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150 Eric Muller From May 6 to 8, 2005, The Fields Institute hosted the Canadian Math Ed Forum. A highlight of the conference was an outstanding lecture by Stephen Lewis (Canadian politician, public speaker, broadcaster, and diplomat), “Deciphering Our World,” in which he discussed “the importance of mathematics in creating a questioning and informed public.” I feel that my active participation in the Forum from the time of its inception until my retirement in 2004 was a stimulating and worthwhile experience. I always looked forward to the Saturday meetings and the opportunity of meeting, interacting, and sharing ideas with individuals who have interests and responsibilities at different levels in mathematics education. The Fields has made an important contribution to the development of mathematics education in Ontario (and now further afield) by organizing and hosting the Math Ed Forum.