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    MINISTER KENNEY ISSUES STATEMENT RECOGNIZING ARMENIA'S INDEPENDENCE DAY

    Canadian Government News
    March 31, 2014 Monday

    Ottawa

    The Canadian Government has issued the following news release:

    The Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration
    and Multiculturalism, issued the following statement recognizing the
    celebration of Armenia's Independence Day:

    I am pleased to join with Armenians in Canada and around the world
    in celebrating the 21st anniversary of Armenia's declaration of
    independence from the Soviet Union. That independence brought an end
    to almost seven decades of tyranny under the former communist regime.

    Over the past 21 years, Canada has been proud of its close ties with a
    free and sovereign Armenia. Those bonds are made stronger by the active
    participation of Armenian-Canadian individuals, church groups and
    community organizations in a great number of international initiatives.

    Canada was a strong supporter of Armenia's candidacy to become an
    associate member of l'Organisation internationale de la Francophonie
    in 2008. Canada and Armenia have also signed a number of bilateral
    trade agreements that are to the great benefit of both countries.

    The Armenian-Canadian community has a history in this country that
    goes back more than a century, and has played an important role in
    building our society. Although relatively small in size, this community
    has fostered an impressive number of accomplished and internationally
    celebrated individuals, including legendary photographer Yousuf Karsh,
    filmmaker Atom Egoyan and actress Arsinee Khanjian.

    As Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism,
    I wish all Canadians and Armenians celebrating today a very happy
    Independence Day.

    For further information please visit: http: http://news.gc.ca



    From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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