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Deed of Donation Signing
11 December 2024 | Deed of Donation signed between the Philippine Embassy in Ottawa and McGill University
Program Coordinators | Former Philippine Ambassador H.E. Maria Andrelita S. Austria and McGill University Vice-President for Global Engagement Professor Anja Geitmann, Vice-President for Advancement Professor Marc Weinstein, and Dean of the Faculty and Arts Lisa Shapiro
Under the McGill University's Department of Economics, the Philippine Studies Program aims to increase the understanding of Philippine culture, history, and society among students and the broader community in Quebec and Canada. The agreement also aims for developing academic programs, projects, and activities focused on Philippine culture, society, and history, to bring greater recognition to the Filipino people and their heritage.
Moreover, the signing of the deed of donation coincided with the celebration of the 75th Anniversary of the Philippines-Canada Diplomatic Relations in 2024.
McGill University, located in Montreal, Quebec, is one of Canada's leading institutions of higher learning. Founded in 1821, McGill is renowned for its excellence in teaching, research, and public service. It is committed to fostering global citizenship, diversity, and innovative solutions to the world's challenges. The university boasts two beautiful campuses with state-of-the-art facilities: the Downtown campus and Macdonald campus in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, Quebec.