Media Advisory: Canadian Heritage

The Honourable Jason Kenney, Secretary of State (Multiculturalism and Canadian Identity), will announce specific elements of the Historical Recognition Programs while speaking to the Indo-Canadian community on Saturday in Surrey.

The Historical Recognition Programs, announced by Prime Minister Stephen Harper in June 2006, will provide opportunities for all communities affected by wartime measures or immigration restrictions to have their experiences acknowledged and to highlight their contribution to the building of Canada.

Media are invited to contact Alykhan Velshi (contact information below) to arrange an interview or for further details.

Please note that this advisory is subject to change without notice.

Date    Saturday, May 10

Time:   3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Place:  The Grand Taj Banquet Hall
        8388 128th Street
        Surrey, British Columbia

SOURCE: Canadian Heritage

Office of the Honourable Jason Kenney, PC, MP
Secretary of State, (Multiculturalism and Canadian Identity)
Alykhan Velshi
Director of Communications
Cell.: 613 867-0255
kennej5@parl.gc.ca