1 Paul Yuzyk appointed to the Senate by the then Prime Minister of Canada, the Rt. Honourable John G. Diefenbaker, February 4, 1963.
Ottawa, Canada, 2017 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED www.yuzyk.com On the occasion of the 150th Anniversary of Canada,
this commemorative book has been printed
in recognition of the pioneering legacy of the
late Senator Paul Yuzyk, for his role as a nation builder in changing the face of Canada,
and for his prediction that Canada would become a
role model for multiculturalism, in the world.
The family gratefully acknowledges the on-going support of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC). We are most appreciative of the funding provided by the Taras Shevchenko Foundation and the UNF Foundation for the printing of this book. We also would like to sincerely thank the biographers, Dr. R.B. Fleming and Dr. S. Cipko for their contribution in writing Chapter 6, included herein, from the unpublished biography of Senator Paul Yuzyk. Additional acknowledgements go to Canada Post for granting permission to reprint the commemorative Paul Yuzyk stamp (2013), for use, as our book cover. The design of the stamp was provided by the Ukrainian Collectible Society. We also thank Heritage Canada for Registration #6571 (given to T.G.Grasza) by the Canada 150 Bureau, permitting the use of their logo for this commemorative of P. Yuzyk.
This book was compiled by Victoria Karpiak (nee Yuzyk). CONTENTS
Maiden Speech – Canada: A Multicultural Nation March 3, 1964 ...... 5
Champion For Multiculturalism – Dr. R.B. Fleming, Dr. S. Cipko...15