Charity of business called Canada Company today paid tribute to Canadian Forces members who died in active service by giving seven of their children scholarships worth 16 $ 000 each ($ 4 000 per grant for the next four years) to contribute to their costs of post-secondary education.
Blake Goldring, chairman of Canada Company and chairman and chief executive officer, AGF Management Limited presented the scholarship with Gerry McCaughey, president and CEO, CIBC.
"I am very proud to find myself in the company of these remarkable young people," said Blake Goldring. "This initiative reflects the commitment of Canadians to support our military and their families, and to ensure that their loved ones are not abandoned. Canada Company enables businesses and individuals to tangibly demonstrate our appreciation to these women and men who risk their lives. The scholarships that we award today are an example of our ongoing commitment. "
"We are deeply saddened that so many young people have lost a parent on active duty since January 2002," said Lieutenant-General Andrew Leslie, Chief of Staff of the Army. "This tragedy has still a glimmer of hope. I wish that all these young people know they are part of a large family. An extended family consists of people and Canadian companies are proud of the brave soldiers sailors and air force. I thank Canada Company and all those who contributed to this important initiative. "
Recipients of the scholarship from the Canada Company for the year 2009-2010 are:
Scott Senecal, 24, of Moose Jaw (Saskatchewan) - Scott studied at
Lethbridge College, where he is enrolled in the program management
stuff. Scott has also recently obtained a degree in Criminal Law
Lethbridge College.
Adam Naismith, 18, of Moose Jaw (Saskatchewan) - Andrew intends
joining the Canadian Forces as a fighter pilot and he
currently studying at the University of Saskatchewan in education and
psychology.
Kirsten Hess-vonKruedener, 21, of Kingston (Ontario) - Kirsten studied
at McMaster University in Hamilton, Communications and French.
Natasha Roberge, 18, of Hamner (Ontario) - Natasha studied at
Laurentian University in Sudbury in English and music and
wishes to become a school teacher.
Michel Girouard, 22, of Pembroke (Ontario) - Michael is a recent
graduated from Royal Military College in Kingston and is now
officer in the Canadian Forces. Michael works in the cell
Operations Headquarters 1 Wing Kingston
(Ontario).
Jocelyn Ranger, 24, of Pembroke (Ontario) - Jocelyn is studying
Business at Algonquin College.
Myriam Mercier, 19, of Quebec (Quebec) - Miriam studied at the College of
Sainte-Foy and plans to study nursing.
About the Fund Scholarship Canada Company
The funds of the scholarship of the Canada Company pays $ 4 000 per year up to four years, young people who are eligible for support in their post-secondary education. Children of Canadian soldiers who died in active service as part of a Canadian military mission with the Canadian Forces or the reserve since January 2002 can apply for the scholarship. The funds of the scholarship of the Canada Company will provide scholarships to these young retroactively to 1 January 2002.
The education fund Canada Company has received funding from CIBC totaling one million dollars. Additional support was provided by leaders from business such as Power Corporation, Peter Munk, founder and chairman of Barrick Gold Corporation, Jim Balsillie, co-chairman and CEO of Research In Motion (RIM); RBH Inc.. and the foundation W. Garfield Weston, The TD Bank Financial Group, BMO Financial Group, Scotiabank and The AGF Management Limited. Canada Company invites other members of the business community to contribute to this important initiative. The Canada Company administers the funds through an independent committee and members of Canadian Forces to ensure that children who have lost a parent can benefit from this scholarship.
Blake Goldring, chairman of Canada Company and chairman and chief executive officer, AGF Management Limited presented the scholarship with Gerry McCaughey, president and CEO, CIBC.
"I am very proud to find myself in the company of these remarkable young people," said Blake Goldring. "This initiative reflects the commitment of Canadians to support our military and their families, and to ensure that their loved ones are not abandoned. Canada Company enables businesses and individuals to tangibly demonstrate our appreciation to these women and men who risk their lives. The scholarships that we award today are an example of our ongoing commitment. "
"We are deeply saddened that so many young people have lost a parent on active duty since January 2002," said Lieutenant-General Andrew Leslie, Chief of Staff of the Army. "This tragedy has still a glimmer of hope. I wish that all these young people know they are part of a large family. An extended family consists of people and Canadian companies are proud of the brave soldiers sailors and air force. I thank Canada Company and all those who contributed to this important initiative. "
Recipients of the scholarship from the Canada Company for the year 2009-2010 are:
Scott Senecal, 24, of Moose Jaw (Saskatchewan) - Scott studied at
Lethbridge College, where he is enrolled in the program management
stuff. Scott has also recently obtained a degree in Criminal Law
Lethbridge College.
Adam Naismith, 18, of Moose Jaw (Saskatchewan) - Andrew intends
joining the Canadian Forces as a fighter pilot and he
currently studying at the University of Saskatchewan in education and
psychology.
Kirsten Hess-vonKruedener, 21, of Kingston (Ontario) - Kirsten studied
at McMaster University in Hamilton, Communications and French.
Natasha Roberge, 18, of Hamner (Ontario) - Natasha studied at
Laurentian University in Sudbury in English and music and
wishes to become a school teacher.
Michel Girouard, 22, of Pembroke (Ontario) - Michael is a recent
graduated from Royal Military College in Kingston and is now
officer in the Canadian Forces. Michael works in the cell
Operations Headquarters 1 Wing Kingston
(Ontario).
Jocelyn Ranger, 24, of Pembroke (Ontario) - Jocelyn is studying
Business at Algonquin College.
Myriam Mercier, 19, of Quebec (Quebec) - Miriam studied at the College of
Sainte-Foy and plans to study nursing.
About the Fund Scholarship Canada Company
The funds of the scholarship of the Canada Company pays $ 4 000 per year up to four years, young people who are eligible for support in their post-secondary education. Children of Canadian soldiers who died in active service as part of a Canadian military mission with the Canadian Forces or the reserve since January 2002 can apply for the scholarship. The funds of the scholarship of the Canada Company will provide scholarships to these young retroactively to 1 January 2002.
The education fund Canada Company has received funding from CIBC totaling one million dollars. Additional support was provided by leaders from business such as Power Corporation, Peter Munk, founder and chairman of Barrick Gold Corporation, Jim Balsillie, co-chairman and CEO of Research In Motion (RIM); RBH Inc.. and the foundation W. Garfield Weston, The TD Bank Financial Group, BMO Financial Group, Scotiabank and The AGF Management Limited. Canada Company invites other members of the business community to contribute to this important initiative. The Canada Company administers the funds through an independent committee and members of Canadian Forces to ensure that children who have lost a parent can benefit from this scholarship.
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