CHRV meets with PM.

On August 13, 2009, members of CHRV attended a barbeque event in Markham hosted by the Members of the Conservative Caucus. The event was attended by Honourable Prime Minister Stephen Harper.

Meeting with the Ministers

On September 11, 2009, members of CHRV were invited for some discussions with  Conservative Ministers, Minister of Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism, the Hon. Jason Kenney, Minister of International Cooperation, the Hon. Bev Oda, Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Americas, the Hon. Peter Kent and Oak Ridges-Markham Member of Parliament, Paul Calandra. This roundtable was held to facilitate an open dialogue between Tamil-Canadians and their federal representatives, regarding the recent situation in Sri Lanka, and its aftermath.

Evening with Minister Baird

On September 23, 2009, members of CHRV met with Honourable Minister John Baird to talk about various issues facing human rights.

Running with Politicians

On September 27, 2009, members of CHRV laced up their shoes and joined the public along with some politicians for the 5-km run at the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon. Our members showed their support by joining in the marathon and finishing to the end.