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2005-05-(18-21) Ottawa

2004, May 21: He didn't attract as much attention as the Dalai Lama. He rarely does. But by the time he had slipped in and out of Ottawa on his private jet, the Aga Khan, spiritual leader of the world's 15 million Imami Ismaili Muslims, had given the city, and the country, a major gift. The Geneva-born imam, who is now based just outside Paris, has announced the creation of the Global Centre for Pluralism, which will be based in Ottawa.

Governor-General welcomes H.H. The Aga Khan to Canada - 2008-11-18

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2008-11-18

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Media Advisory: Governor General Welcomes His Highness the Aga Khan at Rideau Hall

Last update: 1:42 p.m. EST Nov. 18, 2008
OTTAWA, ONTARIO, Nov 18, 2008 (MARKET WIRE via COMTEX) -- Her Excellency the Right Honourable MichaA-A?1/2lle Jean, Governor General of Canada, will welcome His Highness the Aga Khan, Imam (spiritual leader) of the Shia Ismaili Muslims and Founder and Chairman of the Aga Khan Development Network. His Highness is visiting Canada on the occasion of his Golden Jubilee. The meeting will take place on Wednesday, November 19, 2008, at 4:30 p.m.

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2006-06-06 - Initiation of the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat

Posted July 2nd, 2008 by Guest

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Ottawa, Canada, 6 June 2005: His Highness the Aga Khan initiates the Delegation of the Ismaili Imamat, in the presence of Her Excellency the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson, Governor General of Canada. The Delegation will serve a representational role for the Imamat and its non-denominational, philanthropic and development agencies, which constitute the AKDN. His Highness is also invested as honorary Companion of the Order of Canada.

2006-10-28 - Aga Khan CBC Interview

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Ottawa, Canada, October 28, 2006: In a powerful 23 minute interview with CBC's Peter Mansbridge, on 'Mansbridge One-on-One', His Highness the Aga Khan discusses politics, relations and bridge-building between the West and the Islamic world.