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IL POSTINO
V O L . 15 NO. 5 JANUARY 2014 :: GENNAIO 2014 $2.00
Happy New Year! Bonne année! Buon anno!
IL POSTINO • OTTAWA, ONTARIO, CANADA
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www.ilpostinocanada.com U of G Names Eighth President and Vice-Chancellor
Publisher Following an international Among other positions at U and further developing and pro-
Preston Street Community search, the University of Guelph of T, he has served as chair of the moting its potential for excellence,
Foundation has appointed Prof. Franco Vacca- Department of Psychology; gradu- particularly in food, health, envi-
Italian Canadian Community rino as the University’s eighth presi- ate chair of the tri-campus Gradu- ronment and communities.”
Centre dent and vice-chancellor. ate Department of Psychology; and A widely published and interna-
of the National Capital Region He will succeed President head of the Department of Psychia- tionally recognized researcher, Vac-
Inc. Alastair Summerlee effective Aug. try’s neuroscience program. carino has received major awards
Executive Editor 15, 2014. The announcement from leading research and scien-
Angelo Filoso was made today by Dick Free- tific organizations, including the
borough, chair of the Univer- former Medical Research Coun-
Managing Editor sity’s Board of Governors. cil of Canada and the Canadian
Marcus Filoso Vaccarino is currently Institutes of Health Research.
principal of the University of His prominence in the field was
Layout & Design Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) recognized by the World Health
Laura Natalia Garcia and vice-president at the Uni- Organization in his role as the
versity of Toronto, a position principal editor of its “Neurosci-
Web Site Design & Hosting he has held since 2007. ence of Psychoactive Substance
Thenewbeat.ca “We had an outstanding Use and Dependence” report.
slate of candidates from Can- His studies of the neurobiology
Printing ada and abroad,” said Free- of stress and motivation are con-
Winchester Print & Stationary borough, who also chaired sidered a model for bridging the
the Presidential Selection neural and behavioural sciences.
Special thanks to Committee. He holds a B.Sc. from the Uni-
these contributors for this issue “Professor Vaccarino has versity of Toronto and an M.Sc.
Giovanni, Gina Marinelli, had a distinguished academic and a PhD in psychology from
Domenico Cellucci, Jim Wat- career and a proven record McGill University.
son, Angelo Filoso, in organizational leadership. “I know that the U of G
He is a remarkable scholar community will join me in wel-
Photographers for this issue and educator as well as an coming Professor Vaccarino to
Lucia Micucci, Luciano accomplished administrator. campus,” Summerlee said.
Pradal, He has an entrepreneurial spirit, a He also served as executive vice- “He is coming to an incredible
Angelo Filoso, Rina Filoso, powerful sense of community and president (programs) and vice-pres- place. We have an amazing team of
Giovanni, a profound commitment to societal ident (research) at the Centre for people here at Guelph, and we all
engagement. He clearly has what it Addiction and Mental Health, and share in every success and challenge.
takes to lead the University in the as vice-president and director of re- Caring for this place and its people
Submissions years to come.” search, Clarke Institute of Psychia- is imbedded in our culture.”
We welcome submissions, let- Vaccarino helped UTSC to grow try, both in Toronto. Summerlee will leave office in
ters, articles, story ideas and in size and stature, drawing faculty Speaking of his appointment June as U of G’s longest-serving
photos. All materials for editorial and students to emerging areas of at Guelph, Vaccarino said, “I am president. In 2003, he became
consideration must be double study and innovative experiential extremely proud and humbled to the first internal candidate to be
spaced, include a word count, learning opportunities. He also be given the honour, privilege and named president.
and your full name, address and led a strategic planning process trust to lead this University. During his tenure, Summerlee
phone number. The editorial that provided a strong framework “Working with a strong com- has been commended for his lead-
staff reserves the right to edit all for campus plans and has helped munity of faculty, students, staff, ership, and his contributions have
submissions for length, clarity position UTSC as a key intellec- administrators, board members been recognized by a number of na-
and style. tual and cultural hub in the eastern and alumni, I look forward to tional and international awards.
Greater Toronto Area. building upon U of G’s strengths
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The pursuit of pride and approval from
the Italian immigrant parents
F For over a decade, this
reporter immersed herself
ing news stories throughout Ottawa
South’s rural communities. My beat
invent herself, but into what? A few
months of pondering, reflecting,
in chasing after the latest break-
discussing, comparing, and research-
ing, I finally made a decision. Yes, I
was going to go back to school and
and over again to my Italian parents
that I was not, I repeat, was not, for
the millionth time, being paid to go
back to school. To this they would
reply, “if a you no get money, why
As always I am left with the usual
knee-jerk reaction – mouth dropped
open, dial tone in left ear, and pain in
left side of my chest. I have said this
before and I will say it again, “it is
was from Manotick to Metcalfe and begin my new career as a real estate a you go den?” I shouldn’t have not easy being the offspring of Italian
every small town in between. From sales person. I had spent years run- expected anything different. They immigrants.” That being said, I have
barn fires to broken water mains, to ning around at all hours of the day share the identical view on volun- decided to take on a new approach to
contaminated wells and shootings and night, weekends, etc., so real es- teering, participation in any orga- their 1950’s Southern Italy parenting
in a corn field, I had my ear to the tate seemed like a perfect fit. nized sport, and giving blood. style: my parents are now my moti-
ground and camera around my neck Showing up to a classroom with By the time this paper goes to vational life coaches. They have no
ready to scoop th¬¬e next big head- most students young enough to be press, I hope to have sold my first idea, but because of my impermeable
line. Chasing sirens down a winding my children was somewhat daunt- house. At last, maybe Mom and Pop iron will to earn that proud pat on
country road was not out of the ordi- ing. Relearning how to do math will finally be proud of me; maybe the back, I will persevere, I will be pa-
nary, as was photographing livestock that I had not seen in decades, was the barrage of phone calls that be- tient, all while remaining as polite as
gone astray along a busy highway. somewhat daunting. Early mornings gin with, “allo? You sella the house possible during those dreaded ques-
It was one heck of a great and long days in class, followed by yet?” will come to an end. It’s quite tion periods. I will pave this trail, not
homework and study- amazing what high expectations my only for myself, but for the children
ing for exams, was immigrant parents have set for their of all Italian immigrants who share
somewhat daunting. daughters. Not even two days into this struggle! Yes, Mom and Pop, I
Nine months later, the celebrating the arrival by post of my will gain your approval, your respect,
hard work and persever- license, and the phone calls began. and finally, your recognition. And if
ance paid off and I got Suddenly I began to find myself this fails, I will put your house on the
my real estate license. The jabbering on justifying that I had market and arrange your moves to
only other times it took only just begun and these things the nearest Italian retirement centre.
me nine months of hard take time. Their reply, “mayabe to-
work and perseverance morrow!” I soon came to view these
to receive something was phone calls as a kind of telemarket- Dosi Cotroneo
when I gave birth to my ing, annoying, and at times, harass- Royal Lepage Gale Realty Manotick
three kids! ing, followed by a long pause, and The Jarvis Team
Looking back, it the ever familiar, deep sigh of dis- (613) 692-2555
ride, and when it came to an wasn’t all the learning, studying appointment, and then the grand
end, as most great rides do, this 40- and exam jitters that was the most finale to the conversation, “okay,
something Italian mother had to re- challenging, it was explaining over Italiana newsa now. Ciao!” By Dosi Cotroneo
Italia 2.0, un Movimento per le istanze degli Italiani
nel Mondo: una risorsa ancora tutta da valorizzare
Preservare e vivificare la Memoria, il senso di ap- rapporti con gli oriundi italiani nel mondo, perché vani italiani nel mondo, sia oriundi che coloro che
partenenza identitaria e i legami tra le due Italie è i giovani discendenti, interessati sia per motivi af- emigrano oggi, e quindi collaborare con il prezioso
uno degli obiettivi prioritari del Movimento polit- fettivi che culturali a mantenere vivi i legami con universo dell’Associazionismo all’estero che attual-
ico nazionale Italia 2.0, attivo da un anno e di cui l’Italia, si aspettano da noi segnali di attenzione ma mente sta vivendo l’impegnativa sfida culturale di
è Fondatrice e Presidente la Dott.ssa Pierangiola soprattutto concrete proposte. Per questo Italia 2.0 configurare nuove forme connettive e relazionali
Cattaneo, da sempre attiva nel campo delle attività ha deciso di istituire un Dipartimento dedicato ai per mantenere vivi i legami con i milioni di oriun-
sociali e umanitarie: “Vengo dal mondo politico, Connazionali all’estero che si occuperà di inter- di. Ritengo fondamentale rafforzare i legami con le
ma quella politica, che ho svolto per 25 anni, che io scambi economico-sociali, di associazioni degli nostre comunità all’estero, una risorsa ancora tutta
definisco ‘della strada’, perché è quella che ascolta italiani all’estero, facilitando partenariati economi- da valorizzare, persone che al di là delle distanze,
e affronta fattivamente i bisogni della gente, della ci e commerciali e corridoi produttivi bilaterali per solo geografiche, non hanno dimenticato le pro-
polis - ha dichiarato la Cattaneo durante la con- promuovere sinergie con la terra di origine e con prie radici e la propria storia e che si impegnano
ferenza stampa tenuta nei giorni scorsi nella sede il . In un’ottica bidirezionale di in- nel mantenere vivi i costumi, la lingua, la cultura
romana di Italia 2.0 - e tra le questioni sociali più ternazionalizzazione e di valorizzazione del Made e i valori del Paese di origine. Per questo Italia 2.0
delicate, perché legate alla mancanza e alla ricerca di in Italy nel mondo, il Movimento di cui sono vorrà essere sempre più vicina a loro e in connes-
lavoro e dignità, c’è anche la Grande Emigrazione Presidente intende così dare il proprio contributo sione anche con le Regioni italiane che sono im-
che il nostro Paese ha vissuto tra ‘800 e ‘900 e che è promuovendo il ruolo degli Italiani che operano pegnate in questa prospettiva, stimolando la messa
stata, ed è, parte fondativa della Storia italiana, an- sui mercati esteri dando rilievo al valore aggiunto in rete di iniziative intergenerazionali nel segno
che se spesso ci si dimentica del grande contributo delle loro storie di successo. Ma non solo. Italia dell’italianità, dell’orgoglio e dell’appartenenza”.
che gli Italiani oltreconfine ci hanno dato. Trovo 2.0, come già la denominazione indica, intende
quindi doveroso e necessario rafforzare i legami e i prestare la massima attenzione al mondo dei gio-
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Italy in both modern and an- Today, Bodegas Catena Zapata, try went from producing mostly jug A step up is the Catena Alta
cient times played a pivotal role in is Argentina’s most famous wine- wine to today’s best Malbecs in the Malbec at $49.95 (LCBO 982355).
the development of viticulture. In making family. Nicola’s grandson world. She has continued her fa- This wine is deep red in colour, al-
the last 2 centuries, her sons and Nicolás Catena Zapata is cred- ther’s experiments with the planting most bordering on opaque. On
daughters have immigrated to every ited with putting both Argentina of Malbec at higher elevations. the nose, you notice right away
single corner of the world due to and the Malbec grape on the wine The company has many offerings the complexity of this wine versus
many reasons such as war, famine, map. A highly educated man, he at the LCBO under three lines at the 1st. White and black pepper
economics, etc.. The diaspora lead is a graduate of the Universidad de different price points: Catena, Cat- with some tobacco notes. It is a
to the spreading of winemaking Cuyo in Argentina and Berkeley in ena Alta and Catena Zapata. Also blockbuster of a wine in the mouth.
talent from Italy to many diverse California. While in California in available in late November at the Full-bodied with tannins that go
countries. the 1980’s he witnessed the wine LCBO is the Catena Zapata Nicasia on forever. The blackberry fruit is
As I have touched upon in pre- growing prac- Malbec grown at even more pronounced on the pal-
vious articles, Italians have played a tices in use at an elevation of ate. The wine while spectacular, is
major role in the winemaking coun- the time. He 3593 feet above well balanced, with a fine amount
tries that they immigrated to. We returned home sea level. While of acidity. This is what makes Mal-
need to look no further than places and modernized the company bec an excellent partner to grilled
close to home such as the Niagara the family win- produces wine meats. The tannins and the acid-
region to see the role Italian-Cana- ery. He began with different ity present in good Malbec stands
dians have played in developing that to use French grape varieties up to the grilled flavours. For those
area’s wine industry. An even bigger oak barrels, such as Pinot of you who don’t BBQ much in
role was witnessed last year, when Il drip irrigation Grigio, Char- the winter, Malbec is excellent with
Postino travelled to California. and low yield donnay, and stews.
In this month’s column, I would cuttings. He Pinot Noir, it The Catena family was impor-
like to touch upon those men and brought Mal- is their Malbec tant in making Malbec, Argentina’s
women of Italian origin that were bec clones from wines that are signature grape. With decades of
fundamental to the development of Cahors, France. highly sought work and experimentation, they
viticulture in their new countries. Today, wine- after. have pushed the limits of high el-
This month I would like to touch makers around When I am evation wine making. For those of
upon the Catena family from Ar- the world are having BBQ you that have never tried Malbec,
gentina. fascinated by the in the summer, I urge you to try some this holiday
Nicola Catena emigrated from potential of Ar- one of my go to season.
the Marche region in 1898 and gentina’s high al- wines is Malbec. Grazie e salute!
settled in the winemaking area of titude vineyards: At the LCBO, I If you have any questions or sug-
Argentina called Mendoza. He did consistent daily look for the af- gestions for future columns, please
not plant Italian varieties but the red sunshine during the day and cool fordable Catena Malbec at $19.95. contact me at vinumbonumest@
variety known as Malbec. The Mal- summer nights leading to extremely (LCBO 478727). Good Malbec yahoo.com.
bec grape is also an “immigrant”. It complex wines. This man was a such as this one is medium to full- Domenico Cellucci is a wine
was brought to Argentina from its pioneer in planting Malbec vines at bodied, dry and dominated by black consultant and educator and is a
French ancestral home in Bordeaux. higher and higher elevations. fruit such as blackberry and black graduate of Algonquin College’s
(Today, in France, little Malbec is Today, the Bodegas Catena is cherry and also plums. These fea- Sommelier Program. He puts on
grown in Bordeaux and mostly only run by his daughter Laura Catena, tures give the wine a bit of a jammy food and wine matching events in
in Cahors.) The Catena vineyard who holds the title of president. note. It is mouth coating and has the national capital area. He has
under the management of Nicola’s Like her father, she is highly edu- the same effect as dark chocolate on visited wineries and vineyards in It-
son Domingo Catena, did very well cated with degrees from both Har- the palate. Malbec tends to have aly, France, British Columbia, On-
in the production of Malbec. In vard and Stanford Universities. She higher levels of acidity than most tario and the United States.
time, the family became significant has written about Argentina’s wine new world red wines. Making it a
vineyard holders in Mendoza. industry, describing how the coun- wonderful food wine. by Domenico Cellucci
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LA MARCA (PD): “BASTA DISCRIMINAZIONI, IL GOVERNO DEVE
D
STIPULARE L’ACCORDO CON IL MESSICO SULLE PENSIONI”
iscriminati e abbandonati, così La stipula di un accordo di sicurezza so- in Argentina, Brasile, Uruguay, Venezuela o in
si sentono i cittadini italiani ciale con il Messico consentirebbe ai lavoratori altri Paesi di emigrazione italiana con i quali
residenti in Messico o rientrati in Italia dopo un italiani i quali possono far valere contributi l’Italia ha già stipulato un accordo bilaterale di
periodo di emigrazione in quel Paese, che mi sc- previdenziali in Messico e in Italia e che, per sicurezza sociale.
rivono e mi chiamano per chiedermi di incalzare varie ragioni, al compimento dell’età pension- Nella passata legislatura il Ministero del lav-
Governo e Parlamento italiani al fine di perve- abile non sono in grado di maturare un dirit- oro e delle politiche sociali aveva evidenziato
nire finalmente alla stipula della convenzione di to previdenziale autonomo per insufficienza come la tematica della sicurezza sociale negli ac-
sicurezza sociale tra i due Paesi. contributiva, di attivare il meccanismo della cordi internazionali è stata oggetto di approfon-
Ho proprio presentato in questi giorni totalizzazione dei contributi versati nei due dite analisi anche a livello interministeriale (Min-
un’interrogazione ai ministeri competenti per Paesi contraenti e perfezionare così il diritto a istero degli affari esteri, Ministero dell’economia
sensibilizzarli su questa questione che è una delle un pro-rata (quota parte di pensione) e quindi e delle finanze, Ministero del lavoro e delle polit-
più sentite dai nostri connazionali che vivono di utilizzare proficuamente contributi che al- iche sociali, Ministero della salute, Inps) ove sare-
in Messico (o che sono rientrati in Italia) e dai trimenti rimarrebbero inutilizzati. bbero emerse alcune problematiche di complessa
tanti cittadini messicani che vivono in Italia. La consistenza della presenza di cittadini ital- soluzione che riguardano, in particolare, la diffi-
Nella mia interrogazione stigmatizzo che in ef- iani in Messico e di cittadini messicani in Ita- coltà nel quantificare con certezza tutti gli oneri
fetti da anni è sospesa l’attività dello Stato italiano lia privi di tutela previdenziale in convenzione, finanziari derivanti da tali atti internazionali e la
per garantire ai cittadini italiani residenti all’estero impone, se lo si ritiene un dovere di un Paese relativa incidenza sul bilancio dello Stato.
una adeguata tutela socio-previdenziale in regime civile, la stipula di una convenzione bilaterale di Ma in realtà, come rilevato dagli stessi minis-
internazionale. Fino agli anni 2000 l’Italia aveva assi- sicurezza sociale che tuteli adeguatamente questi teri competenti, i benefici che deriverebbero dal-
curato un buon livello di tutela ai lavoratori emigrati lavoratori nell’ambito socio-previdenziale, an- la vigenza di un accordo di sicurezza sociale con
all’estero con la stipula di numerose convenzioni che per evitare che i lavoratori immigrati in Ita- il Messico sarebbero fruiti non solo dai lavora-
multilaterali e bilaterali di sicurezza sociale. Tutta- lia rappresentino un onere per il nostro Stato, tori ora privi di tutela ma anche dalle imprese
via il sistema di tutela previdenziale in regime in- richiedendo all’Inps, al compimento dell’età pre- italiane che sono interessate ad evitare la dop-
ternazionale costruito nel corso degli anni dall’Italia vista, l’erogazione dell’assegno sociale che dovr à pia contribuzione (in Italia e all’estero) al fine
non è purtroppo completo, perché numerosi Paesi essere concesso in mancanza di una prestazione di migliorare la propria competitività sul piano
di emigrazione italiana sono rimasti esclusi come il erogata dal Paese di provenienza. internazionale rispetto alle imprese di altri Paesi
Messico dove risiedono quasi 15.000 cittadini ital- Ho evidenziato nella mia interrogazione che che invece beneficiano di analoghe convenzioni;
iani iscritti all’AIRE (Anagrafe degli italiani residenti sono numerose e pressanti le richieste di questi Insomma dalla vigenza di un accordo con
all’estero) e un numero elevato di cittadini non an- cittadini privi di tutela e a rischio di non poter il Messico in materia di sicurezza sociale deriv-
cora iscritti tra i quali molti giovani recentemente utilizzare i contributi versati sia in Italia che in erebbero benefici, in termini di reciprocità, cal-
emigrati dall’Italia. Sono altresì residenti in Italia con Messico ai fini del perfezionamento di un di- colabili sotto il profilo della tutela previdenziale
regolare permesso di soggiorno quasi 6.000 cittadini ritto previdenziale, e ho chiesto che il Governo dei lavoratori, nonché di aumento dei redditi e
messicani e migliaia di ex emigrati italiani in Messico italiano si adoperi per assicurare loro gli stessi della competitività delle imprese.
rientrati nel territorio della nostra Repubblica. diritti garantiti ai lavoratori italiani emigrati
CIBPA of Ottawa
held its 12th annual
Scholarship Night at
the Villa Marconi
photos GioVanni
the Canadian-Italian Business and Profes-
sional Association (CIBPA) of Ottawa held
its 12th annual Scholarship Night at the Villa
Marconi Long-term Care Centre. CIBPA Ot-
tawa presented scholarships to three deserving
post-secondary students of Italian descent. In
being named a recipient of a CIBPA schol-
arship Sophia Colantonio, Leanna Sammon
and Briana Samson have each demonstrated
academic excellence and outstanding commu-
nity involvement. CIBPA Ottawa president,
Gino Milito, and CIBPA Ottawa Scholarship
Awards Program president, Michael Aquilino,
helped hand out the awards. The evening also
featured a keynote speech by Ottawa lawyer
Pasquale (Pat) Santini and a special address
by the Honourable Madam Justice Giovanna
Toscano Roccamo. Pictures on Page 8.
Carnevale dei
Bambini
feb. 23 2014
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JANUARY 2014 Page 7
Interview with Lauryn Santini
W ith a passion for the arts from a
young age, it’s no surprise to see
Ottawa-born Lauryn Santini in a pop-up shop
at Bell Place on Elgin Street filled to the brim
with paintings and pictures. Though she didn’t
As an art consultant, Santini works
closely with over 20 artists, running what
she calls a “gallery with a mobile space”
throughout the city and online, allowing
for these artists to have exposure that they
According to Lauryn, the city has a lot of po-
tential but has a tight knit art scene with a lot
of artists who need promotion, to have their art
on walls and seen in multiple venues. “It’s im-
portant to specialize in local and affordable art
start in visual arts, Santini has always been need. The pop-up shop is a perfect exam- because a lot of people think art is expensive”,
surrounded by the arts; music, dance, drama ple of this – these shops are fairly new to she said. Her shop had many original, unique
and more. She first began to pursue her love the city and aren’t as common in Ottawa pieces from local artists with a price range be-
of art with a bachelor’s degree in Art History as in other big cities, but this year there tween $150 and $1000, all of which were visu-
and Critism from the University of Western have been more pop-up shops because art- ally stunning. Santini helps artists get their work
Ontario, finding an interest in the history and ists know this temporary space allows you out to the public, letting people see what Ottawa
research of art. However, instead of becom- to move around the city and gain exposure, artists are capable of creating. With her passion
ing a historian she chose to apply to Sotheby's showing a lot of people your art. Lauryn and dedication, Ottawa will likely be seeing a lot
Institute of Art in New York for their art busi- feels that a great deal of her success comes more art in the near future.
ness program to differentiate herself from her from the constant movement throughout
peers, a choice that would be instrumental in the city, bringing art to a wide range of
letting her pursue her own desires. people instead of having them come to a
After finishing her degree, Santini found her gallery. “I think there’s something
way back from the lights of New York to Ot- Santini is also involved in charity events really nice about support-
tawa, to her family and to her home. New York in Ottawa, combining benevolence with
is a big city with a huge arts scene and more op-
portunities than Ottawa, but there was far more
art. As the Vice President of the Ottawa-
Gatineau Chapter of the Crohn’s and Coli-
ing local and ... when you
competition for a new graduate. Lauryn wanted tis Foundation of Canada (CCFC), she was stay in one place all your
to go out on her own and create her own busi- involved in the 8th annual Martini Mad-
ness; she wanted to help grow the arts in Ottawa ness, helping to raise approximately $54 life you have a lot of pride
through supporting local artists. “I think there’s thousand towards the foundation. This is
something really nice about supporting local her fourth year volunteering for the event, for your city”
and ... when you stay in one place all your life putting together an art show and silent auc-
you have a lot of pride for your city” she said. tion that was the most successful to date.
Victoria Day Festival
May 9th to 19th, 2014
Victoriadayfestival.com
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Mexican Sunset Clare and Joe
Banderas Bay Resort
Giovanni Battista, Angela and Tony Spina Angela, Giovanni, Tommasina and Rina
Anna Silvano ,Salvatore and Aristide
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Congratulations to Tuan Nguyen in Receiving CHEO’s Highest Honour
Order of the Good Bear
CHEO Foundation’s highest History of Casco – a clinic where medical doctors
form of recognition and apprecia- Through the shared vision of Alex- offer the best of east and west
tion for many years of support for andre St-Jean and Tuan Nguyen, medicine to help those with
CHEO. Tuan was honoured for CASCO was founded in Septem- chronic pain. Lastly, Tuan is a
his long-time support and dedica- ber of 1998, in honour of their partner at Uniforge Inc, a mar-
tion to the children and youth at dearly departed friend Eric Danis, keting firm focused on strategic
CHEO through his volunteer ef- who passed away from leukemia. planning and creative develop-
forts with 14 generations of CAS- In twelve years it has touched and ment for organizations in gov-
CO members at the University of inspired over 1000 students to give ernment, travel and tourism,
Ottawa. CASCO is a student-run back, and raised over $250,000. and conference planning.
organization comprised primarily
of Telfer School of Management Tuan Nguyen, a philanthropist However, he believes that his
students from the University of and entrepreneur, began his life passion in the community has the
Ottawa. For the past 14 years, with a simple goal of always mak- main contributor to his profes-
CASCO has produced an annual ing a positive difference in people’s sional success. Over the last 20
gala show, putting the spotlight lives. Surviving death during his years, Tuan has dedicated his life
on the talents of Telfer students. escape after the fall of Viet Nam to volunteerism. His balanced
The much anticipated soirée is in 1975, he sees the world from approach that leverages his aca-
one comprised of song, dance and a lens of gratitude and has been demic and experience in account-
fashion, and succeeds in unify- the foundation for all his hopes, ing with a respectful and spiritual
ing 200 students, 200 business dreams, and vision. His stories approach to life has helped him
professionals and 200 commu- demonstrates how volunteerism is develop projects and raise over
nity members with the common the best platform for professional $10,000,000 for various charities
goal of providing support for the and personal development. across the country. He has received
Children’s Hospital of Eastern many prestigious recognition in-
Ontario (CHEO) and promoting Biography cluding United Way Community
social responsibility among busi- Tuan Nguyen is a philanthro- Builder Award, Top Forty Un-
ness students. 600 tickets are sold pist and what he calls himself, der 40, Dean Philo Award, CTV
out within 3 weeks every year. an accidental entrepreneur. He Amazing Person Award, and his
CASCO is the training ground is the president of Health Genie named is engraved on the Wall of
where commerce students can ap- Group, a group of companies Inspiration at Ottawa City Hall.
ply business knowledge to raise focused on helping the health He speaks across the country on
awareness and funds for charity of small and medium health topics of volunteerism, leader-
causes, and see first hand what businesses. He is also the ex- ship, entrepreneurship, and moti-
difference their involvement in ecutive director of the Seekers vation.
the community makes. Centre for Integrative Medicine
Monthly Column – 2014 Look Ahead
By Mayor Jim Watson
Last month in this space I looked back at time coming and I am thrilled to see the results We will also continue to do more to make
some of the things council has accomplished of council’s decisive action to move forward with City Hall a people place rather than just a place
during the first three years of our term. Now that redeveloping Lansdowne Park start to come to for residents to pay parking tickets.
the holidays are far in the rear-view and people fruition this summer.
are back in their usual rhythms, I wanted to write Ottawa On the Move, LRT, and Lansdowne I have been incredibly impressed with Ot-
this month about what 2014 has in store. Park are the biggest infrastructure projects un- tawa’s entrepreneurial talent over the past three
This year marks the third year of our Ottawa derway in 2014 but this year will also mark the years and will be partnering with the YMCA-
On the Move project with 150 infrastructure beginning of some smaller but equally impor- YWCA to host the Y-Biz Expo in Jean Pigott
projects across the city underway. Roads, sewers, tant projects as well including: Place at City Hall in June. This expo will show-
sidewalks, bike paths, and more will continue to case some great burgeoning Ottawa companies
be upgraded to prepare our city’s transit infra- • The start of construction on the Rideau as well as others who started through the Y Biz
structure for the coming of Light Rapid Transit River Pedestrian and Cycling Bridge between network and have grown into significant busi-
(LRT). Donald Street and Somerset Street – an $8.2 nesses since then.
The LRT tunnel beneath the downtown core million investment
will continue to be dug by our three boring ma- Finally, I will also be hosting a “2017
chines (Chewrocka, Jawbreaker, and Crocodile • Breaking ground for the new Arts Court as well Ideas Town Hall” event, to solicit feedback
Rouge as named by the Grade 4 students who as the Bayview Yards innovation complex from residents about how the City of Ottawa
won our naming competition). In January we can make the most of Canada’s 150th year.
passed the 10% mark of the 2.5km tunnel and • The expansion of the successful Elgin Street re- As the nation’s capital, we want to own 2017
the system remains on track to be fully operation cycling program to Laurier Avenue East between and I will be asking residents what we should
by 2018. Nicholas and Charlotte be doing to best celebrate our country’s ses-
Opening in 2014 will be TD Place at Lans- quicentennial in Ottawa.
downe Park as we welcome Ottawa’s new CFL • Breaking ground on the $76-million west
franchise, the Ottawa REDBLACKS, and Ot- Transitway extension from Bayshore to All in all it’s shaping up to be a year of
tawa Fury FC to Ottawa. This has been a long Moodie Drive progress in Ottawa.
Grape Festival
September 18th to 22th, 2014
grapefest.com
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TASSE SULLA CASA DEGLI EMIGRATI: I DEPU-
TATI DEL PD ESTERO CHIEDONO ALL’ANCI DI
APPLICARE LE RIDUZIONI
Troppe, ingiuste e irragionevoli sono le I deputati del PD ricordano che la legge di adibita ad abitazione principale l'unità immobil-
imposte sulla casa posseduta in Italia dai citta- stabilità per il 2014 ha introdotto la IUC e ha iare posseduta dai cittadini italiani non residenti
dini italiani residenti all’estero. E’ quanto sos- delegato ai comuni italiani la possibilità di intro- nel territorio dello Stato a titolo di proprietà o di
tengono in una lettera inviata a Piero Fassino, durre esenzioni, agevolazioni e riduzioni fiscali usufrutto in Italia, a condizione che non risulti
presidente dell’ANCI, i deputati del PD Gian- a favore dei cittadini italiani residenti all’estero locata; per l'anno 2014, essa attribuisce ai comuni
ni Farina, Marco Fedi, Laura Garavini, Fran- proprietari di immobili in Italia. In particolare, un contributo di 500 milioni di euro finalizzato
cesca La Marca e Fabio Porta. I cinque depu- la componente della IUC riferita ai servizi, si ar- a finanziare le eventuali detrazioni dalla TASI.
tati eletti nella Circoscrizione Estero chiedono ticola nel tributo per i servizi indivisibili (TASI), Tali risorse, comunque, possono essere utilizzate
infatti all’Associazione Nazionale dei Comuni a carico sia del possessore che dell'eventuale uti- dai comuni anche per finanziare detrazioni in
Italiani di applicare, come previsto dalla legge lizzatore dell'immobile, e nella tassa sui rifiuti favore dei cittadini italiani iscritti nell'Anagrafe
di stabilità del 2014, esenzioni, riduzioni e (TARI), destinata a finanziare i costi del servizio degli italiani residenti all'estero (AIRE),
detrazioni a favore degli emigrati. L’iniziativa di raccolta e smaltimento dei rifiuti, a carico I deputati, inoltre, richiamano che dal 1993
dei deputati del PD è abbinata alla prossima dell'utilizzatore. Il legislatore ha opportuna- fino al 2011 – per ben 18 anni - la casa posseduta
audizione dell’ANCI che sarà convocata dal mente previsto che: in Italia dai cittadini italiani residenti all’estero
“Comitato permanente Italiani nel mondo e a) nel caso della TARI, il comune, nel ris- è stata sempre equiparata dalla legge italiana ad
per la promozione del sistema Paese” per dis- petto del principio «chi inquina paga», abitazione principale. Ora, invece, i nostri con-
cutere proprio delle imposte sugli immobili sancito dall'articolo 14 della direttiva nazionali rischiano, se i comuni decidessero di
posseduti in Italia dai nostri connazionali. 2008/98/CE del Parlamento europeo e del non deliberare esenzioni o riduzioni fiscali a loro
I cinque deputati scrivono al presidente Consiglio, del 19 novembre 2008, relativa favore, di dover pagare sia l’IMU, con le aliquote
Piero Fassino che la questione del paga- ai rifiuti, può commisurare la tariffa alle più elevate per la “seconda casa”, sia la TARI,
mento di IMU, Tari e Tasi è molto avverti- quantità e qualità medie ordinarie di rifiuti per rifiuti che non producono, che la TASI, per
ta dai nostri connazionali e che necessita di prodotti per unità di superficie, in relazione servizi che non fruiscono.
una equa e indifferibile soluzione. Porta, agli usi e alla tipologia delle attività svolte Porta, Farina, Fedi, Garavini e La Marca con-
Farina, Fedi, Garavini, La Marca rimarcano nonché al costo del servizio sui rifiuti; esso, cludono la lettera con una esortazione “credia-
nella lettera che per motivi di ragionevolez- inoltre, può prevedere riduzioni tariffarie mo che sia opportuno e politicamente rilevante,
za ed equità le imposte che i cittadini ital- ed esenzioni anche nel caso di abitazioni oltre che equanime, che l’ANCI dia un forte
iani residenti all’estero devono pagare sugli occupate da soggetti che risiedano o abbia- segnale verso “l’altra Italia” (quasi 5 milioni di
immobili posseduti in Italia e non locati, no la dimora, per più di sei mesi all'anno, cittadini italiani iscritti all’AIRE!) sollecitando
debbano essere commisurate alla natura all'estero; i comuni associati, nel rispetto dell’autonomia
e al valore dei servizi erogati dai comuni b) nel caso della TASI, il comune può pre- politica e finanziaria di ciascuno di loro, a pre-
italiani. Servizi di cui oggettivamente solo vedere riduzioni ed esenzioni nel caso di vedere, nei prossimi regolamenti e delibere da
in parte fruiscono i nostri connazionali abitazioni occupate da soggetti che risieda- adottare, l’introduzione di criteri di determi-
poiché occupano l’immobile posseduto in no o abbiano la dimora, per più di sei mesi nazione delle tariffe e della disciplina delle esen-
Italia solo per brevi periodi di permanenza all'anno, all'estero. zioni e/o riduzioni del pagamento delle impos-
e, per lo stesso motivo, usufruiscono solo Per ciò che riguarda l’IMU, sottolineano i te comunali relative all’IMU, alla TARI e alla
limitatamente dei cosiddetti servizi indi- cinque deputati - la legge di stabilità prevede TASI, che vengano incontro alle giuste richieste
visibili (illuminazione, viabilità, etc.). che i comuni possono considerare direttamente delle nostre collettività emigrate”.
Opera Lyra announces Kevin Mallon will step in as
Interim Artistic Director
Opera Lyra’s General Director, Jeep Jef- rituel and Les Arts Florissants in Paris. With 2013-2014 season. Maestro Paterson will re-
fries, is pleased to announce that Conductor these groups, Mallon conducted, performed turn to conduct the fall production of Opera
Kevin Mallon is Opera Lyra Ottawa’s Interim and recorded concerts all over Europe. Along Lyra’s new season with Mallon conducting in
Artistic Director. Officially, Mallon’s year- with invitations to guest conduct, Mallon has the spring. The announcement of the new sea-
long contract begins on July 1, 2014 but, un- composed and conducted soundtracks for son, Opera Lyra’s 30th, will be made on Feb-
officially, he is now working on next season’s documentaries, television, film, and has made ruary 18, 2014. In the meantime, Opera Lyra
productions and on a variety of ideas and ini- over 50 recordings. For his full biography, will be conducting an extensive, nation-wide
tiatives for the company. please visit www.kevinmallon.ca. search for a permanent Artistic Director.
“My conversations with Kevin Mallon “I am passionate about bringing more op-
are full of fresh ideas that will be seen on the era to the city, seeking out new audiences, and Opera Lyra’s 29th Season:
mainstage and that will take the company into seducing new audiences with all sorts of inno- Opera Lyra is dedicated to the music, the
the community with collaborations and new vative opera projects,” said Kevin Mallon. passion and the adventure that is opera, com-
presentations,” said Jeep Jeffries. Many of Mallon’s initiatives will be devel- mitted to nurturing and showcasing Canadian
Mallon brings a wealth of national and in- oped under a new program called “InHarmony talent and to educating young audiences and
ternational experience to Opera Lyra Ottawa. – Opera Community Development Program.” instilling in them the love of opera and the
He is currently Artistic Director for Thirteen These initiatives will enhance the company’s arts.
Strings Chamber Orchestra in Ottawa (2010- mainstage productions by showcasing Opera The operas presented this season are
present) and for the Aradia Ensemble in To- Lyra Chorus singers, bringing small innova- Georges Bizet’s most popular opera Car-
ronto which he also founded (1999-present). tive opera companies from across the country men, Giacomo Puccini’s beloved masterpiece
His most recent appointment is as Conductor to unusual venues in the city and by taking Madama Butterfly and Opera Lyra’s annual
of Orchestra Toronto (2013). An experienced advantage of city events such as Nuit Blanche opera for families – an adaptation of Gilbert
opera conductor, Mallon was Conductor for and Open Doors to present more opera. & Sullivan’s witty The Pirates of Penzance.
the Centre for Opera Studies in Italy (2010- “My objective is to build on the good work On April 19, 21, 23, 26 2014 Opera Lyra
2013), was Special Projects and Touring Con- and the good will generated by the company will present on of the most famous and beauti-
ductor for the Odessa Opera Theatre, Ukraine over the past 29 years and bring new audiences ful operas – Madama Butterfly . This haunting
(2009) and was Artistic Director of Opera to this amazing art form.” tale is set in Japan in the late 1880’s. Southam
2005 in Cork, Ireland (2004-2009). While he Opera Lyra’s current Artistic Director, Hall, National Arts Centre. Tickets – NAC
led and directed the Irish Baroque Orchestra, Tyrone Paterson, announced last fall that he Box Office – 613-947-7000, x. 620.
he was also concert-master of Le Concert Spi- was stepping down at the end of this current
www.ottawaitalians.com
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Giovanni Gets Up Close With Buddy Valastro
Cake Boss, Buddy Valastro Invites Ottawans To Get Baking With Canadian Tire.
No better time to learn how to “bake like a 2. Giovanni - What is so special about the Cake 10. Giovanni- With the holidays coming up
boss” with Canadian Tire’s Cake Boss Baking Boss Baking Collection of products? how do you spend them ?
Collection, currently available in stores across Buddy - The Cake Boss Collection is one-of-a-kind; Buddy- With the whole famiglia! My whole
the country. The one-of-a-kind bakeware line you won’t be able to find a bakeware collection any- family comes over and we have this huge meal
offers a range of products from bakeware and where else that not only looks great, but allows you together. I always look forward to it.
decorating tools to serving dishes and cake to create masterpieces at home and become a boss
carriers. Inspired by the Cake Boss himself, in the kitchen. After spending my life in the bakery, 11. Giovanni- What is your 2014 New Years
Buddy Valastro, star of the hit TLC series, the I know it’s the little details, like measurement con- Resolution?
collection is designed to provide home bakers versions on the scraping spatula and drop zones on Buddy-This is the year that I’m going to work
with everything they need to produce a Cake cookie sheets that can make the difference between out more. It’s hard to find the time when things
Boss quality dessert. an easy and a difficult baking experience. My goal get busy, but I’m going to be much better about
The Cake Boss Baking Collection features with the collection was to give everybody the chance it this year.
bright colours and unique designs that are to get into the kitchen, no matter their skill level.
both appealing to the eye and offer consumers
some of Buddy’s best tips and tricks. Unique 3. Giovanni - What kind of items are of-
features include cake pans with a quilted pat- fered in the exclusive Cake Boss line?
tern on the bottom that allow even heat re- Buddy - The collection contains tools, gad-
lease and durable aluminized steel cookie gets, pans, ceramics and servingware - basi-
sheets with drop zones to create the perfect cally everything you need to create and serve
sized cookie every time. your baked goods, and all at great prices too,
“Canadian Tire is a natural fit for launch- making it accessible for everyone.
ing my new Cake Boss Baking Collection to
Canadian fans and consumers,” said Valastro. 4. Giovanni - What has been your favourite
“We have a lot in common from solid roots to creation in your career thus far?
years and years of experience. Together we can Buddy - One of my favorites has to be the Trans-
prove that anyone can become a baker given formers cake. That cake was on a whole other
the right tools and a few Cake Boss tips.” level from what we’d done before. It was defi-
Canadian Tire has long-been Canada’s nitely a challenge, but I loved the way it turned
store for countless items including kitchen out.
appliances, gadgets and tools. With the intro-
duction of the Cake Boss Baking Collection, 5. Giovanni - What would your fans be sur-
Canadian Tire is making their mark as Cana- prised to know about you ?
da’s Baking Store and will continue to grow in Buddy- I’m a huge fan of Frank Sinatra. I love
this area going forward. his music and come on, he’s from Hoboken!
“We are thrilled to be launching the Cake 6. Giovanni - Tell me about your Italian roots
Boss Baking Collection at our stores across the ? where are your parents from ?
country in time for the holiday baking season. Buddy- My father is from Sicily and my mother
This collection will provide families with fun is from Altamura. They made sure all the kids
in the kitchen as the cold weather comes and stayed connected to our roots. We still carry on
they move their activities indoors,” says Greg family traditions that started decades ago.
Hicks, Senior Vice President, Merchandising,
Canadian Tire. “We are delighted to be the 7. Giovanni- If you could have another career, what
exclusive retailer of this collection in Canada would it be and why ?
and we’re excited to offer this unique, high Buddy- You know, there’s nothing else that I’d rather be
quality line to our customers.” doing. There are tough days every now and then, but
I’ve never thought twice about doing something else.
1. Giovanni - Why did Cake Boss and Cana-
dian Tire come together on this collection? 8. Giovanni- Your all-time favourite food is ?
Buddy - Canadian Tire and I have a lot in com- Buddy- I love a good slice of pizza. It’s perfect on a busy
mon: we both have solid roots, years and years of day when I don’t have much time to eat.
experience, and we’re both always looking for new
ways to grow and evolve, so it seemed like the per- 9. Giovanni- Who is your Hero and why ?
fect fit. Plus, Canadians already turn to Canadian Buddy- My father has always been my hero. He was
Tire to provide them with the solutions for the my best friend, confidant, teacher. He showed me what
jobs and joys of everyday life, now they can turn it takes to be a successful baker, businessman, husband
there for all their baking needs too. and father. I wouldn’t be who I am today without him.
Photos by Giovanni
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