Later Career
Throughout the 1990s, he served in various advisory capacities to city and provincial governments relating to urban issues in the Toronto area. He recently retired from his position as CEO of the Canadian Urban Institute.
On April 17, 2008, the Toronto District School Board selected Crombie to negotiate a funding solution to the swimming pool issue. On May 13, 2004, he was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada. In 2012, he was made a member of the Order of Ontario.
Crombie is the father of actor Jonathan Crombie. He also has two daughters, Robin and Carrie.
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