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CBC’s Stroumboulopoulos one of three Canadians named Young Global Leader

TORONTO - CBC broadcaster George Stroumboulopoulos is one of three Canadians named Young Global Leaders for 2012 on Tuesday by the World Economic Forum. Stroumboulopoulos (pictured) is joined by fellow Canadians Kaliya Hamlin, executive director, Personal Data Ecosystem Consortium, and Tim Wu, senior advisor for the Federal Trade Commission. "I would like to extend heartfelt congratulations to George on being selected as a Young Global Leader," said Kirstine Stewart, executive vice-president of English Services for CBC, in a statement.  "George continues to inspire, educate and entertain Canadians on a daily basis, and we're thrilled that he's been recognized by the...