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A joint statement by members of Universities Canada and the Federation of Canadian Municipalities
Emily Carr University of Art + Design is a full member of Universities Canada.
April 26, 2016
OTTAWA
– Partnerships between Canada’s municipalities and universities are
vital to driving economic growth, building vibrant communities,
preparing students for the future and enhancing quality of life for all
Canadians. That was the conclusion of a national gathering of municipal
and university leaders today.
Universities and cities: partners for prosperity,
hosted by Universities Canada in cooperation with the Federation of
Canadian Municipalities (FCM), brought together dozens of university
presidents and prominent city mayors to discuss a shared agenda on
issues of national importance, including economic development, the
impact of immigration and refugee resettlement, and reconciliation with
Indigenous peoples. Held at the University of Toronto, the meeting
featured presentations by expert speakers, including Meric Gertler,
president of the University of Toronto and renowned authority on
innovation, creativity and culture as drivers of the economic dynamism
of city-regions.
Universities
help shape the economic, cultural and social well-being of Canadian
communities. Working together with municipalities, they create a more
innovative and inclusive Canada. Through community-engaged research,
universities help municipalities address local challenges and foster
economic growth.
The
forum reinforced FCM and Universities Canada’s commitment to
collaborate in advancing public policy that builds stronger communities,
and in nurturing connections with business and civil society for the
benefit of all Canadians. The topic of collaboration was the focus of
Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie’s keynote speech at the event.
Today’s
discussion demonstrates that we’re better together. Universities and
municipalities will continue to strengthen one another and put their
shared talent, resources and know-how towards building a better Canada.
About Universities Canada
Universities
Canada is the voice of Canada’s universities at home and abroad,
representing the interests of 97 Canadian public and private
not-for-profit universities and university degree-level colleges.
About the Federation of Canadian Municipalities
The
Federation of Canadian Municipalities is the national voice of
municipal government with almost 2,000 members representing 90 percent
of Canada's municipal population.
On behalf of Universities Canada: Paul Davidson President Universities Canada | On behalf of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities: Bonnie Crombie Mayor City of Mississauga |
Media Contacts:
Helen Murphy
Director of communications
Universities Canada
613 563-3961 ext. 238 or cell: 613 608-8749
@univcan
Robin Walsh
Senior strategist, media relations
Federation of Canadian Municipalities
rwalsh@fcm.ca
rwalsh@fcm.ca
613 907-6241
@fcm_online