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  • AGBU: Viken L. Attarian Selected Regular Panelist on Radio Canada

    PRESS RELEASE
    Armenian General Benevolent Union Inc.
    Dr. Rita Kuyumjian
    Chairperson
    805, Manoogian street
    Ville St-Laurent, QC H4N 1Z5
    Tel: 514-748-2428
    Fax: 514-748-6307
    E-mail: [email protected]
    Website: www.agbumontreal.org


    VIKEN L. ATTARIAN SELECTED AS REGULAR PANELIST ON RADIO CANADA
    INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM


    Montreal, October 20, 2006 - AGBU Montreal is proud to announce that RCI
    (Radio Canada International), the international radio broadcasting arm of
    the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation), has selected its former
    chairman, Mr. Viken L. Attarian as a regular panelist for its new
    programming lineup starting on October 30, 2006.

    The new program is called The Link, presented by host Marc Montgomery. It
    will focus on various current affairs in Canada which have an international
    dimension. The panelists will articulate positions of immigrant citizens
    who have a wider range of views on international matters.

    "I was honored to accept this offer" said Attarian, "because it allowed me
    to present to a worldwide audience my perspective on important matters. Our
    world is constantly evolving and as citizens, we should not only be
    continuously informed, but also continuously engaged. Democracy demands
    nothing less and this program allows me to do precisely that. Being engaged
    in debate and have my voice heard."

    The first broadcast of The Link will be on October 30th as part of the new
    program lineup. The first topic of discussion is "On the eve of the 1st
    anniversary of the riots in France, can what happened there happen in
    Canada?", further discussion topics include a focus on the contentious topic
    of dual citizenship, very relevant in view of the recent evacuation of
    Canadian citizens from Lebanon; the issue of recruiting doctors from
    developing countries, the topic of prayer spaces in public schools and so
    on.

    RCI broadcasts regularly in nine languages to the whole world on a variety
    of mediums. It can be listened to on analog short wave frequencies, live and
    directly on the Internet and on the Sirius satellite network. Information
    about RCI, its programs and schedules can be found at www.rcinet.ca .

    AGBU Montreal congratulates Mr. Attarian on this achievement. AGBU Montreal
    urges its members and the Armenian public to support this initiative, by
    listening to this new program, writing letters of encouragement to the RCI
    editorial team and management and also by spreading the word about this
    program to their personal networks.

    For further information, please contact the AGBU at 514-748-2428 or at
    [email protected]. Information about AGBU Montreal can be found at
    our website at www.agbumontreal.org.
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