
John McCallum dead at 75: A political veteran of ‘good humour and grace’
OTTAWA — John McCallum, a former Liberal cabinet minister and a mainstay of 21st century Canadian politics, has died at age 75, his family confirmed on Sunday.
A statement said McCallum passed away peacefully Saturday surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife, Nancy, their three sons and six grandchildren.
Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday called McCallum “an inspiration, a mentor, and a friend” in a statement marking his passing.
“John served Canada and academia with great distinction, helping us to find solutions to our biggest economic challenges, devoting his invaluable insights to the service of Canada’s democracy and diplomacy, and always doing so with good humour and grace,” Carney said in a post on the social media platform X.