CCCA 2024 Annual Gala Concludes Successfully

The Canada-China Architects Association's 2024 Annual Gala, held on the evening of April 19 at the Sheraton Parkway Toronto North Hotel & Suites, concluded successfully.

The event, themed "Soaring Dreams, Forging the Future," featured eight awards to recognize outstanding individuals and organizations within the construction industry. Former Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, Mr. Li Shaolin, was invited to the gala dinner to be appointed Honorary President.

The event received support and congratulatory messages from all three levels of government in Canada and the consuls of the Chinese Consulate General in Toronto. More than 600 guests attended the event, creating a lively atmosphere with many highlights.

This year's grand event is the association's eighth annual celebration, sponsored by Permacon, the manufacturer of concrete products.

CCCA 2024 Annual Gala Concludes Successfully

The banquet began with the entrance of the 2024 board members of the Canada-China Architectural Association, accompanied by the playing of the national anthems of Canada and China. Raymond Wan, the founding president of Eastway Architectural Firm, then delivered a welcome speech to the audience.

President Wen stated that, looking back at the development of the Chinese construction industry in Canada, the remarkable progress achieved is the result of countless hardworking hands. 2024 is a year of both opportunities and challenges. The association looks forward to attracting more like-minded peer companies and outstanding professionals to join us in promoting the development concept of "resource sharing and win-win cooperation" in the Chinese construction industry, and working together to make the Chinese construction industry in Canada bigger and stronger.

Eight awards recognize outstanding individuals and organizations in the architecture industry. Group photo with award presenters.

From left: Founding President Raymond Wan, Executive President David Yang, former Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, and Secretary General Alex Huang walk the red carpet for the opening ceremony.

Founding President Raymond Wan

Executive Chairman David Yang.

Former Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, Lee Shao-lin

The Canadian national anthem was played.

Play the Chinese national anthem

Next, David Yang, the association's executive president, delivered a speech. David Yang is a Canadian engineer, young entrepreneur, and social activist. His company, Markham Metals & Batteries, is a leading environmental and metal recycling company in Canada. In his speech, David stated that the Canada-China Construction Association will continue to uphold its service-oriented mission, build a platform for innovative development in the construction industry, actively conduct forward-looking theoretical seminars and project workshops, and hold various training courses to enhance the brand competitiveness of the association and its members, seizing opportunities for joint development.

Founding President Raymond Wan delivered a speech.

Speech by Executive Chairman David Yang

Former Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, John Lee, received the Honorary President plaque and delivered a speech.

Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti delivered a speech and, together with Markham District Councillor Ho Hu-ching (left 1), City Councillors Lee Sze-wan (right 2), and Lau Siu-lun, presented congratulatory plaques.

Representatives of government officials took the stage to deliver speeches and present congratulatory letters. Second from left is Wendy Shum, representative of International Trade Minister Mary Ng; first from right is Vaughan City Councillor Mario Racco.

After the speeches, the two presidents invited Mr. Lieutenant Governor of Manitoba, Mr. Li Shaolin, to the stage to speak and presented him with a letter of appointment as Honorary President of the Canada-China Architectural Association.

The highlight of this grand event was the industry awards ceremony, where the association prepared eight awards, including Construction Industry Legacy, Community Leadership, Best Improved Award, Best Designer Award, Business of the Year Award, Best Project of the Year, Rising Star (Designer), and Rising Star (Corporate), to recognize outstanding individuals and groups in the industry.

The association also invited representatives from RBC Commercial Services, Diversified Asian Markets, Pandora Porcelain and Quartz, TD Commercial, KCL Group, WND, D&H Engineering, Markham Metals, and RWDI to present awards to the winners!

Representatives from the title sponsor, Permacon concrete product manufacturer, delivered speeches and posed for photos.

Group photo of the winners and award presenters

Various sponsors received plaques of appreciation.

Video messages of congratulations were sent from all three levels of Canadian government, including Richmond Hill Deputy Mayor Michael Chan. Ms. Wendy Shum attended on behalf of Minister of International Trade Mary Ng. Richmond Hill Councillor Li Hui Liao, Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Markham York Region Councillor Hu Jing, Markham Councillors Zhao Lin Liu and Si Yun Li, and Vaughan Councillor Mario Racco all attended the dinner and delivered speeches. The dinner was well-attended, and Consuls Sheng Jiang and Jie Luo from the Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Toronto were also present.

In addition to awards and industry networking, the event featured a lucky draw for 19 major construction industry prizes, including exquisite gifts from Sany Heavy Industry and Oppein Kitchen Cabinets. Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti personally drew each lucky prize, energizing the audience. The event also included a spectacular medley of exotic dances and a powerful performance by the Hurricane Band. Everyone joined in wishing the Canada-China Construction Association a bright future and a promising future!

Awards Ceremony Hosts: Yang Xiaodao, Ma Yalun

Amazing hot dance performance

Hsieh Feng (Daniel) sings while playing guitar.

The award presenters and winners are as follows:

(1) Best Project of the Year
Awards: Lydia Lin-Vice President of RBC Commercial Services, Diversified Asian Markets
Award: Hygate Retirement Residence

(2) Community Leadership.
Award presented by: Pandora porcelain and quartz
Awarded by: CIK Telecom Inc

(3) Best Improved Award
Award: Emily Zhang-Relationship Manager at TD Commercial
Awarded to: Z Square Group Inc.

(4) Best Designer of the Year
Award presented by: KCL Group
Award Winner: Jeff Leung (JET Design Architect Inc.)

(5) Rising Star (Corporate)
Award presented by: WND
Award Winner: Titan Stone Fabrication Ltd

(6) Rising Star (Designer)
Award presented to: D&H Engineering
Award Winner: Eugenia Yu (Qin Visual Arts Studio)

(7) Business of the year:
Award Presenter: Brandon Lim, CEO of Markham Metals

Award Winner: Gemterra Developments Corporation

(8)Construction Industry Legacy
Award presented by: RWDI
Award Winner: Larry Law (Living Water Resorts)

Exhibitors at the Canada-China Construction Industry Exchange

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Highlights of the Canada-China Architecture Association's Annual Gala

(Reported and photographed by Lin Fengyun, QingSong Media)

CCCA 2023 Annual Gala Held in Grand Style

The Canada-China Architecture Association held its 7th Annual Gala on March 25th at Casa Deluz Banquet Hall in Scarborough, aiming to convey the concept of "resource sharing and win-win cooperation." More than 700 people, including dignitaries, members of the public, community guests, industry leaders, and all board members of the association, gathered together.

Political figures, councilors, and councilor candidates were invited, including Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti, Consul General of the Consulate General of Toronto Li Tong, Richmond Hill Deputy Mayor and Regional Councillor Chen Zhihui, and Markham councillor candidate Sun Zhifeng.

In his opening remarks, Wen Wenwei, President of the Canada-China Architectural Association, stated, “Tonight is our association’s first annual celebration since the pandemic. It’s worth celebrating that our association has grown and thrived despite the challenging environment in recent years. Many elite companies in the construction industry have become our council members, working together to promote the development concept of ”resource sharing and win-win cooperation“ within the Chinese construction industry. The impressive lineup of sponsors this year reflects the broader attention and support our association has received. Therefore, this year our association has appointed a full-time manager to better provide timely services and assistance to members in need.” He also noted, “Looking back at the development of the Chinese construction industry in Canada over the past forty years of reform and opening up in our motherland, it can be said to have grown from nothing to maturity. Everywhere we look, we see hardworking hands silently contributing to the construction of countless buildings, among whom are many highly skilled individuals with remarkable achievements.”

Wen Wenwei, President of the Canada-China Architectural Association, delivered a speech.

Meanwhile, David Yang, Executive Chairman of the Canada-China Construction Association, also mentioned in his speech, "Since its establishment seven years ago, the Canada-China Construction Association has adhered to the principle of service, assisting member companies in analyzing problems in business management, technological progress, and development strategies, proposing improvements and suggestions, guiding construction companies and key project units to improve management and increase efficiency, building an innovative development platform for the construction industry, and striving to create an ideal ecological environment for the brand development and high-quality project reconstruction of all members. We closely follow the forefront of architectural theory and technology development, actively carrying out forward-looking architectural theory seminars, project seminars, and various training courses."“

video:Canada-China Architectural Association 2023 Annual Ceremony

David Yang, Executive Chairman of the Canada-China Architects Association, spoke.

(Left) Founding President Mr. Ramon Wan and Executive President Mr. David Yang (Right)

All rise and sing the national anthems of Canada and China.

Consul Li Tong from the Consulate General in Toronto made a statement.

Markham City Councillor Liu Zhaolin speaks

Speech by the Branch Manager of the Toronto Branch of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China

Richmond Hill Deputy Mayor and Regional Councillor Chen Zhihui speaks

                               

Founding President Raymond Wan celebrates with a bottle of champagne.

The Canada-China Architectural Association, formerly known as the "Canadian Chinese Architectural and Renovation Association," was officially registered in Ontario in 2017 as a non-profit organization. The association was founded by Mr. Wen Wenwei of Eastway Architectural Company, who served as its founding president. Since its inception, the association has actively carried out beneficial activities, frequently holding seminars and lectures on architectural expertise. To elevate the association to a larger, more representative, and broader-reaching professional group encompassing various functions within the architectural industry, enabling its members to keep pace with technological advancements and achieve sustainable development, the board of directors discussed and approved re-registration in February of this year, changing the name to "Canada-China Architectural Association." A new bylaw has also been drafted.

Title sponsor Mr. Bin's team

Speech by Mr. Bin Co-founder, Title Sponsor

A representative from Unilock, the title sponsor, took the stage to speak.

Mr. Bin's team presents Robert-Ng (right) with the Architecture Legend Award.

Community Leadership Award — Tony LU

Innovation Award — Maurice Wong

Best Design Award – Allen Chan's Team

Company of the Year Award - Fotile Lydia Yang

Project of the Year Award — Stella Tse

Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti sings

Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti delivered a speech.

Sammy Hui Real Estate Team Sponsored by Lucky Draw

Sammy Hui Real Estate Team's lucky draw sponsors and winners group photo

Château Aventurine's lucky draw sponsorship

 

Aivento Winery wine gift box sponsorship

Right: Michael Lin (President of Sakura brand range hoods) sponsored two range hoods.

This event garnered attention and support from numerous businesses and financial institutions, with a wide variety of prizes: Mousse Home Furnishings sponsored Mousse mattresses, Fotile sponsored range hoods, Sakura sponsored two range hoods, and Mr. Bin won a cash prize of 1,000 yuan, among others.

Annual Gala Host: Mia Yang Patrick Lau

 

Photo report by Wu Jiaqi, reporter for QingSong Media

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)