25th Annual Scholarship Dinner
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Upcoming Events Special AGM September 12, 2006 @ 6:00 pm Casa do Alentejo Community Centre, 1130 Dupont St, Toronto Mayoral Debate October 2006 European Business Club Hosted by FPCBP October 17, 2006 @ 5:30 pm Delta Chelsea Hotel, 33 Gerrard St W, Toronto 25th Annual Scholarship Dinner November 9, 2006 @ 6:00 pm Mississauga Convention Centre, 75 Derry Rd, Mississauga 25th Anniversary Celebration: Commemorative Magazine & Video Launch event December 2006 Business Excellence Awards February 10, 2007 Pearson Convention Centre, 2638 Steeles Ave, Brampton Annual General Meeting March 8, 2007 FPCBP Mission Statement To promote business activity, foster professionalism, develop networking opportunities, enhance political visibility, encourage academic excellence and, as the representative voice, advocate the prominence of our members within and outside the Portuguese Canadian Business and Professional community. FPCBP Newsletter - Summer 2006 Scholarships: Foresight and Pride There are moments in time when a young mind lights up, a smile spreads and there is pure exhilaration when an idea is understood. Parents have seen it in their toddlers. Teachers have seen it in their students. It is the delight and the wonder of learning. Twenty-five years ago, the Federation of Portuguese Canadian Business & Professionals identified learning and education as a key to the success of our community. It wished to promote both individual academic achievement and the voice of the growing Portuguese-Canadian community in Toronto. As a result, the FPCBP Scholarship Program was born. Today, it still stands as a testament to the foresight of those early founders and the continued commitment of our community to its future. The purpose of scholarships in general is often manifold: • to recognize hard work and academic result • to celebrate achievement • to encourage youth • to reward a job well done • to promote education • to financially assist the pursuit of academic excellence But FPCBP Scholarships go further. They represent our community’s values and goals. They demonstrate the sustained financial commitment of our Sponsors. They illustrate our community’s appreciation for education. They simultaneously celebrate and promote. Justin Trudeau, Keynote speaker at the 25th Annual Scholarship Dinner to be held on November 9, 2006 at Mississauga Convention Centre Through the acquisition of knowledge and the opportunity to use knowledge, our youth can discover who they are and what they want to be. They can and will, build, document, design and shape our future. They will do so as entrepreneurs, historians, architects, doctors, politicians, lawyers and however else they want. Increasingly, they can weave the richness of our Portuguese culture and heritage into the very fabric of Canadian society. On November 9th, 2006, the FPCBP will be presenting its 25th Anniversary Scholarship Awards to top scholars of Portuguese descent. It will recognize the academic excellence of students from across the country currently enrolled in their last year of High School or in Undergraduate, Graduate and College programs. In addition, to specifically celebrate the leadership and vision of the early continued on page 2 TM www.scotiabank.com continued from page 1 founders and volunteers, the FPCBP has created the Leadership Excellence Award to be granted to a student who has demonstrated outstanding achievement as a young leader. Mr. Justin P.J. Trudeau, the keynote speaker on November 9th, is a fitting example of leadership. He is an English, French and Math teacher, and a promoter of youth via his work with Katimavik. This is Canada’s leading national youth volunteer-service program and it works to increase the engagement of Canada’s youth in our country and in our communities. Mr. Trudeau, like his father before him, recognizes the importance of Canadian diversity and multiculturalism. He recognizes the critical role of education in the well being of individuals and the well being of a democratic and just society. The FPCBP Scholarships contribute to that Canadian objective, as well as to our own Portuguese-Canadian community goal to increasingly participate in the development of our country. vour. The applications will come in by October 12th, the distinguished academics of Portuguese descent will evaluate the candidates, and we will have 25 award winners on November 9th. As co-chair of the 2006 Scholarship Committee, it is my privilege to once again participate in this collective endea- Cidalia C. Faria Co-Chair: Scholarship Committee ‘06 FPCBP I invite you to come celebrate the success of our brightest youth that evening. Perhaps when they see how their community supports them, we will get to see their smiles and excitement when they learn how proud of them we are! 25th Annual Scholarship Dinner: We need your support ! Dear Member: On behalf of the Federation of Portuguese Canadian Business & Professionals (FPCBP), we would like to once again invite you to participate in the FPCBP’s scholarship program—the oldest and largest scholarship program in the Portuguese community in Canada. In the last five years alone, the FPCBP has awarded over 100 scholarships totaling more than $250,000 to outstanding High School, College and University students from across the country. With the assistance of people like you, over the last 25 years, the FPCBP Scholarship Program has expanded with increasing monetary awards to meet the ever-increasing number of qualified ap- plicants. We rely on the generosity of our members, the Portuguese community, and other generous sponsors to sustain this success and continue nourishing our youth. The FPCBP is calling on your support once again to continue recognizing academic excellence and awarding scholarships to students of Portuguese descent. This year, the 25th Annual Scholarship Dinner will be held on November 9, 2006, at the Mississauga Convention Centre. The FPCBP is pleased to confirm the presence of Mr. Justin Trudeau as this year’s Keynote Speaker! We believe he is an exemplary mentor and role-model and his presence at this event will truly be a source of inspiration for our scholarship recipients. In addition, this event provides a wonderful opportunity for those in our community to meet him, and will definitely elevate the caliber of this event. We ask you to kindly consider one of the Sponsorship Packages that we have created for the event (as described below) and support this great cause. If you require further information or would like to discuss any specific sponsorship opportunity, please do not hesitate to contact Ana Bailao at 416.456.6138 or [email protected]. Thank you in advance for your generosity and we hope to hear from you very soon. Yours truly, Ana Bailão FPCBP, President Scholarship Sponsorship Packages 25th Annual Scholarship Dinner proudly sponsored by Scotiabank To provide flexibility to suit all scholarship contributors, we have different sponsorship levels. Please select the package that best suits your needs. Gold Scholarship Sponsor - $3,000 • $2,500 Scholarship awarded to a Student • Recognized with the recipient in the event program • Personally present the Scholarship to the recipient during the ceremonies • Name/Logo placed in the multimedia display • 2 tickets for the Scholarship Dinner Bronze Scholarship Sponsor - $2,000 • $1,500 Scholarship awarded to a Student • Recognized with the recipient in the event program • Personally present the Scholarship to the recipient during the ceremonies • Name/Logo placed in the multimedia display • 2 tickets for the Scholarship Dinner Silver Scholarship Sponsor - $2,500 • $2,000 Scholarship awarded to a Student • Recognized with the recipient in the event program • Personally present the Scholarship to the recipient during the ceremonies • Name/Logo placed in the multimedia display • 2 tickets for the Scholarship Dinner Table Sponsor - $1,500 • Table of eight w/ preferred seating • Name/Logo placed in the multimedia display • Mention in the Commemorative Program Evening Contributor – Your donation • Mention in the Commemorative Program FPCBP Newsletter - Summer 2006 FPCBP 25th anniversary magazine: Letter from the Editor pleased to report on our efforts to celebrate our history and many accomplishments. The commemorative magazine is a first for the FPCBP, and for the community. This one-time magazine will be approximately 70 colour pages, including photos, ads and mostly English text. The magazine’s cover story will be written by Isabel Teotonio, a Portuguese-Canadian reporter with the Toronto Star, and will pay tribute to the FPCBP’s rich history and significant contribution to the community over the past 25 years. This is a monumental task requiring extensive research and attention to detail. We recognize the FPCBP would not be here today without the vision and dedication of our Founders, Past Presidents and previous Boards. Their experiences and accomplishments are an important part of the FPCBP’s history, and we look forward to building this information into the magazine’s cover story. For 25 years the FPCBP has worked tirelessly in the community to support our youth, celebrate business and professional excellence, and foster political visibility. As Editor in Chief of the FPCBP’s 25th anniversary commemorative magazine, I am In addition to highlighting the successes of the FPCBP over the past quarter of a century, the magazine will also celebrate the Portuguese community, and will serve as a tool to further promote the FPCBP. As Magazine advertising prices Full page colour ad . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,200.00 (+ 6% GST) Half page colour ad. . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 700.00 (+ 6% GST) Quarter page colour ad. . . . . . . . . . $ 500.00 (+ 6% GST) Business card colour ad. . . . . . . . . . $ 300.00 (+ 6% GST) Inside front cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,700.00 (+ 6% GST) Inside back cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,700.00 (+ 6% GST) SOLD OUT Back cover. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,400.00 (+ 6% GST) SOLD OUT such, the magazine will include essays about Portuguese culture, immigration and entrepreneurship by several professors, including Fernando Nunes and Jose Carlos Teixeira. A feature on successful fashion designer Arthur Mendonça, including photos of his collection, will also be part of the magazine. The magazine’s cover will be shot by photographer Jorge Pimentel, and journalist and writer Humberta Araújo will contribute a poem and a story about Portugal and the EU. We have also engaged some local journalism students and will be publishing articles by them as well. Additionally, we have been successful in securing an interview with Nelly Furtado for a feature story on the Portuguese Canadian singer/songwriter. Anne Marie Aikins, a reporter with Novae Res Urbis (NRU) who has also published articles in the Toronto Star, Globe and Mail, and Macleans Magazine, will sit down with Nelly to write the story for the FPCBP’s 25th anniversary magazine. We have allocated a maximum of 28 pages for advertising, and are already almost 50 per cent sold out. If you would like to advertise in the FPCBP’s first magazine, please purchase your ad space as soon as possible. We continue to be grateful for the ongoing support of our members and sponsors. Help us make the FPCBP’s commemorative magazine a phenomenal success by placing an ad in this special silver anniversary edition. The magazine will be unveiled at the official 25th anniversary celebration in early December 2006 at Revival on College Street. Stay tuned for more and join us for the celebrations! By Francine Antonio 1678 Bloor St.W. Toronto, ON M6P 1A9 Grátis e sem compromisso! A Community Bank for a Community Business www.bankbcp.com | 1.866.77mybcp FPCBP Newsletter - Summer 2006 Avaliação de mercado da sua casa pelo telefone! (Não é necessário uma visita pessoal). Telefone-me, que lhe farei uma análise de mercado dando-lhe uma opinião sobre o valor da sua casa em 10 minutos. Sem Compromisso! Emanuel Demelo Sales Representative Antes de comprar ou vender a sua propriedade, consulte com Emanuel Demelo Um profissional, que lhe prestará um serviço completo, honesto e contínuo RESIDENCIAL • COMERCIAL • INDUSTRIAL Emanuel Demelo 416-769-1616 24 Hour Pager www.emanueldemelo.com Email: [email protected] Business After Hours: A networking service for you As a membership organization, one of our key goals is to promote business for our members by creating networking opportunities. Based on programs offered by other Business Federations and Chambers of Commerce, as well as the success of the recent networking event organized in collaboration with ICEP for the Portuguese Building Materials Industry visit to Canada, the FPCBP is proud to present you with a new service—Business After Hours. We think that our Business After Hours program will be a perfect medium for achieving this goal—it will bring everyone together, and allow for professionals to meet new people and present themselves to a broader business audience. How It Works What we offer In short, if you provide the venue, we will bring the guests and help you organize the event! And, to make sure that your Business After Hours event is a great success, we will do the following: • Make an appointment with you on-site • set the date with you • conduct the invitation mailing for you, according to your preference • send out invitations for your event Where Your Business After Hours event can take place at your company or preferred site. We can help you find the perfect venue. When The Business After Hours event should take place between 6:00 and 8:00 pm, but other arrangements can be made Admission There is no admission fee for these events Our fee The FPCBP administration fee is covered by you and determined according to the type of event organized • complete the registration for you Your role To provide all of the equipment and services needed for your event, including tables, chairs, catering services and printing. • provide on-site assistance during the event Contact us today to book your Business After Hours! FPCBP Newsletter - Summer 2006 FPCBP reconhece “portuguesismo” de seis alunos Pelo terceiro ano consecutivo, a Federação de Empresários e Profissionais Luso-Canadianos, em conjunto com o programa On Your Mark, entregou, na passada quinta-feira, os prémios sobre a composição “Para mim, ser português é...” ligados às celebrações do mês de Junho, o mês da história e cultura portuguesas na província do Ontário. Depois de uma campanha extensiva por todas escolas da províncias, a FPCBP recebeu mais de uma centena de composições em inglês e português. Depois de retirados os indicadores de identificação, o comité organizador – liderado por Eunice Machado e composto por Cidália Faria, Ana Bailão e Sónia Neves – reuniu um grupo de professores FPCBP Essay Contest Recipients and Sponsors Quinas, Tracey Medeiros, 9º ano, escola Bishop Allen Academy, Jennifer Moreira, 10º ano, escola portuguesa 5 Quinas, Angie Verissimo, 12º ano, escola Holy Trinity e Katia Caramujo, escola First Portuguese. A cerimónia teve lugar na Universidade de Toronto, na antiga sala Strachan Hall, com a presença da cônsul geral de Portugal em Toronto, Drª Maria Amélia Maia da Paiva e do deputado convidado Michael Ignatieff. Michael Ignatieff, MP de origem portuguesa – Ana FernandesIria, Margaret da Silva, Alda Nunes, Steve de Quintal, Rosa Pereira-Massa, Alicia Conrad, Helder Ramos, Maggie Unção, Michelle Vingada e Mónica Marques – para avaliarem as composições a partir do seguinte critério: aderência ao tópico, organização, criatividade, gramática e apresentação geral. As composições foram divididas em três grupos – 7º a 8º anos, 9º a 10º anos e 11º 12º anos. As seis composições vencedoras – cada uma de mil dólares que a FPCBP entregou em forma de fundo para a educação – foram três em inglês e três em português, entregues a: Alexandra Maria Rebelo da Silva, 8º ano, escola St. Vincent de Paul, Michelle Gonçalves, 7º ano, Escola portuguesa 5 FPCBP Newsletter - Summer 2006 Consul-General of Portugal in Toronto, Dr. Maria Amélia Paiva A cerimónia teve a abertura com Isabel Sinde para a entoação dos Hinos Nacionais. Eunice Machado, presidente do comité responsável pelas composições, deu as boas-vindas a todos os presentes e falou da importância de manter este concurso para as gerações mais jovens. A cônsul geral de Portugal em Toronto não quis deixar de enaltecer o trabalho da Federação e apelou aos jovens para que continuem a dar provas do que “é ser português, mesmo não estando a concorrer para nenhum concurso”. A presidente da Federação, Ana Bailão, apresentou o convidado, Michael Ignatieff, por ter aceite o convite, lendo um currículo extensivo do político, professor, académico e autor. No entanto, foram as palavras de Ignatieff que mais marcaram os presentes. Dizendo seguir os passos do pai, cujo retrato se encontrava na sala como um dos académicos de renome da Universidade de Toronto, Michael Ignatieff falou das origens humildes do pai, da ambição em vencer na vida e nos valores que transmitiu ao filho. Apenas uma coisa – quiçá a que mais marcou os jovens presentes – Michael Ignatieff lamenta: “gostava de ter tido a oportunidade de comunicar com o meu pai e restante família na nossa língua materna, o russo, mas não posso. Não comentam o mesmo erro que eu: não esqueçam a vossa língua, tenham orgulho em falá-la em continuar a escrevêla, mesmo vindo neste país porque o que nos distingue é este multiculturalismo, é esta possibilidade de sermos nós próprios no meio de tantas culturas”. Esta é mais uma das iniciativas da FPCBP em promover a educação no seio da comunidade portuguesa. Article courtesy of PTvirtual European Business Club Hosted by FPCBP European Business Club Hosted by FPCBP The European Business Club (EBC) was instituted by EUCOCIT (European Union Chamber of Commerce in Toronto) to provide a regular forum where Toronto area business men and women can meet business representatives and trade commissioners of member states of the European Union or their respective economic regions, as well as members of Toronto-based chambers of commerce. Monarchs Pub at the Delta Chelsea Hotel. Register for the event at http://eucocit.streampoint.biz/ Event details Admission: $15 at the door (please bring exact change) No membership necessary. Bring your business contacts Parking: $5 with EUCOCIT parking voucher for the Delta Chelsea Hotel garage (Gerrard Street entrance) On Monday, October 17, the FPCBP will host the EBC at the Prestamos os seguintes serviços: Serviço de informação diária sobre: Câmbios, CAD/EURO & USD/EURO • Conta emigrante • Contas domésticas • Crédito • Execução de pagamentos em Portugal a fornecedores e credores • Investimentos em Portuga • Produtos Mutualistas • Administração de propriedades• Apoio a operações de Comércio Externo Tel: (416) 588-7776 |Fax: (416) 588-0030 CHAMADAS FORA DA AREA: 1-888-633-1570 1286 Dundas Street West Toronto, Ontario M6J 1X7 Tel.: 905.278.7800 | Fax.: 905.278.7855 305 Iroquois Ave. Mississauga, ON L5G 1M8 Social Functions Corporate Functions The Pearson Convention Center is Toronto’s newest and most sumptuous venue for successful corporate events or fashionable social affairs. Close to Pearson International Airport, in the heart of the Greater Toronto Area, the 60,000 square-foot Pearson Convention Center is equipped with the latest in hightech facilities and telecommunications services, in a setting rich with a timeless elegance of design, exquisite amenities and good old-fashioned comfort. Offering a full range of rooms to comfortably host every kind of group - from intimate gatherings for fewer than a dozen guests, all the way up to spectacular live shows with an audience of two thousand - the Pearson Convention Center is a superb environment that will fully adapt to your needs and your vision,to make your event a perfect and memorable success. Your Success is our Success! 2638 Steeles Avenue East, Brampton Tel: 905.494.0444 • Fax: 905.494.0344 www.pearsonconventioncenter.com FPCBP Newsletter - Summer 2006 Thank you to the 2006 FPCBP Sponsors Platinum Torneio Anual de Golfe da FPCBP Decorreu com o habitual destaque e companheirismo, na segunda-feira, dia 26 de Junho, o Torneio Anual de Golfe da FPCBP. Uma “corrida” à volta dos 18 buracos, óptima para relaxar e abrir o apetite. Nos Homens, o “Longest Drive” para Curt Fitzpatrick; o “Closest to the Pin” a Jack Silva; o “Best Past President Foursome” ao quarteto Joe Pinto, Joe Nunes, Inácio Cunha e Darryl Turnbull; o “Best Foursome” para James Cardinal, Gold Silver 2006 FPCBP Golf Tournament Winners with Avelino Fonseca, Chair, FPCBP Golf Tournament Committee; Joe Pinto, Committee Member; and Amilcar Jacinto of Marbles of Portugal O Torneio teve lugar no Royal Ontario Golf Club e, o almoço, no salão do Portuguese Cultural Centre of Mississauga. Bronze Banco Santander totta SA TM Representative Office Houve ainda um “Leilão Silencioso” e vários sorteios, entre os quais, destaque para uma viagem a Portugal, oferta da VistaSol Tours, que coube a John Wombolatt. Durante o almoço no PCCM, foram entregues os troféus aos vencedores do Torneio de Golfe da FPCBP. Nas Senhoras, o “Longest Drive” foi para Gigi Coelho; o “Closest to the Pin” para Rosa Martins, e, o “Low Gross” coube a Natalie Araújo. Curt Fitzpatrick, Paul Smith e Stuart Ridley; o “Low Net” foi para Curt Fitzpatrick; o “Low Gross” ao Paul Smith e, finalmente, o “Most Honest Golfer” para o Tony Belas. Um convívio apreciado por todos e de incalculável valor para cada um. Os fundos conseguidos no leilâo silencioso e no “putting contest” foram doados para a “Society of Portuguese Disabled Persons Building Fund”. As nossas felicitações pela organização e pela atitude de bem fazer. Article courtesy of The Portuguese Post Independently Owned and Operated TM Rui Ramos Sales Representative Make the most of your dreams (416) FPCBP Newsletter - Summer 2006 Os nossos escritórios estão em plena comunidade e encontram-se mais bem equipados para melhor servirmos as necessidades de todos, em termos de Seguros e Investimentos. 1-866-429-1515 Visite-nos nas nossas instalações para uma consulta gratuita sobre o seu futuro financeiro UMA EQUIPA QUE PROTEGE E TOMA CONTA DO SEU FUTURO Serviços e Produtos Financeiros • Fundos de Investimento • RESP’s RRSP’s Benefícios (dentes, medicamentos e óculos) • Seguros de Acidentes Seguros de Doenças Críticas, Hipotecas, Invalidez, Viagens e Vida Planeamento Financeiro e Estratégias para economizar impostos Consultoria de informática • Internet • Redes • Web Contabilidade e Impostos de Rendimento FSO Financial Services of Ontario A division of FSO Investments Inc. 1304 Dundas St. West Toronto, ON M6J 1Y1 Tel.: 416-530-1515 - Fax: 416-533-9140 - Toll Free: 1-866-429-1515 Para nos conhecer melhor, visite-nos em www.fsoinc.ca FPCBP Newsletter - Summer 2006 City News - Highlights from meeting of Toronto City Council on June 27, 2006 New governance model for the City Council approved a series of changes to the City’s Council and committees, including the creation of an executive committee responsible for setting policy directions. The reforms are designed to improve the decision-making structure and neighbourhood involvement, and prepare the City for powers resulting from new City of Toronto Act. The new governance model will be implemented when the new Council takes office in December. Other highlights of the changes: • The mayor will have the right to appoint the deputy mayor and the chairs of Council’s standing committees. • The 13-member executive committee, which replaces the current policy and finance committee, will consist of the mayor (as chair), the deputy mayor, the chairs of standing committees, and four other members of Council. • Council will select a speaker and deputy speaker from among its members to help conduct its monthly meetings. • A revised structure for standing committees will be implemented, with seven policy-focused committees reporting to Council. • The four community councils will take on more responsibility for decisions on local neighbourhood issues. (The City will be reviewing the number and boundaries of community councils.) • The City will launch a community dialogue initiative in the new term of Council aimed at reconnecting Torontonians with their local government. Front yard parking Council adopted a comprehensive set of policies and regulations to harmonize the City’s management of residential front yard and boulevard parking across Toronto. The regulatory package covers matters such as the dimensions of parking pads and driveways, landscaping requirements, number and location of parking spaces in front yards, and parking on the public boulevard. Street furniture Council authorized staff to begin the process of issuing a request for proposals to the private sector for supplying the City of Toronto with street furniture for the next 20 years. Included are items such as litter and recycling bins, transit shelters, public benches, bicycle stands and newspaper vending boxes. The supplier will be able to recover costs by having the right to sell advertising on some of the street furniture. The City will receive a portion of the advertising revenues. Highlights from meeting of Toronto City Council on July 25, 2006 Green development standard Council approved a set of principles and targets that are intended to promote environmentally sustainable site and building design. The Toronto Green Development Standard will be applied to developments undertaken by the City and its agencies, and will be provided as a voluntary guide for the private sector. The City will encourage other Ontario cities to take a similar approach to promoting sustainable development and will ask the province to consider making green standards mandatory for site and building design. Posters on public property Council adopted a policy on posters, intended to help the City control visual clutter in public places while permitting small posters such as community-based notices about civic and charitable events. The City will permit such notices to be attached to utility poles but not to traffic-control devices, street furniture or trees. The City also plans to set up kiosks that people can use for community notices. A related bylaw is expected to be enacted once the kiosks are ready. replace existing blue boxes. Recycling these new items will divert about 4,000 tonnes of material a year from landfill disposal. Compensation for elected officials Following debate, Council approved a pay increase for members of the Council who will be elected in November, taking effect January 1, 2007. Councillors’ current salary of about $87,000 a year increases to $95,000, and the mayor’s salary increases from about $148,000 at present to $160,000. The raises bring the salaries in line with the average of large Ontario municipalities. For more information, visit the City of Toronto’s website at www.toronto.ca. New items for blue box The City will take steps to allow residents to include three new kinds of items in the blue box recycling program. Council agreed on a plan that will permit spiral-wound containers (such as frozen orange juice containers) in blue boxes starting later this year. Plastic film (such as grocery bags) and polystyrene (such as plastic or foam cups and food containers) will become eligible for recycling in Toronto, but only after the City introduces larger bins to FPCBP Newsletter - Summer 2006 Federação de Empresários está a alargar a sua “base de apoio” “Membro Traz Membro” – Um programa que está a resultar Um fim de tarde agradável. Sereno. A permitir a conversa. Gente de todas as condições sociais que se encontra para discutir problemas ou simplesmente para espairecer. A Federação Luso-Canadiana de Empresários e Profissionais levou a cabo, terça-feira, mais uma sessão de convívio, que outra coisa se não poderá chamar ao evento “Membro traz Membro”. E permitiu, assim, que muita gente aparecesse apenas para se avistar com outros, para dois dedos de conversa. Às vezes até sobre temas de muita importância. Uma recepção num dos melhores restaurantes da baixa de Toronto foi a oportunidade para essa mesma troca de impressões. A iniciativa parece ser de importância Ana Bailão a falar na Federação Fernando Gonçalves, Cidalia Faria e Martinho Medeiros vital para a organização que pretende assim alargar o número dos seus associados. Pretendia-se que cada associado possa fazer a inscrição de mais um novo membro. Para além disso, a Federação alargou o convite aos Empresários e Profissionais da Comunidade para se juntarem à Federação em mais um encontro, aproveitando para se inscreverem como seus associados. ESPECIALIZADOS EM PRODUTOS ALIMENTARES, INCLUINDO PEIXE FRESCO, VINDO DE PORTUGAL A COMPLETE LINE OF GREAT FOOD PRODUCTS INCLUDING FRESH AND FROZEN FOOD Tel.: 416-533-3591/2 • Fax.: 416-533-3485 1411 Dufferin Street, Toronto, ON M6H 4C7 Email: [email protected] 10 FPCBP Newsletter - Summer 2006 E a verdade é que o resultado foi até bem interessante. Ana Bailão haveria de anunciar, sensivelmente às 7 e 30, que havia 19 novos membros. Quando deixámos o restaurante, já havia 20 e os elementos que estavam a receber inscrições diziam que até ao fim – e o fim era as 8 horas da noite – contavam chegar aos 25. A verdade é que a actual direcção tinha lançado o desafio aos seus associados e à comunidade em geral de alcançarem 25 novos membros a fim de marcar os 25 anos de actividade que a FPCBP está a celebrar ao longo de todo este ano. Cumpriu-se, decerto, o objectivo. Mais um grupo na Federação traz um amigo Temas de discussão e... problemas Ana Bailão, presidente da Federação Luso-Canadiana de Empresários e Profissionais, quando usou da palavra, foi dizendo da sua satisfação em ver tanta gente e... tantos novos membros. Acentuou a “fase de viragem” que a Federação está a ter, especialmente agora que está a celebrar os primeiros 25 anos de actividade. Castro Lopo, ex presidente da Federação O ICEP também apoia Todos os membros da Federação tenham entrada gratuita, desde que levassem um novo membro. E a verdade é que resultou. O objectivo era, no fundo, aumentar o número de associados da FPCBP assim como proporcionar um agradável ambiente de network e possibilidade de negócios a todos os presentes. E o objectivo teria sido conseguido, a avaliar pelas palavras que fomos ouvindo. O ICEP, como já aconteceu noutras ocasiões, esteve presente designadamente para promoção de vinhos portugueses, uma tentativa de melhorar ainda mais a penetração dos nossos vinhos no mercado canadiano e, vamos lá, no mercado luso-canadiano. Anotou, também, alguns dos problemas com que a Federação – peça importante da máquina social que todos nós formamos – se foi debatendo, citando a este propósito, o problema dos trabalhadores indocumentados. A Federação fez, está a fazer o que pode, dando a sua contribuição para um estudo que é cada vez mais necessário. Fernando Gonçalves, Adido Social adstrito ao ConsuladoGeral de Portugal em Toronto, esteve também presente. No final, em conversa com a nossa reportagem, haveria de dizer da sua satisfação em ter estado presente “em ambiente tão interessante e tão de acordo com as tarefas que a Federação está a levar a cabo”. 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The greater the percentage of resource revenues included in Equalization, the greater the burden could be on Ontario taxpayers,” (page 55). The Expert Panel on Equalization and Territorial Funding Formula Financing’s report recommended to the government that 50 per cent of revenue from natural resources be included in the Equalization formula. A recent analysis by the Ontario Chamber of Commerce suggested that Ontario’s per capita Gross Domestic Product is accelerating in its decline – from 112 per cent of the national average in 1990 to just 101 per cent in 2005. GDP per capita is a broad economic measure that is used by the Ontario Chamber and others to compare the relative economic health of one jurisdiction with another. “Ontario is proud of the role it has played in helping “havenot” provinces for the past 50 years,” said Len Crispino, President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. “However, the addition of resource revenue in the formula, combined with the proposed 10-province average, will make this program unsustainable for Ontario taxpayers.” Many of the recommendations in the report reflect the views of the Ontario Chamber’s studies, including the emphasis on a new measurement system, transparency and accountability of the program. The Chamber is also pleased that the panel recognized the inherent unfairness of equalizing outside of equalization – and that non-equalization program spending should be on a per capita basis. However, the Expert panel admitted a problem would result from the adoption of the 10-province standard and inclusion of natural resource revenue when it reported, “In the case of non- “This province’s economy is declining compared to the other provinces – and yet this report suggests Ontario taxpayers dig deeper and pay more into a program that already funds higher level of services in other provinces,” said Crispino. “Serious consideration must be given to Ontario’s economic position and how a weaker Ontario will affect the whole country.” The Ontario Chamber of Commerce has published two reports on the fiscal imbalance. It has put forward several recommendations, including increased accountability and transparency; a new system to measure program comparability across provinces; a performance audit by the Canadian Auditor General on the equalization program; and, an end to the practice of equalizing regions through non-equalization programs like employment insurance. 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FPCBP Newsletter - Summer 200613 News from the Ontario Chamber of Commerce Solid Principles Needed To Fix Fiscal Federalism Released August 14, 2006 In a speech to a group of municipal leaders, Len Crispino, President of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce put forward seven principles that should form a new basis for the federal transfer payment system – including equalization. “There is wide acknowledgement that Canada’s system of wealth transfers is broken,” said Crispino. “To find solutions that both the provincial and the federal governments can agree on requires a solid foundation – these principles provide that foundation.” Following two major studies of the fiscal imbalance, the Ontario Chamber of Commerce in consultation with experts and opinion leaders has developed the following seven principles to restore fairness to fiscal transfers: 1. BALANCED FORMULA: Provinces that receive equalization should not have a higher fiscal capacity than non-recipient provinces. 2. SYSTEM FAIRNESS: Provinces that benefit from equalization should not have higher per capita program expenditures than the average of contributing provinces. The program should ensure a fiscal capacity to deliver reasonably comparable levels of services at reasonably comparable levels of taxation. 3. SUSTAINABLE GROWTH RATES: Equalization growth rate should not be higher than the average real economic growth rate. 4. COMPARABLE ALLOCATIONS: Discretionary transfers from the federal government should be allocated on a per capita basis. 5. FINANCING SOLUTIONS: All alternative financing solutions including Tax policy initiatives should be employed. 6. POWER AUTHORITY: Clearly define areas of Federal & Provincial jurisdiction. Provinces should commit to spending equalization funds/transfers on a reasonable level of public services. 7. PROGRAM EVALUATION: As the largest wealth transfer in the world, mea- surement standards to determine outcomes must be put in place. A review by the Auditor General every 5-6 years may be appropriate. “Our federal and provincial leaders have an opportunity to move Canada from an inefficient and fundamentally broken system of wealth transfer – to a modern, sophisticated and equitable system that helps all regions compete and create prosperity for all taxpayers,” said Crispino. As the federal government consultations with various stakeholder groups continue, the Ontario Chamber will continue its leadership role in finding solutions and developing ideas to restore fairness to Confederation. The OCC represents over 57,000 businesses through 160 local Chambers of Commerce and Boards of Trade, and has been the business advocate of choice since 1911. Its advocacy and policy initiatives focus on six areas key to the economic well-being of the province: health; education; energy; finance & taxation; transportation & infrastructure; and border issues. 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She continues to serve on the FPCBP board and thanks the membership for having given her the opportunity to serve as an officer. Leo Pereira Joe Pinto New Members Arnaldo Santos Jorge Amaral (Corporate), Unique Consultants Inc. Jose Pinheiro (Corporate), Global Waste Services Inc. Nuno Rocha (Corporate), D-Flawless Diamonds John Santos Armindo Silva Charles Sousa Carlos Teixeira Founders Laura Bulger Fernando Costa Vasco D’Avillez Cesar de Morais Germano Gonçalves Delkar Maia Jane Almeida, Office of the Premier Dr. Irene Blayer, Brock University Mike Branquinho, Ruby Dhalla, MP Office Philip Capitao, CIBC Lenni Carreiro, Deeth Williams Wall LLP Ana Cristina Costa, IRB Tony Da Silva, TNT Audio Visual Manuel Fernandes, Davenport & Vista Jose Ferreira, Jose Ferreira Accounting and Paralegal Services Jose Freire, FSO Investments Zelia Gouveia, RBC Royal Bank Martin Medeiros, Government of Ontario Rogerio Pereira, Paimogo General Contracting William Ribeiro, Gambin RDQ LLP Stella Sartor, Scotiabank Mario Simões, Scotiabank Nick B. Sousa, Freedom 55 Financial David Teixeira, Telus Truth Clothing Alberto Pereira Octavio Sampaio John F. Santos Armindo Silva To adver tise in this newsletter, please contact the FPCBP office at (416) 537-8874 FPCBP Newsletter - Summer 200615 S A The Federation of Portuguese Canadian Business and Professionals of Toronto is once again recognizing the outstanding academic achievement of our youth. Twenty-five scholarships, ranging from $1,500 to $2,500, courtesy of our many sponsors, will be awarded at the 25th Annual Scholarship Dinner on November 9, 2006. DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS: October 12, 2006 at 6:00 pm A Y N: A: C: T: P: E: P C: C H S, G (Name of High School) U, F Y (Name of University) U, U (Name of University & Year) U, P-G (Name of University & Year) C (Name of College & Year of Program) L E A (Open to all applicants) A D (specify) F- S C D (specify) P- S Y S: P Official Academic Transcript Current resume Signed declaration on application For those who wish to be considered for the Leadership Excellence Award, please respond to the following question in 300-500 (maximum) words, typed, double spaced: “What is leadership and how have you demonstrated this quality?” D I, () Reside in Canada Am enrolled in the Program and named Institution identified overleaf Was born in Portugal and/or my parent(s) are/is of Portuguese descent Acknowledge that the Scholarship Committee is relying on on the information provided by me and should it be found to be incorrect or misleading, it will result in the disqualification of my application. Furthermore, if a scholarship is received based on false information, I will be required to return the award. State that I have complied with all outlined provisions. I also understand that: An applicant will not be entitled to receive a FPCBP Scholarship in the Undergraduate more than once. • An applicant may receive a FPCBP Scholarship as a Graduate student more than once for different degrees (i.e. MA., PH.D., LL.B., M.D.) • An applicant must achieve at least a “B” average during the course of their last completed semester, or in the case of Secondary School applicants, during their last completed academic year in order to be considered. S: D: NOTE: 1 - Scholarships are awarded on academic merit. • 2 - All Applications become the property of the Federation of Portuguese Canadian Business and Professionals, including all official transcripts. • 3 - All winners will be asked to volunteer 10-15 hours to the Federation in the Calendar year following their award. This contribution can be done via long distance. Please email, fax or mail your application to: Federation of Portuguese Canadian Business and Professionals 722 College St. Unit 301, Toronto, Ontario M6G 1C4 - Tel. 416 537 8874 - Fax 416 537 9706 - Email [email protected] 16 FPCBP Newsletter - Summer 2006
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