McGill and the University of Toronto welcome new presidents

The University of Toronto and McGill experienced a changing of the guard as both schools introduced new presidents.

Maclean’s reports Suzanne Fortier will take her position at McGill while Meric Gertler will be at the University of Toronto.

Both universities chose individuals close to home after searching for potential candidates from around the world.

Gertler was dean of Arts and Science at U of T.

Fortier is president of the National Science and Engineering Research Council and received her Bachelors of Science and PhD from McGill.

Fortier enters her role in the midst of a battle between the Quebec government and universities. 

Some see the choice of Fortier, a francophone, as a deliberate move by McGill.

Flickr Photo by: Viola Ng

STORY WRITTEN BY: AISHA SAMU