Ambassador of Chile met with Montreal’s Mayor- One of the subjects discussed was the positive relation between the Chilean community and the Municipality of Montreal. Within the framework of the good relations between Chile and Canada, the Ambassador of our country Eugenio Ortega visited the authority of Montreal, Mayor Gérald Tremblay. |
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Contest Creation of a design for the Celebrations in Canada of the Bicentennial of the Chilean Independence- The last day to submit a work is Monday June 22nd 2009. The Embassy of Chile in Canada invites all the Chilean-Canadian artists to create an illustration concept to market the celebrations of the Bicentennial of the Independence of Chile which will be held in Canada during 2010. |
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Chile participated in the International Food Fair SIAL 2009 in Montreal- This was an excellent opportunity for Chilean companies to present their products to Canadian importers. The 2009 International Fair Food (SIAL) was officially inaugurated with the presence of the Ambassador of Chile in Canada, Eugenio Ortega and the General Consul of Chile in Montreal, Patricio Victoriano. The Montreal fair is one of the most outstanding events in Canada regarding tendencies in the nutritional consumption in North America. |
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Group of officials of the Chilean Navy participated in meetings with their pairs of the Canadian Navy- This is the fifth meeting that takes place between both Institutions and, this year, the organization was in charge of Canada. During 3 days official of the Chilean Navy Staff’s and the Navy of Canadian Navy Staff officers met, being held this year in Ottawa, Canada. |
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Writer Julio Torres-Recinos presented several books in Saskatoon- With great success, the author presented two books “Hojas de Aire” and the collection “Retrato de una nube: Primera antología del cuento hispano canadiense”. On April 2nd in the city of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan an interesting book presentation was made by author Julio Torres Recinos. |
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The project to allow Chileans abroad to vote progresses- The Commission of Constitution of the Senate approved the idea to legislate on this matter. In a unanimous way, the Commission of Constitution of the Senate approved, last Tuesday, the idea to legislate on the project that regulates the automatic inscription, the voluntary suffrage, and the vote of the Chileans abroad. With this, the bill is in condition to be discussed in the High Chamber. |
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Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs chaired the IV Meeting of Political Consultations with Canada- The authorities of Canada and Chile highlighted the increase in the bilateral trade since the implementation of the Free Trade Agreement. The Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Alberto van Klaveren met with the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Canada, Leonard Edwards in the context of the IV Meeting of Political Consultations. |
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Canada is the main investor in Chile in the last three years- During the term of office of the President Michelle Bachelet, Canada has invested in diverse areas of the Chilean economy such as mining, electricity, gas, and water. With more than four billion dollars of investment in Chile in the last three years, Canada has become the main foreign investor in our country, making it three times bigger than the United States which is located in the second place. |
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National Contest of Composition “The Cuecas of the Bicentennial” have begun- The winning song will receive 1 million pesos and will be interpreted in the Huaso Festival in Olmué in 2010. During the presentation of the cuecas group “La Gallera”, the Contest of Composition “Cuecas of the Bicentennial” started. The contest invites composers, musicians, and Chilean interpreters residing abroad. |
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Chilean film “Chile Can Do It" will be exhibited in the Latin-American Cinema Festival in Ottawa- The activity will be held on March 30th at 7 p.m. at the Library and Archives Canada. Like every year, the Canadian Film Institute organized the 13th Latin American Film Festival in the city of Ottawa. This year the Chilean film selected to be shown was "Chile Can Do It" (2008), a comedy from director Ricardo Larraín. |
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