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Government of Canada helps women and girls new to Canada to prosper

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Government of Canada helps women and girls new to Canada to prosper

On behalf of the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, Ms. Susan Truppe, Parliamentary Secretary for Status of Women, today announced Government of Canada support for a community-based project that will result in services in the Toronto area that are geared to increasing prosperity among women and girls who are new to Canada."

 Skills for Change of Metro Toronto is receiving $389,298from the Government of Canada for its 36-month project,Gender Consideration when Developing Programming for Immigrant Women.

Mr. Vijay Kanwar appointed to the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Mr. Vijay Kanwar Appointed to the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada

The Honourable Christian Paradis, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC), today announced the appointment of Mr. Vijay Kanwar to the Council.

"Mr. Kanwar is accomplished in his fields of medical, health-related and scientific research," said Minister Paradis. "His thoughtful approach to innovation and entrepreneurship will be important to the work of the Council."

Mr. Kanwar is the co-founder, President and Chief Financial Officer of KMH Cardiology and Diagnostic Centres Inc., President and Director of Lambardar Inc. and founder and President of Transamerica Medical Inc.

Mr. Kanwar serves on several boards of directors including Canada's National Ballet School, the Greater Toronto Airports Authority, the Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment Team Up Foundation and Youth Empowerment Canada, to name a few.

In 2009, Mr. Kanwar was awarded the New Pioneers Entrepreneurship Award by the non-profit organization, Skills for Change. He was previously named the 2006 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year for Health Services in Ontario.