Grants for foreign students living abroad awarded by the Italian Government for the a.y. 2025-2026
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI) offers grants in favour of foreign students living abroad for the 2025-2026 academic year, in order to foster international cooperation in cultural, scientific and technological fields, to promote the Italian language and culture and to support Italy’s economic system in the world (According to the Italian law 288/55 and its subsequent changes and additions). […]
Read moreAmbassador Cattaneo was received by the Honourable Francis Scarpaleggia, Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada
This morning, the Ambassador of Italy to Canada, Alessandro Cattaneo, was received by the Honourable Francis Scarpaleggia, M.P., Speaker of the House of Commons of Canada. The meeting, held in an atmosphere of great cordiality, offered an opportunity for an in-depth exchange of views on the strong bilateral and parliamentary relations between Canada and Italy in the […]
Read moreIIFM Scholarships – Italian Institute of Fashion Managament in Milan
The Italian Institute of Fashion Management – IIFM, a higher education institution based in Milan with a strong social and cultural mission, has launched two scholarships for Canadian students interested in enrolling in university-level Master programs in Fashion Management. IIFM aims to train young graduates in the key professions of the fashion, luxury and Made […]
Read moreLetter from the President of the Italian Republic, Sergio Mattarella, to the Governor General of Canada, H.E. Mary May Simon
Courtesy translation July 1, 2025 On the occasion of the celebrations for Canada’s National Day, I would like to extend to You, Governor General, and to all Your fellow citizens my most heartfelt congratulations and those of the Italian Republic. I express my full satisfaction with the strength and depth of the ties that unite […]
Read moreExperts from Canada and Italy Present “Positive Nutrition” as the Future of Healthy Eating in Ottawa
As developed Nations are taking steps to address rising obesity rates and the health costs associated with poor nutrition, a growing international scientific stream is shifting the focus from restriction to inclusion. On June 26th, at the Faculty of Health Science at the University of Ottawa, Canadian and Italian experts have come together for a […]
Read moreMeeting with the Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney
The President of the Council of Ministers, Giorgia Meloni, met with the Prime Minister of Canada, Mark Carney, on the occasion of the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada. The joint statement adopted is provided below. Joint statement (pdf)
Read moreEmbassy of Italy in Ottawa. Celebrations for the 79th Republic Day of Italy.
Yesterday in Ottawa, celebrations were held to mark the 79th anniversary of the Italian Republic. In the morning, the Ambassador of Italy to Canada, Alessandro Cattaneo, attended the Italian flag-raising ceremony, organized by the Canada-Italy Interparliamentary Group on Parliament Hill. Among the many guests in attendance were several Senators and Members of Parliament, including those […]
Read moreThe Ottawa Catholic School Board is hiring Italian instructors
The OCSB is looking to hire Italian instructors for the month of July. Further information is available here: https://ocsb.simplication.com/applicant/jobposting/jobdetails.aspx?JOB_POSTING_ID=113ca13d-6a61-4003-8b4b-518af41b1faf&sReferer=SIMPLICATIONJOBBOARD
Read moreMIB Trieste School of Management – ORIGINI Program 2025 EDITION (November 2025 – March 2026)
MIB Trieste School of Management (Trieste, Italy) with the support of Friuli-Venezia Giulia Region, under the patronage of the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, and of the Italian Trade Agency, promotes and organizes ORIGINI PROGRAM 2025, an intensive Export Management and Entrepreneurial Development Course aimed at increasing the presence of the Made […]
Read moreThe Ambassador of Italy to Canada attends the Opening Gala of the B7 Summit
The Ambassador of Italy to Canada, Alessandro Cattaneo, participated yesterday in the Opening Gala of the B7 Summit under the Canadian Presidency, organized by the Canadian Chamber of Commerce at the prestigious Canadian Museum of History in Gatineau, Quebec. The Summit gathers representatives from the national business federations or equivalent entrepreneurial associations of the G7 […]
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