Ottawa, March 26, 2008 - The Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Citizenship and Immigration, today announced a call for nominations for the Citation for Citizenship to honour Canadians for their outstanding contributions in assisting newcomers to successfully integrate into Canadian society.
"Canada is fortunate to have many dedicated people working to help immigrants adapt to their new surroundings," said Minister Finley. "This award recognizes their contributions in building a better Canada, both socially and economically."
The Citation recognizes living Canadians from the voluntary, private or public sectors for their volunteer contributions to the integration of newcomers or for actively promoting Canadian citizenship.
The citations, consisting of a gold maple leaf pin and a certificate signed by the Minister, will be presented at special ceremonies to be held in the recipients' communities during Canada's Citizenship Week, October 13–19, 2008.
Submissions and all supporting documents must be postmarked by May 16, 2008. For a nomination form and more information on the Citation, please visit Citizenship and Immigration Canada's website at www.cic.gc.ca.
For further information (media only), please contact:
Tim Vail
Press Secretary
Minister's Office
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
613-954-1064
Karen Shadd-Evelyn
Spokesperson, Media Relations
Communications Branch
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
613-952-1650
