“This organization has grown from a handful of dedicated and concerned individuals to a highly impressive volunteer organization that has its backbone, university and high school students, all of whom contribute a sense of dignity and passion. The Toronto District School Board values its partnership with CanTYD in our efforts to provide support to all our students and their families.”

Trevor Ludski Principal at Program Coordination Toronto District School Board
(416) 397 3840

“The work done by CanTYD for youth has been outstanding. It keeps youth focused, enthusiastic and helps them strive towards their goals; it really highlights the positive potential of our youth.”

Vicki Bismilla

Superintendent of Education

York District School Board

First South Asian Female Superintendent of Education in Ontario

(905) 640 7800 ext. 316

“The entire event has taken my breath away. These exceptional young people have brought pride not just to the Tamil community, but to the whole Canadian society. We are so lucky to have these people as part of Toronto. I can't wait to see the next CanTYD Awards of Excellence.”

Barbara Hall

Chair, National Crime Prevention Centre

Former Mayor, City of Toronto

(416) 973 3037

“Do not ask what the country has done to you but ask what you have done to the country. - J. F. Kennedy

“This is what CanTYD is all about. The youth of CanTYD are a vital force to their community. They devote their energy in their spare time to promote and bring about the goodness and morality of their fellow youth of our community. Let us all strive together to give our support in every aspect to these youngsters to achieve their goal.”

Dr. Pon Sivaji

3430 Finch Ave East, Suite 205

Toronto, ON, M1W 2R5