| Algonquin College campuses appreciate the ongoing support of local federal, provincial and municipal politicians, support that has helped Algonquin become one of Canada’s leading colleges of applied arts and technology. The College works diligently, on an ongoing basis, to maintain close relationships with officials at all levels of government. This relationship allows students benefit from quality education and services in a technologically advanced learning environment. |
Algonquin College Receives $35 Million for New Trades Building
[July 23, 2008]
The Honourable Premier Dalton McGuinty, along with Minister Jim Watson and Mayor Larry O'Brien, visited Algonquin College on Monday, June 23, to announce a $35 million provincial government investment in the new Centre for Construction Trades and Building Sciences. |
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Algonquin Welcomes Minister Colle for
Newcomers Funding Announcement
[February 12, 2007]
The Honourable Mike Colle, Ontario Minister of Citizenship and Immigration (third from right), made an announcement at Algonquin College on Monday, February 12, of an investment in the Ottawa region to support newcomers in Ontario. |
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Nepean-Carleton MPP Visits Algonquin College
[January 26, 2007]
Lisa MacLeod, MPP, Nepean-Carleton (right), toured Algonquin College on January 26 and visited the College's leading-edge Simulation Centre for Health Studies. MPP MacLeod was given a demonstration of "SimMan," a state-of-the-art computerized mannequin by David Steele, Technologist in the College's School of Health and Community Studies (left). |
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Premier McGuinty Visits Algonquin College
[July 21, 2006]
The Honourable Dalton McGuinty, Premier of Ontario and Minister of Research and Innovation, visited Algonquin College on Friday, July 21, to make an announcement regarding funding for research and market readiness. The Honourable Jim Watson, MPP for Ottawa West - Nepean and Minister of Health Promotion, as well as research and innovation industry leaders, were also on hand for the announcement and to tour the Photonics labs in the College's Advanced Technology Centre.
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Local MP Speaks at Girls’ Television and New Media Camp Gala Screening
[July 14, 2006]
John Baird, MP, Ottawa West-Nepean, was on the Woodroffe Campus on Friday, July 14, to speak at the gala screening of the Women in Media Foundation Inc. (WIMF) Girls’ Television and New Media Camp. For the second year in a row, the WIMF joined with Algonquin College to utilize Algonquin's state-of-the-art facilities and equipment. The camp is offered to 10 girls between the ages of 12-15 from culturally and economically diverse backgrounds. |
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President Gillett Welcomes Minister Colle
[May 26, 2006]
Mike Colle, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, visited Algonquin on May 25 to make a funding announcement in the College’s Simulation Centre for Health Studies – Phase II, on the Woodroffe Campus, regarding new initiatives to help newcomers in Ottawa build a successful future.
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Minister Chris Bentley Visits Algonquin College
[Oct 18, 2005 ]
Chris Bentley, Ontario's Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities, MPP Jim Watson and MPP Richard Patten visited Algonquin College's Health Science Simulated Learning Lab - Phase II, Computer Assisted Manufacturing (CAM) Lab and Industrial Electricity Lab in A Building on October 18 to make an announcement regarding capital funding.
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The Hon. Mary Anne Chambers, Ontario’s Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities, toured various areas of Algonquin College following the announcement of the provincial government’s budget on May 11. The Minister visited the College’s Student Services and Financial Aid offices, as well as visit Algonquin’s Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program (OYAP) class.
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Marlene Catterall, Member of Parliament for Ottawa West - Nepean spoke at the opening of the College's Health Science Simulation Lab, the first facility of its kind in Canada. The lab was officially opened on November 19, 2004.
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Ontario's Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities,
Mary Anne Chambers, addressed Algonquin College graduates at the annual Fall Convocation ceremonies held at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa on October 25, 2004.
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Ottawa Mayor Bob Chiarelli and Algonquin College President Robert Gillett attended an Algonquin College Public Relations Program fundraiser in April 2003.
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Herb Kreling, Chair of the Algonquin College Board of Governors and Councillor for the Orléans Ward in the City of Ottawa, spoke at the opening of Algonquin College's state-of-the-art Transportation Technology Centre on October 7, 2004. The facility received funding from the government of Ontario.
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