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August 11th 
Canadian Association of New York (CANY) members and guests are invited to play golf with the world's best hockey players at one of the world's most famous golf courses, the historic Winged Foot Golf Club, in Mamaroneck, New York. And, while you're having the time of your golfing life, you will be helping ICE HOCKEY IN HARLEM (IHIH), which uniquely combines hockey, education, community programs, and a strong mentoring system to greatly impact the lives of Harlem boys and girls. The August 11th event brings together the finest past and present NHL stars with top corporate and private sponsors for a great day that includes, 18 holes of golf, continental breakfast, buffet luncheon, a cocktail reception and dinner followed by a live sports auction. CANY has been a long-time supporter of the IHIH program. ICE HOCKEY IN HARLEM For more info, please call 212-722-0044. or email jmurray@icehockeyinharlem.org
July 29th
With summertime in full swing, we figured it was high time once again to gather some good Canadian (and non-Canadian) friends and enjoy the gorgeous views of midtown Manhattan for some cocktails atop the Shelburne Hotel. We have reserved private space for our hearty Canadian crew for a Canadian Rooftop Night on Tuesday, July 29th from 7:00-10:00pm at Rare View, the rooftop bar of the Shelburne Hotel (303 Lexington Avenue at 37th Street).
June 19th HEC Montreal is pleased to extend an invitation to members of the Canadian Association of New York to the following event: Come and celebrate Quebec’s National Day with Rudy Caya, famous band member of VILAIN PINGOUIN, along with DJ Figure 8. There will also be a buffet including specialties & products from the Province of Quebec. Places are limited, so hurry up and buy your ticket now. Advance payment is necessary
June 3 Alberta: Fresh Opportunity Tuesday, June 3, 2008 The Canadian Association of New York and the Canadian Consulate General are pleased to have as guest speaker The Honourable Iris Evan, Alberta's Minister of Finance and Enterprise. Alberta’s economy is one of the strongest in North America. Diversifying and building on its strengths in the energy sector, Alberta has the prospects and the resources to ensure it continues to flourish and be a beacon of opportunity in a time of global economic uncertainty. The Honourable Iris Evans, Alberta's Minister of Finance and Enterprise, will address the Canadian Association of New York to provide an overview of the state of Alberta's economy and what the future holds for the province. 
Biography
May 29th
Awarded a Prix d’Excellence by Radio-Canada and awarded 1st and 2nd prizes at the finals of the Canadian Music Competition, The Montreal Classical Music Festival and the Concours Inter-Élèves Vincent d’Indy, Marika has been a soloist with the Montreal Symphony, the Orchestre Métropolitain de Montréal and the McGill Chamber Orchestra. A patron’s dinner will take place in advance of the concert. For more information about the event go to http://www.glenngould.ca or phone 416.962.6200. Reserved seats are USD$30 and are available for sale at www.carnegiehall.org. About the Glenn Gould Foundation
With spring (and the NHL playoffs) in full swing and summertime just around the corner, we figured it was time once again to gather some good Canadian (and non-Canadian) friends and enjoy one of New York’s finest treasures, the W79th Street Boat Basin Cafe. We have reserved private space for our hearty Canadian crew for a CANY Patio Night on Wednesday, May 28th from 6:30-9:30pm. Join us and bring friends for a sunset cocktail overlooking the bobbling boats on the Hudson River. The event will proceed rain or shine (we’ll be in a covered area in case of rain). Admission is $10.00, which includes a complimentary drink and hors d’oeuvres. A cash bar with drink specials will be available throughout the evening for our group. Advance payment is necessary. This promises to be a summertime smash and space is limited, so purchase your tickets quickly! Please RSVP in advance to Daniel Ages (dages@canadianassociationny.org).
May 21st
HEC Montreal is pleased to extend an invitation to members of the Canadian Association of New York to the following event: Part 1: Immigration 101 Part 2: The work permits: Part 3: The Green Card: Part 4: Questions? Julie Lessard, Associée / Avocate BCF s.e.n.c.r.l. / LLP AVOCATS, AGENTS DE BREVETS ET MARQUES / LAWYERS, PATENT & TRADE MARK AGENTS 1100 René-Lévesque Blvd. West, 25th Floor Montréal (Québec) H3B 5C9 Tél / Tel: (514) 397-2260 Télécopie / Fax : (514) 397-8515 www.bcf.ca
May 19th The Canadian Association of New York, the Canadian Consulate General and the Ontario International Marketing Centre are pleased to have as guest speaker The Honourable Dwight Duncan, Ontario’s Minister of Finance and Chair of the Management Board of Cabinet, Ontario. Minister Duncan will discuss the Ontario's 2008 budget.
April 23rd The Canadian Association of New York and the Canadian Consulate General are privileged to have as guest luncheon speaker The Honourable Jim Flaherty, Canada's Minister of Finance who will speak on "Positioning Canada's economy to meet the global challenges ahead".
Biography Previously, for more than 10 years, Jim served as the Member of Provincial Parliament for Whitby-Ajax. He served as Deputy Premier and Minister of Finance, Attorney General and Minister of Labour. He graduated from Princeton University cum laude and than graduated from Osgoode Hall Law School. He was called to the Bar in Ontario with honours and practiced law for more than 20 years before being elected to public office. Jim is married to Christine Elliott who serves as a Member of Provincial Parliament for Whitby – Ajax. They live in Whitby with their 16 year old triplet sons.
April 17th Thursday, April 17th, 2008
For the first time, in association with: You don’t want to miss this special anniversary 5th Annual International Wine Tasting event! We have a brand new lead retail sponsor, an exciting new format, and a host of outrageously fabulous wines that you simply must try. This marquis event has SOLD OUT each and every year, and WILL sell out again this year. Scroll to the bottom of this email to purchase your tickets now. Have you ever tried a “cult” Cabernet Sauvignon from California? Do you know your Gewurztraminer from your Gamay? Let the CANY bring out your “inner sommelier” at the Special Anniversary 5th Annual International Wine Tasting at the Penn Club on April 17, 2008. Click here to see 2007 CANY Wine Tasting Photos, 2006 CANY Wine Tasting Photos and 2005 CANY Wine Tasting Photos. You will sample 16 wines — a flight of 8 whites and 8 reds — from countries around the world including Italy, France, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, Canada and U.S.A. You will try old favorites like Chardonnay and Cabernet Sauvignon, and discover some lesser known varietals like Gewurztraminer and Albarino. In years past, the tasting has been totally “blind” so that YOU had to figure out which wine was which. To make things a little easier this year, half of the wines in each flight will be blind, and the other half will be side-by-side comparisons where we will tell you which wines you are sampling. As always, we will provide you with a very detailed description of the color, aroma and palate of each wine, and a wine card for you to write your own tasting notes. Noted sommelier and wine educator Ellisa Cooper will lead you through the tasting, lend her insight, and ultimately reveal each wine's identity. Experts from Chelsea Wine Vault will also be on hand to help you swirl, sniff and savour. As always, we will kick off the tasting with a glass of top-notch bubbly, Champagne Paul Goerg Premier Cru, and will wind down with an Icewine martini bar featuring Mission Hill Family Estate 2004 S.L.C Riesling Icewine and U'Luvka Vodka. Special thanks to our sponsors:
April 12th Saturday, April 12th, 2008 Want to give back to your community and meet some great new people? CANY will be joining over 5,500 other New York Cares volunteers to help make New York a cleaner, greener city. Sign up now for a day of good, clean fun as we help to paint, plant, clean and revitalize our city's parks and community spaces during the Annual Hands On New York Day. The goal is to revitalize 89 community spaces, throughout the five boroughs, in just one day!
April 9th The Annual Meeting of the Canadian Association of New York (CANY) The meeting is open to all CANY members in good standing. All Please RSVP via email to membership@canadianassociationny.org if you plan to attend the meeting in person.
March 25 th With the ides of March upon us, there’s nothing better than some hot and heavy NHL playoff races to remind everyone that spring’s around the corner (at least according to the calendar). Please join the Canadian Association of New York (and 150 of your favorite Canadian and non-Canadian friends) on Tuesday, March 25th at Ship of Fools (1590 2nd Avenue b/w 82nd and 83rd) for a fun night of beer, wings and good ol’ fashioned hockey watching. There’s no shortage of storylines to capture your imagination. Witness a rematch of last year's Eastern Conference Final between the Sens and Sabres. Cheer on the Canucks and Flames as they jockey for playoff positioning. Marvel at the incredible skills of Sid the Kid and Alexander the Great. Root for your beloved Leafs. Some of the games we’ll be watching include: Ottawa at Buffalo (7:00pm)Pittsburgh at New Jersey (7:00pm) Philadelphia at NY Rangers (7:00pm) Washington at Carolina (7:00pm) Boston at Toronto (7:30pm) Detroit at St. Louis (8:30pm) Vancouver at Calgary (9:00pm) Admission is free, drink specials will be available, and hockey jerseys, foam fingers and face paint are encouraged. Please RSVP in advance to Daniel Ages (dages@canadianassociationny.org.
March 13th Thursday, March 13, 2008 The Canadian Association of New York and the Canadian Consulate General are pleased to have as guest speaker the Honourable Carole Taylor, who will speak on the topic of the Province of British Columbia's 2008 budget. Biography Ms. Taylor is well known locally and nationally for a media career spanning two decades and her extensive work with B.C.'s public and private organizations. She was one of the first hosts of CTV's Canada AM, and later hosted CTV's W5, and CBC's Pacific Report. Since 2001, Ms. Taylor has acted as chair of CBC/Radio-Canada, and has been a strong spokesperson for public broadcasting. Ms. Taylor's public service spans nearly two decades. She served on Vancouver city council from 1986 to 1990. She chaired the Neighbourhood, Cultural and Community Services Committee, the Task Force on Children, and the Greater Vancouver Regional District's Hospital Committee. Ms. Taylor has served as chair of the Vancouver Board of Trade, the Vancouver Port Corporation, and Canada Ports Corporation. She has also served on the boards of HSBC Holdings, Canfor and Fairmont Hotels and others. Her commitment to the 'Spirit of Vancouver' campaign resulted in her being presented with the Harold J. Merilees Memorial Award in recognition of 'an outstanding contribution to the awareness of the Greater Vancouver area to the world'. As a community volunteer, Ms. Taylor has worked with the Vancouver Public Library, B.C. Childrens Hospital, the B.C. Institute of Technology, and S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Ms. Taylor has a bachelor of arts degree in English from the University of Toronto, and honorary degrees from Simon Fraser University, British Columbia Open University, and the B.C. Institute of Technology. She is an Officer of the Order of Canada. Ms. Taylor and her husband Art Phillips live in Vancouver. She has two children - Christopher and Samantha.
February 26th The Canadian Association of New York is pleased to invite you to Tax Planning for Canadians in New York on February 26, 2008. Topics Covered: Canadian and U.S. tax reporting for Canadian expatriates in New York
The presentation will be followed by a question and answer period. Biography of Speakers Kimberly B. Adams, CPA, CFP®, MST - Prior to her departure from Deloitte & Touche’s Pittsburgh office in October 2007, Kimberly was a manager in its Global Employer Services (GER) group. She was responsible for all expatriate and foreign national services for my clients. Her client base consisted of companies ranging in population of 1 international employee to over 400. Prior to her 11 years with D&T, she spent 12 years with Westinghouse Electric Corporation including time as the Manager of Expatriate Tax Services where she managed the tax preparation and consulting for all of Westinghouse’s international employees. Kimberly is a CPA licensed in Pennsylvania and also has CFP® certification as well as a Masters in Taxation. Roland C. Gargani, CPA, MST - Roland is a US Certified Public Accountant and a member of both the American and Pennsylvania Institutes of CPA's. He is a tax director in the Pittsburgh, PA office of Global Tax Network. Before his current position, Roland was a senior manager at Deloitte & Touche working in their Brussels, Belgium and Pittsburgh offices. Roland has specialized in U.S. expatriate and foreign national taxation for over 18 years. Roland graduated from Duquesne University with a Bachelor's degree in business administration and Robert Morris University with a Master's degree in Taxation. Arun (Ernie) Nagratha, BBA, CA - Ernie is a Canadian Chartered Accountant, specializing in expatriate taxation as it relates to Canadians living and working around the world. He has completed levels I and II of the Canadian Institute of Chartered Accountants In depth Taxation Program and is a current member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario. He is a partner of Trowbridge Professional Corporation, an independent member firm of The Global Tax Network based in Toronto, Canada. Ernie graduated with his Bachelor of Business Administration from the Schulich School of Business, York University, Toronto.
February 22nd to 24th Back by popular demand, the Canadian Association of New York will be hosting its 4th annual Ski Trip to Killington, Vermont, with the best skiing and nightlife combination in the Eastern USA! Reservation & Payment Deadline: First come first served basis (last year the trip sold out with no opportunity to increase space as we are constrained by the private luxury coach we rented). Trail Creek Condominiums:
Mountain Stats: 3,150' vertical drop, 1,160' skiable acres, 200 trails, 11 double diamond runs and 31 lifts.
February 12 You are cordially invited to the book launch of LES ROULEURS, Madeleine Monette¹s latest novel published by les Éditions Hurtubise HMH. Biography Thomas C. Spear, professor at Lehman College and the Graduate Center of CUNY, will conduct a Q & A following a short bilingual reading. http://www.madeleinemonette.com/
February 6th
Here’s your chance to assist Ice Hockey In Harlem as they strive to reach their goals! Honoring Willie O’Ree In recognition of the 50th anniversary of breaking the color barrier in the National Hockey League
December 19th With the holiday season just around the corner, please join the Canadian Association of New York for our annual Holiday Party on Wednesday, December 19th at Galway's (7 East 36th Street, between Fifth Avenue and Madison).
November 16th CANY's premiere black tie charity event! November 6 The Canadian Association of New York is pleased to have as guest speaker Paul Jenkins, Senior Deputy Governor of the Bank of Canada.
October 31 The Canadian Association of New York is pleased to have as guest speaker The Honourable Mel Knight, Minister of Energy, Alberta, Canada, at a time when the Alberta government is re-examining the Province's oil and gas royalty structure.
October 27th Please join the Canadian Association of New York (and dozens of screaming Leaf fans and other Canadians) for the Toronto Maple Leafs vs. New York Rangers on Saturday, October 27th at 7:00pm at Madison Square Garden. Tickets are available for $52 on a first-come, first served basis and are expected to sell very quickly. Since we only have a limited supply of tickets, there is a limit of 2 tickets per purchase. Advance purchase via PayPal is necessary. Tickets will be available for pick-up at our pre-game gathering at Tir Na Nog (33rd Street and Eighth Avenue) or for delivery by mail. Post-game drinks will also follow at Tir Na Nog.
Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research The Canadian Association of New York is very pleased to announce that the annual Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research (New York) will take place on Saturday, October 13, 2007. The Canadian Association of New York founded and organizes this event which raises funds for cancer research. October 12th The Canadian Association of New York, in collaboration with the Québec Government Office in New York and Réseau HEC, cordially invites you to attend a luncheon with Mr. Jean Charest Premier of Québec.
September 27th The Canadian Association of New York invites you to attend a cocktail reception to meet fellow alumni from Canadian universities. For more information, and to see a list of participating university and corporate sponsors, click here.
CANY is excited to share special access to one of New York’s hottest shows! “La Vie”, created by the Montreal’s circus-arts theatre company, Les 7 Doigts de la Main, is a spicy cabaret show of dance, music, acrobatics and burlesque. Last summer, New York The evening will begin at 7:30 with pre-show drinks and a buffet dinner in the Speigel Ball Tent which offers some of the most spectacular views of the Brooklyn Bridge and East River. Showtime begins promptly at 9:30 in the intimate 350 seat Spiegeltent. “It’s the intimacy” The Economist notes, “this proximity to the performers that gives these shows their special feel.” For those of us who wish to carry on we have free entry to Club Spiegel after “La Vie.” Spiegeltent is transformed into a dance floor with a breathtaking mix of music, dancing and light. Sign up soon before tickets sell out!
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Since our June Patio Night was such a smashing success (with over 200 people attending), we figured it was high time to plan for the sequel (after all, it seemed to work for Spiderman 3). We have reserved private space for our hearty Canadian crew for another CANY Patio Night at the W79th Street Boat Basin Café on Thursday, August 9th from 6:30-9:30pm. Join us and bring along friends for a sunset cocktail overlooking the bobbling boats on the Hudson River. The event will proceed rain or shine (we ’ll be in a covered area in case of rain). Admission is $10.00, which includes a complimentary drink and hors d'oeuvres. A cash bar with drink specials will be available throughout the evening for our group. Advance payment is necessary. This promises again to be a summertime smash and space is limited, so purchase your tickets quickly!
June 18th
Sunshine and summertime — no better reason to gather with some good Canadian friends and enjoy one of New York’s finest treasures, the W79th Street Boat Basin Cafe. We have reserved private space for our hearty Canadian crew for a CANY Patio Night on Thursday, June 7th from 6:30-9:30pm. Join us and bring friends for a sunset cocktail overlooking the bobbling boats on the Hudson River. The event will proceed rain or shine (we’ll be in a covered area in case of rain). Admission is $10.00, which includes a complimentary drink and hors d’oeuvres. A cash bar with drink specials will be available throughout the evening for our group. Advance payment is necessary. This promises to be a summertime smash and space is limited, so purchase your tickets quickly!
May 23rd Join us for our mixed doubles Spring Tennis outing on the beautiful red clay courts of the Riverside Clay Tennis Association, followed by a social dinner (cash bar) at The Parlour Restaurant. If you have never played on red clay courts, you are in for a treat. Click here for court map. Prizes include:
May 23rd The Canadian Association of New York is pleased to have as guest speaker The Honourable Shawn Graham, Premier of the Province of New Brunswick. Premier Graham’s talk, “Partnerships Toward Self-Sufficiency” will focus on strengthening bilateral relationships in energy and business between New York and New Brunswick. Biography As the Liberal Party began the process of selecting a new leader in 2002, Shawn Graham’s energy, commitment and fresh vision for New Brunswick caught the public’s attention. On May 12, 2002, he won a landslide victory to become the leader of the Liberal Party of New Brunswick. In doing so, he became the youngest Liberal leader and the youngest Leader of the Official Opposition in the country. Campaigning on a platform of “Standing up for People”, he captured national attention on June 9, 2003 when he and his Liberal Team increased the Liberal seat count from 7 to 26 of 55 seats in the Legislature. Under his leadership, the Official Opposition became one of the most productive in the province’s history introducing a record number of pieces of legislation and advancing an innovative and ambitious policy agenda. Today, as Premier, his Charter for Change sets out the foundation for a better New Brunswick. Premier Graham’s vision for the province is as straightforward as it is challenging. He wants New Brunswick to join the ranks of the “have” provinces by the year 2025. He is committed to putting New Brunswick on the road to self-sufficiency by turning New Brunswick into a leader in energy conservation and generation, by building the best education system in the country and by making job creation a priority again. Premier Graham and his wife, Roxanne, call both the Capital City and the small community of Mundleville “home.”
May 10th
Dr. MacLean was the Chief Science Advisor for the International Space Station from 1993 until 1994, when he was appointed Director General of the Canadian Astronaut Program for two years. In August 1996 Dr. MacLean began mission specialist training at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas. After successfully completing basic training in 1998, he continued with advanced training while fulfilling technical duties in the NASA Astronaut Office Robotics Branch. More recently Dr. MacLean served as CAPCOM (Capsule Communicator) for both the International Space Station (ISS) Program and the Shuttle Program, at the Johnson Space Center. In February 2002 Dr. MacLean was assigned to his second space flight. More recently, he served aboard the crew of STS-115 Atlantis (September 9-21, 2006) on the 19th mission to the International Space Station. Dr. MacLean is the first Canadian to operate Canadarm2 when the crew added trusses to the Station and deployed solar array panels.
May 9th The Canadian Association of New York is pleased to have as guest speaker The Honourable Lyle Oberg, Alberta’s Minister of Finance. Alberta Finance Minister, Dr. Lyle Oberg, recently tabled Alberta's budget for 2007-08 entitled "Budget 2007 - Managing our Growth". Alberta has gained worldwide prominence because of its large reserves of oil sands and the billions of dollars being invested to develop these reserves. Dr. Oberg will provide insights into the challenges of managing the government's fiscal plan in Canada's fastest growing economy. He will also talk about the tremendous opportunities that the thriving economy provides to people within and outside of Alberta. Biography Appointed to cabinet in 1997, Dr. Oberg first served as Minister of Family and Social Services. He launched a western Canadian initiative championing the identification and prevention of fetal alcohol syndrome. From May 1999 to November 2004 Dr. Oberg served as the Minister of Learning as well as the minister responsible for immigration. He was involved in the creation of Alberta’s Commission on Learning and implemented many of its recommendations, including the reduction of class sizes. He initiated a daily physical activity program to improve the health of students and also began the second-language initiative in Alberta schools to give students an edge in the world marketplace. Following his re-election in November 2004 Dr. Oberg was appointed Minister of Infrastructure and Transportation. He held this position until March 2006 and helped establish Alberta’s first public/private partnership (P3) to assist with the construction of the Anthony Henday freeway in Edmonton. Dr. Oberg was born and raised in the rural community of Forestburg. After graduating from the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Medicine in 1983, he practised as a family physician in Brooks, where he also served as a school trustee.
April 26th Do you know your Syrah from your Petite Syrah? How about your Gewurztraminer from your Gamay? Have you tried a Rosé lately? Let the CANY bring out your “inner sommelier” at the 4th Annual International Wine Tasting at the Penn Club on April 26, 2007. With more award-winning wines, more food, more varietals, more experts and more door prizes than last year - - at the same price as last year - - you don’t want to miss this event! Click here to see 2005 and 2006 CANY Wine Tasting Photos. You will sample 16 wines - - a flight of 8 whites and 8 reds - - from countries around the world including Italy, France, New Zealand, South Africa, Spain, Portugal, Canada, U.S.A. and Australia. You will try old favorites like Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Shiraz and Cabernet Sauvignon, and discover some lesser known varietals like Petite Syrah, Loureiro and Nero d’Avola. As a bonus, we have added several outstanding Rosé wines to the flight of whites just in time for the warm weather. The tasting is “blind” so YOU have to figure out which wine is which! We will provide you with a very detailed description of the color, aroma and palate of each wine, and a wine card for you to write your own tasting notes. Noted sommelier and wine educator Ellisa Cooper will lead you through the tasting, lend her insight, and ultimately reveal each wine's identity. Edgar Mora, our trusty wine expert from Morrell & Co., will also be on hand to help you swirl, sniff and savour. As always, we will kick off the tasting with a glass of top-notch bubbly, Champagne Paul Goerg Premier Cru, and will wind down with an Icewine martini bar featuring Mission Hill Family Estate 2003 S.L.C Riesling Icewine and Heavy Water Vodka. In addition to sampling premium, award-winning wines from around the world, we will serve gourmet hors d'oeuvres, and provide an elaborate cheese and bread display. All guests in attendance will be eligible to win fabulous door prizes including a brunch for two at the spectacular Rainbow Room at the top of Rockefeller Center, tickets to two NY Mets games, tickets to the 3-day Annual N.J. Wine and Food Classic, a “Pinot Pack” (bottle of Grove Mill Pinot Noir and a copy of the movie Sideways), a signed copy of Kevin Zraly’s famed Windows on the World Complete Wine Course, a signed copy of Tony Aspler's Wine Atlas of Canada, and of course, 3-bottle gift packs of wine. Finally, you will receive a parting goody bag that includes a complimentary copy of the latest Wine Spectator Magazine, a special gift courtesy of Cipriani, a complimentary glass of wine at the fabulous mid-town steakhouse A.J. Maxwell's, Icewine martini recipes and much more. Space for this event is extremely limited so get your tickets early! Special thanks to our sponsors:
April 21st 
Want to give back to your community and meet some great new people? CANY will be joining over 4,000 other New York Cares volunteers to help make New York a cleaner, greener city. Sign up now for a day of good, clean fun as we help to paint, plant, clean and revitalize our city's parks and community spaces during the Annual Hands On New York Day. The goal is to revitalize 89 community spaces, throughout the five boroughs, in just one day! As a result of CANY’s continued involvement with New York Cares, we were fortunate to be designated a location in Manhattan this year. Our project will be to help paint classrooms, hallways, etc., and to help organize reading materials at the Stanley Isaacs Neighborhood Center which provides educational and recreational programs for children and teens. No skills required. We hope you can participate in this great event and help make our community a better place!
April 17th The Canadian Association of New York is pleased to have as guest speaker The Honourable Greg Sorbara, Ontario’s Minister of Finance and Chair of Treasury Board. Minister Sorbara will talk about Ontario’s new era of balanced budgets, sustainable surpluses and economic growth, a fairer tax climate and other issues as outlined in the 2007 Budget tabled on March 22, 2007. Biography Greg returned to the private sector in 1995 and remained active in his community and in business. He served as a director of the United Way of York Region from 1998 to 2001 and has been a member of the board of the York University Alumni Association for several years. Greg returned to the public arena in November 1999, when he was elected president of the Ontario Liberal Party; a position he held until February 2004. He also served as the party's campaign chair for the 2003 election. He was elected MPP for the riding of Vaughan-King-Aurora in a June 2001 by-election and was re-elected in the 2003 general election. He holds a Bachelor of Arts from York University's Glendon College and a law degree from Osgoode Hall Law School. Greg and his wife, Katie, have six children and eight grandchildren.
March 27th With the ides of March upon us, there’s nothing better than some hot and heavy NHL playoff races to remind everyone that spring’s around the corner (at least according to the calendar). Please join the Canadian Association of New York on Tuesday, March 27th at Ship of Fools (1590 2nd Avenue b/w 82nd and 83rd) for a fun night of beer, wings and good ol’ fashioned hockey watching. With all 6 Canadian teams, all 3 New York area teams and 2 young superstars (Crosby vs. Ovechkin) facing off, there’s no shortage of storylines to capture your imagination. Cheer on your beloved Leafs and Canadiens as they do battle with the Hurricanes, Rangers, Islanders, and Bruins for the final playoff spots in the East. Marvel at the incredible skills of Sid the Kid and Alexander the Great. Commiserate with Oiler fans as Ryan Smyth doffs an Islanders jersey. Some of the games we ’ll be watching include: Pittsburgh at Washington (7:00pm) Admission is free, drink specials will be available, and hockey jerseys, foam fingers and face paint are encouraged.
March 23rd The Canadian Association of New York Foundation is pleased to have as guest speaker the Honourable Jim Flaherty, Canada's Minister of Finance who will discuss the Government's fiscal and economic priorities and highlights from his second budget, to be presented March 19, 2007. Biography Mr. Flaherty served as a Member of Ontario’s provincial legislature for the constituency of Whitby-Ajax from 1995 to 2005. During this period, he held a number of posts. Under Premier Eves, he served as the Minister of Enterprise, Opportunity and Innovation. Under Premier Harris, Mr. Flaherty was the Deputy Premier, Minister of Finance, Attorney General, Minister responsible for Native Affairs, Minister of Labour and Solicitor General, and Minister of Correctional Services. Most recently, as a member of the provincial opposition, he was Critic for Public Infrastructure Renewal. Mr. Flaherty graduated from Princeton University and has a law degree from Osgoode Law School. He was called to the Bar in 1975 and practised law for more than 20 years before entering politics. He is the past president of the Head Injury Association of the Durham region. Mr. Flaherty is married to Christine and they have triplet sons.
Take a bite out of winter by joining the Canadian Association for a beautiful nighttime skate at Central Park’s Wollman Rink! After the skate, the fun will continue across the street to the popular, Whiskey Park for drinks and appetizers. This party promises to be a great event. Space is limited so purchase your tickets quickly!
March 13th Climate change. Urban air quality. Energy security. These are all issues that hydrogen and fuel cell technologies can help address. But how realistic is the so-called “hydrogen economy” and how are we going to “get there”? Come to the next Borders Breakfast session and hear from leaders of what is arguably the most vibrant hydrogen and fuel cell cluster in the world. Dr. Denis Connor, Chair of the British Columbia Hydrogen Highway and a serial hydrogen and fuel cell entrepreneur, and Alison Setton, Manager of the Hydrogen Highway and Vancouver Fuel Cell Vehicle programs will explain how British Columbia established one of the world’s premier hydrogen and fuel cell clusters and launched the Hydrogen Highway, a large-scale demonstration program for hydrogen and fuel cell technologies. Find out about the state of the industry in Canada, cutting-edge Canadian technologies that help address pressing environmental and social issues, and how Canadian companies are working successfully with international partners to create a truly global hydrogen economy.
Denis Connor Alison Setton
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Seventeen year old Canadian piano sensation Marika Bournaki will make her New York Debut at Carnegie’s Weil Hall playing the music of Bach, Beethoven, Stravinsky, Chopin, and Rachmaninoff. This event celebrates both Marika’s extraordinary talent and the Year of Glenn Gould in association with The Glenn Gould Foundation, and it is one of The Foundation’s major events of the year, and their only planned event in New York.
Currently attending the Juilliard School as a student of Yoheved Kaplinsky, her prodigious talents continue to bring her attention. She was selected as one of eight pianists world-wide to participate in the 14th annual Verbier Festival and Academy in the summer of 2007 and most recently played at Almonte in Concert in Ottawa on their youthful Virtuosity series. In the summer of 2008, she will be performing at the famed Luminato Festival in Toronto. 
The Canadian Association of New York is proud to present Dr. Steven MacLean, the Canadian Space Agency Astronaut who served as Mission Specialist aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis mission in September 2006. Dr. MacLean will share still and video images from the Atlantis mission including a detailed and personal account of what it's really like to fly in space. With the Atlantis Mission, Dr. MacLean became the third Canadian in space, second Canadian spacewalker, and the first from his nation to wield the robotic Canadarm2 built in Canada for the International Space Station (ISS). Cumulatively, Dr. MacLean has logged over 21 days in space. 
Selected as one of the first six Canadian astronauts in December 1983, Dr. MacLean began astronaut training in February 1984. From 1987 to 1993 Dr. MacLean was the Program Manager for the Advanced Space Vision System (ASVS), a computer-based camera system designed to provide guidance data that enhances the control of both Canadarm and Canadarm2. From 1988 to 1991 he also assumed the role of Astronaut Advisor to the Strategic Technologies in Automation and Robotics (STEAR) Program. From October 22 to November 1, 1992, Dr. MacLean flew onboard Space Shuttle Columbia as a Payload Specialist for Mission STS-52. During this mission, he performed a set of seven experiments known as CANEX-2, which included the evaluation of the Space Vision System.
The Borders Breakfast speakers series is designed to give New Yorkers and Canadian Association members the opportunity to engage with some of the best and brightest minds from Canada and the United States and to hear their insights on timely and relevant issues that affect both our countries.