Canada a Nation in Motion is a bold look at issues facing Canada today from the perspective of a Canadian who truly understands the issues.
In his special blend of analysis, humor and wit, Samy Appadurai offers up an intelligent discussion of issues ranging from the history of immigration in Canada, the G20 Summit and the Vancouver Olympics to the position of Canada on the world stage. Along with masterful storytelling, Samy provides a detailed analysis and commentary on each subject he covers in a way that anyone can easily understand.
The perspective that Samy Appadurai takes is one of a well respected community leader who has dedicated his life to not only serving his community, but also his country. His belief in the importance of learning about the issues that face Canada as a nation is clear. However, he is not afraid to take a stand and provide an alternative point of view in order to spark conversation and debate.
Canada is a country that is constantly changing from within and without but Samy Appadurai tells us exactly what it is that keeps Canada moving.
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Samy Appadurai is a well respected community leader who had dedicated his life to serving his community through his work as an author, freelance journalist, radio and TV producer and commentator with a style that can be described as engaging as well as entertaining. He is not afraid to speak up and hold a non conventional point of view, even at the risk of being unpopular.
Samy Appadurai holds a Bachelor of Education degree from the University of Ceylon and his background is indeed diverse. From teaching in Nigeria, being a principal in Ethiopia, former Council Member of Ontario College of Teachers and currently being the Principal at International Ontario International Institute a private school in Toronto, Canada, Samy’s career has taken him on many adventures, some taking place in his home city of Toronto. It is these journeys that led him to run for political office in 2007 as the provincial Conservative Party Candidate for Scarborough Centre.
Samy Appadurai truly embodies what it means to be a Canadian. He is the recipient of the Golden Jubilee Medal of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, the National Ethnic Press Council and Media Council of Canada and has received many awards for contributions to Canada. He knows the issues that Canada faces both inside and in the greater political world. He speaks in a way that makes you think but he also respects the intelligence and experience of the average person.
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