Honourable Deepak Obhrai, P.C. Member of Parliament Calgary East Media Release For Immediate Release May 03, 2015 Deepak Obhrai receives VCF Award 2015 (OTTAWA) The Vietnamese Canadian Federation on Sunday honoured the Hon. Deepak Obhrai, P.C., M.P. with the VCF Award 2015. The citation read: “In recognition of your dedication to the Vietnamese Canadian Community.” Mr. Obhrai visited Vietnam on three occasions, including one with the Governor General of Canada. During these visits, Mr. Obhrai raised human rights issues with the Government of Vietnam. “Forty years ago, many Vietnamese people left their shores and embarked on a perilous journey by sea in search of a peaceful and happy life. Today, Vietnamese-Canadians have emerged as an integral part of the Canadian multicultural mosaic. I am honoured to have received this award and look forward to working with the community,” Mr. Obhrai said. -30- For more information, contact the Office of Hon. Deepak Obhrai, P.C., M.P. at (613) 947-4566 Ottawa Office: Room 426N Centre Block House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6 Tel: (613) 947-4566 Fax: (613) 947-4569 Constituency Office: Radisson Centre Suite 225, 525-28 Street SE Calgary, Alberta T2A 6W9 Tel : 403-207-3030 Fax : 403-207-3035
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