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Inderjit Hundal of PICS awarded with Queen's Jubilee Medal

Darpan News Desk Darpan, 28 Apr, 2023 05:08 PM

Inderjit Hundal of PICS has been awarded the Queen Elizabeth II of Canada Platinum Jubilee Emblem.

Sukh Dhaliwal, Member of Parliament for Surrey-Newton, on behalf of the government of Canada, recognized and thanked Hundal for his service to Surrey residents.

Since 1987, PICS has assisted tens of thousands of residents within Surrey as they welcome newcomers and refugees to the community.

PICS Assisted Living and Independent Living in Surrey are doing outstanding work and ensure that people are safe and have the support they need at the care home.

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