Balance of Power: Legacy, Loss, and a New NDP

What happens when a leadership win sparks tension inside the party? This week on Balance of Power , Shannon Phillips, Leah Ward and Shannon Greer reflect on the legacy of Stephen Lewis, unpack the implications of Avi Lewis’s decisive leadership win, and dig into what it all means for New Democrats across the country. First: legacy and loss. The panel reflects on Stephen Lewis’ impact on Canadian politics, the NDP movement, and the organizing culture that still shapes campaigns today. Then: the new leader. What does Avi Lewis’ win signal about where the federal NDP is headed? From shifts in labour relationships to a more populist policy approach, the hosts break down the opportunities, and risks, of this moment. Plus: Saskatchewan NDP leader Carla Beck joins the show to talk about affordability, energy policy, and the realities of building a government-in-waiting. From a healthcare system pushed to the brink, to rising costs and soaring power bills, and the challenge of connecting policy to people’s day-to-day lives on the Prairies. “Legacy, Leadership, and What It Means to Be an Effective Opposition” Welcome to Balance of Powe r. Have a comment or idea? email us: suggestionbox@balanceofpowerpod.ca Guest MLA Carla Beck, Leader of the Saskatchewan NDP Guest Host Shannon Greer Mentioned in this episode Stephen Lewis' Eulogy for Jack Layton The Stephen Lewis Foundation Stephen Lewis GOTV Speech Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Balance of Power: Legacy, Loss, and a New NDP is an episode from The Strategists by The Strategists Media Corporation.

This episode is 58:29 long.

This episode was published on Apr 1, 2026.

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