The Canadian Lebanese Chamber Law Committee is taking on the formidable objective of doubling the number of Canadian Lebanese Lawyers in the Ottawa-Gatineau region by the year 2020.

While setting the objective was the first step we now need your help to execute our plan. In order to raise awareness among parents, children, existing lawyers, paralegals and new immigrants with legal backgrounds in the Ottawa-Gatineau region we intend to host frequent professional development programs, networking events and fundraising events to raise money for bursaries/scholarships to be awarded to law students.

If you are a lawyer, paralegal or student-at-law, please provide us with your name, title, name of organization with which you work, work address, telephone number(s) and e-mail address(es) so we may include you on our contact list. Please send your information to Yolanda Saghbini at ysaghbini@srlaw.ca . The contact list will be used solely to inform you of our upcoming events.

Assist us in inspiring others to pursue a rewarding career in law while expanding your network!

Sincerely,

The Canadian Lebanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry – Law Committee

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.