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CCCA Attends Zunyue Residence Senior Community Press Conference by Invitation
On June 26, 2026, the Zunyue Residence Senior Community Press Conference was held at Woodside Square in Scarborough. At the invitation of the organizers, the Canadian Chinese Construction Association (CCCA) sent representatives to attend, joining Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, Member of Parliament Shaun Chen, representatives from all levels of government, community leaders, and several hundred guests from the senior care, healthcare, and business sectors to witness the official public launch of this innovative senior living community.
The Canadian Chinese Construction Association is a professional industry association based in the Greater Toronto Area, with members spanning builders, developers, architects, engineers, renovation companies, real estate professionals, and the building-materials supply chain. The Association is dedicated to fostering exchange and cooperation within the Chinese-Canadian construction community, promoting healthy industry development, and supporting the growth of Chinese-Canadian construction and related enterprises. Its participation in the Zunyue Residence launch reflects the Association's ongoing attention to and support for the development of age-friendly communities and smart wellness initiatives in the region.
According to the organizers, the event drew more than 500 guests, with participating organizations spanning government, the healthcare system, the senior care industry, community groups, businesses, and the media — reflecting broad interest in and support for Active Aging, Smart Wellness, and age-friendly community development.
The press conference began at 11:00 am Emily Zhang, Chief Financial Officer of Woodside Square and 95 Developments, delivered welcoming remarks on behalf of the organizers, noting that Zunyue Residence is not merely about building apartments, but is a long-term social undertaking dedicated to serving the community and caring for seniors.
Government and elected representatives in attendance voiced their support for the project. Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, MP Shaun Chen, Toronto City Councillor Jamaal Myers, along with York Region Councillor Joe Li, Richmond Hill Councillor Simon Cui, and a representative from the office of Regional Councillor Alan Ho, addressed the audience or sent letters of congratulation, recognizing the project's proactive response to population aging and its leadership in advancing smart wellness and innovative senior living models.
Project Introduction: Smart Wellness and Active Aging
During the project introduction, Zunyue Residence representative Mia Yang presented the project's background, operating model, architectural planning, age-friendly design, and smart wellness systems, while Simon Wang of developer 95 Developments outlined the upcoming construction plans and future vision. Guests from the senior care, healthcare, community development, and business sectors then shared their perspectives, offering positive assessments of the project's “Active Aging · Smart Wellness” philosophy.
Project Overview
Zunyue Residence is located at 1571 Sandhurst Circle, Scarborough, and adopts Canada's well-established Life Lease model. It will be operated and managed by a federally registered non-profit organization, with local integrated real estate developer 95 Developments responsible for development and construction. Construction is expected to begin in the fall/winter of 2026, with completion anticipated in the spring of 2028.
The development connects directly to Woodside Square Mall via a fully glass walkway, and is surrounded by over 600,000 square feet of commercial amenities and more than 180 merchants, including supermarkets, banks, pharmacies, dental and walk-in clinics, restaurants and food courts, and a new 11-screen LED enclosed cinema. Transit is highly convenient: a TTC stop is roughly a 3-minute walk away, Agincourt GO Station about a 10-minute walk, and Highway 401 is nearby, making family visits easy.
On the wellness side, the project introduces an AI-powered smart wellness system, with planned features including a constant-temperature, constant-humidity air purification system, smart secure door locks, an intelligent radar fall-detection system, anti-slip flooring, and impact-absorbing furniture. The community will also feature more than 30,000 square feet of activity space for seniors, hosting ongoing senior clubs, calligraphy and painting, music and dance, interest groups, and seasonal cultural events, along with translation, repair, cleaning, and errand services.
From the Association
As a professional construction industry association rooted in the Greater Toronto Area, the Canadian Chinese Construction Association has long followed developments in construction as well as community and livelihood issues. As Chinese-Canadian families put down roots in Canada, senior care has become an important shared concern for the community. The Association welcomes projects such as Zunyue Residence that balance quality of living, health support, and human-centred care, and sincerely wishes the project a smooth journey ahead in bringing local seniors better and more reassuring retirement options. The CCCA will continue to connect industry resources, take part in community exchange, and support initiatives that advance the industry and public well-being — working together to foster the shared growth of the Chinese-Canadian construction community and the community at large.
CCCA Successfully Hosts Wealth Planning Event for Construction Business Owners
Focusing on Wealth Management for the Construction Industry and Enhancing Members' Professional Value
On June 26, 2026, the professional seminar series “What You Think VS Reality: Financial Blind Spots of Construction Business Owners” — hosted by the Canadian Chinese Construction Association (CCCA) and organized by Irisky Wealth — was successfully held at Golf It Up. Construction business owners, association directors and members gathered together to explore hot topics such as tax planning, wealth management and legal structuring in the course of business growth, all in a relaxed and open atmosphere.
As an important part of the CCCA professional seminar series, this event focused on the issues that construction business owners commonly face throughout business operation, wealth accumulation, business exit and wealth succession. Professionals from the legal, tax and wealth-planning fields were invited to share jointly, offering member enterprises cross-disciplinary, systematic solutions.
Three Key Stages, Systematically Unpacking Business Wealth Challenges
The discussion centered on three key stages of business development:
Operation stage — practical issues such as tax cost control, application of the HST Rebate policy and cash-flow management in construction business operations were highlighted;
Exit stage — drawing on policies such as the LCGE (Lifetime Capital Gains Exemption), equity planning, exit arrangements and business value management were professionally analyzed;
Succession Stage — planning ideas for sustainable business wealth were shared from the perspectives of wealth succession, liquidity arrangements and long-term planning for business owners' families.
Three Experts, Cross-Disciplinary Joint Sharing
The event featured presentations from three professional speakers:
- Bobby Wang — Senior Commercial Legal Counsel at KPMG, shared professional experience on corporate equity structures, family trusts, commercial agreements and legal risk management;
- Yang Ying, CPA — Tax planning specialist, provided in-depth analysis of corporate tax optimization, corporate restructuring and tax planning;
- Iris Zhu (CLU, CHS, TOT) — Wealth planner, shared on business owners' retirement planning, wealth succession, corporate insurance strategies and family wealth structures.
The three speakers delivered systematic presentations across the dimensions of legal, tax and wealth planning, helping member enterprises more clearly understand how these disciplines work together and offering a more comprehensive planning framework for future development.
Engaging Prize Q&A and Active Exchange
The seminar also featured a prize Q&A session, in which the speakers posed interactive questions to attendees based on their presentations; members eagerly competed to answer, and the lively exchange deepened everyone's understanding of tax, financial and legal knowledge. Throughout the seminar, members listened attentively, taking notes and nodding along. After the presentations, the Q&A and discussion session was especially active: members raised real challenges from their own businesses — from the details of tax structuring to the practical implementation of family succession — engaging in in-depth, face-to-face discussion with the speakers. Wave after wave of questions followed, and the experts patiently addressed each one. Many members noted that such cross-disciplinary, face-to-face exchange is a rare opportunity that made complex financial, tax and legal matters much clearer and easier to understand.
Indoor Golf Experience and a Lively Dinner Lottery
Beyond the seminar, the event incorporated an indoor golf experience at Golf It Up, with on-site guidance from a PGA professional coach, allowing members to enjoy the sport while connecting in depth.
After the seminar, the organizers prepared a sumptuous dinner, and members raised their glasses and cheered for their teams amid the relaxed atmosphere of World Cup viewing and open discussion, with laughter filling the room.
The lottery during the dinner brought the atmosphere to its peak. We extend special thanks to WeBeauty for sponsoring a SkinCeuticals skincare gift set, and to Golf It Up for sponsoring a golf experience lesson; lucky members went home with rewards amid rounds of applause and cheers. This series of relaxed and enjoyable activities further fostered interaction and resource connection among members.
Closing Remarks from CCCA Leadership
Toward the end of the event, CCCA Founding President Raymond Wan and President Alex Huang each delivered remarks. They thanked the business owners and members for their active participation, reviewed the association's recent efforts to build an industry exchange platform and serve member enterprises, and encouraged members to make full use of the association's resources to grow together through policy learning and professional exchange.
Continuously Empowering Members, Creating the Future Together
In recent years, CCCA has consistently taken member needs as its guide and continuously enriched the association's services. As one of the association's key value-added offerings, the professional seminar series aims to build an exchange platform between construction business owners and professional institutions, helping members stay informed of policy changes, learn professional knowledge, strengthen business management capabilities, and achieve resource sharing and win-win cooperation.
Looking ahead, CCCA will continue to roll out themed events on topics of interest to construction business owners — including tax planning, legal risk management, corporate financing, real estate development, wealth management and artificial intelligence — providing members with more high-quality opportunities to learn and exchange, continuously raising the association's professional service standards and supporting the long-term, stable development of member enterprises.
CCCA will continue to uphold its mission of “connecting resources, empowering enterprises, and serving members,” building an influential professional exchange platform and growing together with members to create the future.
CCCA member Mr.Bin wrapped up a successful Summer Outdoor Building Supply Event on June 25!
On Thursday, June 25, CCCA member company Mr.Bin Outdoor Building Supply hosted its Summer Vendor Event at 3445 Kennedy Road in Scarborough. Open to the public free of charge from 11 am to 3 pm, the event drew professionals from the construction, landscaping and renovation trades, along with families interested in outdoor and garden projects.
Held under the theme “Share Your Dream Garden with Our Pros,” the event brought together Mr.Bin's various business lines and 11 brand vendors, presenting the full journey of outdoor building supply — from material selection to on-site installation — all under one roof.
Pavers, Natural Stone & Outdoor Porcelain
The event showcased ground-surface materials including pavers, natural stone and outdoor porcelain, with participating brands such as Unilock, Permacon, Best Way Stone (BWS), Brown's Concrete Products, Oakville Stone and Porcea. These materials are widely used for driveways, patios, walkways and terraces — the literal foundation of any outdoor space.
Outdoor Lighting Systems
The outdoor lighting section featured In-lite, presenting low-voltage outdoor lighting systems. For many homeowners, outdoor lighting is about more than nighttime safety — it sets the mood of a garden and extends how long an outdoor space can be enjoyed.
Polymeric Sand & Installation Accessories
Polymeric sand is a key material for filling the joints between pavers — it locks the units in place, suppresses weed growth and reduces water seepage, often making the difference between a paving job that lasts and one that doesn't. In this section, Alliance presented polymeric sand and installation supplies, LePage brought sealing and bonding products, and CFC was also on hand with related installation materials and accessories.
(New) Equipment Rental & On-Site Test Drives
A major new highlight of the event was Mr.Bin's newly launched equipment-rental line. TerraX brought machinery from brands such as SDLG and LGMG, including compact excavators and aerial work platforms; also on display were Benda motorcycles and AODES ATVs and UTVs. A dedicated test-drive area let guests get a close, hands-on look at how the various machines and vehicles perform. For small and mid-sized contractors and landscaping crews, flexible rental can meet a project's stage-by-stage equipment needs without the burden of a large up-front purchase.
The Display Garden & On-Site Exchange
Beyond the product and equipment displays, Mr.Bin's display garden was one of the event's focal points, showing how different materials look in a real outdoor setting and making it easier for guests to compare options and picture their own projects. Brand representatives were on hand throughout, talking with visitors and answering specific questions about material selection, pairing and installation.
Free BBQ & Street Food
The atmosphere on site was relaxed and lively. Organizers laid on free BBQ, Hong Kong–style egg waffles and other street food and drinks, along with small gifts for guests. Sampling food while browsing the booths and equipment gave the day the feel of a community gathering on top of the business conversations.
One Stop for Trade and Homeowners Alike
As a CCCA member company, Mr.Bin Outdoor Building Supply has long focused on outdoor building supply. By bringing multiple brands, product categories and installation know-how together in one place, the event let industry professionals meet many suppliers and review the latest products and equipment in a single visit, while giving everyday homeowners a hands-on understanding of outdoor materials and first-hand reference for their own garden plans.
The Canadian Chinese Construction Association continues to follow the development of its member companies and is glad to share quality industry events and information with the wider community.
CCCA Invited to Toronto Multiplex Policy Briefing with City Planning Division
In recent years, the City of Toronto has continued to advance housing supply reform, and multiplexes have become a key topic of close attention across the construction, development, and design sectors. The Canadian Chinese Construction Association (CCCA) was recently invited to an online briefing organized by the Office of Mayor Olivia Chow, joining a discussion with the City of Toronto's City Planning Division on the latest multiplex policies and questions of interest to the industry.
CCCA: A Vital Bridge Between Industry and City Government
As an important networking platform for the construction industry across the Greater Toronto Area, the Canadian Chinese Construction Association brings together professionals and companies from a wide range of fields, including construction, real estate development, architectural design, engineering consulting, renovation, real estate, and building-material supply chains.
CCCA members are active on the front lines of project development and construction, bringing both extensive hands-on experience and a deep understanding of planning approvals, building codes, and market demand. On housing-policy reforms such as multiplexes, members are not only the practitioners who implement these policies but also important representatives of the industry's voice.
This invitation reflects the constructive role the association plays in facilitating communication between government and industry, promoting information sharing, and conveying the real-world needs of the market.
About Multiplexes
A multiplex is a low-rise residential building containing two to six self-contained dwelling units, including duplexes (two units), triplexes (three units), and fourplexes (four units), as well as fiveplexes and sixplexes (five to six units) permitted in certain areas.
As a key component of the City of Toronto's Expanding Housing Options in Neighborhoods (EHON) initiative, multiplexes are intended to add more diverse housing supply while preserving the existing low-rise scale of neighbourhoods, helping to meet continually growing housing demand.
In recent years, the City of Toronto's related policies have continued to evolve:
- Since 2023, most residential lots citywide have been permitted to build a fourplex as-of-right;
- In 2025, the Toronto & East York District and Ward 23 were further opened to permit up to six dwelling units;
- Multiplexes of up to six units may qualify for a Development Charges waiver (expanded from the original four-unit cap to six units);
- Certain planning requirements, such as parking minimums, have also been relaxed.
As these policies continue to develop, staying current on the latest planning requirements and approval directions will help builders, developers, designers, and other professionals more accurately assess project feasibility, control development costs, and improve approval efficiency.
A Direct Conversation with the Planning Division
To help industry professionals gain a deeper understanding of the latest multiplex policy developments and to communicate directly with the City's planning staff on specific issues encountered in project practice, the Office of Mayor Olivia Chow has arranged this online briefing. City of Toronto planners will share updates on policy, approval processes, and topics of interest to the industry, with a live Q&A session for participants.
Event Details
Date & Time: Tuesday, June 23, 2026, 7:00 – 8:00 PM
Format: Zoom online meeting (meeting link sent upon registration; Chinese interpretation provided)
Who Should Attend: CCCA directors and members, as well as builders, developers, designers, and industry professionals interested in multiplex projects
The Canadian Chinese Construction Association will continue to serve as an industry platform, actively building bridges between government, professional organizations, and industry professionals, bringing members more cutting-edge policy information and high-value opportunities to connect, and supporting the healthy development of the industry together.
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Grand Opening of Midea's 4th HVAC Store in Ontario!
On June 15, 2026, led by Alex Huang, President of CCCA (Canadian Chinese Construction Association), the association's directors and member representatives attended the grand opening of the Midea Barrie Store — operated by CCCA member company Ascend Group — joining in the celebration of another important milestone in the company's journey.
Midea is a globally recognized brand in home appliances and HVAC, with products spanning heat pump systems, central and ductless air conditioners, heat pump water heaters, and ventilation systems, providing efficient and energy-saving HVAC solutions for both residential and commercial projects. As demand for green building and energy-efficient homes continues to rise in the Canadian market, high-efficiency HVAC equipment is becoming an increasingly important part of the construction industry's development.
The newly opened Barrie store is Midea's 4th location in Ontario, following Mississauga, Ottawa, and London. The opening of the new store further strengthens the brand's service network in Ontario and reflects the company's confidence and strategic commitment to deepening its presence in the Canadian market.
A Festive Grand Opening with Distinguished Guests
The grand opening was held in a lively and celebratory atmosphere, bringing together numerous industry partners, business leaders, and community representatives to witness this important moment. Several municipal officials attended in person and presented congratulatory letters and best wishes, recognizing the company's contributions to local economic development, job creation, and community building.
Supporting the Growth of Member Companies
As a CCCA member company, Ascend Group has steadily expanded its business footprint in recent years, encouraging results. A CCCA delegation made a special visit to extend its congratulations and presented a flower basket to mark the opening.
In his remarks, President Alex Huang noted that the association consistently follows the development of its member companies and is glad to see them grow and thrive. The successful opening of the Midea Barrie Store reflects not only the dedication and perseverance of the company's team, but also the rising influence and competitiveness of Chinese-owned businesses in the Canadian market.
During the event, CCCA members engaged in in-depth exchanges with company representatives, industry guests, and friends from various sectors, further fostering resource connections and collaborative ties in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Growing Together, Building the Future
CCCA has long been committed to building a platform for business exchange and cooperation, promoting resource sharing and win-win collaboration among its members. Going forward, the association will continue to serve as a bridge, connecting quality enterprise resources and advancing exchange and development across the construction, real estate, and related industries.
On this special occasion, CCCA extends its sincere congratulations to Ascend Group and the Midea Barrie Store, wishing the company continued success, flourishing business, and ever-greater achievements!
We also look forward to seeing more member companies innovate and grow steadily, together injecting new vitality into the Canada-China business community and contributing even more to the prosperity of our community.
CCCA Visits a Canadian Charitable Organization – Mon Sheong Foundation
On June 11, 2026, a delegation from the Canadian Chinese Construction Association (CCCA), led by President Alex Huang and Founding President and Chief Supervisor Raymond Wan, visited the Mon Sheong Foundation's integrated care community in Richmond Hill. It was the association's first time stepping inside a Canadian senior-care home to see, up close, how it operates and how it cares for its residents. For an organization rooted in the building industry, the visit was more than a tour: how senior-care facilities are built, and how well they fit the bodies and daily lives of older adults, is precisely where the industry and the community meet.
The Delegation
The visiting delegation consisted of CCCA directors and member representatives. Those attending included President Alex Huang (Amway Power Engineering), Founding President and Chief Supervisor Raymond Wan (Oriental Architecture), Vice President Chi Wing Yan, Secretary-General Iris Zhu (Irisky Wealth Management), Chief Financial Officer Jenny Li (Wisetronic), Director William Cao (Hongfeng Windows and Doors), Director Andy Gao (Dacheng Glass), and Head of Development Sue.
On the Mon Sheong side, the delegation was received by Chief Operating Officer Eumie Leung, together with Director of Development & Communications, Director Wong Chan Yuk, Deputy Director of Development, Kang Kai (Project Planning Officer) and Donation Coordinator, who guided the group throughout the visit.
Mon Sheong Foundation: Six Decades of Community Eldercare
Founded in 1964, the Mon Sheong Foundation is Canada's first registered Chinese charitable organization. Its name comes from Lord Mengchang, and its mission is to care for the elderly, encourage the young, and promote Chinese culture. Over more than sixty years it has grown into the largest non-profit long-term care operator in Ontario, currently running 1,001 long-term care beds alongside senior apartments, adult day programs, a Chinese school, and other services. The Richmond Hill campus we visited brings three different levels of senior care together in one place, forming a clear spectrum from independent living to full nursing care.
Three Care Models
The first is the Senior Apartment (also known as Mon Sheong Court), which offers a safe and comfortable home for seniors who are independent and mobile. Designed for those aged 55 and over, units are individually purchased with no waiting list. It features 24-hour closed-circuit television monitoring, emergency medical call systems in both rooms and corridors, and a dining room offering a variety of meals along with meal-delivery service. The building also houses a recreation room, an elegantly designed dining hall, a library, a clinic, and a pharmacy, so that residents can meet all their daily needs without leaving home.
The second is Private Care, for those needing daily assistance. It requires no waiting and is privately paid. Many families choose it precisely because the wait for government-funded long-term care is simply too long to bear.
The third is the Long-Term Care Centre, for adults aged 18 and over who require 24-hour health care. It is government-funded, with rates set by the province and standard across Ontario.
Between Supply and Demand: A Community Issue Worth Facing
Waiting lists were an unavoidable theme of the visit. According to the Ontario Long Term Care Association, more than fifty thousand people across the province are currently waiting for a long-term care bed; and according to the Mon Sheong Foundation, the average wait across its own homes is about five to seven years. Behind these figures is a clear trend: the population is aging rapidly. In York Region, the senior population is projected to roughly triple over the next two decades, making the pressure on care beds ever more acute.
For CCCA, this is the moment the issue turns from abstract to concrete — because the other side of a bed shortage is a test of our capacity to build.
Senior-Care Facilities Are, at Heart, a Building Challenge
Once inside, it becomes clear that a senior-care home differs fundamentally from ordinary housing, with many features approaching hospital standards: dedicated nursing areas, physiotherapy rooms, and on-site doctors and nurses. The space itself is designed around the bodies of its residents — beds that raise, lower, and roll for easy transport; dining tables and chairs adjustable in height; activity rooms and dining halls placed on the same floor so residents need not constantly move between levels by elevator.
New facilities push these standards further. Among the Mon Sheong Foundation's current expansions in York Region, the new Long-Term Care Center at 30 Apple Creek Blvd. in Markham is an eleven-storey, 320-bed building expected to be completed in mid-2026, set to become the largest long-term care home in the city; a second home in Richmond Hill will offer 288 beds and is expected to be finished by the end of 2027. Once both open, the Foundation will operate seven long-term care centers with roughly 1,609 beds in total. These new homes emphasize Infection Prevention and Control (IPAC), with each room fitted with its own HVAC system and a private washroom — all of them real, tangible contributions from the building industry.
Building to meet need is among the most direct contributions the industry can make to the community — including in the many areas where smaller builders and suppliers can take part.
Cultural Belonging: The Other Half of Aging Well
Beyond the facilities, what stayed with us was Mon Sheong's care for cultural belonging. Here the meals are Chinese, the television plays Chinese-language dramas, notices and printed materials are bilingual, and residents play mahjong and sing karaoke together. The home also organizes a rich slate of activities — dim sum, bus outings to visit temples, group hikes, and singing competitions. A pair of couplets is posted at each resident's door, and when someone has a birthday, a “Happy Birthday” banner appears above it.
These details point to something simple: for Chinese seniors, being able to grow old amid familiar language, food, and customs is a need that generic facilities cannot easily replace — and it is exactly why community-rooted organizations matter.
From Understanding to Action: Fundraising for Mon Sheong
Understanding is only the first step; what matters more is action. Recognizing how urgently the community needs more senior-care beds, the CCCA has chosen to lend concrete support to the Mon Sheong Foundation by helping raise funds for the development of its new long-term care homes, so that more seniors can sooner find a place to call home. For the association, this is both a tribute to an organization that has served the community for six decades and a tangible way for the building industry to give back and take part in meeting a real social need.
CCCA's Takeaways and Responsibility
The visit gave the association a clearer view: senior care is at once a livelihood need and an industry question. The supply of beds, the standard of facilities, and the dignity of residents all come back to building well, and building right. As a platform for sharing industry information, CCCA intends to keep paying attention to senior care and age-friendly construction, connecting the industry's professional knowledge with the community's real needs. Everyone grows old; being cared for with dignity, within a familiar culture, is something worth safeguarding together as a community.
CCCA Visits Member Company — Winford Windows
On Friday, June 12, 2026, the Canadian Chinese Construction Association (CCCA) organized a member visit to one of its member companies, Winford Windows Inc. Together with the teams from Moser Windows and Doors and Winford Contracting Inc., CCCA hosted a member exchange gathering. Members from across the construction, development, design, renovation, real estate, engineering, and supply chain sectors came together to tour the showroom, learn about the products, and share industry insights over a full and enjoyable day.
A Showroom Tour: High-Performance Doors and Windows Up Close
The Winford team led guests through its showroom of doors, windows, and building envelope systems. The building envelope refers to the parts of a structure — exterior walls, doors, windows, and roofing — that separate the indoors from the outdoor environment, and it has a direct impact on a building's insulation, sound control, and energy use. real-world projects.
Technical Sharing: Green Building and Passive House
The Winford and Moser teams share their perspectives on the direction of the door and window industry, product applications, and the latest technologies, with a particular focus on Green Building, Passive House, high-performance window systems, and thermal and acoustic insulation. Passive House is a building standard that dramatically reduces heating and cooling energy use through excellent insulation, airtightness, and ventilation design — and high-performance windows are one of the key elements in achieving it. Through the technical presentations and side-by-side samples, attendees gained a deeper understanding of where energy-efficiency standards and market demand are headed.
Connecting and Exchanging: A Platform for New Partnerships
Beyond the technical learning, the event offered a valuable opportunity for industry exchange. The day also featured product demonstrations, technical talks, a networking lunch, and a live screening of Canada's FIFA World Cup match, giving a relaxed setting to swap experiences, meet new contacts, and explore potential collaborations. Members from different fields everyone took the chance to build connections and align resources, opening up new possibilities for future cooperation.
Moving Forward Together
CCCA believes that exchange creates value and collaboration drives growth. Going forward, the association will continue to organize member visits and industry exchanges, building platforms for resource sharing and fostering understanding and cooperation among member companies.
Our sincere thanks go to the teams at Winford Windows Inc., Moser Windows and Doors, and Winford Contracting Inc. for their warm hospitality and thoughtful arrangements, and to all the members who took part. See real samples, talk real business, make real friends — we look forward to seeing everyone again at the next event.
CCCA Honorary Chairman Victor Oh Reconnects with Foreign Minister Wang Yi During His Canada Visit
At the invitation of Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi paid an official visit to Canada from May 28 to 30, 2026 — the first visit by a Chinese foreign minister in ten years. During the visit he met with Prime Minister Mark Carney, held talks with Minister Anand, and met with former Prime Minister Jean Chrétien.
Victor Oh, Honorary Chairman of the Canadian Chinese Construction Association and a former Canadian senator, has long worked to support newcomer integration and people-to-people exchange between Canada and China. According to his own social media post, he reconnected with Minister Wang Yi during the visit — having hosted him at the Canadian Parliament years earlier — and asked him to sign a photo he had kept for many years.
As a non-profit industry organization, the CCCA welcomes the normalization of trade and cultural exchange between the two countries, and hopes this momentum will create more room for practical cooperation across Canada's construction and related sectors.
[Member Spotlight] Global Building Supplies Celebrates 4 Years | From a Single Storefront to a One-Stop Building & Custom Solutions Platform
The Canadian Chinese Construction Association (CCCA) is delighted to share some good news from one of our valued members—Global Building Supplies is celebrating its fourth anniversary.
Four years is both a milestone worth celebrating and the start of something bigger. Rooted in Toronto and serving the wider GTA, Global Building Supplies has built its reputation on four principles: quality, expertise, scale, and service. What began as a building-materials retailer has grown into a true one-stop platform—bringing supply, custom services, renovation packages, and design solutions together under one roof. CCCA has watched this steady growth with pride, and we're glad to count a company like this among our members.
To thank customers for four years of trust and support, Global Building Supplies warmly invites you to its4th Anniversary BBQ Partywith free whole roast lamb, BBQ skewers, and more on the grill, alongside major anniversary deals and gifts.
🎉 Event Highlights
- Enjoy delicious foodWhole roast lamb, BBQ skewers, and plenty more, fresh off the grill
- Storewide DealsOn that day, a large number of popular products will be available at super low prices for a limited time.
- Gifts for purchaseSpend a certain amount on the same day $288You can receive a free gift worth $60+ Cloverdale Super II Eco-friendly Paint (1 Gallon) (Limited quantity, first come first served, while supplies last; one gallon per account)
📍 Event Details
- PlaceGlobal Building Supplies | 2981 Kennedy Rd., Scarborough
- dateJune 3, 2026 (Wednesday)
- time11:00 AM – 6:00 PM
On the day, anniversary pricing extends across tile, flooring, lighting, hardware, plumbing, custom cabinetry, and more—making true one-stop shopping a reality.
About Global Building Materials
Today, Global Building Supplies operates a large indoor showroom and warehouse, with a product range spanning bathroom fixtures, custom cabinetry, custom doors and windows, custom window treatments, lighting, flooring, tile, hardware and plumbing, outdoor materials, composite decking, and iron and glass railings. Running on a combined wholesale-and-retail model, the company serves not only homeowners and renovation clients but also builders, contractors, real estate teams, and designers.
Looking ahead, Global Building Supplies is actively planning new locations and a larger showroom—with operations set to exceed 200,000 square feetfurther expanding its warehousing capacity, product selection, and customer experience to become an even more professional, modern, and efficient building-materials platform.
CCCA congratulates Global Building Supplies on four successful years, and we invite our members and the wider community to come out and show their support. We look forward to seeing you on June 3rd!
The Canadian Chinese Construction Association (CCCA) Attends "One Canada for All — United and Inclusion Fundraising Gala," Standing with the Community for Fairness and Justice
On the evening of May 1, 2026, the "One Canada for All — CUAME's United and Inclusion Fundraising Gala" was held at Hao Men Yan Restaurant (1571 Sandhurst Cir, Scarborough, ON) in Toronto. The event was organized by Canadians United Against Modern Exclusion (CUAME) in partnership with the United Promotion Council of Canadian Public Affairs (UPCCPA). The Canadian Chinese Construction Association (CCCA) sent representatives to attend the gala and contributed to the fundraising effort for CUAME, demonstrating tangible support for the anti-discrimination cause and fulfilling its social responsibility as a community organization.
The gala drew a distinguished gathering in a warm and energetic atmosphere. Speakers included CCCA Honorary Chair and former Senator Victor Oh; CCCA Honorary Chair and the 24th Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, the Honourable Philip Siu Lun Lee; Senator Yuen Pau Woo; and Member of Parliament Shaun Chen (MP, Scarborough North). Each shared their perspective on the challenges currently facing the Chinese-Canadian community, calling on all sectors to stand together against the stigmatization driven by "foreign interference" fears. Their heartfelt remarks were met with rounds of applause throughout the evening.
Other distinguished guests included Alan Ho, Regional Councillor for the City of Markham; Toronto City Councillor Jamaal Myers; and Jian Zhang, President of the United Promotion Council of Canadian Public Affairs (UPCCPA), among many other political figures, community leaders, and friends from various sectors. Their presence reflected a broad, cross-cultural and cross-partisan consensus in support of anti-discrimination efforts.
All proceeds from the evening will go toward CUAME's future work in anti-discrimination education, community advocacy, public policy initiatives, and legal aid. The Toronto event marked the first stop of CUAME's national fundraising series, with subsequent events to be held in Vancouver, Calgary, Montreal, and other cities.
About CUAME
Canadians United Against Modern Exclusion (CUAME / 加拿大反歧视、反排外联盟) is a national non-profit, non-partisan organization founded in 2025 by Senator Yuen Pau Woo (Vancouver), former Senator Victor Oh (Toronto), Mr. Ho Hing Hang (Vancouver), and lawyer David Tam (Edmonton). It is dedicated to defending the rights and freedoms of Canadians and pushing back against false narratives driven by foreign interference panic, the overreach of national security, and the fear of "the other." For more information, visit www.cuame.ca. www.cuame.ca。
As a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the Chinese-Canadian construction and renovation industry, the Canadian Chinese Construction Association (CCCA) has long been committed to the broader well-being and rights of the Chinese-Canadian community. Whether through industry services, community support, or public advocacy, CCCA actively contributes wherever it can. Attending this fundraising gala marks another concrete step in CCCA's ongoing journey of standing alongside fellow community organizations to uphold the dignity of the community and advance social fairness. Moving forward, CCCA will continue to engage with community issues and work hand in hand with all sectors to promote diversity, equality, and inclusion in Canadian society.
Solving Cross-Border Financial Challenges for Entrepreneurs: ICBC (Canada) Hosts the 2026 RMB Internationalization Forum, Co-Organized by CCCA
On the afternoon of April 9, 2026, efforts were made to address the pain points of cross-border finance for entrepreneurs.
The 2026 RMB Internationalization Seminar, hosted by the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) Canada and co-organized by the Canadian Chinese Construction Association, was held at ICBC's 333 Bay headquarters. Representatives from approximately 20 Chinese-owned companies in the Greater Toronto Area, spanning construction engineering, real estate development, international trade, building materials supply, and investment management, attended the event and engaged in in-depth discussions on the application scenarios and development opportunities of RMB business in Canada. The seminar aimed to address the pain points of cross-border finance for entrepreneurs.
Cross-border financeReal pain points
The Canadian Chinese Construction Association brings together a large number of entrepreneurs who are engaged in industry. In daily operations, especially in core areas such as building material procurement and project settlement, cross-border remittances are an issue that almost every entrepreneur cannot avoid. Slow arrival times, high exchange rate costs, additional fees from multiple currency conversions, cumbersome interbank operations, and the need to frequently visit banks... these issues may seem like minor details, but they do significantly impact the efficiency of a company's cash flow and operating costs.
With these members' real needs in mind, the association actively participated in this matchmaking event, hoping to find better solutions for everyone.
Lu Yuan, CEO of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Canada), stated that as China continues to promote high-level opening-up, the use of the RMB in international trade and cross-border investment is constantly expanding. As the first RMB clearing bank in North America and the only RMB clearing bank in Canada, ICBC Canada will continue to play its role as a financial bridge, providing more convenient and efficient RMB financial services to companies in Canada, helping them optimize cross-border fund management and reduce exchange rates.
According to reports, the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) has consistently ranked among the world's leading banks for many years and is the world's largest commercial bank by assets. Leveraging its parent bank's strong global network and comprehensive financial services capabilities, ICBC Canada has been deeply rooted in the local market for 16 years since its establishment. Currently, it has branches in Toronto, Montreal, Calgary, and Vancouver, providing comprehensive financial services to corporate and individual clients. Furthermore, leveraging its RMB clearing bank license, it provides efficient cross-border RMB clearing services to the North American market.
In his address, Wen Wenwei, Founding President of the Canadian Chinese Construction Association, stated that over the past ten years, the association has been dedicated to promoting resource integration and exchange within the construction industry. Its member companies are widely distributed across construction, project management, real estate development, and related industry chains. This seminar provides an important platform for companies to understand RMB financial services and cross-border business solutions, which will help further promote industrial cooperation and business exchanges between Canada and China.
During the thematic sharing session, the heads of ICBC Canada's Corporate Banking Department and Treasury Department introduced the RMB corporate banking product system and cross-border financial services, respectively, and shared application models of RMB in cross-border trade settlement, engineering project cooperation, supply chain procurement, and corporate fund management, using practical examples. Following this, participating company representatives exchanged views and discussed topics such as RMB settlement needs, cross-border trade financing, and exchange rate management.
Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Canada) has long been committed to serving Sino-Canadian economic and trade exchanges and two-way investment. This seminar on RMB internationalization provided an important platform for enterprises to gain a deeper understanding of RMB financial services and expand cross-border business cooperation. In the future, ICBC Canada will continue to leverage its global operating advantages, continuously innovate financial products and services, and contribute to promoting RMB internationalization and deepening Sino-Canadian economic and trade cooperation.
The association's original mission: to transform resources into tangible benefits.
One of the association's core tasks has always been to truly stand from the perspective of its members, integrating resources, reducing costs, and improving efficiency. This in-depth collaboration with the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Canada) is a concrete manifestation of this philosophy.
In the future, the Canadian Chinese Construction Association will continue to actively promote more similar cross-sector collaborations, transforming high-quality financial, legal, and policy resources into tangible benefits for its members, helping every hardworking entrepreneur to achieve greater stability and success.
We firmly believe that a good industry association is not only a platform for communication, but also the strongest support for its members.