Appreciation: Catherine O’Hara was an onscreen benediction

Whenever she took a role, it felt like an endorsement – a sign of quality – for the project itself. She seemed to only choose parts that were fulfilling, enjoyable, or intriguing, and her presence elevated everything and everyone involved. I don’t see her as someone driven by ambition, but as authentically Canadian. When I spoke with her in 2015 about joining “Schitt’s Creek,” she explained it took a little convincing, but she already had faith in Eugene Levy – both as a writer, actor, and simply a good person she enjoyed being around.