Armenian
National Committee of Canada

Comité
national arménien du Canada

Tel./Tél. (613) 235-2622

E-mail/Courriel:national.office@anccanada.org

-PRESS RELEASE-

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

April 18,
2020                                                                       

Contact: Sevag Belian (613) 235-2622

(OTTAWA) – As
the ongoing outbreak of the novel coronavirus continues to threaten the health
and safety of Canadians, the Armenian National Committee of Canada (ANCC) is
continuing to stand on the front lines in bringing its contribution to the
collective efforts of Canadians coast-to-coast. 

“We are
continuing to work tirelessly alongside our local centres and affiliated
organizations, assisting in first of all assisting the most vulnerable sector
of our community and making sure that they are aware of all the assistance
programs offered by the federal government” said Hrag Tarakdjian, Co-President
of the ANCC.

During the last
two weeks, ANCC representatives – along with representatives from local
community centres and partner organizations – have had important discussions
with key decision makers in government, including the Hon. Mary Ng (Minister of
Small Business and Export Promotion), the Hon. Ahmed Hussen (Minister of Families,
Children and Social Development), the Hon. Jonathan Wilkinson (Minister of
Environment), several members of federal and provincial parliaments and municipal
officials across Canada.

“During our
discussions, we have thanked both the federal and provincial governments for
their leadership and courage in tackling the various challenges faced by Canadians
during these difficult times” said Shahen Mirakian, Co-President of the ANCC.

“While
charitable and non-profit organizations have benefited from the current relief
programs that are being offered, we are continuing our discussions with our
elected officials in providing further assistance to the charitable sector that
provides so many crucial services to Canadians” concluded Tarakdjian and Mirakian.

The ANCC has
also urged community members to continue practicing all the health measures as
prescribed by public health agencies and continue monitoring the daily updates
provided by government officials.

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The ANCC is the largest and
the most influential Armenian-Canadian grassroots human rights organization.
Working in coordination with a network of offices, chapters, and supporters
throughout Canada and affiliated organizations around the world, the ANCC
actively advances the concerns of the Armenian-Canadian community on a broad
range of issues and works to eliminate abuses of human rights throughout Canada
and the world.