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BCCTC Introduction

What is the British Canadian Chamber of Trade and Commerce
Founded in 1951, the British Canadian Chamber of Trade and Commerce is a national organization with Divisional offices in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver. The Chamber is a private sector non-profit organization that is governed by an elected board. The mission of the Chamber is the promotion of the transatlantic business interests of its members.

The Chamber maintains close ties with Chambers based in Britain via the Canada-United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce, in the European Union via EUCOCIT in Toronto and in the United States via the British American Business Council.

Some of the benefits offered by the Chamber are: Well established & respected trade association, networking forum, advocacy links to federal & provincial governments, strong connection to Her Majesty’s Government across Canada, regular speakers’ luncheons and social events together with an informative web site http://www.bcctc.ca.

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BCCTC National Board

Currently the National Board of the BCCTC consists of the following elected Board:

OFFICERS AND DIRECTORS

We have listed each board member’s business affiliation and/or area of expertise.
Please go to http://www.bcctc.ca/natnlbrd.html for detailed contact information for these members and for other board members with non-voting or ex-officio status.

If you prefer, contact the appropriate Executive Director for assistance or membership inquiries.

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Upcoming Events
Since our Christmas Party, the BCCTC’s events and participation in events, have become even more successful. The Pub Night has expanded so much that we are moving to a bigger room (The Basement Bar at the Duke of York). We had two tables at the Mayor of Burlington’s International Lunch Series, where the speaker was David Reddaway, the British High Commissioner to Canada, a table at the St. David’s Day Celebration Gala Dinner, as well as supporting EUCOCIT events. We will also be doing joint events with other like minded associations in the future.

We are currently planning a number of new events which will be listed on our web page in the Events section! Don’t forget the next Pub Night: April 19th, 6:00 pm at the DUKE of YORK (39 Prince Arthur Avenue) Toronto.

CENTRAL DIVISION EVENTS

Monthly Pub Night
Duke of York - Toronto
April 19th, 2005 6:00pm
(3rd Tuesday of every Month)
For information or to reserve
Contact Caroline Ross
Tel: (416) 502-0847
E-mail: central@bcctc.ca

Reception at the Consulate
BCCTC – Farewell to Geoffrey Berg, British Consul General
The Consul General’s Residence – Toronto
May 10th, 2005 6:00 – 8:00pm
Members Only
For information or to reserve
Contact Caroline Ross
Tel: (416) 502-0847
E-mail: central@bcctc.ca

Canadian High Commissioner to the United Kingdom
Board of Trade - Toronto
May 12th, 2005 - Breakfast
For information or to reserve
Contact Caroline Ross
Tel: (416) 502-0847
E-mail: central@bcctc.ca

Monthly Pub Night
BCCTC & Hong Kong-Canada Business Association Joint Pub Night
Duke of York - Toronto
May 17th, 2005 6:00pm
(3rd Tuesday of every Month)
For information or to reserve
Contact Caroline Ross
Tel: (416) 502-0847
E-mail: central@bcctc.ca

Golf Tournament
Date and location to be announced

Christmas Lunch
Dec. 2nd, 2005. Location to be announced
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OTHER EVENTS OF INTEREST

St. George’s Society Red Rose Ball
The Four Seasons Hotel Toronto
21 Avenue Road
April 21, 2005 – Toronto
For ticket Information, Please Contact
Frances Sommerville
Tel: (416) 597 0220
Fax: (416) 597 1438
Email: stgeorges.society@sympatico.ca

The Canadian Alliance of British Pensioners
Dinner/Dance – Fairmont Royal York Hotel, Toronto
May 26, 2005 – Imperial Room
For information or to reserve
Contact CABP National Office
Tel: (416) 253 6402

The Hong Kong – Canada Business Association
8th Annual Golf Tournament & Dinner
June 15, 2005 – Mandarin Golf & Country Club, Toronto
For information or to reserve
Contact Samantha Moulsdale
Tel: (416) 366-2642
E-mail: samantha@hkcba.com
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EASTERN DIVISION EVENTS

Annual Golf Tournament
CLUB DE GOLF ATLANTIDE
Ile Perrot, Montreal
June 30th, 2005 - Shot –Gun Start
For information or to reserve
Contact: Philip Gorick, Executive Director
Tel: (514) 841 6664
E-mail: east@bcctc.ca

European Business Networking Event
October 12, 2005
For information or to reserve
Contact: Philip Gorick, Executive Director
Tel: (514) 841 6664
E-mail: east@bcctc.ca


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Highlights

David Reddaway, British High Commissioner to Canada
Some two hundred people braved a fierce snowstorm on March 1st to hear David Reddaway speak in Burlington at Mayor Rob MacIsaac’s luncheon series. Here are a few highlights of David’s talk:

“Britain and Canada's shared history does give us a very special relationship, but if one does not keep building on these foundations the partnership will decay and become irrelevant. It is a tough and competitive world, but working together we can meet the challenges and seize opportunities. The two countries have a shared vision of a safe, just and prosperous world. Both are committed to democracy, freedom, the rule of law and human rights.”

“Britain is Canada's third largest trading partner. Each year, the two countries exchange $17billion in goods and services. One million Britons visit Canada each year, while 750,000 Canadian tourists go to Britain. 10,000 British troops train in Alberta. The British Air force fly 1,000 sorties in Canada.”

“In the area of trade; Britain focuses on innovation & creativity, has good economic conditions and is close to the world's largest industrial market, the EEC. There is no better base than the UK to enter this market”. (For details contact Mike Moon, Consul Inward Investment -- mike.moon@fco.gov.uk )

David also touched on security and defence together with the G8's contribution to the Environment and Africa.

He concluded by saying that "If countries like Canada and Britain don't deal with problems in less fortunate countries, the consequences will come back to us".

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Membership Information

Membership
There are five levels of BCCTC Membership – for an application form or more information about becoming a member please visit our website: Membership Information

Sponsor Membership $1350.00
For companies with branch offices across the Country. Admits 6 members, wherever located in Canada (substitution is permitted). Corporate listing and full nominated member listing. Sponsor Member Credit with Corporate Logo in the BCCTC magazines, web site and at various functions.

Corporate Membership $650.00
For companies with branch offices in major cities in Canada. Admits up to 5 members (substitution is permitted). Corporate listing and full nominated member listing.

Entrepreneur Membership $135.00
Privately owned business with fewer than 10 employees and/or sales of less than $1,000,000. Membership admits 1 person with full nominated member listing, not transferable.

Personal Membership $135.00
For the individual, whether incorporated or not with full nominated member listing, not transferable.

Senior Membership $35.00
Individuals no longer active in business but who wish to maintain interest in business matters and social affairs, full nominated member listing.
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If you have any questions, concerns or news items for the next issue, please contact the
Executive Director , Caroline Ross, the Publisher or the board member who you feel would best help you.

Publisher - N.P.J. Morris
Production - The Newland Group

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