Communication by Francesca La Marca, North and Central America MP in Italy

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As we are happy to share bellow the communication by Francesca La Marca, Italian MP representing the Electoral College of North and Central America, we would also like to take this opportunity to express our appreciation for her efforts in supporting the Italian Chambers Abroad.

 

[dropcaps type=’square’ font_size=’55’ color=” background_color=” border_color=”]T[/dropcaps]he Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada West would like to thank On. Francesca La Marca and On. Fucsia Nissoli for their intervention in the Italian Parliament in regards to the decree Cura Italia, supporting the the Italian Chambers of Commerces Abroad.

The Italian Chambers Abroad is a network comprised of 79 Italian Chambers of Commerces in 56 countries around the world with 160 offices and 20.000 members, 88% of which are local Italian companies. The network contributes strongly to the economic growth of Italy by developing more than 300.000 business contacts year after year.

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada West is a non for profit local organization, and therefore, as this pandemic is deeply affecting all Italian businesses, our organization is suffering as a result as a as well.

We must keep our network strong and support “Made in Italy” and Italian Export around the globe. It is very important right now to feel that Institutions are on our side, while we humbly keep working, as hard as ever, our heads down, our spirit high, and our resilience strong.

 

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24 APRILE 2020

LA MARCA (PD) – INSERIRE LE CAMERE DI COMMERCIO ALL’ESTERO NEI PIANI OPERATIVI PER L’INTERNAZIONALIZZAZIONE: ACCOLTO IL MIO ORDINE DEL GIORNO

Il Governo, in occasione del passaggio alla Camera del Decreto “Cura Italia”, ha accolto il mio ordine del giorno nel quale invito a inserire leCamere di Commercio italiane all’estero (CCIE) tra i soggetti attuatori dei piani operativi previsti per il sostegno dell’internazionalizzazione,finanziati dal fondo istituito a tale scopo presso il MAECI.

In questo momento di drammatica emergenza, anche economica, Governo e maggioranza hanno giustamente deciso di dare un impulso più deciso alla presenza delle nostre aziende nel mercato globale e al Made in Italy. A tale scopo, tra l’altro, saranno messe in campo due campagne, rispettivamente di natura informativa e di natura promozionale, che saranno realizzate con il ricorso all’ICE e all’ENIT.

Non c’è ragione per cui le 74 Camere di Commercio italiane all’estero che, lo ricordo, sono presenti in 53 Paesi e associano 20.000 imprese, non debbano concorrere a questo sforzo che il Paese intende compiere, mettendo a disposizione il loro potenziale operativo e di conoscenza delle realtà locali, verso le quali le azioni del nostro Paese si rivolgono.

Sono contenta di questo passo in avanti non per il fatto di vedere riconosciuta una mia iniziativa parlamentare, quanto per la convinzione chemettendo in campo le forze reali che l’Italia ha nel mondo possiamo fare il bene del Paese e contribuire in modo molto significativo a superare le gravi difficoltà che ci troviamo ad affrontare.

Si tratterà ora di verificare che la disponibilità espressa dal Governo trovi effettiva corrispondenza nelle azioni che saranno adottate dalle strutture centrale e periferica del nostro Ministero degli esteri e che tutte le leve di cui l’Italia dispone per rafforzare la sua presenza all’estero siano effettivamente coinvolte e azionate per il bene comune.

 

Ready to Save Lives With Your Tax Money? Italy is Calling!

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Please find below the call for help from the Embassy of Italy in Ottawa.

 

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[dropcaps type=’circle’ font_size=’70’ color=” background_color=” border_color=”]I[/dropcaps]Italy is living through one of the most difficult and painful times in its recent history.

Over 110,000 thousand sick, more than 13,000 dead, and some 4,000 persons in Intensive Care in critical condition.  Our healthcare system is under enormous pressure; our doctors and nurses are face-to-face with the impact of the pandemic every day, fighting the devastating effects of Covid-19. Many of them have been infected, over 50 physicians have lost their lives, but they are not giving up — they continue to answer the call of their country and its people with extraordinary dedication and generosity. 

The Italian Government is working ceaselessly to reduce the impact of the disease, by increasing the financial resources devoted to this battle and by searching the world for the health equipment needed to fill this unprecedented demand.  But it is still not enough; we must do more!

To help support the fight against this terrible pandemic and do our part, we have, together with the Canadian Red Cross, launched a fundraising campaign “Covid-19.AiutiAMOl’Italia!”. The funds we will raise will go directly to the Italian Red Cross, to support it and the Italian Civil Protection in their efforts to fight Covid-19.

Inspired by the love that so many of you feel for the land of your heritage, by the solidarity we have for those on the front lines of this battle, by the human bond we share with those men and women who are exposed to the disease and its fatal consequences, for the part of them that is in each of us, in support of all human lives…

If you would like additional information on the campaign, please visit the website at  http://www.redcross.ca/ItalyCovidAppeal/HelpItaly 

Together we will get through this!  With my most heartfelt thanks,  

                                                                                     Claudio Taffuri 

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FAQ

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Yes. Donations of $20 or more via cheque will be mailed a tax receipt.

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Your donation will help the most vulnerable in Italy make it through these uncertain times.

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For online donations, please click on the button below to be directed to Red Cross Canada’s donation page.

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If you would like to send a cheque, please make it payable to ‘Canadian Red Cross’ and write ‘COVID Italy/Help Italy’ in the memo section and mail to:

National Processing Centre
Canadian Red Cross
P.O. Box 39
Saint John, NB E2L 3X3

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On behalf of the Embassy of Italy in Canada, we would like to extend our deepest gratitude for your donation during these trying moments.

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ITALAMP COVID-19 Announcement

Please find below the Covid-19 announcement from our esteemed member ITALAMP in regards to accepting orders, order processing, and shipment.

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Dear Partners and Customers,

Following the provisions contained in the Ministerial Decree issued on Sunday 22 March, Italamp Srl announces the temporary closure of the Activity until Friday 3 April inclusive.

Shipments already scheduled will be guaranteed until Wednesday 25th of March.

The sales office and the technical office remain operational in “smart working” mode: for any information, we kindly ask you to write to:

info@italamp.com
export@italamp.com

New orders will be regularly processed and accepted during these days. Feel free to forward the purchase orders for obtaining a priority lane once the logistic service will be newly available.

Unless otherwise specified, the logistic service will restart on Monday 6th of April.

Italamp guarantees continuity of service by trying to respond to your requests.

We thank all the people who are working to allow us to return as soon as possible to our daily activities, waiting, do not hesitate to contact us for any information.

For now, LET’S STAY HOME, we’ll all be back soon.

Sincerely

Roberta Vitadello, General Manager

Italamp Srl

PRODUCTS AVAILABLE

The attached products are available for immediate shipment upon production re-opening.

 

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COVID-19, Lombardia Region’s urgent international call for new medical devices

Given the SARS-coV-19 emergency, the Lombardy Region Procurement Office – the area most affected by the virus in Italy – has just launched an international call to find the medical devices necessary for health and socio-health facilities to face the next two months.

Here companies can find the list of materials required, for the protection of doctors and healthcare personnel. Among these, for example, protective suits, different types of masks, visors, devices for non-invasive lung ventilation, beds for intensive care units.

Those interested can contact the Purchasing Office of ARIA S.p.A. – the Regional Innovation and Purchasing Company or the central commission of the Lombardy Region – directed by Carmen Schweigl, to whom you can write to the email address gare@ariaspa.it.

Also, please copy us at iccbc@iccbc.com so we will be able assist all companies in the process, and facilitate communications in collaboration with the Embassy’s offices and Lombardy Region institutions.

 

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We Are Here to Help. Coronavirus Zona Protetta Update

Above: Duomo of Milan would normally be filled with commuters, shoppers, and tourists at this time of year. This week it’s virtually deserted as travel restrictions have been implemented across Italy in the government’s efforts to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus.

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada West is close to its friends, families, members and collaborators in Italy during these challenging times.
During its millennial history, Italy has faced many challenges and its proud people have learned how to be strong and unite during times of struggle.
Our thoughts and prayers go to Italy right now, as we keep working to fight back fear and build a future of connections and friendship between Italy and Canada, especially when the Ocean between us feels even larger.

In its ongoing efforts to combat the spread of the novel coronavirus and protect the most vulnerable people in the country, the Italian government implemented severe travel restrictions across the entire country on Monday. These new measurements expand the red zone restrictions that had been put into place early Sunday morning to the entire country. With the new measures in place, Italian residents, except for emergency and work, are no longer allowed to move leave or enter cities or towns. All public gatherings and sporting events have been suspended and banned, all schools have been closed, international and domestic flights have been canceled, and the Italian government is encouraging citizens to stay at home and work from home if necessary.

Here at the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada West, our offices are open as usual as we keep supporting our Canadian and Italian members. We are monitoring the situation closely and recognize that many of our members and friends have family and friends in Italy who have been impacted by the new restrictions. And we are acutely aware of the fallout on Italian businesses, both in Canada and Italy.

Currently, we are working to obtain more information on how the restrictions (zona protetta) is being implemented and its effects. We are also closely following updates from the Italian government on relief efforts and the ongoing campaign to mitigate the continuing health crisis.

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada West is here to help: Please feel free to contact us for all information regarding your business with Italy to iccbc@iccbc.com or 604 682 1410. One of our staff members will be happy to speak with you and help you in any way we can.

In the meantime, please stay up-to-date with our social media channels where we will be publishing updates on the evolving situation.

As some Italian towns are put on lockdown due to coronavirus, travelers are beginning to ask: is it safe to visit Italy? Assocamere has issued the following statement:

Italy: a safe country.

It is safe to live in Italy and it is safe to travel to Italy.

Assocamerestero offers “correct and transparent” information on the real impact on the whole Italian Coronavirus System, which risks lastingly damages to Made in Italy and tourism. The adoption of extraordinary preventive measures, such as the temporary closure of some places or the suspension of some events, represent precautionary measures that have nothing to do with the spread of the virus on Italian territory.

Here the link to know more

 

[:it]Campagna informativa Referendum Costituzionale sul numero dei parlamentari[:]

[:it]Cari Amici,

è nostro piacere ricordarvi che il 29 marzo prossimo si svolgerà in Italia un referendum costituzionale sulla riduzione del numero dei parlamentari.

Coloro che sono iscritti all’AIRE, alias l`Anagrafe degli Italiani Residenti all’Estero, possono scegliere di votare all’estero, per corrispondenza, oppure possono recarsi in Italia e votare presso il proprio comune.

Nel secondo caso le persone interessate devono comunicare al nostro Consolato Generale entro il prossimo 8 febbraio la loro volontà di votare in Italia utilizzando il modulo da scaricare tramite questo link.

Gli elettori iscritti AIRE che si trovino temporaneamente in altra circoscrizione consolare, per un periodo di almeno tre mesi, possono richiedere all’Ufficio Consolare competente per residenza e nel cui Schedario Consolare risultino iscritti di poter ricevere il plico elettorale dal Consolato nella cui circoscrizione si trovino temporaneamente.

Gli elettori residenti in Italia che per motivi di lavoro, studio o cure mediche si trovino temporaneamente all`estero, per un periodo di almeno tre mesi, nel quale ricade la data di svolgimento del referendum costituzionale, nonché i familiari con loro conviventi, potranno esercitare il diritto di voto per corrispondenza, ricevendo il plico elettorale all’indirizzo di temporanea dimora all’estero.

Per esercitare il proprio diritto di voto per corrispondenza, tali elettori dovranno far pervenire al Comune d`iscrizione nelle liste elettorali un`apposita opzione entro il 26 febbraio 2020.

Aggiungiamo anche il link ad una breve sintesi grafica prediposta dal Ministero che illustra le modalità di voto per il referendum.

Per ulteriori informazioni il Consolato Generale è a vostra disposizione per fornire ulteriori chiarimenti e delucidazioni che si dovessero rendere necessarie.
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FOOD AS AN ART FORM – Deadline January 27 – Emilia-Romagna in Canada

Opportunities for food importers in Western Canada and for food manufacturer based in Emilia Romagna Region

 

“Food as an art form” sponsors promotional activities and participation to tradeshows  (Cibus and Sial Montreal) both for Italian food companies already represented in Canada (Quebec, BC, Alberta) and for companies looking for an importer.If you are an importer in Western Canada and represents one or more companies from the Emilia Romagna region, you may want to contact your supplier and recommend they apply to this grant.January 27th is the last day to apply to the project.

For more information about the project please contact ilaria@iccbc.com or 604 682 1410.

About the Project

 

Unioncamere and the Chambers of Commerce of Emilia-Romagna will carry out a project in 2020 to support the internationalization in Canada (Province of Québec and Province of British Columbia) for the Emilia-Romagna agri-food sector.

The Project is co-financed by the Emilia-Romagna Region under the Call for the granting of contributions to projects to promote the regional production system on European and non-European markets 2019-2020 – 6th year.

The Project is intended for companies in the agro-food sector – with registered office or operating unit in Emilia-Romagna – already present in Canada with its own importer or not yet present on the Canadian market. A particular focus will be on productions obtained from organic agriculture, products for celiacs, vegan products and dairy / dairy products.

The Canadian organic products market – linked to consumer interest for healthier food products – is estimated at 4.4 billion Canadian dollars (2.6% of the food market), with a growth of 60% compared to 2010 with the province of Québec having the highest growth, with an increase of 85% between 2010 and 2017.

The project objectives are set out for the two target categories of the beneficiary companies:

  • Target 1 companies not yet present on the Canadian market (Provinces Québec and / or British Columbia): facilitating access to the market;
  • Target 2 companies already present on the Canadian market ( Provinces Quebec and / or British Columbia): facilitate market rooting through the HO.RE.CA. channel and / or Retail.

 

The flat-rate participation fee for each company is € 2,000.00 plus VAT, net of the contribution of the Emilia-Romagna chamber system and the Emilia-Romagna Region. Travel and accommodation costs in Canada are excluded from the participation fee, which therefore remain the responsibility of the participating company.

Registration:

The deadline for collecting adhesions is set for January 27, 2020.

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Thank you for Attending THE EXPERIENTIAL TOURISM IN CALABRIA

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada-West would like to thank travel agents and tour operators who joined us at the WINE AND TRAVEL ITALY PRESENTS CALABRIA on Friday, Nov 29th, 2019, featuring experiential tourism in Calabria.

We really hope you had fun, enjoyed the premium authentic Italian fine dining, and that the event increased your knowledge and understanding of the beautiful Italian region of Calabria and the numerous hidden treasures waiting to be discovered throughout the region!

To view the travel packages designed to explore Calabria, visit Wine and Travel Italy today : http://bit.ly/CalabriaTours

 

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Calabria Tourism Event

THE EXPERIENTIAL TOURISM IN CALABRIA

The Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada – West, in collaboration with Vacanza Destinations and Wine and Travel Italy organized a lunch presentation of the new itineraries focused on the beautiful Italian region of Calabria exclusive to travel agents and tour operators.The event was held on Friday November 29th 2019 at the prestigeous Cioppino’s Mediterranean Grill.

Event Speakers:

  • Ilaria Baldan, Italian Chamber of Commerce in Canada – West
  • Inga Lavallée, Wine and Travel Italy
  • Terri Calligaro, Vacanza Destinations
  • Pino Posteraro, Cioppino’s Mediterranean Grill

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