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SRI LANKA: Merchandise exports record US $ 1 b in January
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Sri Lanka celebrates 75 years since gaining independence from Britain
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CSLBC welcomes incoming Consul General for Sri Lanka in Toronto
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SRI LANKA: Stock market notches one of best day gains with Rs. 181 m net foreign inflow
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IFC appoints Lisa Kaestner as Sri Lanka and Maldives Country Manager
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State Minister Nivard Cabraal confident of 4% GDP growth in 1Q
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Veteran businessman leads by example
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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 […]
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90 more solar projects in the offing by CEB
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SriLankan Airlines launched non-stop flights between Hong Kong and Colombo on 15 July.
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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
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Ministers to attend World Economic Forum Annual Meeting
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Canada, Sri Lanka discuss fully-fledged Code Share Agreement
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Sri Lanka enters into visa waiver agreement with Philippines
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Jul 25, 2016. ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) has extended by a month the deadline for expressions of interest in the pre-qualification […]
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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 […]
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Sri Lanka PM speaks at South Asian Diaspora Convention in Singapore
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IFC Canada to fund clean energy projects in Sri Lanka
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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
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BOI and EDB to work towards Sri Lanka’s Economic Goals
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CCC welcomes appointment of Dr. Coomaraswamy as Governor
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Indrajit Coomaraswamy new Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka
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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
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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
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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. […]
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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 – 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
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Action plan to boost US and Sri Lanka bilateral trade
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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 – 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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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
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New Govt.’s first Budget on 20 November: Finance Minister
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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: ‘Sri Lankan exports in Canada’s Lucrative Export Market’
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Canada-Sri Lanka Business Council is a business incorporated in 1990 with Corporations Canada, a division of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada. The Corporation […]