OFFICE OF THE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR OF ONTARIO

MEDIA ADVISORY

For immediate release

October 31, 2008

LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR HOSTS RECEPTION COMMEMORATING

175^TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ABOLITION OF SLAVERY

TORONTO – The Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, will host the Ontario Black History Society at a reception to mark the passing of the British Imperial Act in 1833 which abolished slavery in Britain and its colonies.

“Sir John Graves Simcoe, Upper Canada’s first Lieutenant Governor was one of Canada’s earliest abolitionists and ahead of his time.” said the Honourable David Onley. “I am honoured to be among his successors.”

The reception will also feature a performance by Canadian jazz singer Tiki Mercury-Clarke.

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Who: The Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario

What: Reception with the Ontario Black History Society to commemorate the 175^th anniversary of the abolition of slavery.

Where: Queen’s Park, Lieutenant Governor’s Suite, Music Room, 2^nd floor

When: Tuesday, 4 November 2008, 5:00pm

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Contact:

Ms. Nanda Casucci-Byrne

Office of the Lieutenant Governor

416-325-7781