A dynamic and creative society is enriched by the work of extraordinary individuals from all walks of life. Journalists, actors, lawyers, writers, athletes, business leaders, philanthropists and artists – all play an important role in enhancing the richness and diversity of our democracy. The Canadian Civil Liberties Association & Education Trust celebrates the freedoms that make all their work possible, honouring individuals for their extraordinary contributions in their field.
2012 Gala
Celebrating Canada 2012 will take place on Wednesday, June 20, 2012 (World Refugee Day) at Evergreen Brickworks in Toronto.
Sneak peek! 2012 honourees include:
| Professor Irving Abella Shiff Chair of Canadian Jewish History, York University |  |
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| Dr. Lloyd Axworthy President, University of Winnipeg | ||
| Dr. George Elliott Clarke E.J. Pratt Professor of Canadian Literature, University of Toronto | ||
| Mr. Wade Davis Explorer in Residence, National Geographic Society | ||
| Mr. Phil Fontaine Former National Chief of the Assembly of First Nations | ||
| Mrs. Ruth Goldbloom Member, Board of Trustees, Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21 | Chancellor Emeritus, Technical University of Nova Scotia | ||
| Mrs. Elise Groulx President of the International Criminal Defence Attorneys Association | ||
| Mr. Lawrence Hill Award-winning author | ||
| Ms. Mozhdah Jamalzadah Musician and TV host | ||
| Mr. Norman Jewison Film producer and director | ||
| Dr. James Orbinski Co-Director, Global Health Diplomacy Program, Munk School of Global Affairs | ||
| Mrs. Kim Pate President, Canadian Association of Elizabeth Fry Societies | ||
| Mr. Philippe Sands International Law Expert | ||
| Mrs. Michelle Shephard National security reporter at the Toronto Star, author | ||
| Mr. Jim Stanford Economist, Canadian Auto Workers | ||
| Mrs. Kim Thúy Award-winning author | ||
| Mrs. Anna Maria Tremonti Journalist, Host of CBC’s The Current | ||
| Mr. MG Vassanji Award-winning author | ||
| Special Recognition | ||
| Barbara Frum, O.C., Journalist (1937-1992) | ||
| The Honourable Jack Layton, P.C., Former NDP leader (1950-2011) | ||
For more information about purchasing tickets or tables for this event, please contact pchester@ccla.org
**Online ticket/table reservation is available!**
2011 Gala
In 2011, the Canadian Civil Liberties Association & Education hosted the first “Celebrating Canada” gala, at Campbell House in downtown Toronto. The 2011 honourees were:
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EXCELLENCE IN
THE ARTS
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EXCELLENCE IN
PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
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EXCELLENCE IN
ADVOCACY
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EXCELLENCE IN
BUSINESS
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Deepa Mehta
(Award-Winning Filmmaker)
Niv Fichman
(Award-Winning Filmmaker)
Sarah Polley
(Award-winning Actress, Writer, Director)
Rohinton Mistry
(Author, Winner of the Giller prize)
Nina Arsenault
(Performer and Writer)
Joseph Boyden
(Author, winner of the Giller prize)
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Janice Stein
(Director, Munk School of
Global Affairs)
Steve Paikin
(Anchor and Senior Editor, “The Agenda”)
Joannie Rochette
(Olympic Medalist Figure Skater)
Marie Clarke Walker
(Executive Vice-President,
Canadian Labour Congress)
A. Alan Borovoy
(CCLA General Counsel Emeritus)
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Earl Cherniak
(Partner, Lerners LLP – One of Canada’s
25 most influential lawyers, 2010)
Roberta Jamieson
(President and CEO, National Aboriginal
Achievement Foundation)
Marlys Edwardh C.M.
(Partner, Sack Goldblatt Mitchell LLP – One
of Canada’s 25 most influential lawyers, 2010)
Lorne Waldman
(Lorne Waldman & Associates LLP – One
of Canada’s 25 most influential lawyers, 2010)
Alex Neve
(Secretary-General, Amnesty
International Canada)
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Purdy Crawford
(Counsel, Osler LLP – One of Canada’s
25 most influential lawyers, 2010)
Salah Bachir
(President, Cineplex Media)
Tim Reid
(President, Empire Club)
Special Recognition
Former Sask. Premier Allan Blakeney (1925-2011)
Senator Keith Davey (1926-2011) |
