Air Canada welcomes new Canadians during the citizenship ceremony at Calgary’s Global Fest. Ken Goosen, the Global Fest Chief of Operations, delivered a warm welcome to the new citizens: ‘Welcome to Canada. Welcome home.’ This ceremony has been taking place every year since 2014.
It is crucial for us at Air Canada to promote our cultural diversity, as we believe this is what allows everyone to reach their highest potential. I am very proud to contribute to it and see the employees of Calgary-based employees engaged with the festival
Eric Lauzon, Director of Community Relations & Partnerships at Air Canada said in a statement to the media.
The official airline of the event, Air Canada, proudly supported GlobalFest’s citizenship ceremony in Calgary. The festival, also known as the OneWorld Festival, attracts tens of thousands of people annually over five days. Indeed, it has welcomed a group of 50 newcomers from 20 different countries to Canada and Calgary.
Moreover, Air Canada has been partnering with the festival since 2017, specifically supporting the citizenship ceremony. It demonstrates the airline’s strong dedication to celebrating and promoting Calgary’s ethno-cultural diversity and artistic excellence. The objective of this partnership is to bring the community together and foster a more inclusive, sustainable, and prosperous society.
David Rheault, Vice President, Government and Community Relations at Air Canada highlights the importance of the event :
The airline plays a significant role in the immigration process for many people, and the Citizenship Ceremony is a meaningful event that marks the realization of their dreams and their journey to Canada.
Air Canada is the largest airline in the country and serves as the flag carrier, providing scheduled services to over 180 destinations and offering various services and travel options. Even after the report, The airline is highly committed to protecting the environment and is aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals, striving to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Additionally, it is a founding member of Star Alliance, the largest transportation network, and has earned a Four-star ranking from Skytrax.
Air Canada operates a diverse fleet for its routes, including Airbus, Boeing 777, Boeing 787, and numerous others for short-haul flights. It is supported by several divisions such as Air Canada Express, Jazz, and Cargo.
In summary, Air Canada consistently supports the promotion of the country’s traditions and diversity by participating in various events throughout the year. The airline provides support across all categories, including welcoming new citizens, and strengthens its partnership with Calgary’s GlobalFest.
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