November BCCC Newsletter
BCCC Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce
The primary point of contact and preferred networking forum for senior executives doing business between Brazil & Canada
NEWSLETTER HIGHLIGHTS
UPCOMING EVENTS
BCCC Year-End Cocktail
Our annual BCCC Year-End Cocktail is an evening of networking and celebration for our members, partners, and guests.
??? Dec 3rd, 2024 - 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM
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BCCC Scholarship 2024
Meet the winners of the 2024 BCCC Scholarship Program. This year, we are thrilled to offer four deserving students a $500 CAD scholarship each.
Biodiversity COP16 - Highlights, Challenges & Opportunities
??? Dec 10, 2024
11:00 am to 12:30 pm (EST)
1:00 pm to 2:30 pm (BRT)
PAST EVENTS
This two-part webinar series was developed to explore key aspects of logistics in Atlantic Canada, focusing on importing and exporting to and from Brazil.
First webinar: Export Potential
Second webinar: Meet the Movers
MEET OUR MEMBERS
Rio Tinto
We operate in 35 countries where our 57,000 employees are working to find better ways to provide the materials the world needs. Our portfolio includes iron ore, copper, aluminium and a range of other minerals and materials needed for people, communities and nations to grow and prosper, and for the world to cut carbon emissions to net zero. We continuously search for new projects that can support the energy transition, currently exploring for 8 commodities in 18 countries.
MEMBERS AND PARTNERS NEWS
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Building for the future of immigrant/refugee-centered health care
"TMU nursing professors awarded Academics Without Borders grant, laying foundations for sustainable health equity and professional development in Brazil. A training initiative developed at TMU is helping build Brazil’s capacity to provide culturally sensitive, trauma-informed healthcare for its rapidly growing population of immigrants, refugees and stateless individuals." Learn More
Centennial College amps up electric vehicle training
"Centennial College's School of Transportation is helping to accelerate the availability of automotive technicians with the knowledge and skills to maintain and repair hybrid and electric vehicles (EVs). As of the Fall 2024 semester, students starting the?Automotive - Motive Power Technician program?will now be required to complete EV/hybrid courses as part of their training." Learn More
Vale reaches definitive settlement with Public Authorities in Brazil for the full reparation of Samarco’s Fund?o dam collapse
“The Definitive Settlement enabled a mutually beneficial resolution for all Parties under fair and effective terms, while creating definitiveness and legal certainty. It is the result of a high-level mediation process conducted by the Brazilian Federal Court of Appeals of the 6th Region, with open dialogue and transparency." Learn More
BMA Recognized in Pro Bono Leading Lights 2024
"We are honored to announce that we have been recognized by Latin Lawyer and The Vance Center in?Pro Bono Leading Lights 2024. The survey highlights law firms that have made significant contributions to fostering a pro bono culture in Latin America." Learn More
Seneca Polytechnic and CEWIL Canada launch new student bursary
“Seneca Polytechnic has announced a new bursary program, funded in part by the Government of Canada’s Innovative Work-Integrated Learning Initiative. This bursary, awarded by Co-operative Education and Work-Integrated Learning Canada’s (CEWIL Canada) Innovation Hub (iHUB), aims to provide direct financial support to domestic students across all programs."? Learn More
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