Banquet 2012 - Sold out!. Don't miss our Chinese New Year's Banquet celebrating the Year of the Dragon, February 12, 2012.

January 12 2012 meeting Transforming China's "Grave" Environmental Situation. Time & location: 7:30 pm - 30 Cleary Avenue, Ottawa

2011
December 15, 2011, 7:30pm, Professor Josephine Smart, University of Calgary, spoke on 'Finding Safe Food in China'; Library & Archives, 395 Wellington St., Room A

November 21 (Monday), 2011, 7pm: CCFS-Ottawa Annual General Meeting; after the business meeting beginning at 7:30pm, this year's 2011 Ottawa Book Award winner Eric Enno Tamm will give an illustrated presentation 'Two Western Adventurers in China, 1906 & 2006' based on his prize-winning book The Horse That Leaps Through Clouds; Room A, Library and Archives Canada,

October 26, 2011, 7:30pm, Robert Wright, Canadian Ambassador to China, 2005 to 2009, gave a talk 'Lessons Learned from My Time in China'; Library and Archives, Wellington Street

September 20 (Tuesday), 2011, 7:30 p.m., David Burke, former military attaché, Canadian Embassy in Beijing PRC spoke on China's military development in the 21st century; Library and Archives Canada, Wellington St.

June 9 (Thursday), 2011, 7:30 p.m.: Professor Kimberley Manning, Concordia University, spoke on the topic 'Challenging Democracy: Gender Quotas in the Chinese Countryside', Room A, Library and Archives, Wellington Stree

May 12, 2011, 7:30 - 9:30pm: Dr. Derek Ireland spoke about his recent work in China in urban, regional, and rural planning. Room A, Library & Archives, Wellington Street; This event was part of the program of the 2011Asian Heritage Month Society-Ottawa.

April 29, 2011; the Chinese Embassy hosted a buffet reception (By Invitation) for all CCFS-Ottawa members and VIP guests in recognition of the 35th anniversary of the founding of CCFS-Ottawa. Ambassador Zhang Junsai gave an informative speech about China's Twelfth Five-Year Plan.

March 18, 2011, 7:30pm: Talk by Professor Moses Kiggundu, Carleton University, on China-Africa Relations, Room A, Library and Archives, Wellington Street.

February 13, 2011, 6pm: Chinese New Year Banquet -Year of the Rabit; a ten-course New Year Celebration banquet at the Mandarin Ogilvie Restaurant, 1137 Ogilvie Road; Chinese Ambassador Zhang Junsai and his wife with many special guests attended.

January 14, 2011, 7:30pm: Beneath the Miracle: Inequality and Economic Development in China, Dr. Joseph Wong, University of Toronto, at Library and Archives, Wellington Street, Ottawa.

2010
November 25 (Thursday), 2010, Annual Meeting; an illustrated presentation on Film Making In China Since the 1980s by Dr. Peter Rist, School of Cinema, Concordia University; Library and Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St. Room A, Ottawa; business meeting at 7p.m, 7:30pm for presentation

September 30, 2010, 7:30pm. : An illustrated presentation on The Untold Story of China-Canada Trade 200 Years go, by Ron Whate, Ottawa archaeologist and ceramicist; Salle de Presse, Gatineau City Hall.

June 17, 2010, 7:30pm: John Higginbotham, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade speaking on 'Canada's Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative: Building Bridges of Transportation and Trade between Canada and China"; the Press Room , Gatineau City Hall, ground level, 25 Laurier, Hull/Gatineau.

May 17, 2010, 7:30pm: Where in the World is Global China? a presentation by Dr. Paul Evans, Director, Institute of Asian Research, University of British Columbia; the Press Room , Gatineau City Hall, ground level, 25 Laurier, Hull/Gatineau. Prof. Evans will talk about China’s rise as a global force that is broader, deeper and more significant than just economics CCFSEventMay17-10PaulEvans.pdf. This event is also being presented under the Asian Heritage Month Society Ottawa program for May.

April 29, 2010: The Path of China’s Economic Development and Success Factors of Western Businesses in China: Looking Forward into the Next Few Decades", a presentation by Professor Nailin Bu, Queen’s University, Gatineau City Hall, 7:30pm

March 18, 2010 : Partners in Development: China, Canada and the World Bank Group, presentation by Isaac Goodine, formerly of the World Bank, Press Room Videotron, Gatineau City Hall, 7:30 p.m.

March 8, 7:30pm : Presented by the Canada-China Art Association (CCAA), Spring Festival Gala 2010 at the National Arts Centre, with the 100-member China Broadcasting Chinese Orchestra; the official kick-off for the 40th anniversary celebration of Canada China diplomatic relations; one-night performance only.

February 21, 2010 : Chinese New Year Banquet -Year of the Tiger; a ten-course New Year Celebration at the Mandarin Ogilvie Restaurant, 1137 Ogilvie Road, Gloucester, Ottawa, 6p.m.

January 21, 2010 : The Prime Minister's recent visit to China and the Canada-China Relationship, a presentation by Phil Calvert, Foreign Affairs and International Trade Canada. Please note the new venue: Press Room/ Salle de presse Vidéotron, Gatineau City Hall, 25 Laurier St. Gatineau (Hull sector), 7:30 p.m.

2009
November 26, 2009, Annual General Meeting at Library & Archives; at the Business Meeting members for the new executive committee were elected (see Contact Us), followed by a screening of the CCTV Documentary film ‘A Retrospective of 60 Years of Chinese National Day Celebrations’

October 15, 2009 (Thursday), 7:30p.m. Room 156, Library & Archives, 395 Wellington, Ottawa: Professor Christian Constantin, Graduate School of International and Public Affairs, University of Ottawa, will give an Illustrated Talk on China’s Energy Policy and Global Climate Change .

September 17 (Thursday), 7:30p.m.: Mr. Loic Gouadec will be giving a talk and demonstration on “Tai Ji Chuan”. Tai Ji (Tai Chi) is a series of complex, slow-motion movements, each named and designed (for example, The White Crane Spreads its Wings) to ensure effective circulation of the Qi, or intrinsic energy of the universe, through the mind and body. It derives partly from the Shaolin Temple martial arts of China and partly from Daoism. Mr. Gouadec, who lives in Ottawa is an expert in the art.

June 18: 7:30 pm – Presentation by M. Jean-François Leclerc, Director, Centre d’Histoire de Montréal, on Montrealizing Bethune: The genesis of the exhibition ‘ The Adventures of the Unpredictable Doctor Bethune’ at the Centre d`Histoire de Montréal. This talk will be held at Library and Archives Canada, Wellington Street, Ottawa, Room 156.

May 7: 7:30 pm Talk by Dr. Bernie Frolic, Professor Emeritus, Political Science, York University and Senior Researcher, Asian Institute, Munk Centre, University of Toronto, on Current Prospects for Political Change in China. Library and Archives Canada, Wellington Street, Room A.

April 16, 7pm Talk by Dr. André Laliberté, School of Political Studies, University of Ottawa, on the revival of religion in contemporary China. Library and Archives Canada, Wellington Street, Exhibition Room A.

March 19: 7:30 pm Talk by Senior Colonel CAI Ping, Defence Attaché of the Embassy of the People's Republic of China, on 'China's Security Policy Today'. Library and Archives Canada, Wellington Street, Exhibition Room A.

Sunday, February 8, 2009 at 6:00 p.m. Year of the Ox - New Year's Banquet A traditional Chinese New Year Celebration Banquet Graced by the presence of Chinese Embassy representatives and other VIPs at the MANDARIN OGILVIE RESTAURANT 1137 Ogilvie Road, Gloucester, Ottawa

January 15, 2009 at 7:30 p.m. Illustrated talk by Professor Charles Burton of Brock University on the reforms of Deng Xiaoping (a CCFS event). One of the founding fathers of the New China, Deng Xiaoping is the Chief Architect of China’s Opening Up and Reform Policies, the socialist cause with Chinese characteristics that produced China’s economic miracle. The year 2008 marks the 30th anniversary of the start of the Reform Movement. Professor Burton is a well-known sinologist who has served in the Canadian Embassy in Beijing. Library and Archives Canada, Room 156.

Friday, January 16, 8:00 p.m. Spring Festival Gala of Chinese Music and Dance, 2009 actively promoted by CCFS Ottawa. National Arts Centre (presented by the China Arts Association). A visual and musical masterpiece featuring a wide range of spectacular performances by 50 leading artists and entertainers from China. Traditional Chinese instruments will also be showcased individually and with the Ottawa Symphony Orchestra to provide a truly unique ‘East-meets-West’ musical experience.

Sunday, February 8, 6:00 p.m. CCFS Traditional Chinese New Year Celebration Banquet to usher in the New Year of the Ox at the Mandarin Ogilvie Restaurant. Musical entertainment, doorprizes, a ten-course banquet; members $35, non-members $40.


2008
November 26 (Wednesday), Annual General Meeting, Room 156, Library & Archives Canada, 395 Wellington St. Professor Scott Simon, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, University of Ottawa will give an illustrated presentation on Ethnic Minorities in Greater China. This will be preceded by a business meeting beginning at 7p.m. All are welcome; admission is free with a $5 charge for non-members; tea and light refreshments will be served.

October 16 (Thurs), 7:30p.m. Invitation to a Film Evening “Hello, Xiaoping”, A TV documentary co-produced by China Central Television, 95 minutes, in English. Library and Archives Canada, Room 156, 395 Wellington Street. All are welcome, with a $5 charge for non-members.
Deng Xiaoping, one of the founding fathers of the New China, is the Chief Architect of China’s Opening Up and Reform Policies, the socialist cause with Chinese characteristics that produced China’s economic miracle. October 2008 marks the 30th Anniversary of the start of the Reform Movement.

September 11 (Thursday), 7:30p.m. Presentation by Dr. Xiaobei Chen, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Carleton University on Adoptions of Chinese Children: from Christian Missionary Philanthropy (1880s to 1950s) to Intercountry Adoption (1990s - present). Library and Archives Canada, Room 156. All are welcome; Chinese tea and refreshments; there is a $5 admission for non-CCFS members.

September 10 (Wednesday) 6:30p.m. a dinner in honour of Mr. Qing Boming and Ms. Ye Zi of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship With Foreign Countries, on their visit to Ottawa, September 9-10, at the Palais Imperial Restaurant on Dalhousie at Clarence. This is on a self-pay basis at approx. $25 per person, cash bar. CCFS- members please advise L. Merklinger at 819-777-8434 by September 5.

May 29 (Thursday), 7:30 p.m. Presentation by Professor Gary Evans, Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Arts, Department of Communication, University of Ottawa on The China Optic in NFB Films. Library and Archives Canada, 395 Wellington Street, Room 156; tea and refreshments. Free admission for members, $5 for non-members.

April 15 Invitation to a Film Evening, St. Luke Lutheran Church, 326 MacKay Street, "T H E Y C H O S E C H I N A" A film by Shuibo Wang introduced by Gilliane Lapointe

March 13, 7:30 p.m. Illustrated talk by Ann Chudleigh on Glorious Chinese Gardens: Imperial and Scholars’ Gardens Compared. Library and Archives Canada, Room 156

February 10, 6:00pm. Chinese New Year Banquet - to usher in the Year of the Rat, at the Mandarin Ogilvie Restaurant; with remarks by Ambassador Lu Shumin, Senator Mac Harb, Pierre Poilievre M.P., City of Gatineau Councillor Juan da Silva, and featuring gu-zheng music by Vicky Ye and Sandy Yip, and CCFS talents Dominic Darcy and Georges Sapounidis; doorprizes were generously donated by the Chinese Embassy, Canada Post, the McGarry Family, and the Mandarin Ogilvie Restaurant.

January 10, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. Talk by Ambassador Lu Shumin on Canada-Chinese Relations in the Run-up to the Olympics. Library and Archives Canada, Room 156

2007
November 21, 7:00 p.m. CCFS AGM at Library&Archives Canada, Wellington St. Rm 156. The business meeting was followed by guestspeakers Professors Illimar Altosaar and Hua Cao from Ottawa University, and Mr. Chak Wang, Environment Canada (ret.) presenting an illustrated talk on their project involving ecosystem management in the Loess Plateau villages of Lanzhou, Gansu province, China

October 26 at 7:30 p.m. Silk Road Overland Journey: An illustrated talk by Yue Chi of Toronto, at Library&Archives Canada; an illustrated talk about Chi's 60-day journey by landrover from Istanbul to Beijing,

September 25, 7:30 p.m. Illustrated talk by Dr. Marilyn Light on Chinese orchids and other plants. Dr. Light is a microbiologist who has researched and written and taught about orchids at the University of Ottawa, in speaking tours, and earlier this year was invited to China to talk about her study of Chinese Cymbidium orchids. Elmwood School, Rockcliffe Park; talk followed by light refreshments.

June 28, a talk on "Canada's development co-operation with China: defining our mutural interests" by Xavier Furtado, Assistant Director (Policy and Planning) of the China & Northeast Asia Division, CIDA, at Library & Archives Canada, Room 156 (over 50 persons attended).

February 11: Year of the Pig New Year's Banquet at Mandarin Ogilvie attended by 160 members and guests; the happy gathering heard remarks by Ambassador Lu Shumin, Senator Mac Harb, City of Gatineau Councillor Juan da Silva of the City of Gatineau, and Mayor of Ottawa representative Mr. David Gibbins; two gu-zheng players and CCFS musical talents Dominic D'Arcy and Georges Sapounidis provided musical entertainment; doorprizes were donated by the Chinese Embassy, Canada Post Corporation, Mandarin Ogilvie, Shanghai Restaurant, and CCFS members.

	At the CCFS-Ottawa Year of the Pig - New Year's Banquet on Sunday, February 11th, 2007 at the Mandarin Ogilvie Restaurant, from l. to r.: Lolan Merklinger, Ambassador Lu Shumin, Madame Lu, Mr. Arthur Menzies, Mr. Ken Merklinger
	Ambassador Lu Shumin and Senator Mac Harb at the February 11 Chinese New Year banquet

Hubei Provincial Friendship Association delegation hosted by CCFS Executive Committee at luncheon during Ottawa visit November 8, 2006