Bio Logan Kanapathi
Resident of Markham for 13 years
Married with Dr. Rajes Logan with three children
Graduated from University of Jaffna with a B.A. in Economics-Sociology
Financial Planner since 1992
Career
Owner and CEO of Logan Financial and Insurance Services Inc.
Worked with a number of Major Insurance Companies – Prudential America, London Life, Liberty Insurance Company of Canada and Industrial Alliance
Editor-in-Chief for community newspaper – Eellam Abroad from 1999-2003
Accomplishments
Logan was elected in 2006 for his first term as Councillor for Ward 7 in the Town of Markham
*Chair of Town of Markham Communication Committee
*Chair of Milliken Mills Children Festival Committee
*Vice-Chair of Canada Day Committee
*Director of Town of Markham Budget Committee
*Director of Race Relation Committee
*Director of Town of Markham Transportation and Safe Street Committee
*Director of Cycling and Pedestrian Advisory Committee (CPAC)
*Director of Second Suite Sub-Committee
Community Involvement
Assisted new immigrants with settlement issues over 20 years
Provided support to families experiencing violence
Anti-Gang Activist
Activist in S.T.O.P. – Stop Transmission Lines Over People
Helped women coping with suicide and depression
Tsunami relief – raised funds for Orphanages in Sri Lanka
Somerset Academy – Past Executive Parent Council
Awards
MDRT (Million Dollar Round Table) Recognizing qualifying members in the Million Dollar Round Table – 1996
Recipient of the Queen’s Golden Jubilee Medal for recognition of significant contribution and distinguished services to the community and to Canada
“Logan is a true community leader; he has helped countless individuals and organizations in Markham. He is a vocal opponent of gangs and domestic violence. Logan would make a great Markham Councillor for Ward 7" Hon. Sheila Copps
"Logan Kanapathi is a leader in his community, the people of Ward 7 will have a strong voice on Markham Council with Logan." Dr. Elagu Elagupillai
"Logan understands that having a strong voice and taking concrete action is required to represent the diverse needs of Ward 7 in Markham. He has a vision of our potential as a people both in Ward 7 and throughout Markham. He has worked aggressively on the issues and interests that challenge our community" John Cannis, M.P.
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