Dominica’s Trade & Investment Commissioner in Canada Frances Delsol was bestowed the Honoris Causa with a medal in Community Service by the Premier of Ontario, Hon. Kathleen Wynne, at the Annual Christmas dinner event of the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada (NEPMCC).
The sold-out event held at the Cypriot Community Centre in Toronto on December 15, 2017 attracted more than 300 members of the Diplomatic Corps, members of the NEPMCC and presided by the President of NEPMCC, Mr. Thomas S. Saras.
The award recognized Ms. Delsol’s exhaustive efforts related to helping Dominica post Category 5 Hurricane Maria.
The Honoris Causa was introduced in conjunction with the Ministry of Citizenship and Immigration of Ontario in commemoration of Canada’s 150th birthday this year. It explains that, Frances Delsol has been granted this honour for her distinguished services provided to arts, to letters, to science, to industry, to public services, to media, to community and to the Canadian society by promoting equality, respect to human values, the human rights, co-operation and understanding among the members of the various cultural groups of the Canadian society
The award committee comprised of Dr. Mohammad Tajdolati, Chair and Executive members Mrs. Maria Voutsinas and Mr Ricky Castellvi who signed and sealed the honour.
This adds to a long list of honours that Ms. Delsol has received including the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Award; Afro-Global TV’s Volunteer of the Year; Black Business and Professional Association Woman of Honour; New Jersey Cultural Association Merit Award; OECS Award of Excellence; St. Lucia Toronto Aid Action Group Community Service Award, among many others.
Frances currently leads the relief effort in the Greater Toronto Area; having shipped over the last three months, five 40-feet containers valued in excess of $400,000; and have raised monetary donations in excess of $150,000CAN.
Since Hurricane Maria devastated Dominica on September 19th, Frances hit the ground running, doing the media and press circuits and speaking at many events to highlight Dominica’s needs.
After 35 years of service, Frances retired from Bell Canada in December 2016 as an Associate Director. She currently works as a Purchasing Consultant in Toronto; and along with being the Communications Co-Chair for the Black Business and Professional Association, serves as Dominica’s Trade & Investment Commissioner in Canada.
Congratulations miss Delsol.
You are one of the most recognized women in canada.
your lengthy string of awards speak for themselves.
From Canada with love..Canada is thankful for miss DelSol and her tremendous work she is doing in Canada.
A humble individual, who is always working for the growth and development of all Dominicans.
We in Canada are so proud off Frances DelSol
God bless you.
Jayleen
A great Dominican/Canadian indeed!!
Well earned and deserved!
Job well done I salute you
Excellent Dominican!!!! Frances, congratulations to you over and over again.
I am so proud of all your accomplishments – May God continue to bless you for all the hard work you do for the Caribbean, and especially for your homeland Dominica.
I am very proud of Frances, my fellow Grandbayrian; Grand bay again.
Man, what has that got to do with Grandbay? The lady spent most of her life in Canada, where she has achieved all these things. Good for her. You just want to bask in her light because she happened to be born in the same village as you? That is pitiful man. Go and make your own mark.
Product of Block 42 Sout’ City Grandbay!
We claim her any and everytime!!
Super proud of all the accomplishments of
my former teacher. The epitome of selflessness.
Keep on shining Fres.
At least she has worked for her Honorary degree!
Where is Baroness Scotland? what has she raised for Dominica since hurricane Maria except high blood pressure from sucking salt.
Dominica we can tell you that you have one of the best representative in the diaspora Dominica is always high on her schedule you are never left out, she rolls up her sleeves and get to work with her we have her back, so far 5 40ft containers have been shipped to Dominica all because of Frances hard work. I do believe PM should give her the job to get all those containers and barrels moving out at the Port she would have it down pat who else can do what she is doing for Dominica, The Baroness cannot touch her she respects all Dominicans wherever they live and that’s why we love her. Miss Frances Delsol we thank you for all you have and is doing for Dominica and God bless you.