McGill and Montreal community honour life of Gretta Chambers, first female university chancellor

“Hundreds of people gathered at the Church of Saint-Léon-de-Westmount on Sept. 16 to honour the life and accomplishments of Gretta Chambers, former McGill Chancellor and beloved journalist, political commentator, and community builder.  Chambers passed away on Sept. 9 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Montreal due to a serious heart condition.”

In this tribute to Mrs. Chambers, Sylvia Martin-Laforge praises her deep understanding of national and international environment; an educator in the most holistic way. The article then follows in presenting her different accomplishments on the professional front, as journalist at the Montreal Gazette and as host at CFCF, as well as her community involvement.

Read the article in the McGill Tribune