External Events
Check out the conferences, forums, and gatherings where CACMR was invited or represented.

Inbound Tunisia Delegation
In collaboration with the Embassy of Tunisia, we were honoured to host a networking reception that was held on April 7th, in conjunction with the International Textiles Expo, with a prestigious delegation from Tunisia and the presence of Minister Rechie Valdez. The delegation exhibited at the expo, with technical textiles being the main focus to explore unique trade possibilities.
Following their time in Toronto, the group went on to Montreal for important B2B meetings.
Inbound Egypt Delegation
In partnership with the Egyptian Embassy in Ottawa, the Government of Ontario, the Canada Egypt Business Council and the Trade Commissioner Service at Global Affairs Canada,CABC co-hosted a Business Forum on April 7 with a distinguished delegation from Egypt. The event welcomed over 100 attendees and highlighted new opportunities for bilateral trade and investment.
On April 8, an invitation-only breakfast brought together the Egyptian delegation and Parliamentarians, including the Honourable Rechie Valdez, Minister of Small Business, Government of Canada, and the Honourable Natalia Kusendova-Bashta, Minister of Long-Term Care, Government of Ontario, The Honourable Nina Tangri, Associate Minister of Small Business and several MPP’s.
The visit continued with site tours of MaRS and the DMZ innovation hubs. The delegation then traveled to Ottawa and Montreal to further engage with Canadian counterparts.

11th Annual Middle Eastern Gala, MEGala - “Love Letter to the Levant”
We are honoured to have been part of the incredible 11th Annual Middle Eastern Gala, MEGala—“Love Letter to the Levant.” as platinum sponsors.
Special thanks to our inspiring guest speaker, the honourable Rechie Valdez, and to all the amazing university clubs and students whose collaboration made this event unforgettable.
The Arab Youth Network (AYN) is officially here—uniting Arab youth across Canada, empowering our community, and building the future we deserve. This is unity with purpose.
Thank you to Waterloo’s Arab Student Association, McMaster Middle Eastern Student Association, Laurier Middle Eastern Student Association, Middle Eastern Student Association at YorkU, Middle Eastern Student Association at the University of Toronto Mississauga, the Middle Eastern Student Association at the University of Guelph, and the Middle Eastern Students Association at Toronto Met.

Canada Arab Women’s Association (CAWA) 9th Anniversary & ECOSOC Launch
The Canada Arab Congress on MENA Relations (CACMR) is deeply honoured to be invited to celebrate the 9th anniversary of the Canada Arab Women’s Association and their official ECOSOC launch. We are grateful for the opportunity to be part of such an inspiring event.
Thank you to Asma Al-wahsh and the rest of the Canada Arab Women’s Association team for the invitation and warm welcome, and a special thank you to H.E. Amal Almoalimi, ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudia Arabia for an empowering keynote.
Congratulations on this tremendous achievement!
Ramadan Iftar—Turkish Embassy & Consulate
The Canada Arab Congress on MENA Relations (CACMR) is deeply honoured to participate over the years and always celebrating in the annual Iftar dinner hosted by the Turkish Embassy in Ottawa and the Turkish Consulate in Toronto in celebration of the holy month of Ramadan.
Thank you to the Turkish Consul General in Toronto, Can Yoldaş, the Turkish Consulate and Embassy for the invitation and warm welcome.
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Turkish Embassy for the kind invitation and warm hospitality. A special thanks to Diyanet and Dr. Mustafa Selim Yilmaz and all embassy officials for their gracious welcome and for their invaluable efforts in fostering cultural and interfaith connections. It was a wonderful evening of reflection, unity, and shared traditions.
Ramadan Iftar - Royal Embassy of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
The Canada Arab Congress on MENA Relations (CACMR) is honoured to be part of Iftar dinner on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan hosted by the Royal Embassy of Saudi Arabia
Thank you Ambassador H.E. Amal Yahya Almoalimi for the invitation and warm welcome, and we wish you all a Blessed Ramadan.