Canadian Manufacturers and Exporters makes generous donation to UOIT in memory of Jim Flaherty

The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) graciously accepts the creation of a new bursary from Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) in memory of the Honourable Jim Flaherty, who passed away on April 10.

The bursary in Jim Flaherty's name will support students with special needs enrolled in a course related to manufacturing at UOIT. Through its national membership, CME is building an endowment fund of more than $100,000 to support an annual bursary that will be awarded to as many students as possible.

"Jim was certainly a strong champion of manufacturing across Canada and he also made tremendous contributions in his community, such as helping establish the University of Ontario Institute of Technology and the Abilities Centre in Whitby,” said Jayson Myers, President and CEO of Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters. “For many of us, Jim was a colleague and friend. He gave his life for public service and was dedicated to providing life skills and educational opportunities for people of all ages and abilities. CME is honoured to establish a legacy in support of two causes that were so important to him.”

“The University of Ontario Institute of Technology is proud to accept this generous donation from Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters in the name of Jim Flaherty, whose legacy in the community is deeply tied to the creation of our university,” said Susan McGovern, UOIT Vice-President, External Relations and Advancement. “This bursary will support the university’s commitment to student success and underpin our strategic mandate to push research and development in the area of advanced manufacturing. 

CME is hoping to surpass its donation goal by Friday, May 9 and welcomes all donations for the bursary, including those from non-CME members.

Contributions can be made online at UOIT Bursary in honour of the Honourable Jim Flaherty, or by sending a cheque payable to the University of Ontario Institute of Technology with a note: Bursary in honour of the Honourable Jim Flaherty.

Mailing address:

University of Ontario Institute of Technology
Office of Advancement
c/o Deia Prudencio
2000 Simcoe Street North
Oshawa, Ontario  L1H 7K4

Contributions will be recognized with a charitable tax receipt from UOIT. All donors will be recognized by CME and the university, and a list of benefactors will be presented to Jim Flaherty’s family.

About Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME)

Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME) is Canada’s largest trade and industry association, and the voice of manufacturing and global business in Canada.

Founded in 1871, CME represents more than 10,000 leading companies nationwide, and – through various initiatives, including the establishment of the Canadian Manufacturing Coalition – touches more than 100,000 companies from coast to coast, engaged in manufacturing, international trade, and service-related industries. More than 85 per cent of our members are small and medium-sized enterprises.

Collectively, CME's membership network accounts for an estimated 82 per cent of Canadian manufacturing production and 90 per cent of all goods and services exports.

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