Sunday, November 29, 2009

My Joe Canadian Today is Dr. Kirsty Duncan for Winning the Knowledge Millennium Award

My Joe Canadian award today goes to Liberal MP Kirsty Duncan for winning the prestigious Knowledge Millennium Award. We've had four years where our government refers to academics as 'University types', and has a science minister who doesn't believe in science.

We need intelligence brought back to government. We need a Liberal majority if we hope to move this country forward.

Ms. Duncan makes me proud to be Canadian. And she's a woman. That will really get Harper's shorts in a twist.

So her name is Kirsty and ASHE IS CANADAIN!

Statement by Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff on the awarding of the Knowledge Millennium Award to Dr. Kirsty Duncan, MP
November 26, 2009

OTTAWA – Liberal Leader Michael Ignatieff made the following statement today regarding the Knowledge Millennium Award:

“Congratulations to my colleague, Dr. Kirsty Duncan, on winning the prestigious Knowledge Millennium Award.

“This award is presented annually to an individual who has made a significant mark on theme of the Global Knowledge Millennium summit. This year’s theme is emerging health threats – and Dr. Duncan has been recognized for her contribution to research on flu pandemics. A Nobel laureate herself, she will stand amongst six other Nobel laureates who previously won the award.

“As Liberal Public Health Critic and Member of Parliament for Etobicoke North, Kirsty’s knowledge of influenza pandemics has helped educate the Canadian public on the risks associated with this year’s H1N1 flu virus. As we have all seen in her tireless work, she is more than deserving of this award.

“Dr. Duncan has made Canada proud as she travels to India to receive the award, where she will also address conference attendees at the 7th Global Knowledge Millennium Conference.

“On behalf of the Liberal Party of Canada and our Parliamentary caucus, I congratulate Dr. Kirsty Duncan on her distinguished work to protect the health of Canadians and people around the world.”

More Joe Canadian Award Winners:

1. My Joe Canadian Award Goes to Ria Hart from Barrie Ontario

2. My 'Joe Canadian' Award Today Goes to Parminder Singh

3. My 'Joe Canadian' Award Today Goes to Rick Hillier and the Project Hero program

4. My 'Joe Canadian' For Today is Justin Trudeau for Engaging Youth in Politics

5. Liberal MP Pablo Rodriguez is My 'Joe Canadian' for Today

6. My 'Joe Canadian' Award Today Goes to Mark Holland and His Work on the Gun Registry

7. My Latest Joe Canadian Award Goes to Richard Colvin

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