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Mass Shooting: Quebec and Grande Mosquee

mass shooting: Julie Payette announced 123 Canadians who are being recognized for their skills, courage or dedication to service by receiving a decoration for bravery, a meritorious service decoration or the volunteer medal, according to CTV. Canada Day during a pandemic What's open and closed across the country Read more COVID-19 reshapes Canada Day celebrations Here is a complete list of the award recipients and the reasons for their awards Star of Courage Azzedine Soufiane, Quebec City -- For sacrificing his life in an attempt to disarm the assailant during the mass shooting at the Grande Mosquee de Quebec on Jan. 29, 2017. Gen. Medal of Bravery Said Akjour, Quebec City -- For attempting to confront the assailant during the mass shooting at the Grande Mosquee de Quebec on Jan. 29, 2017. Aymen Derbali, Quebec City -- For destabilizing the assailant during the mass shooting at the Grande Mosquee de Quebec on Jan. 29, 2017. Hakim Chambaz, Quebec City -- For rescuing a young girl during the mass shooting at the Grande Mosquee de Quebec on Jan. 29, 2017. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.