Tribute dinner honours former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney
A tribute dinner to recognize the Right Honourable Brian Mulroney and the 25th anniversary of the Canada-US Free Trade Agreement took place at the Royal Ontario Museum in Toronto on Wednesday, October 3, 2012.
Mr. Mulroney was the featured keynote speaker marking 25 years since the negotiation of the Canada-US Free Trade Agreement. The evening’s event followed an afternoon symposium, Free Trade 2.0, organized by the Munk School for Global Affairs at the University of Toronto.
“Diabetes is a serious disease that touches the lives of more than nine million Canadians,” says Michael Cloutier, President and CEO of the Canadian Diabetes Association. “The Association thanks Mr. Mulroney and guests for their generosity in supporting our relentless battle and pursuit of a world free of diabetes. We are truly honoured to be the beneficiary of this historical event.”
The net proceeds for the event will be used by the Association to help lead the fight against diabetes by helping people with diabetes live healthy lives while working to find a cure. The Association funds more than seven million dollars in diabetes research annually, and provides practical educational tools, resources and support for people living with diabetes and prediabetes. From children’s D-camps to community-based programs, the Association strives to provide essential guidance and education to help people live well with diabetes.
“It is our aspiration that the lives of Canadians living with diabetes will be changed through our work,” adds Cloutier. “Coming together, at events such as this, helps make a meaningful impact on the lives of millions of Canadians living with diabetes.”
To learn more about Canadian Diabetes Association events, or how you can make a donation to benefit Canadians living with diabetes, visit diabetes.ca or call 1-800-BANTING (226-8464)