Prime Minister Stephen Harper today issued the following statement saluting broadcaster Lloyd Robertson on the announcement of his retirement in 2011 as anchor of CTV National News:
“Lloyd Robertson’s final signature sign-off, ‘that’s the kind of day it’s been,’ will come in 2011, ending 35 years as anchor of Canada’s most watched nightly national newscast.
“Along with all Canadians, I congratulate Lloyd for a long career marked by fairness, objectivity and professionalism. For millions, Lloyd brought news of some of the most important occasions in the life our nation. His was a voice of truth, trust and, at times, compassion.
“Lloyd’s career began in 1952 at a radio station in his hometown of Stratford, Ontario before moving to a station in nearby Guelph. He made the jump to television in 1954 to work for the CBC in Winnipeg, made his way to Ottawa and in 1976 joined CTV where he co-anchored CTV National News until 1984 when he took over as anchor.
“A Member of the Order of Canada, Lloyd was also the first journalist to be inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame in 2007.
“Lloyd can look back upon a long a successful career with immense pride and satisfaction. Laureen and I extend to him and his wife Nancy our very best wishes.
“I offer Lisa LaFlamme sincere congratulations on her promotion to the anchor’s chair. It is a great honour, reflecting the esteem in which she is held as a veteran broadcaster.”
