Ten Years United, Building the Future — CCCA Hosts Grand 10th Anniversary Charity Awards Ceremony
On March 7, 2026, the Canadian Chinese Construction Association (CCCA) held its 10th Anniversary Celebration and Charity Awards Gala at the Hilton Convention Centre in Markham. The event, themed "Ten Years of Shared Dedication, Building Dreams for the Future," reviewed the association's achievements in promoting exchange and cooperation between the Canadian and Chinese construction industries over the past decade and looked ahead to future development opportunities for the industry.
As a highly influential annual event in the Canadian Chinese construction industry, this celebration brought together officials from the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Toronto, officials from the Canadian federal, provincial, and municipal governments, representatives from hundreds of construction and related companies, and nearly a thousand industry professionals. The event included industry forums, company exhibitions, annual industry awards ceremonies, charity fundraising, and cultural performances. Aero Future Canada (AF-C) Inc. was the theme sponsor of this celebration.
Victor Oh, Honorary President of the Canada-China Architects Association and former Senator
Alex Huang, President of the Canada-China Architects Association
Raymond Wan, Founding President and Supervisor of the Canada-China Architectural Association
Congressman Michael Ma
Federal Member of Parliament Shaun Chen
Cheng Hongbo, Deputy Consul General of the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Toronto
Amidst the live music of a Scottish bagpipe band, 52 board members or their representatives from the Canada-China Architectural Association, dressed in formal attire, walked the red carpet, officially commencing the celebration. They are: Honorary President Victor Oh, Founding President and Supervisor Raymond Wan, President Alex Huang, Chairman Jason Pu, Vice President Raymond Wong, Vice President Lydia Yang, Vice President Chi Wing Yan, Vice President Jeff Leung, Vice President Winson Lin, Vice President Michael Mao, Secretary General Iris Zhu, Executive Vice President Mike Wang, Vice President Bruno Yan, Vice President Alan Zhu, Executive Vice President Henry Ni, Treasurer Jenny Li, and Directors Delei Li, Nana Guo, Alan Ding, Mengdi Zhen, Peter Yip, Charles Li, Tiantian Hou, Frankie Li, Marco Zhang, Richard Bush, Derek Hu, Ray Kwok, Eva Hu, Ma Haiming, Kelson Luo, Steven Zeng, Judy Xie, Shenshu Zhang, Vivian Zheng, William Cao, David Ouyang, Jianfangzi de Douke'er, Aaron Li, Cindy Li, David Ding, and Zhenyong (Zen). Li, Linda Geng, Mike Du, Richard Wen, Feng Shan, Henry Wang, Yanshen Cao, Oliver Wu, Andy Gao, Felix Zhou, and Michael Lin.
Certificates of membership were awarded to all board members.
The event boasted a distinguished lineup of guests, including representatives from political parties and organizations such as Federal Members of Parliament Michael Ma and Shaun Chen, Deputy Consul General of the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Toronto Cheng Hongbo, Ontario MPPs Aris Babikian and Peng Jinwei, Richmond Hill Deputy Mayor Chen Zhihui, Consuls Sun Shihao, Jiang Sheng, and Liu Hong from the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Toronto, Markham Regional Councillors Hu Jing and Li Guoxian, Vaughan Regional Councillor Mario Racco, Markham Councillors Yang Qiqing and Li Siyun, Richmond Hill Councillor Shao Haoran, Xu Qiang, Chief Representative of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade in Canada, Wang Guobiao, Director of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Toronto, Jeff Zhang, Regional Director of the Canada China Business Council (CCBC), Chris Collucci, Chairman of the Markham Trade Bureau, and Zhang Jie, Chairman of the Richmond Hill Trade Bureau, among others.
Theme Sponsorship
Judy Xie, Head of Aero Future Canada (AF-C) Inc.
Diamond Sponsorship
Jiang Zhongjie, head of LOVEONLY
Supreme Sponsor
Platinum Sponsorship
Gold and silver sponsorship
Representatives from various business groups and organizations were also invited to attend, including: Judy Xie, Head of Aero Future Canada (AF-C) Inc. (theme sponsor); Jiang Zhongjie, Head of LOVEONLY (diamond sponsor); Lu Yuan, CEO of ICBC (Canada); Amy Siu of Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC); Ivy Sun, Vice President of Royal Bank of Canada (RBC); Carl Cai, CEO of OTT International Financial Group; Honorary Advisors Sun Zhifeng, Larry Law, Lu Rong, Zhou Jiancheng, Yang Hao, and Chen Kai; Qi Jia, Chairman of the Federation of Shenzhen Associations of Canada; Jiang Rui, Honorary President of the Jiangsu International Chamber of Commerce of Canada; Zhu Yan, Chairman of the Federation of Chinese Canadian Associations of Toronto; Henry Lee, Honorary Consul General of Malaysia; Raymond Chik, President of the Association of Chinese Canadian Entrepreneurs (ACCE); Henry Chui, President of the Chinese Canadian Congress of Toronto (TCCSA); and Stone, President of the Markham Vaughan Chinese Business Association. Yu, former president of the Markham-Washington Chinese Business Association Wen Jianye, chairman of the Federation of Chinese Canadian Cultural and Arts Organizations Zhang Jian, vice chairman of the Federation of Chinese Canadian Associations Xue Yongli, co-chairman of the Federation of Chinese Canadian Associations of Canada (Ontario) Li Jinghui, co-chairman of the Federation of Chinese Canadian Associations of Canada (Halifax) Eric Yeung, CEO of Sany Heavy Industry (Canada) Zhao Zizhao, former president of the Scarborough-York Region Chinese Business Association Lu Bingxiong, executive director of the Richmond Hill Trade Commission Monique Dennison, president of the Hebei Chamber of Commerce Nolan, secretary-general of the Federation of Shenzhen Associations of Canada Liu Ying, vice president of the Vancouver Architectural Association Fang Yan, president of the Alberta Architectural Association Liang Desheng, etc.
Alex Huang, President of the Canada-China Architects Association (CCCA), Raymond Wan, Founding President, Victor Oh, Honorary President and former Senator Victor Oh, and Charles Lee, Co-Honorary President of CCCA and former Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, also sent their congratulations via video. They jointly reviewed the association's development over the past ten years and expressed their expectations for continued cooperation and exchange between the Canada-China construction industry and the Chinese construction industry.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, Ontario Minister of Seniors Raymond Cho, Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Richmond Hill Mayor David West, Vaughan Mayor Steven Del Duca, Ontario MPPs Penny Wai and Logan Kanapathi, Toronto City Councillors Nick Mantas and Jamaal Myers, Oakville City Councillor Dr. Scott Xie, and others also sent congratulatory letters to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the CCCA Association.
A charity fundraising event was also held during the gala to raise funds for the Mon Sheong Foundation. Diamond brand LOVEONLY donated diamonds for a charity raffle, with Director Andy Gao of Da Cheng Glass donating $2000, President Mr. Bin Alex Huang donating $1000, and Founding President Raymond Wan of Oriental Architecture donating $1000. Mon Sheong Foundation Vice President and Director Zheng Weidong accepted the $10,000 donation target on behalf of the organization and expressed his gratitude.
10th Anniversary Cake Cutting Ceremony
Honorary President Awarding Ceremony
Inauguration Ceremony of the Quebec-Canada-China Construction and Real Estate Association
In the presence of all the guests, the conference held an honorary president awarding ceremony for former Senator Victor Oh and an unveiling ceremony for the Quebec-Canada-China Construction and Real Estate Association (CCCA). The celebration reached its climax with the unveiling of a birthday cake symbolizing CCCA's 10th anniversary, followed by a cake-cutting ceremony.
The annual industry awards ceremony was also held that evening to recognize outstanding companies and organizations in the construction industry. The list of winners, selected by the industry recommendation and judging committee, includes:
Outstanding Construction Company Award: Global Building Supplies
Award presenters: CCCA President Alex Huang, Founding President Raymond Wan, Honorary President and former U.S. Senator Victor Oh
Award Recipient: Lin Huifang, representative of Global Building Materials; Lin Min
Outstanding Engineering Quality Award: Winford Windows Inc. | Hongfeng Door
Award presenters: Alex Huang, President of CCCA; Lu Yuan, CEO of ICBC (Canada)
Award Recipient: William Cao, Hongfeng Group
Award for Outstanding Achievement in the Construction Industry: Greensaving Group Inc. | Greensaving Heating and Cooling
Award presenters: Alex Huang, President of CCCA; Ivy Sun, Vice President of Royal Bank of Canada (RBC)
Award Recipient: David Ouyang, Green Source Heating and Cooling
Award for Outstanding Architectural Design: WPE Engineering Ltd. | Municipal Engineering Development
Award presenters: Alex Huang, President of CCCA; Carl Cai, CEO of OTT International Financial Group
Award Recipient: Mike Du, Municipal Engineering Development
Outstanding Contractor Award: Enrich Construction Ltd. | Specializing in Timber Structures
Award presenters: Alex Huang, President of CCCA; Iris Zhu, Irisky Wealth Management | Hongtian Wealth
Award Recipient: Richard Wen, Professional Timber Structures
Award for Outstanding Women in Architecture: Urban Congruence Ltd. | Professional Land Planner
Award presenters: Alex Huang, President of CCCA; Amy Siu, Business Development Bank of Canada (BDC)
Award Recipient: Cindy Li, Professional Land Planner
On the afternoon of the celebration, the association also hosted an industry exhibition and business forum. The forum focused on topics such as construction finance, development policy, risk management, and smart communities. Ontario MPP John Pang, Markham City Councillor John Lee, as well as representatives from construction developers, financial institutions, engineers, and industry consultants shared their insights, providing attendees with professional perspectives and in-depth exchanges.
This forum covers multiple topics, including: [Development and Practice of Drone-Based Smart Communities in Canada], [Investing in Multi-Family Homes Using Construction Loans and Government-Guaranteed Mortgages (CMHC)], [Risk Management and Construction Performance Guarantee for Investment Homes], [Latest Revisions and Development Trends in Main Street Development and Multi-Family Building Policies], and [Analysis of Key Aspects of "Three Connections and One Leveling" in Real Estate Development and Commercial Construction].
For the past ten years, the Canada-China Construction Association has been dedicated to building a platform for industry exchange and cooperation. Adhering to the principle of "resource sharing and win-win cooperation," it promotes resource integration and professional development within the construction industry, and assists new immigrant professionals in integrating into the Canadian construction market. In the future, the association will continue to play a bridging role, promoting cooperation between the Canada-China construction industry and driving innovative development within the sector.
As President Alex Huang stated in his address, "Ten years has been a journey of arduous progress and a testament to our collaborative journey. In the future, we will continue to strengthen industry cooperation and resource sharing to drive the construction industry towards higher-quality development. 'Ten Years of Shared Dedication, Building Dreams for the Future.' The Canada-China Construction Association will continue to work hand in hand with all sectors of society to create a broader prospect for the construction industry."
Special thanks to Aero Future Canada for their theme sponsorship and to the following nearly one hundred companies for their generous support of this celebration. The association will continue to support this event on its official website for a year. www.cccaonline.caThey promote their service information online.
Finally, special thanks to the following sponsors for providing the generous prizes for this grand event:
Living Water Resort & Spa, Living Water Resort, THE BRIARS, Jameson Luggage & Leather Goods, VIVA Home, Supreme Holiday, German Kitchen Appliances, Royal Bathroom and CFC Driven Fasteners.
Thank you for your generous support, which made tonight's luck and joy even more precious!
