Former diplomat and noted advocate Stephen Lewis, father of new federal NDP Leader Avi Lewis, dies at 88 after a battle with cancer; As a new wave of strikes hit Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump tells allies facing high fuel costs to 'get their own oil, and as the Iran conflict continues to escalate, so do the prices at the pump. 

Former diplomat and noted advocate Stephen Lewis, father of new federal NDP Leader Avi Lewis, dies at 88 after a battle with cancer;&nbsp;As a new wave of strikes hit Iran, U.S. President Donald Trump tells allies facing high fuel costs to 'get their own oil, and as the Iran conflict continues to escalate, so do the prices at the pump.&nbsp;

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CTV National News for Tuesday, March 31, 2026: Outspoken human rights champion Stephen Lewis dies at 88

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford struck a new housing agreement aimed at cutting costs for buyers; with Canadians feeling the pinch as the global conflict in the Middle East and seasonal changes prompt rising gas prices, and after winning the NDP leadership with A 56 per cent of the vote, Avi Lewis now faces the challenge of rebuilding the party after significant losses.

Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford struck a new housing agreement aimed at cutting costs for buyers; with Canadians feeling the pinch as the global conflict in the Middle East and seasonal changes prompt rising gas prices, and after winning the NDP leadership with A 56 per cent of the vote, Avi Lewis now faces the challenge of rebuilding the party after significant losses.

CTV National News for Monday, March 30, 2026: Ottawa and Ontario strike 'historic' deal to lower the cost of buying a home

Delegates in Winnipeg express both excitement and disappointment as Avi Lewis won in a majority vote; the not-for-profit grocery store concept has been gaining momentum in New York City, but it’s unclear if Toronto will approve; Bill C-12 has now become law, changing the way Canada accepts immigrants, refugees, asylum seekers, and more.

Delegates in Winnipeg express both excitement and disappointment as Avi Lewis won in a majority vote; the not-for-profit grocery store concept has been gaining momentum in New York City, but it&rsquo;s unclear if Toronto will approve; Bill C-12 has now become law, changing the way Canada accepts immigrants, refugees, asylum seekers, and more.

CTV National News for Sunday, March 29, 2026: Avi Lewis wins federal NDP leadership race

Protestors in both Canada and the U.S. made their voices heard at today’s massive ‘No Kings’ rally, fans at today’s friendly match against Iceland say the massive amounts of traffic and construction at the stadium was a bother; Algonquin College says the closures are once again due to the cap in international student enrollment; and more.

Protestors in both Canada and the U.S. made their voices heard at today&rsquo;s massive &lsquo;No Kings&rsquo; rally, fans at today&rsquo;s friendly match against Iceland say the massive amounts of traffic and construction at the stadium was a bother; Algonquin College says the closures are once again due to the cap in international student enrollment; and more.

CTV National News for Tuesday, March 31, 2026: Outspoken human rights champion Stephen Lewis dies at 88

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