Fw: [Multicul-Pluralism Grp] Alykhan Velshi named new Director of Parliamentary Affairs July 28, 2...

0 views

Skip to first unread message

Nizar

unread,

Aug 9, 2008, 1:06:02 PM8/9/08

----- Original Message -----

From: kaft...@aol.com

To: Multiculturalis...@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Saturday, August 09, 2008 12:25 AM

Subject: [Multicul-Pluralism Grp] Alykhan Velshi named new Director of Parliamentary Affairs July 28, 2...

Alykhan Velshi named new Director of Parliamentary Affairs July 28, 2008

Posted by ismailimail in Canada, Ismaili Muslims in the News, North America.
add a comment

Environment Minister John Baird has hired a new senior exempt staffer in his ministerial political office.

Alykhan Velshi, former director of communications and director of Parliamentary affairs to Jason Kenney (Calgary Southeast, Alta.) who in turn is secretary of state for Multiculturalism and Canadian Identity, is moving over to Mr. Baird's office as director of Parliamentary affairs and will start his new job on Aug. 11.

In his new position, Mr. Velshi, 24, who was also voted a "Terrific 25 Staffer" in this year's survey conducted by The Hill Times, will be responsible for advising and briefing the minister on legislative issues, overseeing the legislative approval process, from development within the department to royal assent, and liaising with MPs, Cabinet ministers, Parliamentary secretaries, and the Prime Minister's Office to coordinate legislative issues.

Mr. Velshi's new position is of significant importance since the environment will be one of the most important files in the upcoming session of Parliament and because Liberal Party Leader Stéphane Dion released his "Green Shift" plan this summer and currently is travelling across the country explaining it to Canadians and convincing them that his plan is the most effective of all political parties.

A native of Toronto, Mr. Velshi holds a law degree from the London School of Economics in London, England, and passed his New York bar exam in 2006. He came to the Hill after the last federal election to serve as a senior political aide to Mr. Kenney, who was then Parliamentary secretary to the Prime Minister.

Mr. Velshi is also distantly related to CNN's Ali Velshi.

The Hill Times

No virus found in this incoming message.
Checked by AVG - http://www.avg.com
Version: 8.0.138 / Virus Database: 270.5.12/1589 - Release Date: 8/3/2008 1:00 PM

__._,_.___

Messages in this topic (1) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic

Messages | Calendar

Disclaimer:

Opinions expressed by individual members in this
Group are not necessarily ours as we may not always
agree or subscribe to their viewpoints but allow their postings
in the spirit of "freedom of expression".

The recipient of this email hereby acknowledges that any views expressed in this email are those of the Individual sender and is to be viewed more as an educational an/or social purpose and is not intended to imply, insinuate or assume anything and we reserve the right to repeal, change, amend, modify, add, or withdraw the contents herein without notice or obligation or to even post them in absolute good faith without assuming any direct or indirect responsibility.

Members are urged to show restraint - submit articles that will benefit members and make sure that no copyright material is used without permission and that others members are not unduly offended or caused any undue discomfort or pain.

Multicultural_Pluralism Group will not assume any responsibility of any claims.

*****************************************************