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Former U.S. president Bill Clinton to speak in Toronto

Submitted by on August 21, 2009 – 8:45 amNo Comments yet. Add yours.

bill-clintonFormer U.S. president Bill Clinton will speak in Toronto on Saturday, August 29 at 4 pm, during the annual Canadian National Exhibition.

Clinton will address the masses at BMO Field, which has a seating capacity of more than 20,000, on the topic “Embracing our Common Humanity.”

Tickets, which range in price from $20–50 (including admission to the fair), are available from Ticketmaster online or by phone at (416) 870‑8000.

Founded in 1879, the Canadian National Exhibition (CNE) is Canada’s largest fair and the fourth largest in North America. The 2009 CNE runs from August 21 to September 7 and offers more than 100 events and attractions, from international soccer matches to concerts to acrobatics shows. More than one million people typically attend the CNE every year.

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