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Condolence From: Shawn Houlihan
Condolence: My deepest condolences to Debi and Jane. We've never met but I too was one of Peter's Dalhousie crowd in the 1980s and in Toronto in the early-1990s when I was in my 20s. Peter's intellect was unmistakable but always secondary to me. For me, Peter personified a passion and compulsion for seeking truth and goodness. Like others have mentioned here, though we lost touch he has a huge and much appreciated influence on my life. He is and will be much missed.
Monday September 12, 2016
Condolence From: Gillian Allen
Condolence: I too first met Peter at Dalhousie. He was an amazing speaker and could tell the most marvelous stories. I particularly remember one about a parrot on a plane.

I am so sorry for your loss and my thoughts are with you.
Monday September 12, 2016
Condolence From: Helena Wojs
Condolence: Dear Debi and Jane, I just heard about Peter passing and I am so, so sorry to hear this. He was a lovely man and very wonderful to listen to. My Father adored him. He did have a hard live with his struggles and i only hope going forward that his memories will bring you both happiness in time. Please email me when you get a moment so i can see how you are doing. With my most sincerest sympathies, Helena Wojs
Monday September 12, 2016
Condolence From: Wayne Oldford
Condolence: I met Peter at these small intimate conferences on Statistics, Science, and Public Policy at Herstmonceux Castle in England. I remember him as a wonderful story teller, engaging speaker, and a wide-ranging and open intellect. And above all a warm witty wonderful human being. Evening discussions over a pint at the Headless Drummer were a true highlight of the meetings for me.

My condolences to Peters family and friends. He'll be missed by more people than you know.
Sunday September 11, 2016
Condolence From: Brian Mac Donald
Condolence: Peter and I both attended Xavier College so many years ago, and it was, as it still is for students, a time when anything was possible. And like all students, our lives took us on different career paths, so I never saw or spoke to Peter for decades. Yet, he came to mind on a regular basis, whether in the acknowledgements at the end of C.B.C. programs he had produced, or in pieces he would have published in the Globe and Mail.

It is unusual to have someone so distant brought to mind so often, and
the recent publication of Peter's book provided an opportunuty to see much of his life's story. It was a remarkable one indeed.

I extend my deepest condolences to his family. I am mindful of the fact that we as a country have lost someone who furthered national discussions of things that sould and must be important to us all.

Sunday September 11, 2016
Condolence From: Michael Crystal
Condolence: I cannot help but think of our last call two weeks ago. You were in pain and courageously battling for your life, but you would not allow our legal discussion to to dip down into your personal circumstances- you wanted me to get your point - that was what was important.You died as you lived with dignity and a commitment to the notion that ideas were what is important. You made me a better lawyer and a better person. All that aside, you found love and happiness with Debi and Jane and I know it was those relationships you cherished most. I hope the memory of your laugh, exasperations and soulful retorts never leave me until I see you on the other side dear friend.
Saturday September 10, 2016
Condolence From: Geoff Martin
Condolence: I first met Peter at Dalhousie in Halifax in the early 80s when I was 19 or 20; he was considerably older. He impressed me with his intensity, integrity and smarts. He showed this rural Maritime boy what is possible. Fare well, old friend.
Friday September 09, 2016
Condolence From: Peter Rans
Condolence: So sorry you are gone Peter.
I can only think of one other person I argued so much with(Atul) and you will forever live in my mind as the person who often skewered me with your immortal phrase
' Now let me get this straight'
Halifax was always less interesting after you left
Friday September 09, 2016
Condolence From: Kathryn Stephens
Condolence: I met Peter when I was working my first job at his local bookstore in Toronto. Over the years we struck up good conversation about reading—his recommendations always welcome- and what the week held. One particular weekend morning as I was ringing through his New York Times, he asked me how I was and I answered honestly, that I was not very happy at the store anymore and didn’t know what to do next with an arts degree that seemed to fit nowhere. He nodded and listened for a bit and left. The next week, he came in and immediately suggested I apply to Cirque du Soliel to “get out of town” and be outlandish. A few months later, I ended up following the spirit of that idea into work that brought me great experiences well out of the city. The lovely oddity of Peter's original suggestion has stuck with me ever since and I so appreciate his lesson of looking beyond the usual bounds of what is comfortable to see what running away with the circus might bring.
Friday September 09, 2016
Condolence From: Glenn Walton
Condolence: Peter and a whole group of us bonded at Dalhousie University in the late 70s, early 80s, planning revolutions and generally hanging out at watering holes. He always challenged me/us to ground our political positions in logic and fact and common sense. He was a good friend. I once visited him on set at The Journal and he invited me into Barbara Frum's dressing room while he briefed her on the upcoming broadcast while I played with her dog Diva. Later, his book inspired us on a whole other level. I've missed his voice for years and now I'll miss him forever.

Glenn Walton in Halifax
Friday September 09, 2016
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