Death of Stephen Lewis, former Ontario NDP Leader and UN Ambassador

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Stephen Lewis, former Ontario NDP Leader and Ambassador to the United Nations, has died at age 88. His son Avi Lewis has been elected NDP Leader. The Stephen Lewis Foundation continues its work in community resilience and survival.

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Sources

• “Stephen Lewis, Dead at 88 Years Old. Avi Lewis is elected NDP Leader, and his father Stephen Lewis... The Stephen Lewis Foundation will never let its guard down.” — The Islands Grapevine – April 2nd, 2026 (April 2nd, 2026)

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