Iranian-Canadians to Vote on October 6 for Reza Moridi
On October 6, many Canadians of Iranian ancestry will vote for Reza Moridi in the Provincial Government elections in Richmond Hill. Dr. Reza Moridi, born in Urumiah, Iran is an award-winning scientist, engineer, educator, business leader and community activist and the first Iranian-Canadian elected to a provincial or federal legislature in Canada. He was elected to the Legislative Assembly of Ontario in the 2007 provincial election, representing the riding of Richmond Hill. He is a member of the Liberal Party. He is also the Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of Research and Innovation.
On April 10, 2008, MPP Moridi introduced a motion in the Legislature at Queen's Park proclaiming the first day of spring as Nowruz Day in Ontario. This was passed unanimously by the Legislative Assembly of Ontario, recognizing the first day of Spring as Nowruz.
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