Canada immigration awards top 25 immigrants
May 26 2009 by Gareth McConnell
Canada immigration minister Jason Kenney
The first ever Canada immigration awards celebrating the untold stories and achievements of outstanding Canadian immigrants has taken place at a ceremony hosted by Citizenship and Immigration Canada.
Among the top twenty-five winners who now live and work in Canada is a human rights defender, a film maker and a scientist.
"It is exciting to celebrate the contributions that immigrants make to the social, economic, and political fabric of our country," said Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism.
"As Canadians, we have found great success in the coming together of diverse cultures. Celebrations like this remind us how very fortunate we are to live in a country that embraces the many traditions of the world."
"Canada is a nation built by immigrants and we need to recognize and celebrate their accomplishments while providing positive role models for newcomers at the same time," added Nick Noorani, founder and publisher of Canadian Immigrant magazine.
"It is exciting to see such a distinguished group, selected by the public, come together in an atmosphere of celebration, to share and acknowledge each other's personal and professional accomplishments with the nation."
The winners will be presented with a commemorative certificate and a CAN$250 donation towards an authorised Canadian charity of their choice by the Canadian immigration minister later this week.
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