Mississauga Celebrates Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee

August 27, 2012
HARINDER S. TAKHAR
MEMBER OF PROVINCIAL PARLIAMENT
MISSISSAUGA-ERINDALE
Mississauga Celebrates Queen Elizabeth II’s Diamond Jubilee
Community Leaders and Contributors in Health Care Honoured
At a Queen’s Park ceremony on August 24, The Hon. Harinder Takhar, MPP for Mississauga-Erindale and
Minister of Government Services, presented Diamond Jubilee medals to several Mississauga leaders who have
made exceptional contributions to their community, province and country.
The medal pays special tribute to Queen Elizabeth II’s 60 years on the throne and honours her life-long
commitment to her responsibilities. This commemorative medal provides an opportunity to recognize those
individuals whose achievements have benefitted their communities, organizations and country. Ontario is
awarding over 2,000 outstanding Canadians with Diamond Jubilee Medals.
The following individuals recently received the Diamond Jubilee Medal in recognition of their commitment and
contribution in the field of health care:
Michelle DiEmanuele, President and CEO of The Credit Valley Hospital and Trillium Health Centre. Previously,
DiEmanuele served the Government of Ontario as a Deputy Minister and Associate Secretary of Cabinet, Chair of
the Public Service Commission and other public institutions. She is in the Hall of Fame of Canada’s Top 100 most
Powerful Women and earned Top 40 Under 40 recognition. Her commitment to public service includes delivering
results in health care, social services and justice. She has been instrumental in leading the merger of the two
hospitals in Mississauga and realizing operational efficiencies that benefit the entire community. DiEmanuele’s
hard work, dedication and expertise will help to better serve the health care needs of Mississauga residents in the
years to come.
Dr. Barbara Clive, Internal Medicine and Geriatrics at The Credit Valley Hospital and Trillium Health Centre.
Dr. Clive has held numerous leadership roles at The Credit Valley Hospital site since joining the staff in 1986,
including: Medical Director of Rehabilitation, Continuing Care Program and, Chief of Medical Staff. In addition, Dr.
Clive has served as the Geriatric Lead of Mississauga Halton LHIN. Dr. Clive has done extensive work with the
community, including hospitals, health service providers and consumers to develop a short- and long-term
strategy for Specialized Geriatric Services in the Mississauga-Halton LHIN. Dr. Clive brings her experience and
expertise from the front-line day-to-day care of seniors and their families to the advisory, teaching and planning
tables to which she contributes. Dr. Clive has also served on the Board of Directors at The Credit Valley Hospital.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
3413 Wolfedale Rd. Units 1 & 2 Ph. # 905-897-8815 Fax # 905-897-6960
Mississauga, ON. L5C 1V8
E-mail: htakhar.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org

Dr. Colin Saldanha, Family physician. Dr. Saldanha has been extensively involved in social justice, poverty
reduction, policing, immigration and race relations, mentorship, public policy and health awareness issues. In
recognition of his long standing involvement in his local community, he has received the Canada 125 Medal from
the Governor General of Canada, the Sam McCallion Community Award from the Mississauga Board of Trade,
and The Paul Harris Fellow from Rotary International. He has also been the Mississauga Citizen of the Year
2010. Dr. Saldanha, currently a Board member of The Credit Valley Hospital Foundation, is a passionate
physician who dedicates his time for the benefit of his community.
Vijay Kanwar, co-founder of KMH Cardiology and Diagnostic Centres. Most significant among his numerous
contributions to the community is his gift, along with his wife Neena, of $5 million to The Credit Valley Hospital
Foundation. He has been recognized for his accomplishments on numerous occasions, including the Ernst &
Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award in Health Sciences and the New Pioneer Award in 2009. As a role model
to current leaders and future generations, Kanwar contributes on the Board of Directors of several Canadian
businesses, academic, cultural, sports and youth focused organizations that enable others to achieve.
Jim Murray, local businessman and civic community leader. He has devoted countless volunteer hours in
the community helping the following organizations: The Credit Valley Hospital, Sheridan College,
Mississauga Living Arts Centre, Peel Regional Police Services Board, the Inaugural Board of the Peel
Children’s Aid Foundation, Mississauga Sports Council, the Mayor’s Gala and the Hazel McCallion
Foundation for the Arts, Heritage and Culture. Murray is also a recipient of numerous awards for his
significant contribution to the community, including the Kinsmen Lifetime Achievement Award, Outstanding
Young Citizen of Mississauga (1981), the Gordon S. Shipp Citizen of the Year (1996), and the Queen’s
Jubilee Medal (2002).
QUOTES
“I am proud to have been given this opportunity to recognize Michelle DiEmanuele, Dr. Barbara Clive, Dr. Colin
Saldanha, Vijay Kanwar and Jim Murray for their contribution in the field of Health Care and as outstanding
citizens in Mississauga. Their spirit of giving back to the community is fittingly recognized with this Diamond
Jubilee medal, and we are lucky to have them in our community.”
— Hon. Harinder Takhar, MPP Mississauga-Erindale and Minister of Government Services.
QUICK FACTS
60,000 citizens across Canada will receive the Diamond Jubilee Medal.
Queen Elizabeth II’s reign of 60 years is the second-longest for a British monarch; only Queen Victoria
has reigned longer.
Her coronation service in 1953 was the first to be televised.
LEARN MORE
Find more information at the Governor General’s website.
Watch the Premier talk about the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee
Find out about other Ontario honours or awards programs
For further information contact:
Constituency Office of Harinder Takhar
MPP Mississauga-Erindale
Tel. # 905-897-8815
E-mail: htakhar.mpp.co@liberal.ola.org