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Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Statement by Prime Minister Carney on the passing of the Honourable John McCallum
Ottawa, On, June 22, 2025 /CNW/ - "Deeply saddened to learn of the passing of John McCallum, who was an inspiration, a mentor, and a friend. "John served Canada and academia with great distinction, helping us to find solutions to our biggest economic challenges, and always with good humour and grace. "As an exemplary public servant, economist, diplomat, and parliamentarian, John's contributions to Canada were as deep as they were diverse. Outside of politics, his ideas and analysis established him as one of Canada's foremost economists. As Chief Economist at the Royal Bank of Canada, his insights shaped national conversations on fiscal policy, growth, and competitiveness. "As a Member of Parliament, he brought that same purpose and conviction to public service. His leadership in Canada's Cabinet included serving as Minister of National Defence, Veterans Affairs, Immigration, and more. As Canada's Ambassador to China, he brought his expertise to shaping one of Canada's most consequential bilateral relationships. "John believed in Canada as a place of opportunity and enormous potential. With his values of humility and service, John leaves a lasting legacy to his community and country. With my deepest condolences to John's friends and family at this difficult time." This document is also available at SOURCE Prime Minister's Office View original content:
Vancouver Sun
22-06-2025
- Politics
- Vancouver Sun
Former Liberal cabinet minister John McCallum dead at 75, family says
John McCallum, a former Liberal cabinet minister and a mainstay of 21st-century Canadian politics, has died at age 75, his family confirms. A statement says McCallum passed away peacefully Saturday, surrounded by family. McCallum was first elected to the House of Commons to represent the Greater-Toronto-Area riding of Markham in 2000 after a career that included stints as chief economist at the Royal Bank of Canada and dean of arts at McGill University. He would go on to serve as a cabinet minister for three different Liberal prime ministers across a variety of portfolios. Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox. Please try again Interested in more newsletters? Browse here. McCallum was also Canada's ambassador to China from 2017 to 2019, but resigned at the request of then-prime minister Justin Trudeau after McCallum waded into controversies surrounding the arrest of a Huawei executive in Canada. His relatives say they remember him as a loving and kind family man with a witty sense of humour. Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here .
Edmonton Journal
22-06-2025
- Politics
- Edmonton Journal
Former Liberal cabinet minister John McCallum dead at 75, family says
Article content John McCallum, a former Liberal cabinet minister and a mainstay of 21st-century Canadian politics, has died at age 75, his family confirms. A statement says McCallum passed away peacefully Saturday, surrounded by family. McCallum was first elected to the House of Commons to represent the Greater-Toronto-Area riding of Markham in 2000 after a career that included stints as chief economist at the Royal Bank of Canada and dean of arts at McGill University.
National Post
22-06-2025
- Business
- National Post
Former Liberal cabinet minister John McCallum dead at 75, family says
Article content John McCallum, a former Liberal cabinet minister and a mainstay of 21st-century Canadian politics, has died at age 75, his family confirms. Article content A statement says McCallum passed away peacefully Saturday, surrounded by family. Article content McCallum was first elected to the House of Commons to represent the Greater-Toronto-Area riding of Markham in 2000 after a career that included stints as chief economist at the Royal Bank of Canada and dean of arts at McGill University. Article content Article content He would go on to serve as a cabinet minister for three different Liberal prime ministers across a variety of portfolios. Article content Article content
CBC
22-06-2025
- Politics
- CBC
John McCallum, former cabinet minister, dead at 75
John McCallum, a former federal Liberal cabinet minister, has died. He was 75. A statement from McCallum's family said he died peacefully surrounded by his loved ones. "To us, John was simply a loving and kind family man with a witty sense of humour," the statement reads. McCallum was elected the Liberal MP for Markham-Unionville in 2000. Throughout his political career, he served as a cabinet minister in several portfolios, including national defence, veterans affairs, revenue, and immigration, refugees and citizenship. As former prime minister Justin Trudeau's first immigration minister, McCallum helped resettle 50,000 Syrian refugees in Canada. He also served as ambassador to China from 2017-19, becoming Canada's first political appointment to Beijing. He went on to lose his post over comments he made during the diplomatic crisis surrounding Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou's fight to avoid extradition to the U.S. from Canada. Prior to entering politics, McCallum served as chief economist for the Royal Bank of Canada and dean of arts at McGill University in Montreal. The family has asked for privacy.
