Avi Lewis is now the #NDP leader, reaching the threshold on the first ballot #cdnpoli 1. Avi Lewis 39734 votes - 56% 2. Heather McPherson 20899 votes - 29% 3. Tanille Johnston 5159 votes 4. Rob Ashton 4193 votes 5. Tony McQuail 945 votes Barnburner of an acceptance speech from Avi Lewis, with the other contenders standing with him on stage as he highlighted their accomplishments. Over 70,000 ballots cast.