Canadian Construction & Renovation Association “2022 Trade Show & Mid-Autumn Gala” — A Resounding Success
The Canadian Building and Renovation Association held its "2022 Trade Show Mid-Autumn Festival Gala" on September 9th at the Secret Garden Club (formerly the Shangri-La Ballroom) in Markham. Over 500 people, including 30 exhibiting companies, government officials, community leaders, industry peers, and all association board members, gathered to celebrate the traditional Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival.“
Invited guests included Markham City Councillors Hu Jing, Yang Qiqing, and Li Siyun; Richmond Hill City Councillor Chen Zhihui; Toronto Mayoral Candidate Lu Bingxiong; Markham City Councillor Candidate Sun Zhifeng; and York Region Councillor Candidate Sun Xiaoming.
The Canadian Building and Renovation Association's "2022 Trade Show Mid-Autumn Festival Gala" was a complete success. (Photo by Lin Fengyun)
All board members toasted the guests to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival.
In his address, Wen Wenwei, President of the Canadian Chinese Architectural and Renovation Association, stated that the association will unite the strengths of numerous high-quality contractors, developers, architects, designers, engineers, and large-scale builders in the Canadian Chinese architectural and renovation industry to jointly establish a cooperative platform based on "information sharing and mutual benefit." This platform aims to enhance the Chinese community's understanding of the local construction industry, improve the overall level and prestige of Chinese professionals through providing information, training, and other communication within the construction industry, thereby promoting immigrant employment and community harmony. Furthermore, it will leverage its professional platform to build bridges for Sino-Canadian trade and expand greater business opportunities.
Rymond Wen, President of the Canadian Building and Renovation Association, delivered a speech. (Photo by Lin Fengyun)
Video: Speech by Rymond, President of the Canadian Building and Renovation Association
Markham City Councillor Yee Ching sent a congratulatory letter.
Markham City Councillor Si-Yun Lee sent a congratulatory letter.
Richmond Hill City Councillor Chen Zhihui sent a congratulatory letter.
Markham City Councillor Ho Hu-ching presented a message.
Toronto mayoral candidate Lu Bingxiong delivers a speech
Speech by Markham York Region MP candidate Sun Xiaoming
Sun Zhifeng, Markham Ward 2 City Council candidate, delivered a speech.
Gala hosts: Millie Pu, Anna Zhou (right)
President Wen Wenwei introduces the new director - Lin Min from Global Building Materials.
Lin Min, from Huanqiu Building Materials, introduced the company's business.
A representative from Fotile Group explained the group's business.
Performing band: King and Queen
Markham City Councillor Ho Hu-ching sang the Cantonese song "Glorious Years".”
The candidates for the municipal election went on stage to sing the Taiwanese folk song "I Just Like You".
Wen Wenwei emphasized that the Canadian Chinese Building and Renovation Association was established in 2017 and currently has over 1,000 members. This year, many companies have joined the council as new council members: Yang Lijuan from Fotile Group, Lin Huifang and Lin Min from Global Building Materials, Alan Zhu from Has Steel, Jeff Leung from Jet Design, and Salina and Bruce from Maosen Flooring.
[The following images are snapshots from the Mid-Autumn Festival Gala]
[The following images are snapshots from the trade show.]
(Reported and photographed by Lin Fengyun, QingSong Media)