Walter Paetkau "For me, it is important to champion diversity in the work place and in the community. It is also important for me to champion diversity in the home and in personal relationships. That is a challenge within our community that requires ongoing attention and encouragement."
Walter Paetkau was one of the founders of Abbotsford Community Services in the late 1960’s and its Executive Director to 2000 when he retired. Since that time he has been President and Manager of Circle F Horse Rescue. In 2008, he received the Abbotsford Citizen of the Year Award.
Did you know that in 2008, 3,185 seasonal workers came to B.C. 2,852 or 89.5% came from Mexico. Guatemala was the second largest source country with 269 (8.4%) seasonal workers.
Reference: Temporary Foreign Workers 2004 to 2008, January 2010 Factsheet. WelcomeBC
