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Rose Patten
34th Chancellor of the
University of Toronto
Assumed office
July 1, 2018 (2018-07-01)
PresidentMeric Gertler
Preceded byMichael Wilson
Personal details
Born
Rose M. Patten

St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
OccupationBusinessperson, philanthropist

Rose M. Patten, OC is a Canadian businessperson and philanthropist. She has served as the 34th Chancellor of the University of Toronto since July 1, 2018.[1] Born in St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador,[2] she is a Special Advisor to the CEO of BMO Financial Group.[3]

Awards

In 2012, she was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal. In 2017, she was made an Officer of the Order of Canada in recognition for having "served her community with dedication and inspiration".[4]

References

  1. ^ "Rose Patten elected to serve as the 34th Chancellor of the University of Toronto".
  2. ^ "U of T's new chancellor on life as a Bay Street executive and university leader – and a dramatic turning point in her career".
  3. ^ "Biography". BMO Financial Group.
  4. ^ "Citation". Order of Canada.
Academic offices
Preceded by Chancellor of the University of Toronto
2018–present
Incumbent