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Black Canadian Economic Empowerment is an initiative to celebrate, unite and empower Africans, Caribbeans and the Black community all over Canada and worldwide. We are committed to information and resource exchange to the benefit of our community as we work with all stakeholders on actionable barrier breaking policies. Through our chapter system, we are actively building our communities and hope to execute several charitable endeavors yearly.

Empower for Change is the theme for our ongoing multi-generational gathering to learn, dialogue and inspire our community for economic progress. An opportunity to network with like-minded professionals and encourage more business cooperation and patronage in our communities, cities, and countries. Held in various cities, industries, and campuses with vibrant speakers who lead discussions on relevant topics to advance the community. Also an opportunity to give back and mentor those in need. These conversations will be taking place in Durham, Ottawa, Quebec, Calgary, Halifax, Toronto, St. Lucia, Jamaica, Haiti, New Jersey, Atlanta, Ireland, Texas, London, Paris, The Hague, Accra, South Africa, and many other cities worldwide.

Official Hashtags: #Empower4Change #BlackEmpower #AfricaEmpower #CaribbeanEmpower #WorldEmpower

EXPECTED PARTICIPANTS: Stakeholders, Professionals, Business Owners, Financial Experts, CFOs, CEOs, Presidents, and Corporate Heads, Innovators, Community Leaders, Trailblazers, Trade Experts, Diplomats, Government Representatives, International Market Experts, Stakeholders, Philanthropists, Mentors, and many others. All African descents, the Caribbean including those in the diaspora who identify as “Black”, "Africans" or “People of Color”. A unique opportunity to mingle and learn from people in a position of influence within our cities and worldwide. Also a good opportunity for referrals and networking with experienced Lawyers, Realtors, Engineers, Accountants, Brokers, etc.

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Africa Caribbean Economic Empowerment is an initiative to celebrate, unite and empower Africans, Caribbeans and the Black community all over Canada and worldwide. We are committed to information and resource exchange to the benefit of our community as we work with all stakeholders on actionable barrier breaking policies. We are working with like-minds in the US, Europe, Africa, and the Caribbean. It's very important to help in facilitating economic growth not just in the diaspora but stimulating further economic development in Africa and Caribbean countries. Through our chapter system, we are actively building our communities and hope to execute several charitable endeavors yearly.

Official Hashtags: #AfricaCaribbean #BlackEmpower #AfricaEmpower #CaribbeanEmpower #WorldEmpower

EXPECTED PARTICIPANTS: Stakeholders, Professionals, Business Owners, Financial Experts, CFOs, CEOs, Presidents and Corporate Heads, Innovators, Community Leaders, Trailblazers, Trade Experts, Diplomats, Government Representatives, International Market Experts, Stakeholders, Philanthropists, Mentors, and many others. All African descents, Caribbean including those in diaspora who identify as “Black”, "Africans" or “People of Color”. A unique opportunity to mingle and learn from people in position of influence within our cities and worldwide. Also a good opportunity for referrals and networking with experienced Lawyers, Realtors, Engineers, Accountants, Brokers, etc.

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BLACK CANADIAN NATIONAL CONFERENCE: A Multi-Panel Conference and rare opportunity to dialogue on leadership and economic empowerment. A meeting to unite, empower and network to forge better alliances with other leaders from all over Canada. Through our involvement we realized our community leaders, elected political leaders and those running for office, do not know each other, so we planned this conference to help bridge the gap. A non-partisan initiative to steer and inspire our National Leadership direction to the next level. Also "Wealth Creation" focused on how to work, fund & strategize together. A great opportunity to network and learn.

Objectives: This is a think-tank and panel style solution finding conference. And an opportunity to network with other black community leaders and doers from all over Canada. 
Hosted: Steve Kerr (former Councillor candidate) & Tiffany Ford (School Board Trustee).
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Alvin Curling (Former MP).

Leadership Empowerment Panel: Frantz Benjamin (Montreal Councillor), Sophia Brown Ramsay (Mississauga former candidate), Abdul Abdi (Ottawa MP Candidate), Garnett Manning (Former Brampton Councillor) and Kevin Junor (Deputy Superintendent at Ontario Corrections) & Former Regimental Sergeant Major (Canadian Forces). 

Economic Empowerment Panel: Rocco Achampong (A seasoned lawyer and Former Toronto Mayoral Candidate), Elcho Stewart (President of the Network of Black Business & Professional Women), Kevin Erskine (Mortgage Agent, Real Estate Investor and Finance Coach), Gregory Hines (Business Owner, Federal Member of Parliament NDP Candidate for Markham - Stouffville), Leo Johnson (Social Entrepreneur and Human Rights Activist), Richard Ausar Stewart (Founding President of The Lions Circle, Ontario’s largest black men’s leadership development organization).

DATE:- Friday, August 29th 2014 - From 5pm 

EVENTS:- Black Canadian Mayoral Forum / Debate

VENUE:- Novotel Hotel, 3 Park Home Avenue, Toronto (By North York SubWay)

It's important to see Black Canadians participate as a candidate or as a well-informed voting community in Canadian politics.

Debate Topic Areas:- Transit, Housing, Jobs, Safety, Community, Diversity and Inclusion.

Confirmed Mayoral Candidates:- Rob Ford, John Tory, Olivia Chow, David Soknacki, Dewitt Lee and D!onne Renée
Host:- Noel Walrond - President, My Dreams Work Inc. 
Moderator:- Hodan Nalayeh is the founder of Integration TV on City TV. Her early career started in radio and her television credits include television’s most successful show, American Idol and So You Think You Can Dance. 

She has also worked on Def Comedy Jam with Dave Chappelle. Hodan is committed to bringing diversity to Canadian television.