Canada's New Democratic Party elects Avi Lewis as its leader - BBC

All four incumbent councillors were elected to Richmond city council. Richmondites knew their new city council would be very different going into the Oct. 17 municipal election.

After longtime Coquitlam mayor Richard Stewart decided to step down last year, the city finally has new leadership. Craig Hodge has been officially elected as the next mayor of Coquitlam in the 2026 municipal election.

As It Happens·Q&APrime Minister Mark Carney says his Investment Summit in Toronto will help diversify the economy, but NDP Leader Avi Lewis says it will only make Canada more beholden to wealthy American corporations. PM Mark Carney is seeking global investments in Canadian projects at Investment Summit in TorontoSheena Goodyear · CBC Radio · Posted: Sep 14, 2026 6:03 PM EDT | Last Updated: September 14Listen to this articleEstimated 7 minutesThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. NDP Leader Avi Lewis says Canada should be investing in housing rather than courting wealthy foreign investors. (Spencer Colby/The Canadian Press)LISTEN | Interview with NDP Leader Avi Lewis:As It Happens6:54Carney selling Canadian assets to 'the captains of Wall Street' at Investment Summit, says Avi LewisNDP Leader Avi Lewis says there's a "massive disconnect" between Prime Minister Mark Carney's approach to building the economy and the needs of everyday Canadians.