The Canadian Lebanese Chamber Law Committee would like to invite you to a small gathering on Saturday, July 24th, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. until 3 p.m. at the Lebanese Festival of Ottawa for its first launch/event. The objective of the committee is to educate people who are interested in a career in law. There will be legal professionals who have followed different paths available to answer any questions you may have for you or for your children regarding the education required for a career in law and for the options available.

All parents of Grade 12 students and the students themselves should come to the festival and look for the Canadian Lebanese Chamber of Commerce Tent to network, learn, connect and be inspired. You will learn about bursary programs and initiatives aimed at doubling the number of lawyers and paralegals in our community.

All students already registered in the faculty of Law at the University, your presence is very much appreciated and will be rewarding.

At the same time, you can bring your family and enjoy the festivities of the Festival, which runs Wednesday, July 21st to Sunday, July 25th. For more information you can visit the Festival’s website at www.ottawalebanesefestival.com.

Best regards

Ottawa, Ontario, June 23, 2010

The Canadian Lebanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry--Ottawa Section—which is an organization dedicated to the development and expansion of economic/business/social ties between Canada and Lebanon, had the distinguished honor to invite Dr. Salim El-Sayegh, Minister of Social Affairs, to an evening presentation to inaugurate its newly created Ministers' Series events section.

The exceptionally successful evening was held at the St. Elias Banquet Centre in Ottawa, and was attended by over 120 business people, entrepreneurs, academics, community leaders, social activists, lawyers, doctors, university students and members of the wider Lebanese Diaspora in Canada.

After a presentation by the Canadian Lebanese Chamber of Commerce president, Mr. Marlon Oneid, laying out the Chamber plans for the next two years, Dr. El Sayegh proceeded to deliver his message which was wide-ranging, eloquent and exceptionally effective given the positive reaction it generated. The major themes that were covered in his presentation focused on the following issues of concern to Lebanon and its future:

• The NGO's role and effectiveness on the ground in Lebanon's social affairs
• Women's empowerment
• Children's welfare
• Eldercare issues and demographic trends
• Street children issues
• Brain-drain problems
• Development issues as it relates to rural v. urban development
• The importance of teaching the Arabic language to the young generations abroad
• Business and investment opportunities in present day Lebanon
• The encouragement of the Diaspora to return to Lebanon and to invest in its development And many other topics and concerns.

The Canadian Lebanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry—Ottawa Section—is grateful to Dr. Salim El Sayegh for accepting its invitation and his presence among its members and the Lebanese community will be remembered for a long time given his dedication, commitment and passion for his Social Affairs Ministry, to Lebanon and to the Lebanese of all regions, affiliations and inclinations.
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The Ottawa Section of the Canadian Lebanese Chamber of Commerce & Industry held its Sixth Business & Professional Achievement Awards Gala on Saturday October 24th, 2009. This Gala recognized the accomplishments of both professionals and companies whose local success has contributed to the Canadian and Lebanese communities.
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• Lifetime Achievement Award:
  Mr. Terrence Leon President and CEO, Leon's Furniture Limited
• Professional of the Year Award:
  Ms. Nada Semaan Assistant Secretary, Economic Sector, Treasury Board of Canada
• Business of the Year Gold Award:
  Mr. Jonathon Auger / Mr. Matthew Auger C&M Textiles Inc.
• Fastest Growing Business of the Year Award:
  Mr. Habib Chahrour East Side Mario's
• President's Award:
  Mr. Tony Yazbek Founder and Executive Director of the Al-Arz Lebanese Art Group

His Excellency, Ambassador of Lebanon, Mr. Massoud Maalouf was also honored by the Governors of the Chamber. His many qualities, skills and achievements have gone beyond the call of duty. He single-handedly rejuvenated the image of the Lebanese community in Canada. He was also instrumental in bringing together all community leaders to be proud of their Lebanese heritage and values.

The event was held at St. Elias Center in Ottawa. Mr. Gary Michaels, General Manager and Program Director, CHIN Radio Ottawa, was the MC for the evening.