Canadian Business Hall of Fame

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The Canadian Business Hall of Fame celebrates the outstanding achievements of Canada's most distinguished business leaders, past and present. Over 170 Order of the Business Hall of Fame Companions serve as inspiring examples for all young Canadians and are featured in a display in the Allen Lambert Galleria located at Brookfield Place in Toronto, Ontario. Companions are selected by an independent panel representing Canadian business, academic and media institutions. [1]

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The Canadian Business Hall of Fame was established by Junior Achievement of Canada in 1979.

Companions of the Canadian Business Hall of Fame

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  1. "Lazaridis, Balsillie named to Canadian Business Hall of Fame". The Globe and Mail . Retrieved 2009-02-05.[ permanent dead link ]