Statement by the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, on the 85th Academy Awards

Statement by the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, on the 85th Academy Awards


OTTAWA, Feb. 25, 2013 /CNW/ - Canadians are proud of our artists and
creators who have once again represented our country so well at the
Academy Awards.



Canadians who dedicate themselves to their art are a source of
inspiration and pride. Our Government is pleased to celebrate Canadians
whose outstanding work helps shape our collective identity and
contributes significantly to our national economy.



I would like to applaud this year's Oscar winners:



Best Original Score:



-- Mychael Danna - Life of Pi


Visual Effects:



-- Guillaume Rocheron - Life of Pi


Best Production Design:



-- Jim Erickson -Lincoln


I would also like to congratulate all Canadians honoured at the 85(th) Academy Awards as nominees in several categories.



Congratulations are also in order to Doug James, a Canadian software
developer who was one of the first Academy Award winners of the year.
With his three colleagues Nils Thuerey, Theodore Kim, and Markus Gross,
he won a Technical Achievement Award for developing the Wavelet
Turbulence software.



I congratulate this year's Canadian nominees and winners as they
distinguish themselves on the world stage and strengthen our country's
reputation for cinematic excellence.




SOURCE Canadian Heritage

Canadian Heritage

CONTACT: Sebastien Gariepy
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages
819-997-7788


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