OTTAWA— The Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, is pleased to announce the official launching of the second edition of the Order of Canada Mentorship Program, on November 5, 2009, at Rideau Hall. She will host an event to introduce 25 young participants to their respective mentors. Together, they will take part in a round table discussion on important current issues. This discussion will be open to the media.
Following this initial meeting in Ottawa, mentoring will take place online and by e-mail, depending on the dynamic that emerges and the rhythm that is best suited to each pair, while maintaining the spirit of reciprocity and exchange. The mentors and young participants will also be invited to submit blogs and take part in discussion forums at www.citizenvoices.gg.ca.
For one year, this program pairs 25 youth from across Canada with 25 members of the Order of Canada who share the same passions and interests. The members of the Order of Canada are illustrious Canadians who, because of their impressive career paths, have a great deal to offer to young adults who are looking for inspiration and guidance. For more information about the Order of Canada Mentorship Program, please visit www.mentor2009.gg.ca. The list of participants and a short biography are attached.
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Media interested in covering the round table discussion, held in the Tent room on November 5, 2009, at Rideau Hall, are asked to contact the Rideau Hall Press Office and must arrive at 1:45 p.m. Media interested in following the pairs over the next months are also welcomed to contact the Rideau Hall Press Office.
Media information
Annabelle Cloutier
Rideau Hall Press Office
(613) 993-2569
www.gg.ca
www.citizenvoices.gg.ca
