Alberta based activist and 2014 Top 25 Canadian Immigrant Awards winner, Manwar Khan has received Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award for his volunteer commitments and contributions. His Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, presented this award on April 14, 2015, during a ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa.
Manwar Khan, a Government of Alberta employee, has been an active community advocate against violence and bullying since witnessing and intervening to stop a deadly attack against a fellow commuter on an Edmonton LRT train in December 2012. Manwar is leading a movement in Alberta as an anti-bullying activist to create awareness against bullying and to encourage people not to be bystanders when they see such type of incidents taking place. His anti-bullying campaign, Do Not Be A Bystander, has hosted eight rallies in cities across the province, garnering support from mayors of both Edmonton and Lethbridge. “It’s an honor to be recognized by the Governor General of Canada. I share this award with my family, friends and all the people who are making positive differences in Albertans’ lives.” Khan says.
