Child, Youth and Family Services
Municipal Affairs
May 27, 2009
Ministers Congratulate Winners of Girl
Guide Awards
The Honourable Joan Burke, Minister of Child, Youth
and Family Services, and the Honourable Dianne Whalen, Minister of
Municipal Affairs, offered congratulations to 29 members of the
provincial chapter of the Girl Guides of Canada-Guides du Canada who
received the highest award in Guiding yesterday during an event at the
Confederation Building.
"As a long-standing member of the Guiding community, I
understand the importance of being involved in an organization that
plays such a significant and positive role in the lives of girls," said
Minister Burke. "Guiding helps give girls many of the skills they need
to navigate their way through the complexities of life though a wide
range of activities that help promote confidence and leadership."
The Chief Commissioner�s Gold Award is the highest
award that a youth member can achieve in Guiding. The award is presented
to rangers who have demonstrated considerable volunteer work, gained
many skills at summer camps and met a number of challenges under the
program.
"My sincere congratulations to every young woman
honoured here today," said Minister Whalen. "You have all worked hard to
build your skills and to make a difference. I have no doubt that many of
you will become municipal leaders in your communities."
Members and officials of the provincial Girl Guide
movement, families and the Deputy Chief Commissioner of Girl Guides of
Canada-Guides du Canada attended the event.
