Bursary Recognizes The Honourable Jim Flaherty

 

Photo by: Kalvin Taylor, Digital Media Specialist, Communications and Marketing, UOIT

January 23, 2015 – The legacy of the Honourable Jim Flaherty will forever be entrenched at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) thanks to an endowment to the university from Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) Canada’s largest trade and industry association.

CME’s generosity was recognized on January 23 with a private ceremony at the university that featured many special guests, including Jim Flaherty’s wife Christine Elliott, Ontario Deputy Leader of the Opposition and Whitby-Oshawa MPP. To learn more or to make a gift to this bursary fund in Jim Flaherty’s memory please visit http://bit.ly/CMEbursary

Pictured above, left to right, Christine Elliott, MPP for Whitby-Oshawa, Tim McTiernan President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) and Jayson Myers President and CEO of the Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME).

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Isabelle Foley

As Executive Director of the Greater Oshawa Chamber of Commerce, I strive to help members connect and get the most out of their chamber membership. I am an advocate for local businesses and passionate about spotlighting our community's success. Join the growth!

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