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Twelve Outstanding Canadians Receive Canada’s Citizenship Award

Ottawa, October 19, 2010 — Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney today announced that 12 Canadians have been awarded Canada’s Citizenship Award (formerly the Citation for Citizenship) for their exemplary citizenship. The first two awards will be presented by MP Tim Uppal at a citizenship ceremony today, presided over by Commodore H.W. Jung.

This prestigious award pays tribute to Canadians who have made an important contribution to our country by promoting the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizenship. It also honours Canadians who have played an outstanding role in helping newcomers to integrate into Canadian society.

The 12 recipients for 2010 are:
Dr. James Chi Ming Pau of Vancouver, British Columbia
Maria Logan of Vancouver, British Columbia
Shokoofeh Moussavi of Calgary, Alberta
Dr. Kazi Sadrul Hoque of Toronto, Ontario
Mario Guilombo of Toronto, Ontario
Xiaoran (Joshua) Jiang of Toronto, Ontario
Dr. Ambaro Guled of Toronto, Ontario
Dr. Hoanh Khoi Nguyen ( Dr. Khoi) of Toronto, Ontario
Christopher Harris of Ottawa, Ontario
Elizabeth Rapley of Ottawa, Ontario
Rosemary A. Segee of Montreal, Quebec
Gail McKay of Fall River, Nova Scotia

“I am very proud to present Canada’s Citizenship Award to these twelve Canadians,” said Minister Kenney. “These extraordinary Canadians have helped newcomers find their way, encouraged young people to dream, and challenged others to live up to their responsibilities. This award recognizes their contributions to Canada.”

Canada’s Citizenship Award is announced every year during Citizenship Week. The recipients are selected by a panel that includes citizenship judges from across Canada. Each person honoured receives a gold maple leaf pin and a framed certificate signed by the Minister.

For further information (media only), please contact:

Alykhan Velshi
Minister’s Office
Citizenship and Immigration Canada

Media Relations
Communications Branch
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
613-952-1650
[email protected]

Twelve Outstanding Canadians Receive Canada’s Citizenship Award

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