Canada Post Commemorates Norman Jewison with New Stamp
Toronto — Canada Post has honored one of Canadian cinema’s most influential figures, Norman Jewison, with the release of a new commemorative stamp. The unveiling took place at the Canadian Film Centre in Toronto, a venue Jewison himself founded to support emerging Canadian talent.
The event was attended by a distinguished group, including comedian Rick Mercer, Lynne St. David Jewison (the late filmmaker’s wife), Charles Sousa (Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Public Services and Procurement), and Doug Ettinger, CEO of Canada Post. The stamp features a 2007 photograph by Peter Bregg, chosen by Jewison before his passing earlier this year at age 97.
Norman Jewison’s career spanned over six decades, beginning with television work at CBC in the 1950s and transitioning to film with his 1962 feature debut, 40 Pounds of Trouble. Known for films such as In the Heat of the Night (1967), Fiddler on the Roof (1971), and Moonstruck (1987), Jewison was recognized for addressing social justice issues and highlighting marginalized voices. His contributions to the film industry earned him the Irving G. Thalberg Memorial Award at the Oscars in 1999.
The new stamp is part of Canada Post’s ongoing tribute to Canadian cinema icons, following previous stamps featuring figures like Donald Sutherland and Mary Pickford. The stamp, available today at canadapost.ca and postal outlets across Canada, comes with a booklet of six Permanent™ domestic rate stamps and an Official First Day Cover.
Jewison’s legacy as a filmmaker and mentor continues to inspire, and this stamp serves as a fitting tribute to his profound impact on both Canadian and global cinema.
