Rajah Abeyasinghe elected President, Sri Lanka-Canada Business Council
The Annual General Meeting (AGM) of The Sri Lanka-Canada Business Council was held recently. Canada’s High Commissioner in Sri Lanka David McKinnon graced the occasion […]
Port City Colombo wins âGlobal Best Project Awardâ
Port City Colombo wins âGlobal Best Project Awardâ Friday, October 9, 2020. Bringing the attention of the world to Sri Lanka once again, Port City […]
SRI LANKA: Port City, BOI and TRCSL among bodies brought under the President
Friday October 2, 2020 12:05 ECONOMYNEXT- Sri Lankaâs Board of Investment, the Colombo Port City Project and several other institutions which are in the National […]
SRI LANKANS OVERSEAS
OUR NATIONAL IDENTITY Upali Obeyesekere seeks to build bridges between communities Q: As far as perceptions go, do you think Sri Lanka can regain its composure […]
SRI LANKa: Vote on Account to pass Rs.1.3 Trillion in Parliament today
Another Resolution to borrow Rs.750 Billion Treasury Bills : Budget for 2021 to be presented in November: Thursday, August 27, 2020 Amali Mallawaarachchi – Daily […]
Mahinda Rajapaksa Sworn in as Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister for 4th Time
Sri Lankaâs former President Mahinda Rajapaksa was sworn in as the prime minister for the fourth time Sunday (Aug.9) after his party Sri Lanka Podujana […]
THE SLPP WIN IN A LANDSLIDE IN SRI LANKA â SECURES 145 OF 225 SEATS
Mahinda Rajapaksa sworn-in as Prime Minister By: Upali Obeyesekere A lot of water has flowed under the bridge since Sri Lanka President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa ordered […]
BOI targets USD 2 b under revised plan
The Board of Investment (BOI), the apex body driving investments, has revised its target to achieve Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) in the range of US$ […]
EDB Chief wants export boom to be everyoneâs priority
Friday, 31 January 2020 Sets $ 18.5 b merchandise and service exports target for 2020, up 15% from $ 16.1 b last year Modest growth […]
Sri Lanka Parliament prorogued for one month until January 3, 2020
Sri Lanka President prorogued Parliament for one month Author LBO Posted on December 2, 2019 | Politics Dec 02, 2019 (LBO) â President Gotabaya Rajapaksa […]
SRI LANKA: Interim Cabinet Ministers of 16 Members sworn in
Friday, November 22, 2019. A new Cabinet consisting of a total of 16 ministers were sworn in before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat, […]
Former president Mahinda Rajapaksa appointed Prime Minister of Sri Lanka
November 21, 2019 – Colombo, Sri Lanka. Opposition Leader and former President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday took oaths as Prime Minister of the Republic in a […]
President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa makes key appointments
Dr. P.B. Jayasundera S.R. Attygalle and Major General (retd) Kamal Gunaratne. Taking up his official duties as head of State last morning, newly elected President […]
Gotabhaya Rajapaksa elected as 7th Executive President of Sri Lanka
SLPP candidate Gotabhaya Rajapaksa defeated DNF candidate Sajith Premadasa to win the Sri Lanka Presidential Elections held on Saturday, November 16. When the final results […]
Lionel Silva heads Sri Lanka-Canada Business Council
PHOTO IMAGE: New office bearers: Seated from L-R: Ramya Weerakoon, Infotechs Limited, Committee Member; Sajith Rajapaksa, Vice President SLCBC; David McKinnon, High Commissioner for Canada; […]
Danish-based Multingual Grudfos to enhance engagement with Sri Lanka
A global giant in pump and water technologies, Danish-based multinational Grundfos, has reportedly expressed its keenness to enhance its engagement with Sri Lanka and become […]
Free Visa to Sri Lanka for Visitors from 39 countries
Iâm a big fan of countries eliminating barriers to entry, whether that comes in the form of removing the hassle or cost associated with visiting. […]
Procurement guidelines before Sri Lanka Cabinet
Procurement guidelines before Cabinet next week Comments / 584 Views / Friday, 19 April 2019 00:00 Long awaited guidelines sent to Cabinet Office Commission expects […]
Expressways earn Rs. 320 million during New Year season
The Road Development Authority stated that Sri Lankan expressways generated an income of Rs. 320 million during the past 12 days. Expressway Operations Maintenance and […]
Floating Solar Power Plant at Maduru Oya
Canadian firm agrees to set up 100 mw plant: Wednesday, April 10, 2019. Power, Energy and Business Development Ministry Secretary Dr. Suren Batagoda and Canadian […]
Sri Lanka to offer free visa on arrival to Indians
Times Travel Editor|TRAVEL NEWS, SRI LANKA – Apr 19, 2019. Sri Lanka to offer free visa on arrival to IndiansCredit: Getty Images In a welcome […]
Veteran businessman leads by example
UPALI OBEYESEKERE – PRESIDENT, CSLBC It was Upali Obeyesekere who pioneered the import of food products to Canada and also to USA way back in […]
Sri Lankaâs new High Commissioner to Canada Presents Credentials
Sri Lankaâs envoy to Canada, Asoka Girihagama presented his Credentials as Sri Lankaâs High Commissioner to Governor General Julie Payette of Canada at a […]
New Foreign Secretary Ravinatha Aryasinha assumes duties
October 31, 2018. Ambassador Ravinatha Aryasinha, a senior officer of the Sri Lanka Foreign Service, assumed duties as the Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign […]
Doing business in Sri Lanka from the UK: Sri Lanka trade and export guide
Following is an excerpt of an article that appeared in the United Kingdom. Sri Lanka export overview – Sri Lanka is a trading and a […]
Sri Lanka hikes fuel prices, petrol Rs155 a litre
Oct 10, 2018. ECONOMYNEXT – Prices of petrol and a grade of diesel will be increased from midnight Wednesday, Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Finance announced. […]
Promises Made, Promises Kept: Ontario’s Government for the People Marks 100 Days of Unprecedented Action
News Release October 9, 2018 Ontario’s Government for the People continues to create and protect jobs, put more money in people’s pockets and restore accountability […]
SRI LANKA: Bottled water prices to come down steeply
September 30, 2018 The Consumer Affairs Authority has issued an extraordinary gazette notification regulating the sale of bottled drinking water in the island. The […]
PRESIDENT SIRISENA TO ADDRESS 73rd UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY ON FIRST DAY
President Maithripala Sirisena will address the 73rd session of the United Nations General Assembly on the first day of the high-level General Debate on September […]
U.S. and Sri Lankan Governments Discuss Disaster Preparedness ahead of South-Western Monsoons
U.S. and Sri Lankan Governments Discuss Disaster Preparedness ahead of South-Western Monsoons Friday, August 24, 2018 U.S. and Sri Lankan governments discuss disaster preparedness The […]
Minister of International Trade Francois-Philippe Champagne promotes investment in Canada at the B7Â Business Summit
April 6, 2018 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada The Government of Canada is committed to broadening Canada’s trade ties, creating […]
Minister Morneau Takes Canada’s Plan for a Strong Economy to Hong Kong and Shanghai
Minister Morneau Takes Canada's Plan for a Strong Economy to Hong Kong and Shanghai March 29, 2018 – Hong Kong, China – Department of Finance Canada The Government of […]
SriLankan Airlines partners Air Seychelles
SriLankan Airlines (UL) and Air Seychelles have entered into a Special Prorate Agreement that will enhance their respective route networks and provide greater travel options […]
Canada deeply concerned by violence in Sri Lanka
Statement From Canadian Foreign Minister From Global Affairs Canada March 7, 2018 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Chrystia Freeland, Minister of Foreign […]
WHAT 3 KEY MARKETING LESSONS SHOULD BRANDS LEARN FROM OSCARS 2018?
What marketing lessons should we learn from the Oscars that took place on Sunday (March 4)? A mega entertainment event, such as the Oscars, attracts millions of […]
SRI LANKA: Cement price hiked by Rs. 30 per bag
Tuesday, 6 March 2018 – Courtesy: DailyFT Consumer Affairs Authority approves hike in 50kg bag after industry seeks Rs. 60 increase Consumer group slams raise, […]
Central Bank Governor denies interest rate hike
Tuesday, 6 March 2018 – Courtesy: DailyFT Rejects media reports, says reserves, inflation and broad money on target No reason to raise interest rates in […]
To: All Members of Canada-Sri Lanka Business Council
President/Secretary All Sri Lankan Associations in Toronto, Canada Dear Mr President/Secretary 70th Anniversary of Independence Day Celebrations – 2018 We are pleased to inform you […]
TOP 10 GLOBAL CONSUMER TRENDS FOR 2017
Consumers are now more demanding of products, services and brands than ever before and are using digital tools to articulate and fulfil their […]
BOARD OF DIRECTORSâ CODE OF CONDUCT GUIDELINES
SUBJECT: BOARD OF DIRECTORS’ CODE OF CONDUCT GUIDELINES The board of directors of the Canada-Sri Lanka Business Council (hereinafter called the “Council”) shall maintain the […]
101st hotel for Shangri-La chain opened in Colombo
Nov 16, 2017 (LBO) – Shangri-la Hotel Colombo was opened today by President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe. Sri Lankan born Bollywood actress Jacqueline […]
Sri Lankan SMEs at trade fairs in Southern China
Courtesy: DailyFT – Friday, 20 October 2017. The Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Guangzhou facilitated the participation of Sri Lankan SMEs in trade […]
90 more solar projects in the offing by CEB
Courtesy: DailyFT – Thursday, 19 October 2017. Tender conditions revised to encourage more bids: Minister TEC Report on proposal for LNG plant in Kerawalapitiya to be handed […]
IMF AND SRI LANKA
Sri Lanka : Second Review under the Extended Arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility, Request for Waivers of Applicability and Nonobservance of Performance Criterion, and […]
SriLankan Airlines launched non-stop flights between Hong Kong and Colombo on 15 July.
SriLankan Airlines launches direct flights to Hong Kong. SriLankan will operate the route five times per week. The commencement of the Hong Kong-Colombo direct operations […]
Paddy Withana appointed Tourism Advisor to PM
Industry veteran Paddy Withana has been appointed as a Tourism Advisor to Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe. Previously he was the Chairman of the Sri Lanka […]
Sri Lanka, Bangladesh agree to finalise FTA
MoU on economic partnership inked during President Sirisena’s successful visit to Dhaka 14 agreements signed to bolster greater bilateral cooperation Sri Lanka and Bangladesh have agreed […]
Board Member – Fiduciary Duties
Board Member 101: Fiduciary Duties The foundation of a board member’s service is their fiduciary duty to shareholders. Before we jump into what kinds of […]
What is Due diligence?
What is Due Diligence? Due diligence is an investigation of a business or person prior to signing a contract, or an act with a certain […]
Request for Flood Relief Assistance to Sri Lanka
High Commission of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Request for Flood Relief Assistance to Sri Lanka The High Commission of Sri Lanka in […]
SriLankan Airlines to establish its presence in Australia
SriLankan Airlines to establish its presence in Australia Melbourne joins the Airline’s global route network from October 2017 Colombo May 28, 2017: SriLankan Airlines, the […]
Sri Lanka Cabinet Reshuffle on Monday, May 22nd
Colombo, Sri Lanka. Monday, May 22, 2017. ECONOMYNEXT – Ministers Mangala Samaraweera and Ravi Karunanayake swapped their portfolios in the long-awaited cabinet reshuffle, which also […]
CSLBC delegation plans first visit to Sri Lanka in August 2017
2017 is an eventful year for the tea industry in Sri Lanka. It is the 150th anniversary since the tea industry first started and there […]
Footwear and Leather Fair 2017 provides the much needed leg-up to the industry
The 9th annual Footwear and Leather Fair successfully concluded at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Memorial Exhibition Centre after three days, where the public were able to […]
CETA: EU approves trade deal with Canada
By Raf Casert The Associated Press – Courtesy BRUSSELS – The European Union’s parliament approved a trade deal with Canada on Wednesday, extolling the pact as a […]
Ministers to attend World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
January 16, 2017 – Ottawa, Ontario – Global Affairs Canada The Honourable Bill Morneau, Minister of Finance; the Honourable Navdeep Bains, Minister of Innovation, Science […]
Membership Form 2017
We invite memberships from all Canadian companies interested in doing business with Sri Lanka. Annual Membership is $100 per calendar year. Members are privileged to […]
2-5 year Resident Visas for foreigners investing over USD 300, 000
Resident Visas for up to 5 years would be issued to foreigners who would invest a minimum of US $ 300 000 in Sri Lanka, Finance […]
Three Toronto-area MPs promoted in Trudeau cabinet shakeup
Chrystia Freeland, the rookie international trade minister who closed the Canada-EU free trade deal, moves to Foreign Affairs replacing Liberal veteran Stéphane Dion. By BRUCE […]
Our wishes for a Happy New Year & business success in 2017
The President and board of directors of Canada-Sri Lanka Business Council take this opportunity to wish all our members, business associates and stakeholders a Very […]
Former Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickremanayake passes away at 83
The 83-year-old leader served twice as Prime Minister, first from 2000 to 2001 and then from 2005 to 2010. Veteran Sri Lankan politician Ratnasiri Wickremanayake, […]
We wish you happy holidays and happy new year!
Thank you for your continued partnership! As the year ends, we think about all we are grateful for. Our relationship with you is one thing we […]
Canadian agriculture and agri-food exporters applaud signing of CETA
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM–(Marketwired – October 30, 2016) – The Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance (CAFTA) applauds the Government of Canada for signing the historic Comprehensive Economic […]
Happy Diwali to all our members
Another year will be over, another year will come. We hope and pray that the lights of Diwali illuminate the new chapter of your life. […]
Inauguration ceremony of World Export Development Forum held under patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena
PMD News (G) Thursday October 13th, 2016 The inauguration ceremony of the 16th edition of the World Export Development Forum was held under the patronage […]
Canada, Sri Lanka discuss fully-fledged Code Share Agreement
Canada and Sri Lanka have discussed and agreed in principal to have a fully-fledged Code Share Agreement, the Sri Lankan High Commission in Canada said. […]
Sri Lanka enters into visa waiver agreement with Philippines
Sri Lanka and the Philippines further cemented relations with the signature of Visa Waiver Agreement for Diplomatic and Official Passport Holders today at the […]
High Commissioner Chitranganee Wagiswara presents Credentials to Indian President Pranab Mukherjee
High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India Chitranganee Wagiswara presented credentials to the President of India Pranab Mukherjee at Rashtrapathi Bhawan in New Delhi on […]
Resurrecting international finance in Colombo?
Future financial centres are unlikely to be studded with high rise skyscrapers with big brand logos illuminated with neon lights, as one could find in […]
Veteran city hotelier Shanthikumar hits out at move to abolish minimum room rate
Veteran city hotelier and tourism industry leader M. Shanthikumar has warned on the dangers of the move to abolish the minimum room rate in […]
Sri Lanka tourist arrivals increased by 11.8% in August 2016
Tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka rose 11.8 percent from a year earlier to 186,288 in August 2016, with total visitors up 16 percent to 1.359 […]
WEDF 2016 in Colombo on October 12-13
The World Export Development Forum (WEDF) 2016 is scheduled to be held in Sri Lanka on October 12-13 Minister of Development Strategies and International Trade […]
Sri Lanka extends deadline in port terminal tender
Jul 25, 2016. ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has extended by a month the deadline for expressions of interest in the pre-qualification […]
Canada Foreign Minister Stephane Dion Visits Sri Lanka today
Jul 27, 2016 Latest News, Local News 0 588 Views The Foreign Minister of Canada Stephane Dion will arrive in Sri Lanka today on an official visit. The […]
Migration+ Video and Story Competition – DEADLINE EXTENDED
Please may we bring to your attention that the submission deadline has been extended for Migration Plus+ Video and Story Competition, held by the International […]
Singapore and Sri Lanka launch Free Trade Agreement talks
SINGAPORE: Negotiations for a Sri Lanka-Singapore Free Trade Agreement (SLSFTA) are underway, the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) said on Monday (Jul 18). Minister […]
Sri Lanka PM speaks at South Asian Diaspora Convention in Singapore
Opportunities of Convergence Speech at the South Asian Diaspora Convention by Hon. Ranil Wickremesinghe , Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. On Monday 18th July 2016, in Singapore. Mr […]
IFC Canada to fund clean energy projects in Sri Lanka
IFC, a member of the World Bank and the IFC-Canada Climate Change Program and the Canadian Government plan to help Sri Lankan private […]
International Trade Minister promotes Canada-EU trade deal while at G20 meeting
July 10, 2016 – Shanghai, China – Global Affairs Canada While attending the G20 Trade Ministers Meeting in Shanghai, China, the Honourable Chrystia Freeland, […]
EDB hosts World Export Development Forum 2016 in Colombo
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) in collaboration with the International Trade Centre (ITC) will host the 16th edition of the World Export Development […]
US$259mn apartment investments in Sri Lanka in June
Jul 11, 2016. ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s Board of Investment has signed 11 agreements to set up new apartment complexes with total estimated investments […]
BOI and EDB to work towards Sri Lankaâs Economic Goals
The Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka and the Export Development Board (EDB) met recently to explore areas of cooperation between the two economic […]
CCC welcomes appointment of Dr. Coomaraswamy as Governor
July 4, 2016, 6:43 pm The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce warmly welcomes the appointment of Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy as the Governor of the […]
CanadaâLanka trade: Possibilities are wide says High Commissioner
JUNE 28, 2015. Colombo, Sri Lanka. Canadian High Commissioner in Sri Lanka, Ms. Shelley Whiting Canada is among the top 10 entrepreneurial economies in […]
Indrajit Coomaraswamy new Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka
Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy succeeds Arjuna Mahendran, whose tenure, marked by controversies on the issuance of bonds, came to an end on Thursday. Indrajit Coomaraswamy, veteran […]
Canada Day Message from High Commissioner of Canada in Sri Lanka
CANADA DAY MESSAGE Category : MEDIA RELEASES Date : 30 June 2016 A Message from the High Commissioner of Canada on the Occasion of Canada Day […]
Sri Lanka goes for GSP+ in Britain-minus-EU
Deputy Foreign Minister Dr. Harsha de Silva By Uditha Jayasinghe – Daily FT The Government yesterday handed over its formal application for regaining […]
Samantha Ranatunga re-elected Chairman, Ceylon Chamber of Commerce
Samantha Ranatunga was reelected as the Chairperson of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce for a second consecutive year. Rajendra Theagarajah and Dr. Hans […]
BOI facilitates Japanese investors meeting
Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka hosted the annual Japan-Sri Lanka Government Private Sector Joint Forum for existing Japanese Companies based in Sri […]
World Bank report predicts 5.3% economic growth in Sri Lanka
World Bank predicts 5.3% growth for next 3 years. In its latest Global Economic Prospects report, the World Bank predicts Sri Lanka's economic growth will […]
Tender Opportunity
The Following Tender Notice has been posted in the Sri Lanka High Commission in Canada website. We are pleased to share it with you. […]
Sri Lanka’s Agency for Development gets off the ground soon
Sri Lanka’s Agency for Development gets off the ground soon. By Bandula Sirimanna – Business Times (Courtesy). The much-awaited Sri Lanka’s Agency for Development is […]
Canada provides CAD $310,000 to support humanitarian relief efforts in Sri Lanka
The Government of Canada has provided CAD $310,000 (approximately 35 million LKR) in support to humanitarian relief efforts in Sri Lanka in response to […]
Sri Lanka High Commission Appeal for Flood relief assistance to Sri Lanka
FLOOD RELIEF ASSISTANCE TO SRI LANKA This is to inform that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Colombo has informed this High Commission that a […]
Canada â Sri Lanka Friendship Group formed in Canadian Parliament
A Canada – Sri Lanka friendship group has been formed in the Canadian Parliament to boost ties between both countries. The election of office […]
Public Notice from Sri Lanka High Commission
Presidents of Sri Lanka Associations / Organizations, Dear Sir / Madam, Website of Adopt a Village Market We are pleased […]
Special Awards Gala to celebrate 25th anniversary of Council
The Canada-Sri Lanka Business Council was formed in October 1990, and its board of directors resolved to celebrate their 25th anniversary milestone late this year […]
Action plan to boost US and Sri Lanka bilateral trade
US-SRI LANKA TRADE AND INESTMENT FRAMEWORK COUNCIL ADOPTS ACTION PLAN TO BOOST BILATERAL TRADE. Minister of Development Strategies and International Trade Malik Samarawickrama led Sri […]
Sri Lanka to stop giving tax holiday under BOI law: PM
ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka will stop giving tax holidays under Board of Investment Law and limit it to breaks available under the Inland Revenue […]
Message from President, CSLBC
As President of Canada-Sri Lanka Business Council, this is what I expect from my team – the board of directors. As I renew my ensuing […]
CSLBC Wishes you a Happy Sinhala & Tamil New Year
The board of directors of Canada-Sri Lanka Business Council wishes you a happy and prosperous Sinhala & Tamil New Year! Being a significant […]
Press Release issued by the Consultation Task Force on Reconciliation Mechanisms in Sri Lanka
Press Release SLCG The attached is a Press Release in Sinhala, Tamil and English issued by the Consultation Task Force on Reconciliation Mechanisms in Sri […]
Sri Lanka Food sector Export promotion at SIAL Canada 2016, 13th â 15th April 2016, Montreal, Quebec.
To: Canadian Business Community We are pleased to disseminate the following trade information with special interest to Sri Lanka exporters participation in the renowned SIAL […]
CSLBC Annual General Meeting 2016 on Sunday, April 10, 2016
TAKE NOTICE that the Annual General Meeting of the Canada-Sri Lanka Business Council will be held on Sunday, April 10, 2016, from 09:30 onwards, in […]
Notice on Dual Citizenship – Sri Lanka
Notice on Dual Citizenship Notice Please note that the Department of Immigration and Emigration of Sri Lanka has not appointed any Agent or Representative to […]
Sri Lanka Investment and Business Conclave 2016
Sri Lanka Investment and Business Conclave 2016 takes place in the Oak Room – Cinnamon Grand Colombo – Sri Lanka from March 8th – 10th. […]
Sri Lanka Consulate in Toronto celebrates 68th Independence Day
The 68th Independence Day celebrations in Toronto attracted a cross section of Sri Lankans to Ontario Science Centre where the Consulate General for Sri […]
Lankan envoy says hard choices had to be made
Sri Lanka was at a crucial juncture where hard choices had to be made, the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Canada, Ahmed A. Jawad said. […]
CSLBC board meets new Sri Lanka High Commissioner to Canada
The Canada-Sri Lanka Business Council (CSLBC) is a success story! Formed in 1990, the council promotes bilateral trade, investment, tourism, technology transfer and industrial cooperation […]
Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) proposes 10 point plan
For the first time, the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC) in its 175 year old history has come out with a set of 10 […]
âEconomic Diplomacyâ under spotlight at upcoming Chamber forum
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. Harsha De Silva is scheduled to speak in detail about the government’s plans to boost ‘Economic Diplomacy,’ at […]
Canada Sees Great Business Potential with Sri Lanka
Canada sees great potential and synergy in Sri Lanka to do business with Canadian businesses and Canadian import market. Canada’s aim is to build ties […]
Foreign Minister says Sri Lanka achieves path-breaking success at UNHRC
FM chairs Commonwealth Foreign Ministers Meeting Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera chaired the Commonwealth Foreign Ministers Meeting held in New York on Thursday. Foreign Ministers from […]
New Govt.âs first Budget on 20 November: Finance Minister
The first Budget of the new Government will be presented to the Parliament on 20 November. Commencing the debate on six financial resolutions […]
Lacklustre performance of Sri Lanka stock market persists
Reuters: Sri Lankan shares ended little changed on Friday ahead of the central bank’s policy rate decision later in the day where it is widely […]
Sri Lanka’s Basilur Tea at SIAL Canada 2015
Rohan Perera, Director of CSLBC participated in SIAL Canada 2015 in Toronto. He is President, Global Business Network Inc. Awards Basilur Tea Book collection – […]
Angela J. Bogdan, Chief of Protocol of Canada
Ms. Bogdan is currently Chief of Protocol of Canada and Champion for Women in the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development (DFATD). She joined […]
Dy. Consul General Mr. H.M.B. Herath accorded historic farewell by Canada-Sri Lanka Business Council
Deputy Consul General for Sri Lanka in Toronto, H.M.B. Herath was accorded a historic farewell on August 22nd at the prestigious Richmond Hill Country […]
Luncheon meeting: âSri Lankan exports in Canadaâs Lucrative Export Marketâ
March 27, 2012, 5:52 pm The Sri Lanka â Canada Business Council (SLCBC) of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce will be organizing a luncheon meeting […]
Air Canada and SriLankan Airlines Codeshare Agreement will allow easy connections between Canada and Sri Lanka
News Releases MONTREAL, Oct. 20, 2011 /CNW Telbec/ – Air Canada and SriLankan Airlines announced today a code share agreement that will make flying between […]
âInvest in Sri Lankaâ seminar held in Toronto
Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner in Canada Daya Perera was the keynote speaker at a well-attended plenary session held in Toronto at the Holiday Inn Hotel […]
10th Anniversary (1990 – 2000)
Formed in 1990, The Canada-Sri Lanka Business Council (CSLBC) celebrated its 10th anniversary this year. There were four presidents who provided stewardship to the Council in […]