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U15 statement on the passing of Dr. David Strangway

After learning of the death of David Strangway, Guy Breton, the U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities’ Chair and Rector, Université de Montréal, made the following statement:

“We are saddened to learn of the passing of David Strangway. As President of the University of Toronto, the University of British Columbia and Quest University, and as President of the Canada Foundation for Innovation, Dr. Strangway was a champion of Canadian research and post-secondary education. Dr. Strangway’s vision of Canada’s capacity for world-class research and training has made a lasting impression on the research community. We commend his service to Canadian universities. The U15 community offers its sincere condolences to his family and friends.”

2016

Statements & Releases

December 22, 2016
Upon the announcement of his retirement, The U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities thanks Dr. Alain Beaudet for his years of public service and his [...]
December 5, 2016
Ottawa, ON (Dec 5, 2016) – The U15 Group of Canadian Research Universities warmly welcomes Minister Kirsty Duncan’s announcement today of the search process for a [...]
November 1, 2016
U15 Welcomes Immigration Reforms in 2016 Fall Economic Statement OTTAWA, ONTARIO (November 1, 2016)— In response to the Fall Economic Statement delivered by Minister of [...]