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An editorial cartoonist for the Toronto Star for more than three decades, Duncan Macpherson drew witty cartoons that questioned what he called “the mistake” on behalf of ordinary Canadians. Macpherson also helped reshape the profession of a generation of cartoonists by being the first to hire an agent to negotiate his salary and push for editorial independence. Sometimes his cartoons clashed with the editorial stance of his own newspaper.
“Having dad honored in this way revives his memory and his name. I’m so proud of his accomplishments,†his son says, Ian macpherson. “For me personally, this rediscovery of my father’s work and his influence has been a great experience.”
The first editorial cartoonist to be invested in the Order of Canada, Macpherson has received six National Newspaper Awards, the Medal from the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts and the Molson Prize from the Canada Council for the Arts. He died in 1993 at the age of 68.
Canada Post unveils five stamps
The other Canada Post stamps in this series pay tribute to Serge Chapleau (Press, unveiled October 4), Brian Gable (The Globe and Mail, October 5), Terry mosher (Montreal Gazette, October 6) and Bruce MacKinnon (The herald of the chronicles, October 8). A live round table with designers and Ian macpherson will be held online on October 8 To 11:00 a.m.ET. Register for the webcast here.
Stamps and collectibles from editorial designers will be available at canadapost.ca and in post offices from October 8. For images of the stamps, detailed information on press cartoonists and other products, see the following:
- Video presenting the work of the editorial designer (Click here)
- High resolution images (Click here)
Available at 11:00 a.m. (ET): - Feature articles on Canada Post magazine (Click here)
- Short vignettes on Canada Post’s social platforms – Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
To access our video content on Twitter Media Studio, please contact our social media team at [email protected].
About the issue of stamps
Canada Post’s most recent stamp issue celebrates five of from Canada leading editorial cartoonists, whose stimulating and pioneering work has helped shape our national fabric over the past half century. The five award-winning cartoonists, each honored with their own cachet, are among the best journalists and storytellers in our country. Their powerful designs have been important elements in some of from Canada most important and influential newspapers for decades.
Armed with pencils, ink and a razor-sharp mind, these editorial cartoonists summed up complex issues in one image – providing sharp commentary on important national and global events. Challenging the status quo and tackling controversial issues head-on, their work transcended politics and played an important role in upholding Canadian democratic freedoms.
These talented Canadian artists made us laugh, think and cry with cartoons that tap into the emotions of a country. Their combination of humor and artistry has enlightened and entertained us, contributed to the national debate and called attention to injustice and injustice. Canada Post is proud to honor their tremendous contributions to Canadian media and society.
SOURCE Canada Post
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