NEWS FROM THE CCEC-G – MARCH, 2012
CHAMBER NEWS CANADIAN-ECUADORIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE OF GUAYAQUIL MARCH, 2012
IN THIS EDITION:
NEWS
UNIVERSITY REPORTS
EXPERIENCE
UPCOMING EVENTS
NEW
AGREEMENTS
BENEFITS
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NEWS FROM THE CCEC-G – MARCH, 2012
NEWS Ecuador is positioned as a competitive market to Canada
In Ottawa - Canada, the Vice-Minister of Exterior Trade and Integration, Francisco Rivadeneira; there met representatives of the Trade Facilitation Office (TFO) of Canada and members of the Export Development Canada (EDC). In the meeting produced on Tuesday, there were analyzed topics related to the international trade and investments between Ecuador and Canada. Between the points treated with both, Canadian Institutions there was included the possible subscription of an Agreement of Cooperation between TFO and Ecuador; organization of managerial missions and events of commercial promotion between Canada and Ecuador; presentation of Ecuadoran projects of interest for Canadian investors, between others. According to the Vice-Minister it appeared to the TFO, the possibility of working in a direct way with Proecuador and of signing an agreement that allows that there should develop activities of promotion of exports and investments with the Canadian market. In addition they were appeared by the possibility that they take part in the project It exports Ecuador that is developing the Vicedepartment of Exterior Trade to do activities of promotion of exports of small and medium companies in different regions of the world. "In case of Canada we expects to incorporate them in this project", said the Vice-Minister Rivadeneira. Brian Mitchell, announced the services of commercial character that TFO Canada gives, providing information contacts and consultancy across an equipment of professionals who work across a network that includes 40 partners about the world, with experience in activities as support in commercial topics, advising in the incorporation of some sectors to the importing Canadian market, training in business and advising in the development of products and marketing. On the other hand, the meeting of the Ecuadoran delegation with the Export Development Canada, was realized by the presence of Tim Steed, business Adviser of Development and Lissa Bjerkelund, business Representative by South America. The EDC provides services of insurance, credit and financing for Canadian exporters, them resting on international business.
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ARTICLE CACHIVACHEROS " Reduce, re-use, recycle and reject is educate " Cachivachero was created in order girls, young women and adults promoted a real environmental education, which is directed children. Nowadays we are employed at workshops of training on the correct use and managing of the solid residues, implementing a simple formula known as the rule of them 4r's to reduce, to re-use, to recycle and to reject All this is performed through the development of arts and crafts, using as main materials: plastic, paper and glass. We have seen the need to spread a message of proper care of our natural environment through education dynamic, original and creative. Our company is responsible for developing, manufacturing and design items with reused materials, 100% original and kind nature.
That means we want to bring environmental education an ecological message and in turn create new methods and techniques for reuseof solid waste and the reasons for a culture of recycling and reuse, thereby generating a creative initiative and original reprocessing. We are currently designing and manufacturing furniture made ofplastic bottles (PET), focusing on sustainable design, giving a distinct alternative to reduce deforestation and take a material thattakes over 700 years to degrade as plastic bottles, sell at affordable prices and custom designs. We are also designedlaptop holder recycled material, which have an adequate slope to"fingering" or "tipiar" with this we avoid stress on the wrists and aproper display screens laptops. We also have a line of stationery such as bookmarks, paper recycling, among others. The material we use is the result of recycling from our homes, ourneighbors, friends, and some restaurants such as Columbus, whichgives us the bottles.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS CONEXIONES MAGAZINE, 1st EDITION 2012
Dedicated to the environment and focused on the Vancouver, vision of a green city event, on April arrives the first edition 2012 of our Institutional magazine Conexiones with topics such as:
Renewable energy
Sustainable ports
Sustainable Tourism
Green buildings
Also, we will have the profile of one of our successful member, events, articles and more. More information: marketing@ecuacangye.com – 04 2631199
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UNIVERSITARY EXPERIENCE Estudiante: Christian Párraga-Ramírez Universidad Ecuador: UEES Universidad Canadá: King’s University College
I had the opportunity of studying in Canada, through one of the studying abroad programs that UEES offers, at King’s University College at University of Western Ontario located in London Ontario. I learned about this chance of studying abroad through fliers in my university and what called the most my attention was the fact that the country of destination was Canada thus I decided to apply. Before going to Canada, I did not really know a lot about this wonderful country and I think thanks to this, my experience was stronger than if I had researched about Canada because everything was a surprise to me. When I arrived at London, I was really surprised by the amount of foreign people living there. I thought that only USA had such a cultural diversity, especially in cities such as New York, but I was quite wrong. In my classes, I had the chance to meet people not only from Canada but from many other places around the world such as: Iraq, Iran, South Africa, Wales, England, Germany, France, China, Hong Kong, South Korea, Japan, United States, Colombia and such. This allowed me to hear in classes the point of view of not only Canadian students but from other students from all over the world. The professors and classes were also different experiences. For instance, in my Microeconomic class, about 25% of the class was the student responsibility and it depended on the student’s own investigations. I feel that in Canada, students have to face more responsibilities than here in Ecuador. Even though language wasn’t really an impediment for me to enjoy my time in Canada, it was quite interesting to learn some different idioms that Canadian use. I was also able to realize what parts are true and what are not about the “Canadian accent”. (For instance, not all of them say “HEY!” at the end of sentences) Going for 1 semester exchange to Canada has been one of the best decisions I have ever made in my life to this point. I learned many things about the world and myself because of this, I feel eternal gratitude towards Canada and its entire population for the great experience they allowed me to live and absolutely recommend it as a study destination, for tourism and as a country that should be visited at least once in your life.
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PAST EVENTS Interinstitutional Cooperation Agreement
Ing. Antonio Montané, Vicepresident of the Ecuadorian—Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Guayaquil and Mrs. Marcia Gilbert de Barba, Rector of Casa Grande University in Guayaquil.
On February 13, the Ecuadorian—Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Guayaquil and the Casa Grande University in Guayaquil, signed an Agreement of Interinstitutional Cooperation for the strengthening and development of both Institutions. This alliance will promote sustainable development projects, promote conferences, seminars and joint workshops, establishing programs and training projects and research in human ecology, social management, education and other areas of mutual interest.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
SIAL Canada is the Salon International de l’Alimentation (International Food Expo) which caters to North American food-industry professionals. The show is one of the industry’s most important meeting places for North America, hosting around 700 exhibitors and 13,000 visitors from over 60 countries over the course of 3 days each year. The Trade Office of Ecuador in Canada, already chose the Ecuadorian companies that will take part in this Fair, between them there is one of our Members, PROCECONSA, whom we congratulate for having qualified. Take this opportunity to discover the latest trends that will surprise you in three days!
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NEW BENEFITS
For convenience of our members and friends, we inform you that you can make payments of Membership, Events, Advertising and more, with your credit cards. (Visa, Mastercad, American Express)
We know the importance of travel insurance, when you travel around the world for business or pleasure, we offer to all our members and friends a travel insurance by Blue Card with special rates for our members.
You need to translate a document, letter or any text? Don´t hesitate to contact us. Special rates to our Members.
More information about this and other benefits: marketing@ecuacangye.com 04 2631199 — 04 2630828