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Canadian Minister Kenney Reappoints Citizenship Judge Babikian
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11:59, July 4, 2012
Toronto, June 27, 2012 - In a press release issued today in Ottawa,
Hon. Jason Kenney, Minister Citizenship, Immigration, and
Multiculturalism, announced the reappointment of Citizenship Judge
Aris Babikian for a second three-year term.
In its press release the Ministry stated: `Gerald W. Pash has been
appointed as citizenship judge in British Columbia, Citizenship,
Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced
today. Two other citizenship judges, Aris Babikian and Floyd Babcock,
have been reappointed in Ontario.
`Appointed Citizenship Judge for Mississauga in June 2009, Aris
Babikian acted for over 18 years as citizenship and immigration
advisor to the Social Services Office of the Armenian Community Centre
in Toronto. He has also served as President of the Armenian National
Federation of Canada, Secretary of the Canadian Ethnocultural Council
(CEC), and Agent General for the National Ethnic Media and Press
Council of Canada.
As a journalist and author, Judge Babikian has appeared on numerous
television and radio talk shows, and his articles have been published
in numerous Canadian and international publications. He has received
many awards and accolades for his voluntarism, among which are the
Ontario Volunteer Service Award (25 years of service), The Queen's
Golden Jubilee Medal, Canada's 125th Confederation Commemorative
Medal, and the National Ethnic Press and Media Council (Human
Rights/Social Justice Award).
"Citizenship judges are appointed for a three-year period and are
responsible for making decisions with regard to citizenship
applications, presiding over citizenship ceremonies and administering
the oath of citizenship to new citizens."
Judge Babikian expressed his gratitude for his reappointment and said
it is an honour to serve as a citizenship judge. `It is also a
privilege to serve the people and government of Canada in any
capacity. I am grateful to the Government of Canada and to Minister
Kenney for their trust and confidence in me and in my contribution to
the principles, mission, and values of Canadian citizenry,' he said.
Photo: L to R: Hon. Jason Kenney; His Excellency the Right Honourable
David Johnston, Governor General of Canada; and Judge Aris Babikian
hetq
11:59, July 4, 2012
Toronto, June 27, 2012 - In a press release issued today in Ottawa,
Hon. Jason Kenney, Minister Citizenship, Immigration, and
Multiculturalism, announced the reappointment of Citizenship Judge
Aris Babikian for a second three-year term.
In its press release the Ministry stated: `Gerald W. Pash has been
appointed as citizenship judge in British Columbia, Citizenship,
Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney announced
today. Two other citizenship judges, Aris Babikian and Floyd Babcock,
have been reappointed in Ontario.
`Appointed Citizenship Judge for Mississauga in June 2009, Aris
Babikian acted for over 18 years as citizenship and immigration
advisor to the Social Services Office of the Armenian Community Centre
in Toronto. He has also served as President of the Armenian National
Federation of Canada, Secretary of the Canadian Ethnocultural Council
(CEC), and Agent General for the National Ethnic Media and Press
Council of Canada.
As a journalist and author, Judge Babikian has appeared on numerous
television and radio talk shows, and his articles have been published
in numerous Canadian and international publications. He has received
many awards and accolades for his voluntarism, among which are the
Ontario Volunteer Service Award (25 years of service), The Queen's
Golden Jubilee Medal, Canada's 125th Confederation Commemorative
Medal, and the National Ethnic Press and Media Council (Human
Rights/Social Justice Award).
"Citizenship judges are appointed for a three-year period and are
responsible for making decisions with regard to citizenship
applications, presiding over citizenship ceremonies and administering
the oath of citizenship to new citizens."
Judge Babikian expressed his gratitude for his reappointment and said
it is an honour to serve as a citizenship judge. `It is also a
privilege to serve the people and government of Canada in any
capacity. I am grateful to the Government of Canada and to Minister
Kenney for their trust and confidence in me and in my contribution to
the principles, mission, and values of Canadian citizenry,' he said.
Photo: L to R: Hon. Jason Kenney; His Excellency the Right Honourable
David Johnston, Governor General of Canada; and Judge Aris Babikian