Paul Nguyen

Paul Nguyen, OMC MSM is a Canadian filmmaker. He is an awardwinning social activist, journalist and founder of JaneFinch.com. In 2012, he was among the first 60 Canadians to receive the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal at the inaugural presentation ceremony at Rideau Hall to honour significant contributions and achievements to the country. Citizenship and Immigration Canada featured Nguyen on the list of Notable Canadians of Asian Heritage to highlight valuable contributions made by Canadians of Asian heritage.

Nguyen was born in Toronto, Ontario to Vietnamese parents who fled to Canada after the fall of Saigon during The Vietnam War. After graduating from C.W. Jefferys Collegiate Institute, he attended York University and earned his Bachelor of Arts in film in 2004. Nguyen grew up in the troubled Jane and Finch neighbourhood. In 2004, Nguyen created JaneFinch.com to address the constant negative media coverage about his community.

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