Photo provided: Dr. Gerard, Companion of the Order of Canada, USW International President Emeritus, Founding Chair of the centre and Laurentian University honorary degree recipient, was instrumental in the growth of the initiative. The Chair is designed to be a catalyst for innovation and education, particularly within high-risk resource-based sectors.
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Laurentian University has announced a large pledge from Vale and union

Rosalind Russell
By Rosalind Russell

At the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada Convention, Vale Base Metals and the United Steelworkers Local 6500 announced a $450,000 pledge to Laurentian University.
According to the release, the funding will support the creation of the Dr. Leo Gerard Research Chair in Occupational Safety and Health, with a focus on the application to mining through Vale’s and the steelworker’s joint occupational health committee.
Officials say it will focus on mobilizing research, training, and innovation to prevent injuries, protect workers and save lives.

Rosalind Russell
Rosalind Russellhttp://myespanolanow.com
Rosalind is Vista Radio's CJJM 99.3 FM - CJJM - Espanola's long-time Morning Announcer and Regional News Anchor/Journalist covering the districts of Sudbury, Algoma and Manitoulin. With a career in multi-media spanning the last 45 years, she has expertise in radio, television, newspaper and magazine writing. A long-time volunteer, she is the Inaugural 2025 Senior of the Year Award representing the Town of Espanola and represented women empowerment as the national 2024 Ms. Elite Regional Canada titleholder. A mother of five, and grandmother of two says simply, "I am the Queen of my Universe, and my children/grandchildren are my Crowning Jewels." Volunteering, pageants, reading and writing are her passions. If you have a story to share, email Roz at: rrussell@moosefm.com or call 1705-869-NEWS (6397).

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