Media release

Six Canadian business leaders named to new Canada-Brazil CEO Forum

January 5, 2012

Ottawa – Paul Davidson, president of the Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada, issued a statement today following the announcement by the Honourable Ed Fast, Minister of International Trade on the six Canadian business leaders named to the new Canada-Brazil CEO Forum:

“AUCC is delighted by the announcement and the participation of these business leaders in the Canada-Brazil CEO Forum. The year 2012 represents an unprecedented opportunity to advance Canada’s relations with Brazil. In April, over 30 Canadian university presidents will travel to Brazil to increase ties in education, research and innovation, and we look forward to working with our partners in the private sector to move forward in this important relationship.”

View Minister Fast’s announcement.

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For more information, contact:
Mélanie Béchard
Communications Officer
Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada
Tel: 613-563-3961, ext. 306
Mobile: 613-884-8401
Email: mbechard@aucc.ca

Topics: Brazil