Minister Duclos will celebrate Canadians who make a difference in people’s lives and in their communities during the Canada’s Volunteer Awards ceremony

The Honourable Jean-Yves Duclos, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development, will celebrate Canadians who make a difference in people’s lives and in their communities during the Canada’s Volunteer Awards ceremony.

Minister Duclos will be joined by members of the Thérèse Casgrain family to present a Canadian with the Thérèse Casgrain Lifetime Achievement Award, which recognizes an individual who has demonstrated significant dedication to making a difference and showing leadership over the course of their life.

Minister Duclos and recipients will be available for a photo opportunity and to answer questions from the media following the ceremony.

Please note that all details are subject to change. All times are local.

DATE:      Tuesday, December 5, 2017

TIME:       7:00 p.m.

PLACE:    Fairmont Château Laurier
                  Laurier room
                  1 Rideau Street
                  Ottawa, Ontario

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FOR INFORMATION (media only):

Media Relations Office
Employment and Social Development Canada
819-994-5559
media@hrsdc-rhdcc.gc.ca
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