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December 13th Sign up now for our annual CANY Holiday Party! We’ve planned a festive
holiday evening at the midtown neighborhood favorite Local, booked exclusively
for the Canadian Association and your guests. December 7th Borders Breakfast Series World oil prices have dropped. Alberta will have a new Premier in December. The tax treatment of income trusts has recently changed. Labor and infrastructure challenges are increasing. It’s time for an update. Come to the next Borders Breakfast session to get the latest frontline news from Alberta. What are the ramifications of the changing political, economic and regulatory dynamics? Murray Smith, Alberta's representative in Washington, will be on deck, sharing his insights and answering your questions on the hot button energy issues of the day. Don ’t miss it.
November 6th
Canada's own Barenaked Ladies are coming back to play at one of the greatest venues in NYC for live music - Radio City Music Hall. The BNL is on tour for their latest album entitled "Barenaked Ladies Are Me". CANY has secured an excellent block of tickets for the November 6th concert date. Tickets are $60 each (four-tickets maximum per person). Come out and support one of Canada's premier bands, hang out with fellow Canadians and enjoy BNL's large collection of uniquely "catchy" tunes that have made it to the top of the charts over the years! Sorry, we're sold out.
November 1st Canadian in New York are invited to attend a Seminar on Taxation,
Real Estate and Asset Management for Canadians in the U.S and Networking
Cocktail on Wednesday, November 1st from 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. The experts
are Mary Anne Bueschkens, Partner, Heenan Blaikie, LLP and Chantal
Baril, Associate Partner Deloitte and Touche. This event is organized
by the New York Alumni Associations of Université de Montréal
and HEC Montréal. Chantal Baril will be dealing with selected US and Canadian tax issues for US residents/Cdn non-residents owning Cdn assets, Managing RRSPs while in the US, Shares of Canadian public companies (non-CCPC), Non-US Bank and Financial accounts, Cdn Real estate, Returning to Canada with US investments.
October 14th The Canadian Association of New York is very pleased to announce that the annual Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research (New York) will take place on Saturday, October 14, 2006. The website is now available and can be accessed at www.terryfoxrunnyc.org. The website has information about the Run and makes it very easy to create a personalized event webpage and create a team. Click here to register and participate in this non-competitive 5K family fun run/walk to raise funds for cancer research at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York in the name of a true Canadian hero. The Canadian Association of New York founded and organizes this event which raises funds for cancer research. We are currently looking for volunteers for the 2006 NYC Terry Fox Run. If you would like to volunteer for this great event – please send an email to tmadden@greenburghny.com, Subject: 2006 NYC Terry Fox Run, along with your name, address, phone number and email address. Thank you so much to everyone who plans on volunteering.
October 12th It’s been 40 years since the Leafs last won the Stanley Cup. Where better than the swamps of New Jersey to witness those beloved Leafs begin a glorious run at Cup immortality (or spin their wheels in the Jersey mud). Please join the Canadian Association of New York (and hundreds of screaming Leaf fans and other Canadians) for the Toronto Maple Leafs vs. New Jersey Devils on Thursday, October 12th at 7:30pm at Continental Airlines Arena in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Tickets are available for $33 (over 35% off the regular ticket price). Tickets at this special price are limited and available on a first-come, first served basis. All ticket orders for this game must be submitted by 3:00pm on Wednesday, October 11th. Advance purchase is necessary. Bus travel to New Jersey is available at the Port Authority Bus Terminal (42nd Street and 8th Avenue). We will begin gathering at 6:15pm at Gate 305 for travel to the arena. Post-game drinks will follow at The Joshua Tree (46th Street and 9th Avenue).
October 10th & 11th Come join us for a fun day of curling in Westchester on either day of the Open House! For more information please visit www.ardsleycurling.org October 7th & 8th Come join us for a fun day of curling in Westchester on either day of the Open House! For more information please visit www.ardsleycurling.org October 5th September 26th Worldwide, emergencies are becoming bigger, more numerous, and more complex. Many require close co-ordination between governments, the private sector, social agencies, and citizens. What lessons have we learned from recent events and how will they shape our future responses? The Canadian Association of New York Foundation and the Canadian Consulate General invite you to join us for this Borders Breakfast featuring one of Canada’s foremost experts on emergency management, Dr. James Young. An internationally-respected emergency management and forensic sciences expert, Dr. James Young has held prominent positions during numerous national and international disasters and emergency situations. He currently serves as Special Advisor to the Deputy Minister, Public Safety and Emergency Preparedness Canada, providing advice to the Canadian Government and promoting a seamless national emergency management system. As Special Advisor to the Deputy Minister of Public Safety, Dr. Young sees his role as helping to shape a culture of emergency management in Canada that cuts across all levels of government and which involves the private sector, social agencies, and the citizens they serve.
September 20th Prime Minister Stephen Harper will address the Economic Club of New York at The Grand Hyatt New York (Park Avenue at Grand Central) on Wednesday evening, September 20, 2006. Biography Representing the riding (district) of Calgary Southwest (in Alberta). Mr. Harper first served in Parliament from 1993 to 1997. As one of the founding members of the Reform Party, he ended his first stint in Parliament to head the National Citizens Coalition, a prominent Canadian advocacy group. In 2002, he became leader of the Canadian Alliance, a conservative political party that existed from 2000 to 2003, and returned to Parliament as Leader of the Opposition. In 2003, he successfully forged the merger of the Canadian Alliance with the Progressive Conservative Party to form the Conservative Party of Canada. A native of Toronto, Ontario, he moved to Alberta in 1978 to work in the petroleum industry and went on to obtain both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in economics from the University of Calgary. As Prime Minister, Mr. Harper has identified five policy priorities in the areas of federal accountability, tax reform, crime, childcare and healthcare. Already, in his first months in office, Canada’s New Government has passed through the House of Commons the Federal Accountability Act—the most sweeping anti-corruption legislation in Canada’s history; introduced legislation to crack down on gun and gang crime; introduced the Universal Child Care Program, which will provide direct financial assistance to all Canadian families and create childcare spaces; and lowered taxes for all Canadians.
Join us to celebrate Canada Day! Save the Date for your Canada Day Party on Thursday, June 29th at Nikki Beach. Molson Canadian and Nikki Beach are helping sponsor what promises to be a great Canada Day Party and we hope to see you all there!
Located in the heart of New York City, Nikki Midtown combines classic beach club elegance with Manhattan sophistication. Featuring an all white décor, vaulted ceilings, bamboo posts and rustic wood tables. We will have an exclusive VIP area and private white awning entrance. A special thanks to Molson Canadian for helping to sponsor the event! For additional information, please contact Brett.Hickey@AegisCapitalGroup.com We look forward to seeing you soon and encourage you to sign up for a CANY membership.
May 24th The Canadian Association is excited to offer members and friends the opportunity to experience an evening at the New York Philharmonic, featuring Canadian Bass-Baritone, Gerald Finley, Mezzo-Soprano Lorraine Hunt Lieberson and the New York Choral Artists in the world premiere of Peter Lieberson's The World in Flower. This performance is part of the Philharmonic’s new, informal Hear & Now series of 75-minute concerts hosted by composer Steven Stucky and concluding with a panel discussion and Q&A with the audience. Following the Q&A, the Canadian Association will host an exclusive champagne reception in the Helen Hull room at Avery Fisher Hall. Zarin Mehta, President and Executive Director of the Philharmonic – also long-time resident of Canada and former Executive Director of the Montreal Symphony - and Gerald Finley (TBC) will attend. Seating for the performance will be in the orchestra; normally a $90 value! Don’t miss this rare opportunity to meet Canadian artists and to experience the New York Philharmonic first-hand
May 24th The Canadian Association of New York Foundation and the Canadian Consulate General are privileged to have as guest luncheon speaker The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Canada’s Minister of Finance who will discuss the new Canadian Government’s economic and fiscal priorities and highlights from the recent 2006 federal budget. Biography Mr. Flaherty served as a Member of Ontario’s provincial legislature for the constituency of Whitby-Ajax from 1995 to 2005. During this period, he held a number of posts, including Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance. He also served as Attorney General, Minister responsible for Native Affairs, Minister of Labour, Solicitor General, Minister of Correctional Services and Minister of Enterprise, Opportunity and Innovation. Mr. Flaherty graduated from Princeton University and has a law degree from Osgoode Law School. He was called to the Bar in 1975 and practised law for more than 20 years before entering politics.
May 22nd
May 15th The Canadian Association of New York Foundation and the Canadian Consulate General are privileged to have as guest luncheon speaker The Honourable Michael Wilson, Canadian Ambassador to the U.S., who will discuss the Canada – U.S. partnership. This is Ambassador Wilson's first public appearance in the tri-state area. Biography Michael Wilson was Chairman of UBS Canada, an operating division of UBS AG. Mr. Wilson oversaw all UBS operations in Canada, which included the Investment Bank, pension fund management, and Wealth Management businesses. Prior to joining UBS in July 2001, Michael Wilson was responsible for RBC Financial Group's institutional asset management business. He also served as a Vice Chairman of RBC Dominion Securities, responsible for senior client relationships and advice to both Canadian and international companies and governments. In 1979, Mr. Wilson was elected to the House of Commons. In September 1984, he was appointed Minister of Finance and remained in that role until May 1991. He then became Minister of Industry, Science and Technology and Minister for International Trade. During his tenure as member of the Cabinet, he represented Canada at the IMF, IBRD, OECD, GATT and the G-7 Ministers meetings. Prior to his career in public life, Ambassador Wilson's career was in investment banking with responsibilities in corporate, government and international finance. He was Director of a number of companies including BP P.L.C. and Manulife Financial. Mr. Wilson is active in a number of professional and community organizations including NeuroScience Canada Partnership, The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, the Canadian Council for Public-Private Partnerships and the Canadian Coalition for Good Governance. Ambassador Wilson is an Officer of the Order of Canada, and has honorary degrees from the University of Toronto and York University.
May 13th “Spring into Summer” by joining your fellow CANY members, guests and friends for a Young Professionals’ Social Night on Saturday, May 13th, 2006 at Light Nightclub!
Light Nightclub NYC is a diverse Nightclub/Lounge and a great place to enjoy a few drinks after work in its beautiful lounge space or a fun night out with some of the best DJs New York has to offer. The world famous Light Group of Clubs includes Light Las Vegas and is a regular hangout for Celebrities. May 3rd The Canadian Association of New York Foundation, the Canadian Consulate General, Business New Brunswick, and Enterprise Greater Moncton are privileged to have as guest luncheon speaker The Honourable Bernard Lord, Premier of New Brunswick, who will discuss building New Brunswick’s prosperity through closer Northeast partnerships. Biography Born on September 27, 1965, Bernard Lord grew up in a bilingual home in the greater Moncton area. He holds a bachelor's degree in social science with a major in economics as well as a bachelor's degree in common law from the Université de Moncton. On Oct. 18, 1997, he was elected leader of the Progressive Conservative Party of New Brunswick at the largest political convention in the province's history. A year later, in October 1998, he was elected member for the riding of Moncton East, thereby becoming the Leader of the Official Opposition in the Legislature. On June 7, 1999, Bernard Lord led his party to the greatest Progressive Conservative victory in New Brunswick history, becoming, at the age of 33, the province's youngest elected premier. Four years later, in June 2003, he was elected with another majority government. Bernard Lord leads a government focused on the following priorities: changing the way government works, renewing health care, building new job opportunities, investing in education, managing smarter, and lowering taxes. Since being elected, Premier Lord has brought a balanced approach to governing, investing record amounts in health care and education. At the same time, the premier is making significant progress in making New Brunswick more economically competitive by reducing red tape for businesses, as well as cutting personal income taxes and lowering corporate tax rates, including setting the lowest small business tax rate in Canada. He has done all this while maintaining balanced budgets. Bernard Lord has been recognized by many as a person of vision and leadership and was chosen as one of Time magazine's top 25 New Generation of Leaders in Canada. He also holds the honour of Alumni of the Year from the Université de Moncton and was awarded the title of Grand Officier de l'Ordre de la Pléiade from the International Association of Francophone Parliamentarians. In addition, Bernard Lord holds an honorary doctorate of laws from the University of New Brunswick, and an honorary degree in Political Science from the Université de Moncton.
April 28th
Jay Lorsch, Harvard Business School & How have Canada and the United States responded to changes in corporate governance brought in by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) in the wake of a series of corporate financial scandals, including those affecting Enron, Tyco International, and WorldCom? The Canadian Association of New York Foundation, the Canadian Consulate General in New York, and the Canada Institute of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars invite you to join us for this Borders Breakfast featuring two leading international experts on corporate governance, Jay Lorsch of the Harvard Business School and Edward Waitzer of the Canadian law firm, Stikeman Elliott. In recent years corporate governance has become a subject of lively debate in business, legal, and investment circles in both the United States and Canada. However, corporate governance standards and compliance vary significantly between the two countries. Our presenters will critically assess the impact of SOX and explain why each country has tackled corporate governance differently. In doing so, they take direct aim at the fundamental flaws in our regulatory framework and discuss whether SOX reforms have gone too far. Lorsch’s and Waitzer’s views are the subject of the Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars’ spring edition of One Issue Two Voices, to be launched at this breakfast event. Jay W. Lorsch is the Louis Kirstein Professor of Human Relations at the Harvard Business School where he is currently chair of its Global Corporate Governance Initiative. He is also author or co-author of more than a dozen books, including Back to the Drawing Board: Designing Corporate Boards for a Complex World (2003). Edward J. Waitzer is Chair and CEO of Stikeman Elliott in Toronto, and is the former Managing Partner of Stikeman's New York office. He has served as chair of the Ontario Securities Commission and the Technical Committee of the International Organization of Securities Commissions as well as vice-president of the Toronto Stock Exchange.
April 27th
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Ice Hockey in Harlem (IHIH) is a non-profit community based organization for youth that uses the sport of hockey to promote academic achievement, responsibility, teamwork and good character. The objective of the organization is to provide inspiration, encouragement and guidance to children leading to better life experience, education and career opportunities. Since 1987, Ice Hockey in Harlem has enriched the lives of more than 1000 inner-city boys and girls. Now in its 19th year, Ice Hockey in Harlem has become a widely recognized and highly respected name throughout the hockey community. It has also served as the model for numerous successful programs throughout the country. The program has helped thousands of youngsters learn a sport that would otherwise be financially unavailable to them. More importantly, through its educational and community service components, IHIH has given its participants the tools to succeed in school and as solid citizens in their communities.
April 22nd
Join the CANY for Hands On New York Day organized by New York Cares. Looking for an easy and fun way to volunteer your time? CANY will be joining 3,500 other New York Cares volunteers to help make New York a cleaner, greener city. Sign up now for a day of good, clean fun as we help to paint, plant, clean and revitalize our city's parks and community spaces during the 12th Annual Hands On New York Day. The goal is to revitalize over 60 community spaces, throughout the five boroughs, in just one day. CANY has been involved in this project for several years running and it always promises to be a lot of fun! Our project this year will be to help prepare the garden for the 2006 Spring season at the United Community Centers/ East New York Farms in Brooklyn . No skills required. There is also an after party organized by NY Cares, details to follow.
April 21st The Canadian Association of New York Foundation, the Canadian Consulate General and the Ontario International Marketing Centre are pleased to have as guest speaker The Honourable Dwight Duncan, Ontario’s Minister of Finance and Chair of Management Board of Cabinet. Minister Duncan will discuss the 2006 Ontario Budget, tabled March 23, 2006. The Budget is part of the government's plan to invest in three key priorities — education, health and a strong economy — while making progress toward eliminating the deficit, which was reduced in 2005-06 by 75% to $1.4 billion from the $5.5 billion deficit that was inherited in 2003-04. Specifically, the 2006 Budget proposes a $1.2 billion investment in Move Ontario which will support public transit and provide funding for roads and bridges. The 2006 Budget also proposes new funding for healthcare, education and safe communities. Biography He was first elected as a Member of Provincial Parliament in June 1995, and re-elected in 1999 and 2003, to serve the residents of Windsor-St. Clair in Ontario's Legislature. Since the 2003 provincial election, Minister Duncan has also served in Cabinet as Government House Leader, Chair of Cabinet and Minister of Energy. As Minister of Energy, he worked diligently to bring meaningful change to Ontario's electricity sector. Through his efforts, Ontario has made real progress in building a culture of conservation, while ensuring a reliable, sustainable, diverse and affordable supply of power for the province. Minister Duncan has been a lifelong resident of Windsor. In 1987 he began his role as an Administrator at Brentwood Recovery Centre, Canada's largest alcohol and drug recovery centre, a position he kept until 1995. He also sat as a member of Windsor City Council from 1988 to 1994. Earlier in his career, Dwight Duncan served on the staffs of the Honourable Herb Gray, former Deputy Prime Minister, and former Ontario Labour Minister Bill Wrye. He is a graduate of McGill University and the University of Windsor, with degrees in economics and commerce and a Master of Business Administration (MBA). He has a son, Sean, aged 15.
April 10th The Canadian Association of New York Foundation, Inc. and the Canadian Consulate General are pleased to have as guest speaker The Honourable Carole Taylor. The Honourable Carole Taylor, Minister of Finance for the Province of British Columbia, is well known to Canadians for a distinguished career in broadcast journalism and public service. Ms. Taylor was appointed Minister of Finance on June 16, 2005 and has since introduced two surplus budgets, the most recent on February 21. Ms. Taylor plays a key role on the BC Liberal team, a government that over the past five years has overseen a remarkable transformation of British Columbia’s finances and economy. British Columbia now is a leader among Canadian provinces in economic growth, investment, and job creation. Finance Minister Taylor will outline the steps taken to maintain that positive momentum with strategic investments in infrastructure, the Pacific Gateway trade strategy, and British Columbia's preparations to showcase itself to the world with the 2010 Winter Olympic Games.
April 8th Join your friends and fellow CANY members for a fun social night this Saturday! Network and socialize at one of Manhattan's largest — 30,000 square feet — and newest night clubs! Pachita is an elegant space (top floor) that operates within the world famous Pacha Nightclub. Designed to resemble the eclectic attic of an eccentric personality, Louis XVII details blend with Victorian elements. The intimate setting features Moroccan style vaulted ceilings and plush seating with interchangeable layouts. Pachita is famous for its world renowned DJs, led by its owner, Eric Morillo. Free Entrance ($20 savings) with CANY Guest list - your friends are welcome, but they must be on the guest list. There will be a private entrance to Pachita and an area with a capacity of about 500 – plus free access to the main bar at Pacha! Exclusive Martini (around $8) and Beer (around $7) specials all night long! Must RSVP with your full name and email address by sending an email to: Brett Hickey at Brett.Hickey@AegisCapitalGroup.com
April 6th Do you know your Chardonnay from your Riesling? Your Syrah from your Pinot Noir? How about your Gewurztraminer from your Gamay? Let the CANY bring out your “inner sommelier” at the 3rd Annual International Wine Tasting at the Penn Club on April 6, 2006. With more wine, more food, more varietals, more experts and more door prizes than last year — at the same price as last year — you don’t want to miss this event! Click here to see 2005 CANY Wine Tasting Photos. You will sample 16 wines — a flight of 8 whites and 8 reds — from countries around the world including Italy, France, New Zealand, Argentina, Spain, Germany, Canada and Australia. You’ll try old favorites like Sauvignon Blanc, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon, and discover some lesser known varietals like Vermentino, Malbec and Gamay. The tasting is “blind” so YOU have to figure out which is which! We will provide you with a very detailed description of the color, nose and palate of each wine, and a wine card for you to write your own tasting notes. Noted sommelier and wine educator George Staikos will lead you through the tasting, lend his insight, and ultimately reveal each wine's identity. As a special bonus, George has paired several Canadian cheeses with specific wines, both sponsored by the Canadian Consulate General in NY, and will explain why the pairings work. Edgar Mora, our trusty wine expert from Morrell & Co., will also be on hand to help you swirl, sniff and savour. As always, we will kick off the tasting with a glass of bubbly, and will wind down with an Icewine martini bar featuring Mission Hill Family Estate Winery Icewine. In addition to sampling premium wines from around the world, we will serve gourmet hors d'oeuvres and provide an elaborate cheese and bread display. All guests in attendance will be eligible to win fabulous door prizes including NY Rangers and Knicks tickets, tickets to the 3-day Annual N.J. Wine and Food Classic, a “Pinot Pack” (bottle of Grove Mill Pinot Noir and a copy of the movie Sideways), and of course, 3-bottle gift packs of wine including an Aussie 3-pack sponsored by Wine Australia. Finally, you will receive a parting goody bag that includes a complimentary copy of the latest Wine Spectator Magazine, a free glass of wine or Prosecco at Alfredo of Rome Restaurant, Icewine martini recipes and much more. Space for this event is extremely limited so get your tickets early! Special thanks to our sponsors:
April 6th The Canadian Association of New York Foundation and the Canadian Consulate General are pleased to invite you to join us for this Borders Breakfast featuring leading Canadian energy expert, Dr. Michael Raymont, CEO of EnergyINet Inc. Dr. Raymont will share his extensive knowledge of Canada’s substantial energy assets and discuss the role that Canada plays in North American and global energy security. Fresh from a visit to Asia, he will also be able to share the latest insight on the role that emerging economies like China and India will play in world energy. In less than 25 years, world demand for oil is expected to be 70 percent more than it is today. Conventional oil and gas resources are declining, and environmental priorities are challenging how we look for and develop new energy sources. Access to stable, reliable and easily accessible sources of energy is imperative to sustain economic growth and a high quality of life. The world of energy is undergoing tremendous changes and EnergyINet is focused on the role that new research and leading-edge technologies can play in helping Canada become an energy superpower. Designed to bridge the gap between research, industry and governments, EnergyINet brings these players together to look for real world solutions to overcome tomorrow’s energy production and related environmental challenges. Dr. Michael Raymont became EnergyINet's first permanent Chief Executive Officer (CEO) in October 2005. Michael has extensive business and government leadership experience. Michael holds Bachelor of Science (Hons.) and Ph.D. degrees in chemistry from Bristol University and the University of Calgary respectively, and was a Killam Scholar. He holds two patents, has authored numerous publications and presentations principally on technology commercialization and economic development. Michael’s work has taken him to China numerous times where he has witnessed first-hand how the country’s appetite for energy has grown and how the country is becoming a dominant force in the global economy.
March 13th The Canadian Association of New York in coordination with HEC Alumni invite you to an evening with distinguished speaker Dr. Stephen Blank, Pace University, who will discuss the topic: “Love and War: Surprising Developments in North America” Arguably, Canada/US relations have been on a two tier track for the past year. Throughout 2005, national leaders on both sides of the border muttered threats and kicked each other in the shins. Last year, after Ottawa decided not to join the Ballistic Missile Defense program, Time columnist Stephen Handelman wrote, “Canada's stock seems be hovering at North Korea level in Washington.” Other sensitive issues include US demands on passports, the Senate’s vote to keep the border shut to Canadian cattle, alleged American gun trafficking and the softwood lumber dispute. Despite the mix of grievances and political posturing on these issues, we see substantial movement toward a more efficient North American economic system. Reports from the Security and Prosperity Partnership Working Groups set up after the Bush-Fox-Martin meeting in Waco illustrate a wide array of activities taking place under the political and journalistic radars with many initiatives led by business groups, border communities and trade corridor associations. Why is this going on? What is likely to happen next? And what difference will the new Conservative government in Ottawa make in this situation? Dr. Stephen Blank Stephen Blank has written widely on Canada and North American developments and appears frequently on Canadian radio and television and as a speaker at conferences and meetings. He has toured Canada for the United States Information Service's American Participant Program. He was Director of Canadian Programs at the Americas Society-Council of the Americas. For the past seven years, he served as Managing Director of the PanAmerican Partnership for Business Education, an alliance of four North American business schools. He is the author or co-author of eleven books and many articles. His most recent book, Making NAFTA Work; Corporate Strategies in a New North American Business Environment, was published by Lynne Reinner. Stephen Blank is a member of the Board of Directors of the Alliance for Higher Education in North America, the Board of Advisors of the Mexican Cultural Institute of New York and the Professional Advisory Council of the G8 Research Group. He is a member of the Council on Foreign Relations. In 2002, Dr. Blank was awarded L’Ordre National de Quebec by the Government of Quebec. Join us on March 13th for an evening of lively discussions.
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February 27th Topics Covered:
Biography of Speakers Roland C. Gargani, CPA - Roland is a US Certified Public Accountant and a member of both the American and Pennsylvania Institutes of CPA’s. He is partner-in-charge of the Pittsburgh, PA office of Global Tax Network. Before his current position, Roland was a senior manager at Deloitte & Touche working in their Brussels, Belgium and Pittsburgh offices. Roland has specialized in U.S. expatriate and foreign national taxation for over 16 years. Roland graduated from Duquesne University with a Bachelor’s degree in business administration and Robert Morris University with a Master’s degree in Taxation. Wayne Bewick, Bcomm, CA, CFP, CPA - Wayne is a Canadian Chartered Accountant, Certified Financial Planner and U.S. Certified Public Accountant, specializing in expatriate and international taxation. He is a partner in charge of expatriate tax for Trowbridge Professional Corporation Chartered Accountants | Tax Advisors, an independent member firm of the Global Tax Network. Before joining Trowbridge, Wayne spent numerous years at Deloitte & Touche specializing in expatriate and international tax services. He has completed levels I and II of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants In-depth Taxation Program and is a current member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario, the Financial Planners Standards Council. Wayne is also licensed as a Certified Public Accountant in the State of Illinois and has specialized in expatriate and international taxation for 7 years. Wayne graduated with a Bachelor's of Commerce from Concordia University in Montreal and is fluent in French. Trowbridge is a firm of Chartered Accountants and tax specialists providing international tax services for Canadian and non-resident individuals and corporations in Canada and around the world. Trowbridge is an independent member firm of the Global Tax Network with affiliated firms around the world providing international tax services
February
18th & 19th Please join CANY at our Olympic Hockey Brunch series on Saturday, Feb 18th and Sunday Feb 19th as we watch Canada begin defense of its gold medal. That’s right – hockey brunch! The Olympics can’t always be in our time zone, so step out of your comfortable evening hockey-viewing habits, set your alarms, grab that cup of coffee and get in the spirit. With all the most talented players in the world competing for gold, this really is the pinnacle of international hockey and a great opportunity to show our Canadian pride. On Saturday, we’ll hit Ship of Fools on the Upper East Side at 9:30am to watch Canada rag-doll Switzerland, in what should be an impressive show of Canadian power. Then, we can further whet our Olympic hockey appetite by watching Sweden vs. Latvia, Slovakia vs. USA and Czech Republic vs. Finland. On Sunday, the action starts at 11:00am with a compelling Sweden-USA match-up which will be followed by the Finns getting thoroughly schooled by Canada. Don't sit at home - please join us as we hope to have a big, boisterous crowd. February 16th The Canadian Association of New York and the Canadian Consulate are pleased to have as guest speaker The Honourable Lorne Calvert who will speak on the topic of renewable and non renewable resource development in Saskatchewan. Biography Lorne Calvert was first elected to the Saskatchewan Legislature in 1986 as the representative for Moose Jaw South. He was re-elected in 1991, 1995 and 1999 as the Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) for Moose Jaw Wakamow, and in 2003 as the MLA for Saskatoon Riversdale. In 1992, he was appointed to the Cabinet as Associate Minister of Health and Minister Responsible for the Wakamow Valley Authority. He later served as Minister Responsible for SaskPower and SaskEnergy, Minister of Health, Minister of Social Services, Minister Responsible for the Public Service Commission, Minister Responsible for Seniors and Minister Responsible for the Office of Disabilities. As a Minister in the Romanow New Democratic Party government, Mr. Calvert’s proudest accomplishments were his involvement in health care reform, the expansion of the ground-breaking Action Plan for Children, and the introduction of the innovative, and now internationally recognized, Building Independence strategy to help move families off social assistance and into productive work environments. Mr. Calvert was elected Leader of the New Democratic Party of Saskatchewan on January 27, 2001, and assumed the duties of Premier on February 8, 2001. He was re-elected as Premier in the November 5, 2003, general election. Premier Calvert and his wife, Betty, have two children.
February 10 - 12, 2006 Back by popular demand, the Canadian Association of New York will be hosting its second annual Ski Trip to Killington, Vermont, with the best skiing and nightlife combination in the NorthEast!
Includes the following:
Accomodations: Trail Creek Condominiums
Photos from the 2005 Killington Ski trip: Click here For Additional Information: Contact Brett Hickey at January
27th The Penn Club will honor the spirit of Scottish poet Robert Burns at a special evening on January 27, a few days after the traditional celebration of Burns' birthday (January 25th). Not to be missed—but certainly not for the faint-hearted—the evening will also include the parade of the Haggis, accompanied by reading of Burns’ poem Address to a Haggis—a mainstay of many Burns dinners. For the uninitiated, Haggis is a Scottish pudding comprised of organ meat, oatmeal and onions, traditionally cooked in a sheep’s stomach, which is ceremonially sliced open with a sword at Burns dinners. It is said to be an acquired taste. Fortunately, the rest of the evening will include a Scottish-inspired menu that would have caused Burns himself to wax poetic. Scottish Smoked Salmon Napoleon Cock-a-Leekie Soup Roasted Aberdeen Angus Beef Cheddar Cheese with Apple and Walnuts Scottish Trifle Rest assured that the Penn Club will have enough fine Scotch whisky on hand for you to invoke your own poetic impulses.
January
22nd Join us for a fun "social" afternoon of curling on Sunday, January 22, 2006 at the Ardsley Curling Club in Ardsley, NY. Price includes dinner, open bar, curling and snacks at this wonderful curling oasis in Westchester. BEGINNERS AND GUESTS ARE WELCOME! The scoring and strategy (and other fine points, like sweeping, in-turns, out-turns, measurements, curling etiquette and delivery techniques) of this Olympic Winter sport will be explained and demonstrated. Socializing in the "Warm Room" (complete with fireplace, easy chairs, a bar, television, etc.) before and after curling is an integral part of the experience. "Canada is The Superpower of Curling. None of the 27 other curling
nations, not even Scotland, where the sport originated, comes close
to Canada's curling prowess. Three out of every four curlers who
walk the Earth are Canadian. " All you need to bring (wear) are loose fitting pants, a sweater, gloves/mitts and flat-soled shoes (sneakers are fine). PHONE NUMBER AT THE ARDSLEY CURLING CLUB - WARM ROOM
January
24th CANY and Quebec Government House invite you to the following musical event. On Tuesday evening, January 24, 2006, at 7:00 p.m., two prominent Québec concert organists, Jean-Guy Proulx and Jacquelin Rochette, will present a joint recital on the new Casavant Frères pipe organ at The Brick Presbyterian Church, Park Avenue and 91st Street, in New York City’s Upper East Side. The recital is one in a yearlong series of event inaugurating the Brick Church organ. This unique pipe organ with 6,288 pipes has been the recipient of feature articles in both New York City's New York Times and in Montréal La Presse newspapers. This organ, built by the Québec firm of Casavant Frères Limitée of Saint-Hyacinthe, is not only the largest new pipe organ to be installed in New York City in over 50 years, it is also one of less than a handful of organs in North America that accurately reproduce the sounds of the great 19th century French pipe organs as built by the master organ builder Aristide Cavaill é-Coll. Jean-Guy Proulx is a professor of music at the Conservatory of Music in Québec City. He is also the titular organist of the Casavant organ at the Cathedral of Saint-Germain in Rimouski, Québec. For his Brick Church recital, Monsieur Proulx will play the Deuxième Choral by César-Auguste Franck and the Première Symphonie by Alexandre Guilmant. Monsieur Proulx has recorded widely and has been heard in Canada on Radio Canada and on other radio stations in North America and Europe. In addition to his recital career, Jacquelin Rochette is presently the Tonal Director of Casavant Frères Limitee where he is responsible for overseeing the tonal finishing of all new and rebuilt Casavant organs. Monsieur Rochette has also widely recorded and been heard on radio stations in North America and Europe. For his Brick Church recital, Monsieur Rochette will play the Première Choral by César-Auguste Franck and the final three movements of the Sixi ème Symphonie by Charles-Marie Widor. For further information, please contact Keith S. Toth, Brick Church's Minister of Music, at 212-289-4400, ext. 231 or visit the Brick Church website at www.brickchurch.org.
January 13th While it may seem like a risky thing to do on Friday the 13th, please join CANY as we travel to a swamp and put ourselves within striking distance of not one, but two, men wearing goalie masks. No, this isn’t an early 80’s horror flick — it’s live NHL hockey as the Vancouver Canucks lock horns with the New Jersey Devils in the Meadowlands at Continental Airlines Arena. Whether you’re a Canucks fan, a Devils supporter, or just a general hockey nut this is a great opportunity to see some great hockey. We’ve negotiated a special ticket price ($30 for a $52 face-value ticket) so you don’t have to feel guilty about spending that extra money on face paint. And don’t be deterred by the interstate travel implications. It really couldn’t be easier — the 15-min bus ride from Port Authority takes you directly to the Arena. Just don’t stray too far from the crowd if you see one of those goalies holding a chainsaw! Post-game drinks will be held at a suitable Manhattan establishment (TBA) to recount the goals, the checks, the thrills, and other high points of the trip out to the Meadowlands of New Jersey.
January 9th Ice Hockey in Harlem Annual Sports Auction with Members of the New York Rangers
Here’s your chance to assist Ice Hockey In Harlem as they strive to reach their goals! Park Avenue Country Club
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