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November 28, 2014 Friday
Armenian-Canadian Conservative Association Launched
Ottawa
Office of the MP John Carmichael, Canadian Government has issued the
following news release:
The Armenian-Canadian Conservative Association (ACCA) was launched
with great enthusiasm and optimism as more than 80 people attended the
auspicious occasion here. Attendees included Minister Jason Kenney,
Costas Menegakis the federal Parliamentary Secretary, five Members of
Parliament, two candidates for the next parliamentary elections, civil
society organizations, ethnic community representatives, and various
representatives of local Armenian community organizations.
After welcoming the guests and ACCA members, master of the ceremonies
and member of the board Diran Tutunjian made a brief introduction of
the Association's purpose and philosophy. He said: "The
Armenian-Canadian Conservative Association is a pan-Armenian
association established to work with all Canadians to build a stronger
Canada, and to make sure our values and our goals, such as equality,
justice, freedom of speech, thought, and religion are reflected in our
relationships with one another."
After introducing the newly-elected board, Mr. Tutunjian invited
Vice-chair Sevan Hajinian to introduce keynote speaker the Hon. Jason
Kenney, Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister for
Multiculturalism. "Through his strong faith and moral fortitude not
only did Mr. Kenney shape his future and his political career, but he
also shaped the future of the Conservative Party and touched
everyone's life he worked with and associated with him. His
humanitarianism, straight talk, and sincerity are other remarkable
aspects of the man," said Ms. Hajinian.
Hon. Kenney talked about the current concerns of Canadians, next
year's federal elections, economic prosperity, the steadfast stand of
the government about the challenges Canadians and the civilized world
face vis-a-vis religious extremism, the fate of Middle East
minorities, and his admiration of the Canadian-Armenian community.
Mr. Kenney emphasized that the Canadian-Armenian community and the
Conservative Party share many priorities such as strong family values,
a firm belief in the rule of law, in democracy, free enterprise, free
speech, tolerance, and humanism. Thus cooperation between both sides
to uphold and promote these cherished values and the traditions is a
natural development, said Hon. Kenney. He also praised the
Canadian-Armenian community's strong work ethic and entrepreneurial
spirit. He touched upon the long history of the Armenian people and
its resilience to survive under harsh conditions.
Hon. Kenney also talked about his recent trip to Armenia, his
impressions of the country and its people, and his visit to Khor Virab
where the founder of the Armenian Church, St. Gregory the Illuminator,
was imprisoned in the 4th century because of his Christian faith.
Finally, Minister Kenney talked about his co-sponsorship of the
Armenian Genocide recognition resolution in the House of Commons in
2004 and Prime Minister Stephen Harper's principled stand and moral
fortitude in making Armenian Genocide recognition Canadian government
policy. Minister Kenney's speech was received with standing ovation
and lengthy applause.
Mr. Costas Menegakis, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of
Citizenship and Immigration and Member of Parliament for Richmond
Hill, welcomed the formation of the Association and congratulated the
Canadian-Armenians for their visionary initiative.
Other politicians who attended the establishment of the ACCA included
Members of Parliament Joe Daniel (Don Valley East), John Carmichael
(Don Valley West), the Hon. Peter Kent (Thornhill), Corneliu Chisu
(Scarborough East), Patrick Brown (Barrie), and Conservative
candidates Michael Parsa (Richmond Hill) and Maureen Harquail (Don
Valley East).
Also attending the gathering were Councillor Godwin Chan (Richmond
Hill), community leaders Dino Sophocleous (PESKA International and
Cypriot Community), Rev. Majed El Shafie (Founder / President, One
Free World International), Rabea Allos (Chaldean community), George E.
Khouri, Harry Tsai (Canadian Federation of Conservative
Organizations), and Kan Kenga and Roshan Nallaratnam (Tamil
Conservative Association).
Earlier in the day, the Association held its inaugural meeting and
elected its board. Tamar Minassian, board executive secretary,
presided over the meeting
For further information please visit: http://www.johncarmichael.ca
November 28, 2014 Friday
Armenian-Canadian Conservative Association Launched
Ottawa
Office of the MP John Carmichael, Canadian Government has issued the
following news release:
The Armenian-Canadian Conservative Association (ACCA) was launched
with great enthusiasm and optimism as more than 80 people attended the
auspicious occasion here. Attendees included Minister Jason Kenney,
Costas Menegakis the federal Parliamentary Secretary, five Members of
Parliament, two candidates for the next parliamentary elections, civil
society organizations, ethnic community representatives, and various
representatives of local Armenian community organizations.
After welcoming the guests and ACCA members, master of the ceremonies
and member of the board Diran Tutunjian made a brief introduction of
the Association's purpose and philosophy. He said: "The
Armenian-Canadian Conservative Association is a pan-Armenian
association established to work with all Canadians to build a stronger
Canada, and to make sure our values and our goals, such as equality,
justice, freedom of speech, thought, and religion are reflected in our
relationships with one another."
After introducing the newly-elected board, Mr. Tutunjian invited
Vice-chair Sevan Hajinian to introduce keynote speaker the Hon. Jason
Kenney, Minister of Employment and Social Development and Minister for
Multiculturalism. "Through his strong faith and moral fortitude not
only did Mr. Kenney shape his future and his political career, but he
also shaped the future of the Conservative Party and touched
everyone's life he worked with and associated with him. His
humanitarianism, straight talk, and sincerity are other remarkable
aspects of the man," said Ms. Hajinian.
Hon. Kenney talked about the current concerns of Canadians, next
year's federal elections, economic prosperity, the steadfast stand of
the government about the challenges Canadians and the civilized world
face vis-a-vis religious extremism, the fate of Middle East
minorities, and his admiration of the Canadian-Armenian community.
Mr. Kenney emphasized that the Canadian-Armenian community and the
Conservative Party share many priorities such as strong family values,
a firm belief in the rule of law, in democracy, free enterprise, free
speech, tolerance, and humanism. Thus cooperation between both sides
to uphold and promote these cherished values and the traditions is a
natural development, said Hon. Kenney. He also praised the
Canadian-Armenian community's strong work ethic and entrepreneurial
spirit. He touched upon the long history of the Armenian people and
its resilience to survive under harsh conditions.
Hon. Kenney also talked about his recent trip to Armenia, his
impressions of the country and its people, and his visit to Khor Virab
where the founder of the Armenian Church, St. Gregory the Illuminator,
was imprisoned in the 4th century because of his Christian faith.
Finally, Minister Kenney talked about his co-sponsorship of the
Armenian Genocide recognition resolution in the House of Commons in
2004 and Prime Minister Stephen Harper's principled stand and moral
fortitude in making Armenian Genocide recognition Canadian government
policy. Minister Kenney's speech was received with standing ovation
and lengthy applause.
Mr. Costas Menegakis, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of
Citizenship and Immigration and Member of Parliament for Richmond
Hill, welcomed the formation of the Association and congratulated the
Canadian-Armenians for their visionary initiative.
Other politicians who attended the establishment of the ACCA included
Members of Parliament Joe Daniel (Don Valley East), John Carmichael
(Don Valley West), the Hon. Peter Kent (Thornhill), Corneliu Chisu
(Scarborough East), Patrick Brown (Barrie), and Conservative
candidates Michael Parsa (Richmond Hill) and Maureen Harquail (Don
Valley East).
Also attending the gathering were Councillor Godwin Chan (Richmond
Hill), community leaders Dino Sophocleous (PESKA International and
Cypriot Community), Rev. Majed El Shafie (Founder / President, One
Free World International), Rabea Allos (Chaldean community), George E.
Khouri, Harry Tsai (Canadian Federation of Conservative
Organizations), and Kan Kenga and Roshan Nallaratnam (Tamil
Conservative Association).
Earlier in the day, the Association held its inaugural meeting and
elected its board. Tamar Minassian, board executive secretary,
presided over the meeting
For further information please visit: http://www.johncarmichael.ca