National Activity Plan 2005: Canada
National Activity Plan 2005: Canada
20 June 2005
"Refugees" crossing the border in a simulation of refugee situations at the scout camp on Vässarö Island. © UNHCR/G.Jusnes
© © UNHCR/G.Jusnes
Toronto
- 20 June, Yonge Dundas Square: Concert with 2005 Juno Award winners, celebrity musicians, artists and writers, many of whom have found safe refuge in Canada.
- Exhibition by NGOs and ethnic community groups.
- Handover event of UNHCR-sponsored commemorative book, "Canadian Refugee Chronicle: 25 Years of Private Sponsorship of Refugees Programme".
Ottawa
- 20 June, Rideau Centre Theatres: Benefit screening of "Hotel Rwanda".
Montreal
- 20 June, Complexe Guy-Favreau, downtown Montreal: Information kiosks by UNHCR together with 12 other local NGOs.
- Musical performance by the accordionist Sergiu Popa with his band Gypsy.