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Ontario Student Wins 2006 Canada Day Poster Challenge

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Photo of a ceremony held at Queen's Park on April 27, 2006, Ontario Lt.-Gov. James Bartleman presented the awards for the Ontario finalists of the 2006 Canada Day Poster Challenge. Sofia Hou, 14, from Ottawa was the first place Provincial winner.

During a ceremony held at Queen's Park on April 27, 2006, Ontario Lieutenant-Governor James Bartleman presented the awards for the Ontario finalists of the 2006 Canada Day Poster Challenge. Sofia Hou, 14, from Ottawa was the first place provincial winner.

Photo of Beverly J. Oda, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Status of Women, congratulates Sofia Hou, National Winner of the 2006 Canada Day Poster Challenge at a reception held on Parliament Hill, July 1st, 2006.

Beverly J. Oda, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Status of Women, congratulates Sofia Hou, National Winner of the 2006 Canada Day Poster Challenge at a reception held on Parliament Hill, July 1, 2006.

When asked to explain her design, Sofia Hou said:

"Our nation, Canada, is seen through the eyes of the people of the country as being full of diversity and beauty from sea to sea (a mari usque ad mare)."