Past Events

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DIL Gala 2006
DIL Toronto - November 19th, 2006

The 2nd annual DIL Gala, hosted in the heart of the breathtaking Humber Valley at the Old Mill Inn, was a glamorous night of exquisite dining and live music performance by the awarded fusion band, JOSH. Guests danced the night away to the passionate rhythms of bhangra tunes while supporting a notable cause.

The event was a major success attended by many dignitaries and prominent members of Toronto's community. DIL Canada's work was appreciated in speeches made by Hon. Mr. Mike Colle - Minister Citizenship and Immigration, Hon. Mr. John Tory - Leader of the opposition and Counsel General of Pakistan Mr. Ghalib Iqbal.

Minister Mike Colle also presented DIL Toronto with a "Certificate of Recognition" for their relentless efforts and dedication in spreading literacy amongst the underprivileged children of Pakistan, especially the girl-child.


Gallery Two - Gala


Hon. Mike Colle - Minister Citizenship and Immigration


Hon. John Torry, Leader of the Opposition


Council General of Pakistan, Ghalib Iqbal


L to R = President DIL Toronto accepts Certificate of Recognition for DIL Canada presented by Minister Mike Colle


MC Fauzi Zamir


DIL TO Director Umber Hamid makes a speech


L to R = Sharon Colle and Hon. Mike Colle


L to R = Council General of Pakistan, Ghalib Iqbal and Mrs. Farah Iqbal


L to R= Mrs. and Mr. Zarar Rana


Diamond Sponsor Table


Diamond Sponsor Table


Diamond Sponsor Table


Diamond Sponsor Table


Amir Shamsi and guests


L to R = Mike Losier, Director CIBC Asset Management, Jenny Autry Sr. Manager Scotia Leasing.


L to R = Bryan Grimes - Office of Minister Colle, guest, Mary Ng - Director of the Presidents Office - Ryserson University, Ada Wynston - Holocaust Speaker


L to R = Howard Brown - Brown & Cohen Communications, Omar Khan - Office of Minister Christopher Bentley, Serda Evren - Office of the Premier, Vinay Mehta - Legal Counsel, Scotiabank