Michael Sifton is a seasoned media executive with over 25 years experience in leading newspaper organizations in all parts of Canada. He has been President CEO of Sun Media, Osprey Media, Hollinger Canadian Newspapers and Armadale Communications. Mike has been active in many industry organizations including being the Chairman of Canadian Press, Vice Chairman of the Canadian Newspaper Association, and Director of Newspaper Audience Databank.
He has served as a Director of various community and non-profit boards. These currently include Crime Stoppers of York Region, St. Andrews College, and the Toronto Polo Club.
Mike’s interests include boating, fishing, water sports, polo and photography.
While at Queen`s completing his Commerce degree (graduating in 1983), Mike met his wife Julie (Arts ’82). They have 3 children, 2 are currently attending Queen’s. Alexandra, Commerce’09 and Torie, Art History ’11.