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December 21, 2009
The Government of Canada is investing in four new York Region Welcome Centres to help immigrants settle and integrate into Canada, Newmarket-Aurora MP Lois Brown announced today.
The Welcome Centre is a proven and successful model for delivering services to newcomers. A Welcome Centre in Vaughn, funded by Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC), has helped more than 6,000 immigrants since opening its doors in June 2007.
“The Government of Canada is working to help newcomers and their families succeed,” said MP Brown, on behalf of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney. “Building on the success of the Vaughan Centre, the new facilities will provide an innovative way to help newcomers get access to a full range of settlement services and expertise under one roof.”
With CIC funding of $19.7 million (2009-2011), new Welcome Centres in Markham North, Markham South, Newmarket and Richmond Hill are scheduled to open in summer 2010. The number and location of the Centres were determined following an in-depth study which showed a pressing need for additional services for the region’s rapidly growing immigrant population. Between 2001 and 2006, York Region welcomed 46,460 immigrants, making it one of the fastest growing areas in Canada.
“Ontario’s future economic and social prosperity depend on our ability to integrate newcomers into the community and the workplace,” said Ontario Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, Michael Chan. “Helping them succeed is an investment that yields benefits for all Ontarians.”
As well as offering a “one-stop shop” approach to CIC-funded settlement services, such as language classes and job search workshops, the new Welcome Centres will also offer specific programs for newcomer youth and seniors.
“As Chair of the Inclusivity Action Plan and mayor of Canada’s most ethnically diverse community, I am extremely pleased that these new Welcome Centres will provide the much needed services our new Canadians need to succeed,” said Mayor Frank Scarpitti of Markham. “I applaud both the federal and the provincial governments for moving forward on such an important initiative.”
The Welcome Centres will be managed by local community organizations:
– Markham North: Job Skills Employment and Business Programs and Supports
– Markham South: Centre for Information and Community Services
– Newmarket: Social Enterprise for Canada
– Richmond Hill: Catholic Community Services of York Region
Funding for the Welcome Centres is being provided under the Canada-Ontario Immigration Agreement, which committed $920-million over five years to help newcomers integrate into Ontario communities.
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Minister Kenney Announces Reappointment to the Canadian Race Relations Foundation
December 18, 2009
A reappointment to the Canadian Race Relations Foundation’s (CRRF) Board of Directors was announced today by Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney.
“The Canadian Race Relations Foundation is committed to building a national framework for the fight against racism in Canadian society,” said Minister Kenney. “This government seeks to fill the Board with qualified individuals who can provide dedicated expert advice to manage the Foundation. I look forward to Mr. Chow’s contribution to the Foundation.”
Mr. Lyn Q. Chow was reappointed for a four-year term. The Canadian Race Relations Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of a Chair and up to nineteen other directors appointed by the Governor in Council (Cabinet). CRRF directors serve for terms of up to four years, which are renewable.
Canada is internationally recognized for its commitment to human rights and for its fight against all forms of discrimination, including racism. The Canadian Race Relations Foundation is Canada’s leading agency dedicated to the elimination of racism in the country. Governments, NGOs, and the national and international community regularly call upon the Foundation to contribute to developing policies, programs and workshops leading towards a more equitable and just society.
For a biography on the CRRF member being reappointed, please see the attached backgrounder.
BACKGROUNDER
Reappointment to the Canadian Race Relations Foundation
One member was reappointed to the Canadian Race Relations Foundation. Biography of the members is below.
Mr. Lyn Q. Chow
Calgary, AB
A professional electrical engineer, Mr. Chow was employed by Manitoba Hydro for 33 years and retired as the senior manager of the engineering systems department. Previously, he was a junior engineer with the Saskatchewan Power Corporation.
Mr. Chow has also been involved in community organizations. He was a member of the board of directors of the Winnipeg Chinatown Non-profit Housing Corporation and served as its chair for two years. He was also a member of the board of directors of the Winnipeg Chinese Cultural and Community Centre.
After moving to Calgary, Mr. Chow continued his community service as a member of the board of directors of the Wu Yi Association, vice-president of the board of directors of the United Calgary Chinese Association, member of the board of directors and member of the executive committee of the Chinese Christian Wing Kei Nursing Home Association, vice-president of the board of directors of the Calgary Chinese Elderly Citizens’ Association, and member of the board of directors of the Calgary Chinatown Seniors Centre Foundation.
The Canadian Race Relations Foundation undertakes research, collects data, and develops a national information base to further an understanding of the nature of racism and racial discrimination. It provides a knowledge base from which governments, academia, business, labour and community organizations can draw for the development of effective race relations policies and practices. The Foundation also disseminates information to increase public awareness of the importance of eliminating racism.
Minister Kenney Announces Reappointment to the Canadian Race Relations Foundation
December 18, 2009
A reappointment to the Canadian Race Relations Foundation’s (CRRF) Board of Directors was announced today by Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney.
“The Canadian Race Relations Foundation is committed to building a national framework for the fight against racism in Canadian society,” said Minister Kenney. “This government seeks to fill the Board with qualified individuals who can provide dedicated expert advice to manage the Foundation. I look forward to Mr. Chow’s contribution to the Foundation.”
Mr. Lyn Q. Chow was reappointed for a four-year term. The Canadian Race Relations Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of a Chair and up to nineteen other directors appointed by the Governor in Council (Cabinet). CRRF directors serve for terms of up to four years, which are renewable.
Canada is internationally recognized for its commitment to human rights and for its fight against all forms of discrimination, including racism. The Canadian Race Relations Foundation is Canada’s leading agency dedicated to the elimination of racism in the country. Governments, NGOs, and the national and international community regularly call upon the Foundation to contribute to developing policies, programs and workshops leading towards a more equitable and just society.
For a biography on the CRRF member being reappointed, please see the attached backgrounder.
BACKGROUNDER
Reappointment to the Canadian Race Relations Foundation
One member was reappointed to the Canadian Race Relations Foundation. Biography of the members is below.
Mr. Lyn Q. Chow
Calgary, AB
A professional electrical engineer, Mr. Chow was employed by Manitoba Hydro for 33 years and retired as the senior manager of the engineering systems department. Previously, he was a junior engineer with the Saskatchewan Power Corporation.
Mr. Chow has also been involved in community organizations. He was a member of the board of directors of the Winnipeg Chinatown Non-profit Housing Corporation and served as its chair for two years. He was also a member of the board of directors of the Winnipeg Chinese Cultural and Community Centre.
After moving to Calgary, Mr. Chow continued his community service as a member of the board of directors of the Wu Yi Association, vice-president of the board of directors of the United Calgary Chinese Association, member of the board of directors and member of the executive committee of the Chinese Christian Wing Kei Nursing Home Association, vice-president of the board of directors of the Calgary Chinese Elderly Citizens’ Association, and member of the board of directors of the Calgary Chinatown Seniors Centre Foundation.
The Canadian Race Relations Foundation undertakes research, collects data, and develops a national information base to further an understanding of the nature of racism and racial discrimination. It provides a knowledge base from which governments, academia, business, labour and community organizations can draw for the development of effective race relations policies and practices. The Foundation also disseminates information to increase public awareness of the importance of eliminating racism.
Minister Kenney Announces Reappointment to the Canadian Race Relations Foundation
December 18, 2009
A reappointment to the Canadian Race Relations Foundation’s (CRRF) Board of Directors was announced today by Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism Minister Jason Kenney.
“The Canadian Race Relations Foundation is committed to building a national framework for the fight against racism in Canadian society,” said Minister Kenney. “This government seeks to fill the Board with qualified individuals who can provide dedicated expert advice to manage the Foundation. I look forward to Mr. Chow’s contribution to the Foundation.”
Mr. Lyn Q. Chow was reappointed for a four-year term. The Canadian Race Relations Foundation is governed by a Board of Directors consisting of a Chair and up to nineteen other directors appointed by the Governor in Council (Cabinet). CRRF directors serve for terms of up to four years, which are renewable.
Canada is internationally recognized for its commitment to human rights and for its fight against all forms of discrimination, including racism. The Canadian Race Relations Foundation is Canada’s leading agency dedicated to the elimination of racism in the country. Governments, NGOs, and the national and international community regularly call upon the Foundation to contribute to developing policies, programs and workshops leading towards a more equitable and just society.
For a biography on the CRRF member being reappointed, please see the attached backgrounder.
BACKGROUNDER
Reappointment to the Canadian Race Relations Foundation
One member was reappointed to the Canadian Race Relations Foundation. Biography of the members is below.
Mr. Lyn Q. Chow
Calgary, AB
A professional electrical engineer, Mr. Chow was employed by Manitoba Hydro for 33 years and retired as the senior manager of the engineering systems department. Previously, he was a junior engineer with the Saskatchewan Power Corporation.
Mr. Chow has also been involved in community organizations. He was a member of the board of directors of the Winnipeg Chinatown Non-profit Housing Corporation and served as its chair for two years. He was also a member of the board of directors of the Winnipeg Chinese Cultural and Community Centre.
After moving to Calgary, Mr. Chow continued his community service as a member of the board of directors of the Wu Yi Association, vice-president of the board of directors of the United Calgary Chinese Association, member of the board of directors and member of the executive committee of the Chinese Christian Wing Kei Nursing Home Association, vice-president of the board of directors of the Calgary Chinese Elderly Citizens’ Association, and member of the board of directors of the Calgary Chinatown Seniors Centre Foundation.
The Canadian Race Relations Foundation undertakes research, collects data, and develops a national information base to further an understanding of the nature of racism and racial discrimination. It provides a knowledge base from which governments, academia, business, labour and community organizations can draw for the development of effective race relations policies and practices. The Foundation also disseminates information to increase public awareness of the importance of eliminating racism.
Olympic torch relay heads for city – Track the Torch to Old City Hall
December 17, 2009
The Olympic torch which started the day in Oshawa has begun to wind its way towards the downtown. Police are asking motorists to be patient throughout the afternoon as the relay heads south on Yonge St. into the city through Richmond Hill, Thornhill and North York and then to the Scarborough Town Centre. From there it will go to City Hall to be followed by fireworks and music between 7 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. For that celebration, Bay St. will be closed from Queen St. W. to Dundas St. W.; Hagerman St. will be shut from Elizabeth St. to Bay St.; Elizabeth St. remains to be cordoned off from Dundas St. W. to Hagerman St; Albert St, from Bay St. to James St; and James St. from Queen St. W. to Albert St. This afternoon, police say there will be traffic delays and brief rolling road closures along the route and that they will be tagging and towing illegally parked vehicles. But Const. Tony Vella says that as soon as the procession passes a given street or intersection, officers will reopen roads.
Here is the route:
Richmond Hill Start 12:26 p.m.:
Hwy 7 E at Exit 25 12:40 p.m.:
North on Valleymede Dr. West on Briggs Ave.
Follows west along Bantry Ave. 1:07 p.m.:
Red Maple Rd. and Bantry Ave.
South on Yonge St. Finish 1:34 p.m.:
Yonge St. at Hwy 407 Thornhill Start 1:34 p.m.:
South along Yonge St. Finish 1:52 p.m.:
Yonge St. and Morgan Ave. North York Start 1:52 p.m.:
South along Yonge St. 2:11 p.m.: Newtonbrook Plaza Finish 2:39 p.m.:
Willowdale Plaza Scarborough Start 2:54 p.m.:
South on Grangeway Ave., from Progress Ave. South on Town Centre Ct. Through Scarborough Town Centre West on Borough Dr. 3:03 p.m.:
South at Brian Harrison Way Finish 3:36 p.m.:
Brimley Rd. and Ellesmere Rd. Toronto Start 3:41 p.m.:
Ellesmere Rd., west of Warden Ave. Follows west onto York Mills Rd. 4:21 p.m.:
York Mills and Leslie St. South along Yonge St. 5:18 p.m.:
Lawrence Park South on Yonge St. 6:06 p.m.: Bloor St. and Yonge St. 6:16 p.m.:
West on College St. from Yonge St. South on Elizabeth St. West on Elm St. 6:28 p.m.:
North on University Ave. East on Gerrard St. W South on Yonge St. West on Queen St. W Finish 7 p.m.:
Old City Hall
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Olympic torch relay heads for city – Track the Torch to Old City Hall
December 17, 2009
The Olympic torch which started the day in Oshawa has begun to wind its way towards the downtown. Police are asking motorists to be patient throughout the afternoon as the relay heads south on Yonge St. into the city through Richmond Hill, Thornhill and North York and then to the Scarborough Town Centre. From there it will go to City Hall to be followed by fireworks and music between 7 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. For that celebration, Bay St. will be closed from Queen St. W. to Dundas St. W.; Hagerman St. will be shut from Elizabeth St. to Bay St.; Elizabeth St. remains to be cordoned off from Dundas St. W. to Hagerman St; Albert St, from Bay St. to James St; and James St. from Queen St. W. to Albert St. This afternoon, police say there will be traffic delays and brief rolling road closures along the route and that they will be tagging and towing illegally parked vehicles. But Const. Tony Vella says that as soon as the procession passes a given street or intersection, officers will reopen roads.
Here is the route:
Richmond Hill Start 12:26 p.m.:
Hwy 7 E at Exit 25 12:40 p.m.:
North on Valleymede Dr. West on Briggs Ave.
Follows west along Bantry Ave. 1:07 p.m.:
Red Maple Rd. and Bantry Ave.
South on Yonge St. Finish 1:34 p.m.:
Yonge St. at Hwy 407 Thornhill Start 1:34 p.m.:
South along Yonge St. Finish 1:52 p.m.:
Yonge St. and Morgan Ave. North York Start 1:52 p.m.:
South along Yonge St. 2:11 p.m.: Newtonbrook Plaza Finish 2:39 p.m.:
Willowdale Plaza Scarborough Start 2:54 p.m.:
South on Grangeway Ave., from Progress Ave. South on Town Centre Ct. Through Scarborough Town Centre West on Borough Dr. 3:03 p.m.:
South at Brian Harrison Way Finish 3:36 p.m.:
Brimley Rd. and Ellesmere Rd. Toronto Start 3:41 p.m.:
Ellesmere Rd., west of Warden Ave. Follows west onto York Mills Rd. 4:21 p.m.:
York Mills and Leslie St. South along Yonge St. 5:18 p.m.:
Lawrence Park South on Yonge St. 6:06 p.m.: Bloor St. and Yonge St. 6:16 p.m.:
West on College St. from Yonge St. South on Elizabeth St. West on Elm St. 6:28 p.m.:
North on University Ave. East on Gerrard St. W South on Yonge St. West on Queen St. W Finish 7 p.m.:
Old City Hall
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