Global Affairs Canada & Justice Canada Speakers Event

Dear India Canada Friendship Circle (ICFC) Friends,

We invite you to join us for our next event at 19:00 EDT (Ottawa) on Wednesday, May 26th, 2021 on Zoom.

To receive the Zoom details, please email your full name (& title), city, organization (if applicable), and email address by 12 noon on Tuesday, May 25th.

We thank all those who attended our May 2nd lectures on the governance of diverse communities in India and on understanding Canadian identity. As discussed on May 2nd, for anyone wanting to donate to Covid relief efforts in India, they may find a charity of their choice in the following link:

https://www.canadahelps.org/en/donate-to-covid-19-in-india-crisis/

(Please note: The Indo-Canadian Community Centre (ICCC) in Ottawa is also raising funds.)

Our second lecture will be given by two experienced senior public servants.

Mala Khanna (Global Affairs Canada) will speak on her personal experiences of diversity in multicultural Canada.

Richard Sharpe (Justice Canada) will speak on whether systemic racism exists in Canadian society by viewing diversity and inclusion through the public service lens.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

Ms. Roohi Ahmed, President ICFC

Dr. Steven J. Desjardins, Vice-President ICFC