Lewis-adjacent slate sweeps NDP executive election

In a surprise development, the 'non-establishment' slate swept the party's president, vice-president and treasurer positions, suggesting change is in the air.

Author and journalist Naomi Klein introduces her spouse, Avi Lewis at the March 28 NDP leadership showcase. Standing behind her to the left is newly elected party president Niall Ricardo.

In a major rebuke to the party’s old guard that could presage tomorrow’s leadership result, federal NDP delegates have elected a new executive slate that pledges to em…