2011 Canadian Business Hall of Fame Inductees Announced

- Canadian business leaders recognized for outstanding achievement and merit;
Gala Dinner Induction Ceremony set for May 3, 2011 -

TORONTO, Nov. 18 /CNW/ - In preparation for the Gala Dinner Induction Ceremony on May 3, 2011, The Canadian Business Hall of Fame today announced its 33^rd Class of Inductees:

• Aldo Bensadoun                                 Founder and CEO, Aldo Group Inc.
• Guy Laliberté O.C., C.Q.                    Founder, Cirque du Soleil
• Seymour Schulich, C.M.                    President, Nevada Capital Corporation Ltd.
• W. Galen Weston O.C., O.ONT.        Chairman and President, George Weston Limited

These four prominent business leaders are being recognized for their business excellence and honoured for their outstanding professional achievements and enduring contributions to Canadian society.

"These inductees and the companions of the past represent and showcase the power of knowledge, entrepreneurship and drive to succeed," said Mr. O'Neill, Chairman of the Board, Bell Canada and Chancellor, Order of the Business Hall of Fame. "The Inductees have been chosen for the significant contributions they have made to Canada's economy, its citizens and the examples they have set for others." 

"This is the highest honour in Canadian business and all of the 2011 inductees are deserving recipients," said Ross Maund, President, Junior Achievement of Canada Foundation. "As Companions, these individuals become mentors and role models for Junior Achievement youth and Canada's future business leaders."

The Canadian Business Hall of Fame was established by Junior Achievement of Canada in 1979. Companions are nominated by their peers and are chosen by an independent selection committee representing Canada's foremost business, academic and media institutions. 

The new members will each be formally honoured as Order of the Business Hall of Fame Companions at the 2011 Gala Dinner Induction Ceremony in Toronto on May 3,^, 2011 at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre. For information regarding for Canada's premier business event, please visit http://www.cbhof.ca/registration.cfm.

The annual Canadian Business Hall of Fame Gala Dinner is the national fundraising event in support of Junior Achievement of Canada.   Proceeds from this gala ensure that Junior Achievement remains a recognized leader in the delivery of business education programs for young people in Canada. Annually, over 230,000 students experience Junior Achievement programs, free of charge, thanks to the generous contributions of businesses and individuals.

About The Canadian Business Hall of Fame

Established by Junior Achievement of Canada in 1979, The Canadian Business Hall of Fame celebrates the outstanding achievements of Canada's most distinguished business leaders, past and present. Over 150 Order of the Business Hall of Fame Companions serve as inspiring examples for all young Canadians and are featured in a rotating display in the Allen Lambert Galleria located at Brookfield Place in Toronto, Ontario.

About Junior Achievement of Canada

For over 50 years, Junior Achievement learning experiences have helped young Canadians discover financial literacy, entrepreneurial and work readiness skills so they can achieve their highest potential as citizens of our global community. Across Canada, Junior Achievement reaches over 230,000 students annually with 13,029 dedicated business mentors in over 400 communities delivering a suite of eight national programs. Since 1955, almost 3.8 million Canadian youth have participated in our business learning experiences free-of-charge.  For more information, please visit www.jacan.org.

For further information:

Melanie Cammalleri
Cohn & Wolfe - phone: [phone] 
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Kristina Fixter
Director of Communications
Junior Achievement of Canada/Canadian Business Hall of Fame
Phone : [phone], ext. 229
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