Today I had the honour of rising in the House to speak about the exceptional life of Jack MacAndrew (click to view video). “Mr. Speaker, today I pay tribute to the late Jack MacAndrew and ask the House to recognize his outstanding contribution to journalism and public affairs. Born in New Brunswick, he moved at age 8 and considered PEI his “heart’s true home.” Jack made his mark in broadcasting, print journalism, theatre, and television. Starting first as a Canadian Air Force radio officer, he soon moved into the public relations and marketing field with CBC Maritimes. As a reporter he covered the Springhill mining disaster, broadcasting to the world. He wrote, produced and hosted several Canadian television shows and contributed to productions such as Anne of Green Gables and Johnny Belinda. In 1980, Jack established his company Jack MacAndrew Productions based in Toronto and in L.A.. A man of strong opinions, his column “The View from Here” was well known. Jack called it like he saw it and by doing so he kept politicians and public figures aware and humble, always advocating for what he felt was right. Simply put, he wrote without fear and spoke truth to power. To Jack’s wife, Barbara and sons Shaun and Randy – our thanks and condolences. “That’s the view from here.” ” youtu.be/gXAzSqsb0x8
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