Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a broadcasting institution. Later today, CBC's Politics with Don Newman will come to a close. His famous phrase “Welcome to the broadcast” is a trademark that will live on in Canadian political history for decades to come.
Although Don Newman has received numerous honours, from Gemini Awards to the Order of Canada, the real proof of his outstanding work has been seen daily in his interviews and on his show. Throughout his 40 year career he has conducted himself in a professional journalistic manner, which not only gained him the respect of his colleagues in the media but the respect of politicians on all sides of the House. Don has always treated us fairly, no matter what political party we come from.
Anyone who has ever known Don Newman or met Don Newman knows he is truly a class act. He is an example of journalism at its finest.