• Remarks at the annual Mentor Recognition Reception

  Posted on February 21, 2020 in Speeches, Publications & Events

  Rose M. Patten, O.C., LL.D. Chancellor, University of Toronto February 2, 2020 Thank you so much, Andrew – such insightful remarks. Good evening, everyone. It is my great pleasure to be a part of this wonderful gathering. I am especially pleased for this opportunity to thank all of you who serve as mentors at the […]

• Address to the American Association for Thoracic Surgery Leadership Academy

  Posted on August 13, 2019 in Speeches, Publications & Events

  Rose M. Patten, O.C., LL.D. Chancellor, University of Toronto May 3, 2019 Thank you, Dr. Keshavjee. And thank you for inviting me to speak to this very distinguished gathering. It is a tremendous honour. Good morning, everyone. And to our many visitors, welcome to Toronto and-or to Canada. One of the joys of being Chancellor […]

• Address to the Mentoring Women Leaders Symposium

  Posted on March 18, 2019 in Speeches, Publications & Events

  Rose M. Patten, O.C., LL.D. Chancellor, University of Toronto March 8, 2019 Thank you, Dr Pauly. Good afternoon, everyone. I am delighted to take part in today’s conversation, which focuses on a subject of very great importance. And so, before proceeding, I would like to thank all those responsible for initiating and organizing it. First, […]

• Chancellor Patten welcomes new Canadians at Citizenship Ceremony

  Posted on February 2, 2019 in Speeches, Publications & Events

  February 2, 2019 Chancellor Patten spoke alongside President Gertler at a Citizenship Ceremony in Convocation Hall, helping to welcome some 500 new Canadians as fellow citizens. Professor Maydianne Andrade, Vice-Dean of Faculty Affairs and Equity at UTSC, also spoke, sharing her childhood experience moving to Canada with her family from Jamaica. The Honourable Ahmed Hussen, […]

• Chancellor Patten presides at the annual Rose Patten Mentoring Leadership Program reception

  Posted on December 14, 2018 in Speeches, Publications & Events

  December 11, 2018 Chancellor Patten was the featured speaker and a presenter at the annual Rose Patten Mentoring Leadership Program reception. This year’s event, held at Hart House, marked the 20th anniversary of the program, which was named in Dr Patten’s honour in 2008, in recognition of her long-standing, extensive commitment to mentorship in business […]

• Rose Patten installed as the 34th Chancellor of the University of Toronto

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  November 5, 2018 Rose Patten, O.C., LL.D. was installed as the 34th Chancellor of the University of Toronto during the opening Fall Convocation ceremony, at which graduating students in the Faculty of Arts and Science received their degrees. Officiants and speakers included Professor Meric Gertler, President of the University, Claire Kennedy, Chair of the University’s […]

• Installation Address

  Posted on November 5, 2018 in Speeches, Publications & Events

  Rose M. Patten, O.C., LL.D. “This venerable and vital institution”: The Global Leadership and Impact of the U of T Community Address to Convocation on the Occasion of her Installation as the 34th Chancellor of the University of Toronto Convocation Hall, Toronto Monday, November 5, 2018 President Gertler, Ms Kennedy and members of the Governing […]

• Address on receiving the Old Boy of Distinction Award from Upper Canada College

  Posted on March 14, 2018 in Speeches, Publications & Events

  February 12, 2018 The Hon. Michael Wilson, P.C., C.C., B.Com., LL.D. Chancellor of the University of Toronto Thank you Alexander, for that very generous introduction. And of course a very big thank-you to the selection committee for recognizing me in this way. It is a huge honour and truly humbling to receive this award. There […]

• Opening of the Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study

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  January 26, 2018 Chancellor Wilson greets the very youngest students at U of T, students at the Lab School at the Dr. Eric Jackman Institute of Child Study, at the opening of the Institute’s renovated and expanded facilities, on January 26, 2018. The Honourable Michael Wilson, Chancellor of the University of Toronto, took part in […]

• Chancellor’s Circle Medal Ceremony

  Posted on December 15, 2017 in Speeches, Publications & Events

  June 2, 2017 Thank you, Scott, for that warm introduction. Every year, I look forward to presenting the Chancellor’s Circle Medals. U of T is incredibly proud of our alumni community. Today, we have more than 500,000 graduates living around the world. We like to think of our alumni as ambassadors of U of T. […]

• Bring Our Children to Work Day – Photo gallery

  Posted on May 2, 2017 in Speeches, Publications & Events

  April 27, 2017 Chancellor Wilson welcomed children of U of T staff members to his office in Simcoe Hall, as part of this year’s Bring Our Children to Work Day. His young visitors donned the academic regalia used by members of the Chancellor’s Party at Convocation ceremonies. Krista Boniface of U of T Communications was […]

• BMO Financial Group National Scholars Dinner

  Posted on March 20, 2017 in Speeches, Publications & Events

  March 20, 2017 Many thanks, Rose, for your generous introduction. On behalf of everyone here from the University of Toronto, I would like to thank you and BMO Financial Group for hosting this celebration. Ladies and gentlemen, I am delighted to be in the company of so many outstanding members and friends of the U […]

• Mentor Recognition Reception

  Posted on February 14, 2017 in Speeches, Publications & Events

  February 13, 2017 Good evening, and welcome everyone. It’s wonderful to be here. I’m particularly delighted to help recognize and thank our U of T mentors, and to thank the UTAA and Alumni Relations for organizing this event and providing this opportunity. As Chancellor, I’m a volunteer, too. And I think one of the best […]

• Chancellor Wilson receives inaugural Rotman Lifetime Achievement Award

  Posted on December 15, 2016 in Speeches, Publications & Events

  October 13, 2016 The University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management will celebrate the contributions to Canadian business and society of Hon. Michael Wilson, 33rd Chancellor of the University and Rotman Bachelor of Commerce alumnus with a special award this evening. Read U of T News coverage of the event

• University of Toronto Alumni Association Annual General Meeting

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  May 28, 2016 The Hon. Michael Wilson, P.C., C.C., B.Com., LL.D. Chancellor of the University of Toronto Ladies and gentlemen, it’s a great privilege to serve as chancellor of this University, and I’m delighted to join you for today’s celebration. I know you’re all very loyal supporters and proud alumni of the University of Toronto. […]

• Ted Rogers Centre for Heart Research Inaugural Annual Symposium

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  May 12, 2016 The Hon. Michael Wilson, P.C., C.C., B.Com., LL.D. Chancellor of the University of Toronto Ladies and gentlemen, the partnership between SickKids, UHN, and U of T has brought together pioneering researchers and clinicians who are pushing the boundaries of science. For U of T, being part of the Ted Rogers Centre for […]

• MasterCard Foundation Scholars Dinner

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  February 8, 2016 The Hon. Michael Wilson, P.C., C.C., B.Com., LL.D. Chancellor of the University of Toronto Good evening, everyone. It is a pleasure to be here and a privilege to welcome the University’s third group of MasterCard Foundation Scholars. I extend a special welcome to Ms Reeta Roy, President and CEO of the MasterCard […]

• Citizenship Ceremony at Convocation Hall

  Posted on February 6, 2016 in Speeches, Publications & Events

  February 6, 2016 Chancellor Wilson greets a very new Canadian, at the Citizenship Ceremony held in Convocation Hall on Feb. 6, 2016. The Honourable Michael Wilson, Chancellor of the University of Toronto, took part in a Citizenship Ceremony for almost 500 new Canadians at Convocation Hall. Read U of T News coverage of the event

• Closing remarks to Convocation

  Posted on December 21, 2015 in Speeches, Publications & Events

  June 2015 The Hon. Michael Wilson, P.C., C.C., B.Com., LL.D. Chancellor of the University of Toronto Ladies and gentlemen, as Chancellor I would like to conclude today’s proceedings with a few words to our graduates. As you proceed to the next chapter of your lives, I offer the following ingredients for success – things I […]

• International alumni events – Photo gallery

  Posted on August 12, 2015 in Speeches, Publications & Events

  Among dozens of events hosted or attended by the Chancellor for alumni and friends of the University of Toronto, over the past year he has spoken at several gatherings abroad, including in London (April 9, 2014), Naples (Florida) (January 29, 2015), Tel Aviv (April 28, 2015), Seoul (April 23, 2015), New York City (May 19, […]