Dr. Mohamad Fakih, Owner of Paramount Restaurants, Discusses Supporting Immigrants, Charities and Front-Line Workers Before & During the COVID-19 Pandemic
A community leader, Dr. Mohamad Fakih regularly participates in fundraisers and community events, supporting multiple causes and organizations including the Canadian Cancer Society, Islamic Relief worldwide, Sick Kids Hospital, the Make a Wish Foundation in Toronto and UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency in Canada. Both Paramount and Mohamad have donated generously to these charities and other non-profit organizations. Across his restaurants Mohamad offers discounts to all Emergency Service Workers in uniform to show appreciation for their service in our communities.
Mohamad opened the doors of Paramount restaurants to the skills and drive many refugees bring to Canada by providing up to 150 jobs for the newcomers in his restaurants in year 2017.
UNHCR recognized Dr. Fakih’s vision and commitment to building, a Canada that is strengthened by diversity and a global leader on refugee issues, based on his contribution in promoting the economic and social integration of refugees into our communities, he is the voice and the face of UNHCR Canada.
Dr. Fakih has received numerous awards for his business excellence and for his charitable works including a few mentioned below:
- Toronto’s Life Most Influential – He is on Toronto Life’s list of the 50 Most Influential Torontonians.
- Business Person of the Year Award, 2019 – He was nominated and won the prestigious Business Award of Excellence 2019, by the Mississauga Board of Trade.
- Key to the City of Mississauga, 2019 – He was awarded the key to the city of Mississauga by Mayor Bonnie Crombie. It is bestowed upon esteemed community members, former residents and visitors whom the Mayor wishes to honour.
- Canada’s Most Admired CEO 2019, Mid market category – He was recognized as a national winner for fostering high performance corporate cultures that help sustain a competitive advantage.
