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 Michael MacMillan
Mr. MacMillan is a groundbreaking pioneer in the Canadian broadcast industry and a passionate volunteer to numerous community-based organizations such as The Stop Community Food Centre, Toronto East General Hospital, the Canadian Club of Toronto, the Toronto International Film Festival and Human Rights Watch. Born in Scarborough, Ontario, Mr. MacMillan studied film at Queen’s University and after graduating, co-founded Atlantis Films Limited in 1978, which would acquire Alliance Communications in 1998 to become Alliance Atlantis Communications Inc. As Executive Chairman, Mr. MacMillan demonstrated his fierce pride and patriotism to Canada and, through his company, he was one of the leading investors in Canadian programming. In 2007, Mr. MacMillan retired from Alliance Atlantis after selling the company to Canwest Communications and Goldman Sachs. Mr. MacMillan is known for his creativity, determination and his track record of innovation. Under his leadership, Alliance Atlantis had grown to operate 13 Canadian specialty channels and developed internationally-acclaimed television shows, including CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. Mr. MacMillan has produced over 1,000 films and TV programs since 1978, which have won nearly 600 Canadian and international awards combined. Trent University is pleased to bestow upon Michael Iain MacKay MacMillan its highest honour. |
An honorary Doctor of Laws degree is bestowed upon Michael Iain MacKay MacMillan for his contributions as a highly successful entrepreneur and in recognition of his impressive volunteer activities and commitment to community.