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- 1 2 Wells, Jon (1 Feb 2014). "Feature: Former Mohawk College Pres. MacIsaac begins new role leading HHS". The Hamilton Spectator. Retrieved 20 June 2014.
- ↑ Hemsworth, Wade (20 November 2008). "Farewell to Hamilton; Mohawk president exits with kind words for city". Toronto Star . p. A1. Retrieved 7 September 2010.
- ↑ "Hamilton Health Sciences Appoints Rob MacIsaac as President and CEO". CNW Group. October 30, 2013. Retrieved 20 June 2014.
- ↑ "Rob MacIsaac, Chair, Metrolinx". Metrolinx . Retrieved 7 September 2010.