How Stephen Lewis impacted Canada and the global fight for human rights

Stephen Lewis is being hailed for his contributions to Canadian politics, diplomacy and the fight for human rights around the world following his death from cancer at 88. The former Ontario NDP leader, UN ambassador and activist was the father of newly elected federal NDP Leader Avi Lewis. The National is the flagship of CBC News, showcasing award-winning journalism from across Canada and around the world. Led by Chief Correspondent Adrienne Arsenault, our team of trusted reporters helps you make sense of the world, wherever you are. Subscribe to get the latest news daily, and watch live starting at 9 p.m. ET. https://www.youtube.com/user/CBCTheNational?sub_confirmation=1 More from CBC News | https://www.cbc.ca/news