Lloyd Robertson passes away; Knox College expresses condolences
Knox College extends its condolences and deepest sympathies to the family of Lloyd Robertson, one of Canada’s most respected journalists and a member of the Order of Canada, who passed away yesterday at the age of 92.
A lifelong Presbyterian, Mr. Robertson received an honorary Doctor of Divinity from Knox College, conferred in absentia at its 2026 Convocation Ceremony, in recognition of his contributions to both church and society.
In one of his final public interviews, Mr. Robertson spoke with Knox alumnus Dr. Robert Revington at the 2025 meeting of the Canadian Society of Presbyterian History. Reflecting on his youth, he described how he wrestled with whether he was called to be a minister or a journalist. He later recalled with gratitude the invitation to write a regular column for the Presbyterian Record, a forum that afforded him the opportunity to address matters of faith and public life. He also spoke of how the Christian principles he learned in church guided and grounded him in a career that often took him far from home.
Throughout his life, Lloyd Robertson demonstrated that service to God can take many forms and that integrity, excellence, and faithfulness in the public square are themselves a Christian vocation. Knox College is grateful for his life, his contributions to Canadian society, and his faithful witness as a member of the body of Christ.