MP Ken Dryden, National Outreach Advisor for Poverty & Working Families for the Liberal Party of Canada.
MP Ken Dryden, former Minister of Social Development and currently the National Outreach Advisor for Poverty &Working Families for the Liberal Party of Canada, will be the guest speaker at the Brass Lantern in Steinbach during a breakfast event hosted by the Provencher Federal Liberal Association on Thursday July 8, 2010 at 9am.
Mr. Dryden is well-known for his achievements as a goaltender for the Montreal Canadiens hockey team from 1971 to 1979, during which time the team went on to win six Stanley Cups. He is a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame, the Canadian Sports Hall of Fame and the International Scholar-Athlete Hall of Fame.
However, Mr. Dryden has been involved with several community and charitable groups throughout his life with a particular focus on children, youth and education. In 1984, he was appointed Ontario’s first Youth Commissioner. In 1996, he created the Ken Dryden Scholarship, awarded to young people currently or formerly in the care of the Canadian child welfare system who demonstrate great achievement and promise.
Mr. Dryden will be speaking on the issue of poverty. As a Member of Parliament, Mr. Dryden has committed his energy towards addressing this very important issue. During his tenure as anMP, Mr. Dryden been across Canada to speak with Canadians about how poverty affects our country. Mr. Dryden’s speech will draw from his experience in this area and offer his goals for the future.
Tickets and event information are available from the Provencher Liberals by phone at 204-272-4214.
