Citizenship Week 2011 and Library Settlement Partnerships Day
Citizenship and Immigration Canada, Toronto Public Library and service provider organizations will present a number of events and activities, including speaker sessions on the rights and responsibilities of Canadian citizenship.
When: Friday, October 21, 2011
Location: Albion Branch, 1515 Albion Road
Special guest: Citizenship Judge Renata Brum Bozzi
With: Rexdale Women's Centre
Time: 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.
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When: Friday, October 21, 2011
Location: Agincourt Branch, 155 Bonis Avenue
Special guest: Citizenship Judge Floyd Babcock
With: Catholic Crosscultural Services
Time: 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
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When: Friday, October 21, 2011
Location: Mimico Centennial Branch, 47 Station Road
Special guest: Citizenship Judge Raminder Gill
With: CultureLink Settlement Services
Time: 4:00 to 8:00 p.m.
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When: Saturday, October 22, 2011
Location: Flemingdon Park Branch, 29 St. Dennis Drive
Special guest: Citizenship Judge Aris Babikian
With: Thorncliffe Neighbourhood Office
Time: 12:00 to 1:00 p.m.
Photography and audio-visual equipment are permitted.
For more information on Citizenship Week 2011, visit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/celebrate/citweek.asp.
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Media contacts:
Jen Burkholder, Media Relations, Ontario Region
Citizenship and Immigration Canada
416-954-7868
Toronto Public Library