Honorary Degree

• Former Ontario health minister Christine Elliott among 4 to receive honorary degree from Trent

  Christine Elliott, Drew Hayden Taylor, Moogly Tetrault-Hamel and Dr. Jenny Ingram will receive honorary degrees from Trent University during convocation ceremonies held this June.

  Education

  Feb 28, 2023
  
• University of Regina strips Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond of honorary degree

  In a Monday statement, the University of Regina said it had rescinded an honorary doctor of laws degree it bestowed on Turpel-Lafond in 2003. 

  Canada

  Feb 13, 2023
  
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• Corus Entertainment executive Troy Reeb to receive honorary degree from Lethbridge College

  Troy Reeb, the executive vice president of broadcast networks for Corus Entertainment, will be given an honorary Bachelor of Applied Arts degree from Lethbridge College.

  Education

  Mar 13, 2019
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• Former New Zealand P.M. receives University of Alberta honorary degree

  The University of Alberta has given a former New Zealand prime minister an honorary law degree.

  Education

  Jun 14, 2018
• David Suzuki receives honorary science degree from University of Alberta

  While protesters gathered outside, environmentalist David Suzuki received an honorary degree from the University of Alberta on Thursday.

  Canada

  Jun 7, 2018
• Musician Joni Mitchell, hockey coach Dave King receive honorary U of S degrees

  Musician Joni Mitchell and hockey coach Dave King received honorary degrees from the University of Saskatchewan on Monday.

  Canada

  Jun 4, 2018
• David Suzuki weighs in on U of A honorary degree controversy: ‘This isn’t about me’

  Canadian climate activist David Suzuki is addressing the heated debate sparked by the University of Alberta's decision to award him an honorary degree.

  Canada

  May 23, 2018
• Honorary U of S degree, Saskatoon walkway renamed for musician Joni Mitchell

  City council says Saskatoon walkway will be renamed Joni Mitchell Promenade.

  Canada

  Apr 30, 2018
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• Notley calls U of A Suzuki decision ‘tone deaf’ but supports university independence and debate

  While she doesn't agree with it personally, Premier Notley said it is the university's right to make a decision about awarding David Suzuki an honorary degree and also to defend it.

  Education

  Apr 25, 2018
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• ‘Universities must not be afraid of controversy’: U of A president on Suzuki degree

  As more voices join the opposition to the University of Alberta's decision to give David Suzuki an honorary degree, the university president is once again standing behind its choice.

  Canada

  Apr 23, 2018