Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate Constantine Passaris, a constituent of Fredericton—Oromocto who was recently awarded the 2024 Canada's Volunteer Awards Atlantic prize for his outstanding contributions to building a welcoming and inclusive New Brunswick. For more than 50 years, Constantine has dedicated thousands of volunteer hours to connecting people from diverse backgrounds and championing collaboration.
As the founder of the New Brunswick Multicultural Council, his expertise has guided immigration policy throughout the Atlantic region.
Constantine has been an inspirational leader and a role model for New Brunswick's multicultural community, and his unwavering commitment to diversity and inclusion continues to enrich our province.
I ask members to join me in congratulating Dr. Constantine Passaris and thanking him for championing multiculturalism in New Brunswick.