Alice Wong, MP

RICHMOND, BRITISH COLUMBIA, November 13, 2009—Residents of Richmond who speak Mandarin and Cantonese now have better access to federal government services. Ms. Alice Wong, Parliamentary Secretary for Multiculturalism and Member of Parliament for Richmond, announced today the relocation of a Multi-Language Extension Services Outreach Site in Richmond.

Ms. Wong made the announcement on behalf of the Honourable Diane Finley, Minister of Human Resources and Skills Development.

“Through Multi-Language Extension Services Outreach Sites such as this one in Richmond, the Government of Canada is helping newcomers gain access to government services and benefits by offering them in languages other than English and French,” said Ms. Wong. “It is important for all residents to be aware of the supports and services that will help them participate and succeed in their communities.”

Service Canada teams will offer service to Cantonese and Mandarin speakers in Richmond for programs and benefits such as Employment Insurance, the Canada Pension Plan and Old Age Security, as well as other information available through www.canada.gc.ca and 1 800 O‑Canada.

Service Canada is the Government of Canada’s one-stop service delivery network, giving citizens access to a range of federal services by telephone at 1 800 O‑Canada (1-800-622-6232, TTY: 1-800-926-9105), online at www.servicecanada.gc.ca, or in person at over 600 points of service in communities throughout Canada.

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