Overview

• Lewis announced his campaign in a video posted Friday and plans an official launch in Toronto next week.
• Elections Canada lists Alberta MP Heather McPherson as a registered leadership candidate, though she has not formally announced.
• Party rules require $100,000 in fees paid in installments and 500 qualified signatures to secure a place on the ballot.
• Lewis emphasizes a return to party roots with proposals such as public options for groceries and telecommunications and tougher climate commitments.
• The race follows the NDP’s fall to seven seats and Jagmeet Singh’s resignation, with Don Davies as interim leader and figures including Leah Gazan, Rob Ashton and Yves Engler exploring bids.