Passing of Corrado Paina – ICCO Executive Director

It’s with great sadness that we pass along news of the loss of a much-respected leader in the Italian-Canadian community and devoted champion of Italian culture. Corrado Paina, longtime Executive Director of the Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario has passed away in hospital.

In addition to being a respected businessman and community leader, Corrado was also an accomplished writer and artist. He received the “Menzione civica – Ambrogino d’oro” award from the City of Milan for his work twinning the cities of Toronto and Milan. In 2016 he was been appointed Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy.

The ICCCW Board of Directors and our Team extend our deepest condolences to Corrado’s family and our friends at the ICCO.

Read the full press release from the ICCO here: English | Italiano

Notice of 2024 Annual General Meeting & Election of Directors

Dear Members:

Please be advised that the Annual General Meeting of Members of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada – West will be held at 5.30 p.m. on March 20th, 2024.  

ATTEND IN PERSON:

Watson Goepel Office – Salt Spring Board Room – 1075 W Georgia St Suite 1200, Vancouver, BC V6E 3C9 

If you are attending in person, please kindly RSVP via email at ilaria@iccbc.com by March 18, 2024

ATTEND ONLINE:

Members that wish to connect remotely can participate in the meeting via the following link on Zoom: 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89500105288?pwd=SUNWZ1I1K0xoQ1VKQndiMUYvZUlTdz09&from=addon

Meeting ID: 895 0010 5288
Passcode: 013318
One tap mobile:
+13092053325,,89500105288#,,,,*013318# US

VOTE BY PROXY:

If you are not able to attend, please CLICK HERE for proxy procedures. 

ELECTION RULES:

For more information about the election including election rules, please CLICK HERE.

OFFICIAL NOTICE OF MEETING:

To view the official notice of the Annual General Meeting, please CLICK HERE.

Discover Amazing Opportunities in the Green Building Sectors in Canada and Italy.

In collaboration with the Italian Embassy in Ottawa, Italian Trade Agency, Bennett Jones, Confindustria, CNA and CDP, the ICCCW is proud to present ‘The Canada – Italy Green Building Forum‘, February 14th to 15th, 2024. This series of events will take place on-stage at the Buildex Vancouver show as well as online and will explore unique opportunities in the green building and ‘smart cities’ sectors in both Italy and Canada.

Join us either in person at Buildex Vancouver (February 14th- 15th, 2024) or at the online events, and learn about success stories, and new opportunities in the green building and smart-cities sectors in Italy and Canada.

  • February 14-15th, Buildex Vancouver (Vancouver Convention Center West)

You can find the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada West team and the Italian attendees at booth 710.

  • February 14th (3.30-4.30pm), Buildex Vancouver (Vancouver Convention Center West) @ Tradeshow Floor: Demo Stage (Booth 201)

“The Canada – Italy Green Building Forum: success stories and new opportunities”. A new bilateral hub to connect, network and do business with new partners, customers and suppliers. Stay with us after the event and join the Buildex official opening reception (4.30-6.00pm).

Featured speakers:

  • Phillip Greenfield, Technical Sales Representative, Rothoblaas
  • Michal Lesiak, Owner Polished Stucco / NovaColor
  • Matteo Camerra, COO – Heating division, Warmset
  • February 15th (7.30- 9.00am), Webinar

Catch up with CDP – Business Matching: A conversation on Green Building and Smart Cities for

Italian and Canadian Companies at Buildex and Globe 2024.

All events are FREE to attend. To register, click  HERE.

Download your Buildex Pass: https://www.microspec.com/reg/BXV2024/API/?code=EBX24e 2024.

An overview of EU-Italy-Canada relations, with a view to Italy’s ratification of EU-Canada Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA)

By Paolo Quattrocchi
Lawyer, Vice-President of ICCCW, Director of the Centro Studi Italia-Canada and Partner at ADVANT Nctm Law Firm in Rome

In 2016, the European Union (EU) and Canada entered into two pivotal agreements: the Strategic Partnership Agreement (SPA), aimed at strategic matters, and the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), focused on economic and commercial aspects.

Italy and Europe have profound historical ties with Canada that trace back to the colonial period. Originally established as a French colony in the early 17th century, the geographical area now encompassing modern-day Canada was later ceded to the British Empire by the French following the conclusion of the Seven Years’ War in 1763. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, Canada witnessed successive waves of European immigration. The Canadian government actively promoted immigration through various initiatives, such as the Dominion Lands Act of 1872 and the Canadian Pacific Railway’s recruitment campaigns. This period saw significant immigration from Central and Eastern Europe, including Ukraine, Poland, Italy, and the Baltic states. Moreover, in the same period, there was a huge immigration from China, and, later on, after World War II, Canada gradually saw a more diverse influx of immigrants from Asia, including countries such as India, the Philippines, Korea, and Pakistan.

Read the full article here: https://www.centrostudi-italiacanada.it/articles/an-overview-of-eu-italy-canada-relations-with-a-view-to-italys-ratification-of-eu-canada-comprehensive-economic-and-trade-agreement-ceta

Join Our Team! ICCCW is Hiring!

Job Title: Office Assistant – Part Time

We are thrilled to announce an exceptional opportunity to join the Italian Chamber of Commerce in your role as Office Assistant.

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada West is one of the most active and respected bilateral trade organizations in Western Canada with offices in Vancouver, Calgary and Rome, a dynamic hub fostering business relationships between Italy and Canada. 

As an integral part of our organization, you will be responsible for performing a variety of administrative and clerical tasks to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

You will be working from our Vancouver downtown office 20 hours/ week. 

Please note this is a fully in-person position. 

Responsibilities:

– Manage incoming calls, emails, and correspondence with professionalism and courtesy.

– Assist in organizing and scheduling appointments, meetings, and events.

– Maintain and organize office files, documents, and records.

– Coordinate office supplies, restocking as needed, and ensuring a well-maintained workspace.

– Provide administrative support to team members as required.

– Handle bookkeeping tasks, such as invoicing and expense tracking.

Requirements:

– Fluency in English (written and spoken) is essential.

– Fluency in Italian (written and spoken) is a strong asset.

– Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

– Excellent communication skills with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

– Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

– Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.

– Excellent communication skills with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

– Detail-oriented with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

– Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

– Proficiency in Quickbooks or similar accounting tools is a strong asset.

– Proficiency in CRM (Salesforce), email marketing platforms (Constant contact or similar), and graphic tools (Canva) is a strong asset

If you are a motivated individual with a keen eye for detail and excellent organizational skills, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity. 

Join us in making a significant impact on the Italian-Canadian business landscape: we look forward to receiving your application!

Wages:

From CAD25,000 – CAD30,000/yr  based on experience. 

How to apply:

Please send your resume and cover letter to ilaria@iccbc.com with the subject “Office Assistant application” by January 27, 2024

Please note that you need to be legally able to work in Canada to apply for this position.

We are unfortunately unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING THE PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA MASTERCLASS – SEP 27

PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA MASTERCLASS 2021 Vancouver
 

“Thank you to our invited guests, Consorzio Prosciutto di Parma, Frankie’s Italian Kitchen, Chef Roberto Fracchioni, Revelry Imports, Stile Brands, CoBees Enterprise, Crush Imports, and Cioffi’s.”

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada-West would like to THANK YOU FOR JOINING US AT THE PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA MASTERCLASS Monday, September 27, 2021.

We really hope you had fun, enjoyed the Prosciutto di Parma themed finely paired authentic Italian launch and wine pairing and that the event increased your knowledge and understanding of the Prosciutto di Parma.

Special thanks to Frankie’s Italian Kitchen for hosting the masterclass and their authentic and delicious Italian lunch.

Thank you Revelry Imports, Stile Brands, CoBees Enterprise and Crush Imports for offering wines that paired perfectly with Prosciutto di Parma, and thank you Cioffi’s Meat Market & Deli for supplying the prosciutto di Parma for this event.

Chef Roberto Fracchioni thank you for your interesting and insightful lecture.

Last but not least, heartfelt thanks to Consorzio Prosciutto di Parma for supporting this by-invitation only initiative and the participants.

We look forward to meeting you again at our upcoming event!
 

This Masterclass is organized within the True Italian Taste Project, a project aimed at promoting authentic Italian food and wine products worldwide.

PROSCIUTTO DI PARMA MASTERCLASS SEP 27

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING THE PROSECCO DOC ROSE’ MASTERCLASS – JULY 14

Prosecco DOC Rose Masterclass Vancouver Canada True Italian Taste Italian Chamber Of Commerce
 

Thank you to our invited guests, wine educator Jenna Briscoe, BiBo Pizzeria con Cucina, D’oro Gelato e Caffe, and the Consorzio of Prosecco.

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada-West would like to THANK YOU FOR JOINING US AT THE PROSECCO DOC ROSE’ MASTERCLASS Wednesday, July 14, 2021.

We really hope you had fun, enjoyed the Prosecco DOC Rose’ wines and the finely paired authentic Italian launch and that the event increased your knowledge and understanding of the Prosecco DOC Rose’.

Special thanks to BiBo Pizzeria con Cucina for hosting the masterclass and their authentic and delicious Italian lunch.

Thank you D’oro Gelato e Caffe for your tasty gelato to accompany the desert.

Jenna Briscoe from Medina Café, thank you for being such an awesome speaker and instructor for this Masterclass.

Last but not least, heartfelt thanks to Consorzio of Prosecco for supporting this by-invitation only initiative and the participants.

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We look foward to meeting within the True Italian Taste Project, a project aimed at promoting authentic italian food and wine products world wide

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING THE ITALIAN DESIGN DAY 2021 – July 08

Italian Design Day Italian Car Design

Thank you to our guests, keynote speaker Arch. Luisa Bocchietto, Consulate General of Italy in Vancouver, Consul General of Italy Fabio Messineo, President of the Chamber Celso Boscariol, and the incredible team of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada West.

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada-West would like to THANK YOU FOR JOINING US AT THE ITALIAN DESIGN DAY 2021 Thursday, July 09, 2021.

We really hope you had fun, enjoyed exploring a new design approach with us and that the event increased your knowledge and understanding of the Italian Design.

Special thanks to our esteemed keynote speaker, Arch. Luisa Bocchietto, for her interesting and insightful presentation.  

Thank you Consul General Fabio Messineo and the Consulate General of Italy in Vancouver for organizing this successful edition of IDD with us.

Last but not least, thanks to our president, Celso Boscariol, our interim GM, Alex Martyniak, our project Manager, Stefano Dal Farra and the rest of our incredible team at the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada West for their continuous hard work and dedication.

See you in the fall for the third edition of the Italian Design Days to keep celebrating the Italian design and Made in Italy & we look forward to meeting you again at our upcoming event

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING EYE GLOBAL PROJECT LAUNCH June 30

Thank you to our guests, organizers, the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Germany, Eye Global participants Orietta Crispino and Katharina, the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce, and the incredible team of Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada West

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada-West would like to THANK YOU FOR JOINING US FOR EYE GLOBAL PROJECT LAUNCH Wednesday, June 30, 2021.

We really hope that the webinar increased your knowledge and understanding of the EYE Global program, its benefits for Canadian entrepreneurs and answered your questions about this project.

Thank you Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs program for providing this business opportunity to entrepreneurs in Canada and in the EU.

Heartfelt thanks and appreciation to our special speakers, exchange program participants, Orietta Crispino and Katharina. Thank you for accepting our invitation and for sharing with us your insightful stories and experiences.

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Germany, we highly appreciate your great support and help in organizing this event.

Linda Schmittmann of Itkam, big thanks for your presentation and constant help.
 Raffaella Saviori of Itkam, thank you for your support.

The Italy-America Chamber of Commerce, we loved having you with us.

Alice Biagini of the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce in New York thank you for your interesting presentation.

Last but not least, special thanks to our hard working team at the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada West and the European Chamber of Commerce in Canada West.

Sincere thanks to our president Celso Boscariol.
Big thanks to the Managing Director of the European Chamber of Commerce in Canada West and the Interim Managing Director of the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada West Alex Martyniak.
Special thanks to our project manager Stefano Dal Farra.
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We hope you enjoyed the event and that the event answered your questions about the opportunities provided by EYE Global for Canadian entrepreneurs. If you have further questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Looking forward to meeting you again at our upcoming event

THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING A TAVOLA! the Authentic Italian Table Cooking Event – June 03

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada-West would like to THANK YOU FOR JOINING US AT A TAVOLA! The Authentic Italian Table 2021 Thursday, June 03, 2021.

Thank you to our guests, suppliers, Dirty Apron Cooking School, Chef David, and the incredible team of Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada West

We really hope you had fun, enjoyed the cooking experience and the authentic Italian food you cooked and that the event increased your knowledge and understanding of the authentic Italian food products and cuisine.

Special thanks to our suppliers, our esteemed members, Bosa, Cioffi’s Group, Papooch, Domenica Fiore, and Vino Allegro for supplying such top quality ingredients and food products.  

Last but not least, thanks to Casereccio, D’Oro Gelato, Bibo, Cappelleria Bertacchi, Italian Girl Bijoux, and Il Covo for adding to our guests Italian experience with their coupon/gift cards and discount codes.

Looking forward to meeting you again at our upcoming event