Fall 2009 - Bishop's University

The Right Honourable
Paul Martin
Albert Schultz
Mr. Martin is much-admired for two decades
of eminent public service, beginning as a
Member of Parliament for the LaSalle-Émard
riding in 1988, coupled with a remarkable term as
Minister of Finance from 1993-2002 and then as our
country’s 21st Prime Minister in 2003. [His] many
achievements as Prime Minister include a 41 billiondollar
investment to improve health care across
Canada; the signing of a landmark agreement with the
provinces and territories for a national early learning
and childcare program; the creation of a new financial
deal for municipalities; and the redefinition of marriage
to include same-sex couples.
He also achieved an historic consensus, known as the
Kelowna Accord, with the provinces, territories and
Canada’s aboriginal leadership, to ensure the provision
of equal opportunity for First Nations, Métis and Inuit
people.
Before entering politics, Mr. Martin had a prominent
career in the private sector as an executive at Power
Corporation of Canada and as Chairman and CEO of
The CSL Group Inc. ...
He is responsible for the Martin Aboriginal
Education Initiative, which funds educational
programs that enable young Aboriginal Canadians to
access the opportunities they need to succeed. With
his son, David, Mr. Martin founded the Capital for
Aboriginal Prosperity and Entrepreneurship Fund
to help establish and grow successful Aboriginal
businesses both on- and off-reserve.
He co-chairs, with Nobel Peace Prize laureate
Wangari Maathai, a $200 million British-Norwegian
poverty alleviation and sustainable development fund
for the ten-nation Congo Basin Rainforest. He also sits
on the advisory council of the Coalition for Dialogue
on Africa, an initiative that examines critical issues
facing the continent...
Mr. Chancellor, for his extraordinary contributions
to our nation and to global society, we present to you
for the degree of Doctor of Civil Law (Honoris Causa),
The Right Honourable Paul Martin.
Dr. Steve Harvey, Dean, Williams School of Business
It is my honour to present to you Albert Schultz
for the degree of Doctor of Civil Law.
Albert is an accomplished actor and director
and leader in the performing arts in Canada. His
passion created one of our country’s most successful
theatre companies, Toronto’s Soulpepper Theatre.
Albert is the Artistic Director of Soulpepper,
producing over 70 productions while acting in and
directing several. Soulpepper’s staggering growth
over the past decade remains unrivalled in Canadian
theatre history. Under Albert’s visionary leadership
Soulpepper not only produces fine theatre all year
long, it also runs an academy for the training of
young actors, designers and playwrights.
It has a youth outreach program and a summer
mentorship program. No other theatre company does
quite so much, but then no other company has Albert
Shultz at the helm.
Albert is also the general director of the Young
Centre for the Performing Arts, a multi-purpose
facility made a reality in 2006 thanks to Albert’s
forward thinking and his tenacious fundraising. This
facility is home to Soulpepper, houses George Brown
Theatre School and welcomes artists from every field.
Albert’s vision clearly embraces the entire artistic
community, creating a vibrant collection of theatre,
dance and spoken word all under one roof.
Albert’s life reflects what we, as a liberal arts
university, believe in:
• pursuing one’s dreams with passion
• accepting the responsibility of leadership and
• knowing that each of us can make a difference
to society.
It seems fitting that today, as a new group of
graduates prepares to go out into the world, that
Bishop’s University would honour such a fine example
of business savvy, passion and leadership.
Mr. Chancellor it is my privilege to present to
you for the degree of Doctor of Civil Law, (Honoris
causa), Mr. Albert Shultz.
Prof. Jo Jo Rideout, Drama Department
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