Jim Karygiannis, M.P., born, Athens, Greece, immigrated to Canada as a teenager with his family, 1966, settling in Toronto, Ontario. Graduating in Industrial Engineering from the University of Toronto, he worked in the family business until 1988 at which time he ran for political office, winning a seat in the House of Commons as a Liberal Member of Parliament. Representing one of the most ethnically diverse federal ridings in Canada – Scarborough-Agincourt – Mr. Karygiannis has been an effective voice for small business, immigration, and multicultural matters in the House of Commons. Married and the father of five daughters, Mr. Karygiannis was awarded, in 1999, the decoration of the “Officer of the Order of Phoenix” by the President of the Hellenic Republic. The three-time elected Member of Parliament, middle, is seen in this recent Riding gathering, with a representation of loyal constituents. [Photo, courtesy Jim Karygiannis]