President of the University of Western Ontario was considering how to best handle a potentially explosive question: planned award honorary Doctor Henry Morgentaler, known abortion-rights activist and operates six abortion clinics in Canada. Pressure from various interest groups opposing the award continues to grow and attract significant local and national media attention. Chairman of the Board of governors of the University went on record stating his disagreement with the award. With a reputation for the university on the map, the president knew that he had planned for the worst, but hope for the best. Attached storm: Fallout decision to award an honorary degree Pioneer Canadian abortion doctor (B), product 905C34, looks at the events on the day of convocation "Hide
. by Gerard Seijts, Michael Sider, Ken Mark Source: Richard Ivey School of Business Foundation 15 pages. Publication Date: September 28, 2009. Prod. #: 905C33-PDF-ENG
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