Aris Babikian
Aris Babikian | |
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 MPP Aris Babikian in 2018 | |
| Member of the Ontario Provincial Parliament for Scarborough—Agincourt | |
| Assumed office June 7, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Soo Wong |
| Personal details | |
| Political party | Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario |
| Occupation | Immigration Judge |
Aris Babikian is a Canadian politician, who was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in the 2018 provincial election.[1] He represents the riding of Scarborough—Agincourt as a member of the Progressive Conservative Party of Ontario.
Early Life
For the past 39 years Aris Babikian has been actively involved in the Canadian civil society and the multicultural communities. His contribution included political, social, neighborhood, multi-faith, human rights, social services, educational, immigration, cultural and other spheres.
Scarborough-Agincourt has been his home for 27 years. He is founding and board member of Wishing Well Community Association and Founding member and board member of Willowdale Legal Aid Service.
As citizenship judge, he lectured on human rights, civic participation, tolerance, Canadian values and traditions. Aris has strong attachment to Canada's youth. He has been Wolf Cub and Boy Scouts leader, soccer coach and youth adviser. Many of these young people have become leaders in their communities, organizations, and successful members of our civil society.
During his service as the secretary of the Canadian Ethnocultural Council (CEC), he has established excellent relationships and contacts with the leaders of our diverse mosaic. Aris is familiar with their cultures, customs and concerns.
His unwavering commitment to volunteerism and to public service is well known. In recognition of his outstanding contribution to the Canadian civil society, the Canadian government awarded Aris with Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee, Diamond Jubilee Medals and Canada’s 125th Confederation Commemorative Medal.
As president of the Armenian National Federation of Canada and the first executive director of the government relations office (Ottawa) of the Armenian National Committee of Canada, he contributed significantly to the Canadian-Armenian community’s political, educational, cultural, youth and sports domains.
Citizenship Judge
Babikian was appointed to the position of Citizenship Judge, by then-MP Jason Kenney
Member of Provincial Parliament
On June 7th, 2018, Aris Babikian was elected to Ontario Legislature winning over 50% of the vote, breaking the 30 year Liberal-hold in Scarborough-Agincourt. He is the first Armenian elected to Ontario Legislature.
Awards
- Ministry of Diaspora (Republic of Armenia) Gold Medal
- Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
- Ontario Film Review Board Meritorious Service Appreciation
- National Ethnic Press and Media Council Human Rights/Social Justice Award
- Armenian Relief Society of Canada Lifetime Achievement Award
- Armenian Prelacy of Canada Lifetime Achievement Award
- Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal
- The Canadian Ethnocultural Council’s Citation of Outstanding Services
- Canada’s 125th Confederation Commemorative Medal
- Ontario Volunteer Service Award (20 years of service).
References
- ^ Pagliaro, Jennifer (June 7, 2018). "PC party's Aris Babikian bests Liberal incumbent Soo Wong in Scarborough-Agincourt". Toronto Star.
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