Retirement
St. Francis Xavier University holds the annual Allan J. MacEachen lecture in his honour.
In 2000, the Allan J. MacEachen International Academic and Cultural Centre was opened. The complex consists of a secondary school, Dalbrae Academy, and Strathspey Place, a performing arts centre.
In 2006, MacEachen endorsed Bob Rae's candidacy to lead the Liberal Party, and was appointed honorary campaign chair of Rae's campaign.
As a member of the Queen's Privy Council for Canada, MacEachen is entitled to use the honorific 'The Honourable' for life. This appointment was made upon his appointment to cabinet.
In 2008, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada.
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