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Monthly Archives: October 2011
CanCham member Extorre To Ring The Opening Bell On The NYSE- Monday, October 24th, 2011
Extorre Gold Mines is pleased to announce that it will ring the opening bell on the New York Stock Exchange today, October 24, 2011. A week of marketing the Company in eastern USA and Canada will follow.
Co-Chairmen Bryce Roxburgh and Yale Simpson stated, “Our trading on the NYSE-AMEX exchange has been very beneficial for investors. The Company now executes 40% of its total trading volume in the USA without any material effect on TSX volumes.
“We look forward to expanding our presence in the USA, a move that should enhance the invaluable contribution made by our technical team in Argentina.”
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Banking: Mark Carney poised to seize global reins of finance
“Coming on like a hurricane” and “take no prisoners”, as the lyrics go, pretty much sum up the Bank of Canada Governor now as he prepares to take on the world’s most powerful banks as head of the Financial Stability Board, the key driving force behind the reform of global financial regulation.
The still-athletic, 46-year-old is certain to get the job, according to sources who spoke to Reuters on condition of anonymity, although he must wait for G20 leaders to give him their formal blessing at a Nov 3-4 summit in Cannes, France.
Full story at the National Post here.
China: Chamber member headlines China Biz Seminar; Member prices for CanCham members.
Canadian Chamber member Professor Cheung will headline this conference hosted by the Productivity Council called “Essentials for Doing Business in China”.
He has worked with other members in the past on their market entry strategies and negotiating the rocky shoals of China regulation and they have been more than happy with the results.
Chamber members can attend this event at member prices. See below and check it out.
Essential Basics for Doing Business in China
Date: 9 December 2011 (Friday)
Time: 10:00a.m. – 1:00p.m .and 2:00p.m. – 5:00p.m.
Fee: HK$2,400/ HK$2,160*
*Discounts will be offered to groups of 3 or more delegates/ members of ISME / supporting organizations
Flyer: http://www.hktrainingonline.com/eng/training/coursedetail/40149755.PDF
Senior Consultant
Hong Kong Productivity Council
Tel: 2788 6151
ScotiaBank putting focus on mining research
“Bank of Nova Scotia has always traded a lot of gold…Now the bank wants to ensure it trades a lot more gold stocks. The buildout comes as Bank of Nova Scotia tries to build off its expertise in precious metals in other areas, such as its metals trading business ScotiaMocatta. The hope is also that the mining focus will dovetail with Scotia’s expansion in mineral-rich Latin America. For example, Scotia recently bought retail and wholesale banking operations in Colombia, one of the world’s hottest mining jurisdictions”
Please click here for the full article.
Fifth Avenue Collection Open House Invitation
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Please read the Invitation below for an exclusive Invitation to my 2012 CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE!!! ALL WELCOME – there will be cake, coffee and of course BUBBLES n BLING!! The Sparkly Shopping will be open for 3 DAYS – FRIDAY, SATURDAY and SUNDAY (apologies for the late notice). As usual there will be a FREE GIFT for everyone who attends and for the Lady who organises 2 or more friends to come with her will receive an EXTRA FREE GIFT, FREE JEWELLERY and will be eligible for up to 5 pieces of HALF PRICE . The more people you bring – the more you receive from Fifth Avenue Collection! All guests will also be entered into a lucky draw for a Gift Voucher! I can’t wait to see you all here! (Dates, Times and Address is on the invitation below) Please call if you need directions. Hugs n Sparkles, Brooke xx
Brooke Spiller
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Li Ka Shing Foundation $25 million benefits St. Mike’s in Toronto
Mr. Li has once again shown his commitment to Canada and making a better world. Not long after the $28 million gift to University of Alberta in virology, he is contributing to St. Michael’s in Toronto.
“Hong Kong entrepreneur and philanthropist Li Ka-shing, the world’s 11th richest person, was occupying Toronto to celebrate the opening of an institute named in his honour at St. Michael’s Hospital. Part of his domain stretches into Canada, although he still lives in Hong Kong.
“I have been friend of Canada for over 40 years now — I am certain it is a friendship that will continue long into the future,” Li said in a speech at the hospital luncheon. … Not only does Li hold a majority share of the oil company Husky Energy, but his sons Victor and Richard are Canadian citizens and are active in business here.”
Read here on for Toronto Star story and some history on Mr. Li.
From the press release:
“The institute is the first in Toronto and among the first in the world specifically built to bring together researchers, educators and clinicians to create an incubator for new ideas. The goal is to enhance knowledge translation and focus specifically on accelerating new treatments and best practices from the laboratory bench to the patient bedside.
“In a time of cynicism and skepticism, this project is true testament to the fine medical skills and dedicated care everyone in St. Michael’s works so hard to deliver to its patients,” Li said at the opening ceremony.”
Full press release here.
About St. Michael’s Hospital
St. Michael’s Hospital provides compassionate care to all who enter its doors. The hospital also provides outstanding medical education to future health care professionals in more than 23 academic disciplines. Critical care and trauma, heart disease, neurosurgery, diabetes, cancer care, and care of the homeless are among the Hospital’s recognized areas of expertise. Through the Keenan Research Centre and the
Li Ka Shing International Healthcare Education Center, which make up the Li Ka Shing Knowledge Institute, research and education at St. Michael’s Hospital are recognized and make an impact around the world. Founded in 1892, the hospital is fully affiliated with the University of Toronto.
About the Li Ka Shing (Canada) Foundation
Li Ka Shing (Canada) Foundation was incorporated in Canada in 2005 in recognition of the warm welcome Canada has extended to Mr. Li Ka Shing and to his group of companies over the years. As with other charitable organizations established by Mr. Li, the Foundation was established to nurture a culture of giving. Mr. Li believes that this can be accomplished by focusing on capacity empowerment through education and the building of a caring society through medical and healthcare projects.
| Mr Li and his Group of Companies’ donation in Canada from 1993 to 2011, totaling CAD75,525,442 |
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Contribution by:
LKSF – CAD58,960,442
Husky Energy – CAD16,565,000
Deloitte announces Canada’s 50 Fastest Growing Tech Firms
People: Allan Zeman shares his business wisdom
This article gets most interesting near the end with specifc comments about the Phuket business scene and opportunities.
The material before that is less specific, but nonetheless important for understanding one of the big successes of Asia’s business commnunity.
Read the full story here.
Business: 7-11 Planning expansion in Canada
“The move would boost its stable of stores by almost 50% in Canada where it now has 467 locations. 7-Eleven has 43,500 stores worldwide but has a limited profile in the lucrative Toronto market.
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U.S. merchants have long seen Canada as an attractive market, but have been particularly drawn since the end of the recession. Retail real estate experts note that the U.S. has 23 square feet of shopping space per capita to Canada’s 14 square feet per capita.
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“Retailers seem to think Canada is an attractive opportunity because it has held up much better [than the U.S.] since the 2009 downturn — better economy, better employment — and we are seeing retailers capitalizing on that opportunity,” said Peter Sklar, a retailing analyst at BMO Capital Markets.”
Full story here.
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