Immigrating to Canada requires attention to life in Canada: On January 12, Deputy Consul General Wu Dongmei of the Chinese Consulate in Toronto attended the 2014 New Year charity dinner of the Canada China Professionals Association (CPAC), accompanied by Consul Zhong Hongnuo, Xia Shaojie, and others. Approximately 500 guests attended, including Canadian Federal Member of Parliament Liang Zhongxin, Ontario Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport Michael Coteau, and other officials from the three levels of government, as well as Director Lu Jiewei of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Toronto, APAC President Yang Jing, and representatives from the overseas Chinese community.<\/p>\n
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Deputy Consul Wu (fourth from the right in the front row) poses for a photo with President Yang Jing and guests.
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Deputy Consul General Wu spoke on behalf of the consulate. She praised CPAC for its long-standing efforts to unite professionals from various fields, actively support the career development of its members, assist them in integrating into mainstream society, and enhance their economic and social status. At the same time, she emphasized the importance of staying connected to the motherland, leveraging their multinational and cross-cultural advantages to bridge connections with various provinces and cities in China, and introducing and recommending talents to contribute positively to China's economic and social development and the friendly exchanges between China and Canada. Deputy Consul Wu introduced the overall development situation in China in 2013, stating that 2013 was a milestone year for China. The central government's decision to deepen reforms comprehensively greatly inspired the people and brought greater expectations and confidence, attracting strong attention from the international community. She hopes that the professionals association will continue to pay attention to the development and construction of their homeland, actively tell the story of China to the local mainstream society, enhance the friendship between the peoples of China and Canada, and contribute to the realization of the Chinese Dream.<\/p>\n
CPAC was established in 1992 and is a federally registered non-profit organization in Canada, mainly composed of new immigrants from the mainland. It is dedicated to providing comprehensive career training and development services for professionals in various fields, helping them integrate into local society. CPAC holds large-scale professional days, Chinese festivals, and facilitates talent exchanges and recruitment for domestic talents every year, receiving support from the federal and provincial governments, and has significant influence in the Greater Toronto Area.<\/p>\n
