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Canadian MP extends congratulations on Armenia's Independence Day
armradio.am
21.09.2012 19:05
Hon. Jim Karygiannis, Canadian Member of Parliament,
Scarborough-Agincourt and Liberal Critic for Multiculturalism issued a
statement on Armenia's Independence Day.
`I would like to take this opportunity to extend my best wishes to
members of the Canadian Armenian community on the occasion of Armenia
Independence Day.
As a Member of Parliament, for many years I have worked closely with
the Armenian Diaspora in Canada on issues important to the community -
most notably, the recognition of the Armenian Genocide. In 2004, the
Parliament of Canada voted to recognize the Armenian Genocide. Two
years later, the Armenian Genocide was officially recognized by the
Government of Canada. I continue to work with the community with
respect to the importance of Canada establishing an Embassy in
Yerevan.
In 2012, I visited Armenia and discussed issues of concern with
government officials. I also traveled to Nagorno-Karabakh, where I led
a Canadian delegation of International Election Observers to observe
the Presidential election in Artsakh.
Canada is a proud multicultural nation that embraces a wide variety of
cultures and heritages. Canadians of Armenian heritage help to foster
this identity and strengthen the fabric of our society. Members of the
Armenian Diaspora in Canada have made, and continue to make,
significant contributions in a number of areas including sports,
business, the arts and public service.
Canada has attracted, and continues to attract, people from all over
the world to her shores. We will continue to work together to build
our nation and enhance our international reputation. As the Liberal
Critic for Multiculturalism, I look forward to our ongoing work in
building a stronger Canada.
On behalf of the Liberal Party of Canada, please accept our wishes for
Armenia Independence Day.'
armradio.am
21.09.2012 19:05
Hon. Jim Karygiannis, Canadian Member of Parliament,
Scarborough-Agincourt and Liberal Critic for Multiculturalism issued a
statement on Armenia's Independence Day.
`I would like to take this opportunity to extend my best wishes to
members of the Canadian Armenian community on the occasion of Armenia
Independence Day.
As a Member of Parliament, for many years I have worked closely with
the Armenian Diaspora in Canada on issues important to the community -
most notably, the recognition of the Armenian Genocide. In 2004, the
Parliament of Canada voted to recognize the Armenian Genocide. Two
years later, the Armenian Genocide was officially recognized by the
Government of Canada. I continue to work with the community with
respect to the importance of Canada establishing an Embassy in
Yerevan.
In 2012, I visited Armenia and discussed issues of concern with
government officials. I also traveled to Nagorno-Karabakh, where I led
a Canadian delegation of International Election Observers to observe
the Presidential election in Artsakh.
Canada is a proud multicultural nation that embraces a wide variety of
cultures and heritages. Canadians of Armenian heritage help to foster
this identity and strengthen the fabric of our society. Members of the
Armenian Diaspora in Canada have made, and continue to make,
significant contributions in a number of areas including sports,
business, the arts and public service.
Canada has attracted, and continues to attract, people from all over
the world to her shores. We will continue to work together to build
our nation and enhance our international reputation. As the Liberal
Critic for Multiculturalism, I look forward to our ongoing work in
building a stronger Canada.
On behalf of the Liberal Party of Canada, please accept our wishes for
Armenia Independence Day.'