WINNIPEG – CanWest Global Communications has announced a gift of $15,000 to establish the CanWest Peter M. Liba Memorial Bursary which will be awarded annually to students who participate in the Lieutenant Governor’s Youth Experience Program.
The Lieutenant Governor’s Youth Experience Program was established to challenge Manitoba youth to improve their school performance, become participants in community events and overcome obstacles to reach their full potential. One of the hallmarks of the program is a series of incentives for students who reach measurable goals during the program. The CanWest Peter M. Liba Memorial Bursary will be awarded to the top student graduating from the program and will be directed towards the costs of supporting their post-secondary education.
"Peter Liba was a great supporter of programs to help disadvantaged youth in this province reach their potential, both as a businessman, a leader in the community, and as Manitoba’s 22nd Lieutenant Governor," said David Asper, executive vice-president, CanWest Global Communications Corp. "We think this gift and the establishment of this fund will be a lasting legacy to that commitment and is an appropriate way to honour his memory."
Liba, of course, was also one of the founders of CanWest Global. He died just this past June at age 67.
"Our family is thrilled that CanWest has decided to honour the memory of Peter by creating this endowment" stated Shirley Liba. "Peter truly believed that education was how people could achieve their life goals and become more engaged in their families, and in their communities."
The fund will be established within the Winnipeg Foundation, organizations or individuals who would like to contribute to the fund are encouraged to do so by contacting the Winnipeg Foundation and making the contribution to the CanWest Peter M. Liba Memorial Bursary Fund.
