News Release
May 23, 2007
For Immediate Release
Students debate global issues at inaugural
Dufferin-Peel Model United Nations Symposium
On May 24 and 25, 65 students from the Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board will participate in the first-ever Dufferin-Peel Model United Nations Symposium at the Brampton City Hall. The student delegates will represent over 50 countries in a model General Assembly and Security Council. The Mayor and City Council have allowed the board to use Council Chambers and the Council Committee Room to help the students have an authentic experience.
“This event will provide our students with a unique opportunity to discuss and debate the many global issues that are impacting our world today,” said Dufferin-Peel Chair Bruno Iannicca. “It is these experiences that help to move students from information and knowledge, to understanding and action.”
Students will debate the issues of space militarization, as well as the environment in the General Assembly. In the Security Council they will be looking at Nuclear Proliferation and the mission in Afghanistan.
"The City of Brampton is pleased to be the host and sponsor for this inaugural event," said Brampton Mayor Susan Fennell. "As a multicultural community representing 62 distinct cultures, the City is well suited as a forum for discussions of global issues by these students."
City Councillor Sandra Hames will address the delegates on behalf of the Mayor and officially open the symposium.
WHAT: Dufferin-Peel Model United Nations Symposium
WHEN: Thursday, May 24 and Friday, May 25
9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
WHERE: Brampton City Hall
2 Wellington Street West, Brampton
The Dufferin-Peel Catholic District School Board is one of the largest and most diverse school boards in Ontario. It serves approximately 89,000 students in 141 schools located throughout Mississauga, Brampton, Caledon and Orangeville. With over 10,000 employees, the board is also one of the largest employers in the region.
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For information contact: Nancy Marshall, Communications Officer
(905) 890-0708 ext. 24278