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Noted lawyer, arts advocate to receive honorary degrees at LA&PS convocation ceremonies

York University will confer honorary Doctor of Laws on two exceptional individuals who have contributed significantly in their respective fields during convocation ceremonies for the Faculty of Liberal Arts & Professional Studies on October 14.

Julia E. Foster has made numerous contributions to Canadian society, most notably in promoting arts and culture, and in improving governance in the non-profit sector. Mary Cornish is an internationally recognized expert in rights and labour law, gender equality, pay and employment equity, social protection, judicial reform, and dispute resolution. Full Story