About Us
About the Hellenic Canadian Congress of Ontario
ADVOCATING FOR ONTARIO HELLENES AND HELLENISM
Who We Are…
The Hellenic Canadian Congress of Ontario (HCCO) – formerly the Hellenic Canadian Federation of Ontario) – was established in 1982 and it is incorporated (July 18, 1983) as a non-for-profit corporation under Ontario law.
The HCCO is the founding provincial organization and the first division of the Canadian Hellenic Congress (CHC) with jurisdiction and primary responsibility for the Ontario region.
The HCCO is the central Hellenic communal institution and serves as a link between individuals, communities, associations and societies and governments, including non-governmental bodies.
The HCCO is a grass roots, province wide, independent, non-partisan, secular, and democratic institution of Ontario Hellenes dedicated to the advancement and promotion of Hellenism through dialogue, education, advocacy, and service.
The HCCO core aims are to advance and promote Hellenism, Democracy, Human Rights, Equality, and social change and engagement in public affairs.
The goal is to change society through the revitalization and advancement Hellenism both in Canada and in the world. And to vigorously defend Hellenes and Hellenism here and abroad. Our goal is to change society through the revitalization and advancement Hellenism both in Ontario, Canada and in the world.
What We Do…
We represent, advocate, and promote the interests and concerns Hellenic Canadian organizations, and individuals at the municipal and provincial governments and through the CHC at the federal level of government.
We work to advance democracy, human rights, civic responsibility, human dignity, cultural diversity, and economic justice for all Ontarians and Canadians in general.
We are dedicated to working for and on behalf of Canadian Hellenes across Ontario and Canada and advocate for the highest standards of citizenship and professional excellence, democratic ethos, human rights, and civil responsibility.
We promote awareness and understanding of the legacy of the Hellenic Civilization – philosophy, culture, history, beliefs, and language.
We foster and promote closer economic, commercial, education, and cultural ties between the peoples and governments of Hellos and the Province of Ontario.
We believe that in unity there is strength and through strength we can make changes for the betterment of all peoples.
We organize and sponsor conferences, events, and public debates – on our own and in conjunction with the CHC and other entities – on matters relating to Hellenism, public policy, and national Hellenic issues, that aim to increase the knowledge, awareness, and salience of policy issues with relevant stakeholders and interested public.
Activities
• Representations to municipal and provincial governments on Greek Genocide, health, seniors homes, long-term care and education matters
• Town Hall Meetings: Demokratia v. Democracy: Hellenic Organizations at Crossroads.
• Advocated and promoted the enactment of Bill 97, An Act to proclaim Genocide Awareness, Commemoration, Prevention and Education Month, Ontario Legislature, 2019
• Conference on Greek Education in Canada, 2019
• Conference on Macedonia: History and Geopolitics, 2018
• Conference on the Prespes Agreement, 2018
• Conference on the Geopolitics of Turkey and Eastern Mediterranean Security, 2017
• Genocide Recognition Project: Recognition by the cities of Toronto, Ottawa, Oshawa, and Vaughan, 2017
• Hellenism in Canada: Present and Future, 2016
• Greek Memorial Project: Tree Planting in memory of the Genocide victims, 2015
• Conference on Conflicts in the Eastern Mediterranean: Issues of Regional Security and Stability, 1999
• CRTC Submission on Greek ethic Broadcasting
• Seminars: Greek Pensions, Taxation, and Immigration Rules
Officers and Directors
Anastasios Baxevanidis
President
Nick Christoforidis
Vice-President
George Manios
Secretary General
Stavros Dalakoras
Treasurer
Simon Leftokaridis
Director
Costas Pappas
Director
George Kalakos
Director
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