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Avi Lewis
New Democratic Party of Canada
Avi Lewis is the Leader of the federal New Democratic Party. In April 2026, he pushed for a federal motion to ban surveillance pricing, calling the practice "downright creepy" and demanding the Carney government act to protect consumers. The motion was defeated.
Connected Scandals
As grocery giants install AI-powered pricing systems that charge different customers different prices for the same food, Doug Ford told Ontarians he won't ban it — calling regulation "socialism" the same week his caucus voted down a consumer protection motion, while lobbyists for Loblaws enjoy direct access to his government.
Lewis demanded federal action to ban surveillance pricing in April 2026, saying "Big Tech is teaming up with retailers to spy on Canadians and gouge them even more. This is unfair. It's a rip-off. And it's downright creepy." The federal motion was defeated and Ontario's Ford government simultaneously refused to act provincially.