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Jim Flaherty, Canada’s Minister of Finance, was on hand Oct. 27 when Cape Breton University honoured his aunt, Sr. Margaret Harquail, at the official naming ceremony for the garden space in her honour.
Jim Flaherty, Canada’s Minister of Finance, was on hand Oct. 27 when Cape Breton University honoured his aunt, Sr. Margaret Harquail, at the official naming ceremony for the garden space in her honour. Photo courtesy of Cape Breton University

Cape Breton University honours pioneering nun

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  • November 8, 2012

SYDNEY, N.S. - Cape Breton University recognized the contributions of Sr. Margaret Harquail to the school’s business program by naming a garden space in her honour.

Harquail Gardens is the new name of the space between the Verschuren Centre and the Shannon School of Business.

“Just as it is important for our university to progress, it is equally important for us to recognize those who have been instrumental to our success,” said Dr. John Harker, Cape Breton University’s president. “Sr. Harquail had a vision for our fine business school, and through hard work and commitment she helped shape the school into what it is today. The Harquail Gardens will be a lovely reminder of Sr. Harquail’s spirit and her contribution to the business community.”

Harquail established the School of Business Administration at the University College of Cape Breton, as well as the Canadian Institute of Management (CIM) certificate program. Harquail was also instrumental in establishing the College of Cape Breton as a university.

On hand for the ceremony was Minister of Finance Jim Flaherty, Harquail’s nephew.

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