After meeting with leadership candidates and hearing their visions, CUPE Local 79’s Board has unanimously endorsed Avi Lewis for Leader of Canada’s New Democratic Party.
Every candidate we interviewed was great and would serve the party well. Our endorsement reflects Avi’s ability to articulate a bold and unapologetic progressive vision — one that does not settle for incremental change, but confronts inequality and the climate crisis at their roots. His commitment to strong public services and economic justice sets out a clear alternative for working people.
Avi understands that investing in public health, housing, long-term care, and frontline municipal services is how we build safer, more equitable communities. He is championing ambitious public investment, good union jobs, and a fair tax system that asks the wealthiest to contribute their fair share. He is prepared to challenge corporate power and put working people at the centre of economic decision-making.
When asked, ‘how are you going to ensure that party leaders adhere to working class principles and don’t cross the party line into another’, Avi’s response was decisive and rooted in all the right things. (See next post for his full response).
We believe Avi Lewis offers the energy and conviction to mobilize and inspire people across Canada.