Senator and longtime journalist Joan Fraser, commentator and humourist Josh Freed, and community advocate Martin Murphy were chosen as winners of QCGN’s 11th annual Sheila and Victor Goldbloom Community Service Award. Joshua Arless, a barrier-breaking school commissioner, has been chosen for the fifth annual Young Quebecers Leading the Way Award. Download the souvenir booklet
Senator Joan Fraser
“I always thought that it was important to understand that there are real needs and real concerns for both communities.”
Josh Freed
“It’s easy to make people laugh at other people, but I would rather have Anglophones and Francophones laugh together.”
Martin Murphy
“The value of the QCGN means that we can have collective action to address the issues affecting our vitality.”
Joshua Arless
“I think it’s a sign that the English community is still vibrant.”