UOIT mourns the sudden passing of Jim Flaherty

The University of Ontario Institute of Technology (UOIT) is deeply saddened to learn of the sudden passing of the Honourable Jim Flaherty, former Federal Finance Minister, and the Member of Parliament for Whitby-Oshawa.

“Jim Flaherty has always been a great friend and supporter of the University of Ontario Institute of Technology and was instrumental in its creation as Finance Minister,” said Tim McTiernan, UOIT President and Vice-Chancellor. “Jim helped fulfil the vision and dream for a new university in the eastern Greater Toronto Area and his legacy is deeply entrenched in the success of the university since its creation. On behalf of the university, our thoughts and prayers are with Christine Elliott, their children, and the entire Flaherty family during this difficult time."

Thoughts can be shared on a condolence page available on UOIT’s website. The posted comments will be presented to the Flaherty family at a later date.