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L to R, Ezra Levant, Mark Steyn, Rob Snow, and Joseph Ben-Ami.
Posted on 10/31/2010 2:27:38 PM PDT by fanfan
Edited on 12/27/2010 2:11:38 PM PST by Jim Robinson. [history]
On Saturday, October 30th, the Canadian Centre for Policy Studies hosted a Tribute Dinner for Ezra Levant, with Mark Steyn as a featured guest.
Ezra Levant was the publisher of the Weekly Standard who was brought before the Alberta Human Rights Commission for daring to publish the "mohammed" cartoons in a story discussing the "mohammed" cartoons.
Presented by the CCPS president Joseph Ben-Ami, this sold out event, with two of Canada's foremost defenders of free speech, drew over 250 concerned citizens from as far as Montreal, Toronto, and London. A few Americans drove from as far as NY to attend.
A VIP reception was held, followed by the Tribute dinner.
Floralove Katz open the dinner with a moving rendition of O Canada, accompanied by the crowd. Joseph Ben-Ami welcomed everyone, spoke a bit about the institute, and the current threats to our freedom. Father Raymond J de Souza, who also writes for The National Post gave the Convocation.
After dinner, Dr.Roy Eappen offered A Loyal Toast.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Loyal_toast
(HT for pictures, Dr.Roy)
Mark Steyn spoke about the real meaning of freedom, using examples from the Human Rights Tribunals he and Ezra faced, and called out to bloggers in the audience (like Connie and Mark Fournier of Free Dominion) for their bravery in the face of personal attacks, and expensive law suits, etc. for continuing the fight for free speech and freedom.
Joseph Ben-Ami presented Ezra with The Maple Leaf Award.
A true fighter for freedom and Real Human Rights, Ezra Levant thanked everyone for the moral support he received when he really needed it.
The crowd gave him a standing ovation!
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L to R, Ezra Levant, Mark Steyn, Rob Snow, and Joseph Ben-Ami.
You were there? Lucky!
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Thank you so much, dearest (((fanfan)))
Woo-Hoo! You’ve written a wonderful account of your very special evening!
I’m certain you and your husband had a wonderful time and thanks again for sharing it with us!!!
Joseph Ben-Ami, President of the Canadian Centre for Policy Studies, and Melissa Howes Ogle, Publicist for Mark Steyn, at the reception.
Beatiful. :)
It was a wonderful evening!
So many good people all in one place...I’m still walking on air.
I love Mark Steyn. So glad he’s part of our world here.
And.... you were perfectly dressed!
Kewl!!!
LOL, I didn’t post my picture!
:o])
Ezra is one of my heroes!
I know that, but I looked at the others and I know what you were wearing to the grand event!
And “now” I know for certain!
((((HUGS))))
Thanks very much, beautiful you!
Love to be at that one!
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