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Avi Lewis leads NDP fundraising contributions, followed by MP McPherson
Avi Lewis raised over $720,000 in the last quarter, more than double the amount raised by his closest rival, with nearly 11,500 total donations reported across all candidates.
- From Ottawa, The Canadian Press published Jan. 30, 2026 that Elections Canada shows Avi Lewis, NDP leadership candidate, raised $723,000 from October to December, outpacing NDP MP Heather McPherson.
- The leadership contest was triggered when Jagmeet Singh stepped down after last year's federal election, and five candidates will appear on the ballot this spring.
- Data show Lewis has raised almost $780,000 since September, with 5,632 donations, while McPherson secured 2,300; nearly 11,500 donations were recorded for all candidates.
- Fundraising tallies shape perceptions of who is competitive, with numbers indicating momentum before the debate in B.C.'s Lower Mainland in February and the party national convention in Winnipeg at the end of March.
- McPherson initially outraised Lewis but the gap has closed, while Rob Ashton, Tanille Johnston and Tony McQuail reported $206,000, $140,000 and $95,000 respectively in the last quarter.
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The leadership candidate of NDP Avi Lewis has so far received the lion's share of campaign donations, ahead of the only member in office competing for the position.
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Total News Sources20
Leaning Left12Leaning Right0Center3Last UpdatedBias Distribution80% Left
Bias Distribution
- 80% of the sources lean Left
80% Left
L 80%
C 20%
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