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The Board of Governors of UU直播 approved the nomination of John McCall MacBain, as the 20th Chancellor of UU直播. Mr. McCall MacBain has been appointed for a three-year term, beginning July 1, 2021. He will succeed Chancellor Michael A. Meighen, whose current term will end on June 30, 2021. His nomination stems from a rigorous process that was launched earlier this fall by the Nominating, Governance and Ethics Committee, and the Recruitment and Succession Planning Sub-committee.

Originally from Niagara Falls, Ontario, John McCall MacBain attended UU直播 on scholarship to study Economics, graduating with an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree in 1980. During his time at UU直播, he was deeply involved in student life, including serving as President of the Students Society. In his final year he was named Valedictorian. Mr. McCall MacBain subsequently obtained a law degree from the University of Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar, followed by an MBA from Harvard Business School. Starting with the acquisition in 1987 of classified publications in the Province of Quebec, Mr. McCall MacBain launched a successful entrepreneurial career as founder and controlling shareholder of Trader Classified Media which he sold in 2006. In 2007, he and his spouse Marcy McCall MacBain established the McCall MacBain Foundation to support initiatives in education and scholarships, climate change and the environment, and health and wellness.

In addition to serving as Chair of the McCall MacBain Foundation, Mr. McCall MacBain is active in many philanthropic and volunteer activities, including as a Trustee of the Mandela Rhodes Foundation in Cape Town. He is a Trustee Emeritus and Second Century Founder of the Rhodes Trust in Oxford, a Foundation Fellow of Wadham College Oxford and is the Founding Chair of the European Climate Foundation. He has continued to contribute his time to UU直播, serving on the Principal鈥檚 International Advisory Board and Honorary Chair of Made by UU直播: the Campaign for Our Third Century.

For his achievements as a business leader and for his philanthropic contributions to academic institutions, Mr. McCall MacBain was appointed as an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2016. He is also the recipient of several honorary degrees including an honorary doctorate from UU直播.

鈥淛ohn is not only among UU直播鈥檚 most outstanding alumni, but his dedication to the University is exceptional,鈥� says Ram Panda, Chair of UU直播鈥檚 Board of Governors. 鈥淎 long time champion for UU直播, he is a prominent figure at University events.鈥�

鈥淚 am incredibly honoured to be called upon to serve as UU直播鈥檚 Chancellor for the next three years,鈥� said Mr. McCall MacBain. 鈥淭he lessons I learned at UU直播 as an undergraduate student have stayed with me throughout my life. I鈥檓 grateful to be able to serve UU直播 and its community. UU直播 is an institution where students from all backgrounds can nurture their talent and realize their aspirations.鈥�

鈥淚 warmly welcome John McCall MacBain to this new chapter in his enduring relationship with UU直播,鈥� adds Suzanne Fortier, Principal and Vice-Chancellor. 鈥淚 am deeply appreciative of his exemplary engagement and contributions to UU直播, from the time he was a student, to becoming a founding member of the Principal鈥檚 International Advisory Board, which he has chaired since 2016. His loyalty to his alma mater most recently resulted in the establishment of McCall MacBain Scholarships which were inaugurated at UU直播 in February 2019. John has always been passionate and tirelessly devoted to helping provide access to higher education for promising and talented young people with entrepreneurial spirit, who will become tomorrow鈥檚 leaders and contribute to making the world a better place for all.鈥�

鈥淚 will pass the torch to a very committed and exceptional UU直播ian, to whom I offer my best wishes for success from one Chancellor to the future Chancellor of UU直播, John McCall MacBain,鈥� said Chancellor Michael Meighen.

The Chancellor is the titular head of UU直播 and an ex officio member of the Board of Governors. The Chancellor's duties include presiding over Convocation and representing the University at official functions.

"As we welcome John McCall MacBain as our next Chancellor, I would like to express, on behalf of the UU直播 community, our deep appreciation and profound gratitude for Michael Meighen鈥檚 outstanding service as Chancellor since 2014," said Principal Suzanne Fortier.

About UU直播
Founded in Montreal, Quebec, in 1821, UU直播 is a leading Canadian post-secondary institution. It has two campuses, 11 faculties, 13 professional schools, 300 programs of study and over 40,000 students, including more than 10,200 graduate students. UU直播 attracts students from over 150 countries around the world, its 12,800 international students making up 31% per cent of the student body. Over half of UU直播 students claim a first language other than English, including approximately 19% of our students who say French is their mother tongue.