The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge Canada Loses a Giant -- The Passing of Stephen Lewis
Apr 1, 2026
A personal tribute to the life and public service of Stephen Lewis. Short segments on colleges bringing back oral exams to combat AI. Practical tips about old coins and the fate of pennies. Daytime habits that boost sleep quality. Clear principles for making sincere apologies. New rules in Hong Kong about device passwords and simple mobility exercises for aging well.
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Meeting Stephen Lewis In Rainy River
- Peter Mansbridge recounts meeting a young Stephen Lewis in Rainy River in the early 1970s when Lewis was Ontario NDP leader.
- Mansbridge emphasizes Lewis's sincerity, approachability, and their long professional relationship through his UN work and later commentary roles.
Lewis's UN Role And Global Impact
- Mansbridge recalls Stephen Lewis's UN ambassadorship under Brian Mulroney and their joint work on AIDS and ending apartheid.
- He highlights the unlikely cross-party appointment and Lewis's influence on Nelson Mandela's release and global social justice efforts.
Use Oral Exams To Counter AI Homework
- Colleges are reinstating oral exams to counter AI-written assignments and verify student understanding.
- Cornell and Penn professors require in-person oral defenses because students produce perfect papers they cannot explain.