A bank of tape recorders and microphones sits in front of Ontario New Democratic Party leader Stephen Lewis June 13, 1977, as he announces his decision to resign as party leader. (CP PHOTO)

By The Canadian Press

Photo Gallery: Stephen Lewis Dies at 88

Mar 31, 2026 | 1:00 PM

Stephen Lewis, Canada’s former ambassador to the United Nations and one-time leader of the Ontario NDP has died.

Lewis was 88. The Stephen Lewis Foundation announced his death Tuesday.

He held multiple posts with the UN after his four-year stint as Canada’s ambassador, including as a special adviser to then secretary-general Kofi Annan.

He is the father of Avi Lewis, who was elected leader of the federal NDP on Sunday.

Here is a photo retrospective of his life.

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This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 31, 2026.

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