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Armenian Human Rights Council of Canada
72 Holford Crs.
Toronto, ON
M1T 1M2
Nov. 8, 201
Contact: Sevan Hajinian
Tel. (416) 497-8972
Judge Babikian Honoured with the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal
Toronto- During the Sept. 28, 2012 celebration of the 21st anniversary of
the Independence of Armenia, which was organized by Toronto Armenian
Cultural Associations under the auspices of His Excellency Armen Yeganian,
Armenia's Ambassador to Canada, Citizenship Judge Aris Babikian received
the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of his 35 years
of contribution to the Canadian civil society.
The medal was presented to Judge Babikian by Don Valley East Member of
Parliament Joe Daniel on behalf of the Governor General and the Government
of Canada. In his remarks Mr. Daniel touched upon the momentous occasion of
the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations, the Diamond Jubilee Medal
objective, and the rational to bestow Judge Babikian with the medal.
Mr. Daniel cited some of Judge Babikian's long-time valuable
contributions to Canadian multicultural, human rights, political,
journalistic, and social spheres. Among them are his position as agent
general to the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada in
Ottawa, short-term international elections monitor of the Organization
for Security and Co-operation in Europe's, participation in the
National (Canadian) Umbrella Organizations' roundtable on the "UN
World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and
Related Intolerance," and the preparation of briefs and testimony at
the House of Commons Heritage Committee hearings related to
multicultural, Canadian culture and heritage issues, and the Canadian
Radio and Television Commission (CRTC).
Judge Babikian was the President of the Armenian National Federation of
Canada and the executive director of the Armenian National Committee of
Canada's national office in Ottawa.
Furthermore, Judge Babikian has acted as the secretary of the Canadian
Ethnocultural Council (CEC), chaired the Political Affairs Committee of
CEC, and served on the media, immigration, census, and redress committees
of the CEC.
After the presentation of the medal, Judge Babikian thanked the government
of Canada and Mr. Daniel for nominating him for the honor and privilege. He
said, "There is no higher calling than to serve the people and the
government of Canada." He added that volunteering and contributing to the
betterment of our great nation is a small token of appreciation for what
Canada has offered him and his family. Judge Babikian also thanked over the
350 attendees and the rest of the community for their support and
solidarity during the past 35 years.
Among the previous recognitions Judge Babikian has received from various
level of government and civil society organization are the National Ethnic
Press and Media Council's Human Rights/Social Justice Award, Ontario
Volunteer Service Award (for 25 years of service), the Queen's Golden
Jubilee Medal, the Canadian Ethnocultural Council's Citation for
Outstanding Services, and Canada's 125th Confederation Commemorative Medal.
Photos
3420 - Judge Babikian (Right) with MP Joe Daniel (Left) and His Excellency
Armen Yeganian.
3430 - Judge Babikian (Right) with MP Joe Daniel (Left) and His Excellency
Armen Yeganian.
3431- Judge Babikian (Centre) with His Excellency Armen Yeganian (far
right), MP Joe Daniel (Right), and his Mother and Niece (Left and Far Left)
From: Baghdasarian
72 Holford Crs.
Toronto, ON
M1T 1M2
Nov. 8, 201
Contact: Sevan Hajinian
Tel. (416) 497-8972
Judge Babikian Honoured with the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Medal
Toronto- During the Sept. 28, 2012 celebration of the 21st anniversary of
the Independence of Armenia, which was organized by Toronto Armenian
Cultural Associations under the auspices of His Excellency Armen Yeganian,
Armenia's Ambassador to Canada, Citizenship Judge Aris Babikian received
the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of his 35 years
of contribution to the Canadian civil society.
The medal was presented to Judge Babikian by Don Valley East Member of
Parliament Joe Daniel on behalf of the Governor General and the Government
of Canada. In his remarks Mr. Daniel touched upon the momentous occasion of
the Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebrations, the Diamond Jubilee Medal
objective, and the rational to bestow Judge Babikian with the medal.
Mr. Daniel cited some of Judge Babikian's long-time valuable
contributions to Canadian multicultural, human rights, political,
journalistic, and social spheres. Among them are his position as agent
general to the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada in
Ottawa, short-term international elections monitor of the Organization
for Security and Co-operation in Europe's, participation in the
National (Canadian) Umbrella Organizations' roundtable on the "UN
World Conference Against Racism, Racial Discrimination, Xenophobia and
Related Intolerance," and the preparation of briefs and testimony at
the House of Commons Heritage Committee hearings related to
multicultural, Canadian culture and heritage issues, and the Canadian
Radio and Television Commission (CRTC).
Judge Babikian was the President of the Armenian National Federation of
Canada and the executive director of the Armenian National Committee of
Canada's national office in Ottawa.
Furthermore, Judge Babikian has acted as the secretary of the Canadian
Ethnocultural Council (CEC), chaired the Political Affairs Committee of
CEC, and served on the media, immigration, census, and redress committees
of the CEC.
After the presentation of the medal, Judge Babikian thanked the government
of Canada and Mr. Daniel for nominating him for the honor and privilege. He
said, "There is no higher calling than to serve the people and the
government of Canada." He added that volunteering and contributing to the
betterment of our great nation is a small token of appreciation for what
Canada has offered him and his family. Judge Babikian also thanked over the
350 attendees and the rest of the community for their support and
solidarity during the past 35 years.
Among the previous recognitions Judge Babikian has received from various
level of government and civil society organization are the National Ethnic
Press and Media Council's Human Rights/Social Justice Award, Ontario
Volunteer Service Award (for 25 years of service), the Queen's Golden
Jubilee Medal, the Canadian Ethnocultural Council's Citation for
Outstanding Services, and Canada's 125th Confederation Commemorative Medal.
Photos
3420 - Judge Babikian (Right) with MP Joe Daniel (Left) and His Excellency
Armen Yeganian.
3430 - Judge Babikian (Right) with MP Joe Daniel (Left) and His Excellency
Armen Yeganian.
3431- Judge Babikian (Centre) with His Excellency Armen Yeganian (far
right), MP Joe Daniel (Right), and his Mother and Niece (Left and Far Left)
From: Baghdasarian