The Honourable Michael Chan
Minister of Tourism and Culture
Province of Ontario with Judi & Gary McWilliams,
Ontario Visited/War of 1812 Bicentennial Celebrations
The Honourable Minister Chan, Minister of Tourism and Culture seems very excited about the upcoming War of 1812 Bicentennial Celebrations. As you may know, Ontario Visited has a dedicated website for these celebrations and to the future beyond. (link to War of 1812 Celebrations http://war1812celebrations.ontariofestivalsvisited.ca). What the Scoop here is, that Michael Chan is a first generation immigrant himself. He feels the War of 1812 gave Canada an identity and that it is important to remember the War and the heroes of that time! Minister Chan was emphatic again as he stressed the importance of engaging New Canadians, as it will enhance the integration of these people into Canadian life and society. He said he would like these celebrations to be highly promoted to help “pull the new immigrants from their own box into Ontario”. "It will be an opportunity to enhance integration", Mr. Chan states. He considers himself a “pioneer voyager”. He reminds us that these New Canadians in 25 years from now, these will not be new. They will be integrated and form our Canadian communities. These folks will continue to immigrate and become the supply of the new people. Michael Chan said "he appreciated the effort and direction that our Prime Minister". Apparently Prime Minister Harper is a War of 1812 fan.
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