance is expected . Rent growth is projected to converge toward its five-year average of approximately 5% .

The increase in rental costs shows no signs of slowing down, with one-bedroom purpose-built and condo rentals seeing the biggest increase (+13% YoY), averaging $1,850 . The average rent for two bedrooms came in at $2,192, while for three bedrooms, the average was reported at $2,413.

The outlook for renters in Canada in 2024 is not very optimistic, as the rental market is expected to remain tight. However, the report suggests that the rental market will become more balanced in the coming years.


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