Dr. Fraser Mustard, world renowned for work in early childhood development

Nov 17 2011

Early childhood development expert, Dr. Fraser Mustard, has passed away at the age of 84. He got the world talking about the importance of early childhood.

Dr. Fraser Mustard’s impassioned campaign calling attention to the crucial first years of life — and how brain development during that time sets the stage for health and wellbeing — inspired economists, educators and politicians around the globe.

Premier Dalton McGuinty called Mustard a “personal hero” and said his death is a major loss to the education community in Ontario and abroad.

“He was one of the first ones to make the connection, if we make the early years right, a child is set for life. If we get them wrong, it takes a lot of investment to turn them around,” McGuinty said.

“He was ahead of his time.”

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