Abdo (Albert) Ibrahim El Tassi, C.M., O.M.

Abdo (Albert) Ibrahim El Tassi, C.M., O.M., is the CEO and Director for Peerless, a local Winnipeg, unionized garment manufacturer.

Albert is a well known Business Man and Philanthropist who works tirelessly to promote understanding, tolerance and respect not only in Winnipeg but globally. His community commitments include board member of the World Trade Centre Winnipeg; Winnipeg Foundation; Global College; Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce; Canadian Forces Liaison Council; Addictions Foundation of Manitoba; Member of Manitoba Chamber of Commerce; Art Mauro Centre for Peace and Justice; Major fundraiser for the Children's Hospital Foundation and Winnipeg municipal hospitals; Founder of Alhijra Islamic School; Islamic Social Services; Canadian Islamic Chamber of Commerce.

Born in Lebanon and educated at the Al-Azhar University of Egypt. Albert considers with great pride and honour to have the privilege of making Winnipeg his home with wife Samira, their children and many grandchildren.

He was appointed as Honorary Chairman of the Manitoba Provincial Committee of the Air Cadet League of Canada in 2013.