Honourable George Abbott


Pictured: On April 25, 2008, Minister Abbott spoke at the opening of the Canadian Breast Cancer Research Conference in Vancouver.


On April 25, 2008, Minister Abbott spoke at the opening of the Canadian Breast Cancer Research Conference in Vancouver. The conference was organized by the Canadian Breast Cancer Research Alliance and was designed to bring Canadian breast cancer researchers together to share ideas, encourage networking and highlight new research results from across Canada.

In the photo from left to right: Ms. Jan Engemoen, CEO Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, BC/Yukon Region Mr. Greg D'Avignon, Board Chair, Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Health Minister George Abbott, BC/Yukon Region Dr. Ivo Olivotto, Chair of CBCRA’s Research Advisory Committee Ms. Linda Venus, Co-Chair of CBCRA’s Research Advisory Committee Mr. Leslie Cox, Chair of the Board of Directors, Canadian Breast Cancer Research Alliance Ms. Nicky Lewis, Executive Director, Canadian Breast Cancer Research Alliance.

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