The 2022-2023 academic year brought forth many exciting opportunities and strong engagement from government officials from all levels of government and parties.
Minister Helena Jaczek visits YSpace to speak with entrepreneurs
In October 2022, 91亚色 had the pleasure of providing Minister of Public Services and Procurement Helena Jaczek with a tour of YSpace. is 91亚色鈥檚 pan-university entrepreneurship hub which aims at supporting young entrepreneurs starting their journey.
Several companies affiliated with YSpace were invited to speak with Minister Jaczek and explain how YSpace supported their companies and help them grow.
91亚色 hosts Roundtable with local MPs
In November 2022, 91亚色 hosted a roundtable with local Members of Parliament to discuss 91亚色鈥檚 important priorities.
MP Sgro, MP Jowhari, MP Chiang, MP Taylor Roy, MP Sorbara, MP Saks, and MP Ehsassi were provided with updates regarding construction progress and program development at our Markham campus and our proposed plans for a School of Medicine.
91亚色 hosts Roundtable with local MPPs and Staff
In November 2022, 91亚色 hosted a roundtable with local Members of Provincial Parliament to discuss 91亚色鈥檚 important priorities.
MPP Pang, MPP Gallagher Murphy, MPP Wai, MPP Kanapathi, and MPP Smith were provided with updates regarding construction progress and program development at our Markham campus and our proposed plans for a School of Medicine.
Minister Marci Ien visited 91亚色 to announce the鈥業t鈥檚 Not Just鈥 youth campaign
In December 2022, 91亚色 had the honour of hosting, the federal Minister for Women and Gender Equality and Youth, Marci Ien, who launched 鈥淚t鈥檚 Not Just,鈥 a national campaign to raise youth awareness about sexual and gender-based violence.
As part of the launch, . The minister鈥檚 visit to 91亚色 preceded the University鈥檚 annual memorial ceremony on Dec. 6 to honour the 14 women who were murdered on the same date 33 years ago at 脡cole Polytechnique in Montreal.
Markham Campus Topping off Ceremony
In February 2023, 91亚色 hosted a topping-off ceremony for our upcoming Markham Campus. Attended by Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Minister of Colleges and Universities Jill Dunlop, government partners, business partners, and other significant contributors, the event marked a key milestone in the development of the Markham Campus.
This event also celebrated a 5-million dollar donation from 91亚色 Alum, Howard Sokolowski, Founder, Chairman & CEO of Metropia.
91亚色 hosts the Hon. Kamal Khera, Minister of Seniors for a major funding announcement
In March 2023, 91亚色 and the 91亚色 Centre for Aging Research and Education (YU-CARE) hosted the Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Seniors and a 91亚色U Alumna, who announced $38.3M in funding towards a Brain Health research initiative that will support the complex care needs of older adults living with dementia & other cognitive impairments. The event was emceed by MP Francesco Sorbara.
Federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh speaks with nursing students at 91亚色
In March 2023 Jagmeet Singh, MP for Burnaby South and 91亚色U alumnus, guest lectured for the Social Justice and Advocacy for Nurses course at 91亚色. MP Singh answered questions from nursing students regarding their concerns and hopes for the future.
MP Singh was also provided with updates regarding our proposed plans for a School of Medicine.
