Record Number of Canadians Join Fight Against Global Poverty

OTTAWA - The 22nd annual World Partnership Walk brought together tens of thousands of Canadians in nine cities across the country, Sunday, to fight poverty in the developing world. The largest and longest running event of its kind in Canada, the Walk this year is estimated to have raised $4.8 million and to have brought out more than 38,000 participants - a new record. Notable personalities attending this year's Walk included Her Excellency, The Honourable Mme. Lise Thibault, Lieutenant Governor of Québec; The Honourable Gordon Campbell, Premier of British Columbia; His Worship Sam Sullivan, Mayor of Vancouver and His Worship David Miller, Mayor of Toronto.

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