Remembrance Day 2018 - November 11, 2018

Book by 31 Oct. 2018 to join the Nov. 11th outing and reception.
As we are all aware, November 11 has a special significance for all Canadians as we pay tribute to those who have given their lives in defence of their country and its values. Over 115,000 Canadians have paid the supreme sacrifice in armed conflict and peacekeeping missions in order that we may enjoy the freedoms and liberties that we take for granted today. Over a 20-month period from July 1943 to March 1945 more than 93,000 Canadians took part in the campaign that led to the liberation of Italy. During this campaign Canadian casualties totalled more than 26,000 with nearly 6,000 paying the ultimate sacrifice for our country. This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Ortona -- one of the most strategic and bloodiest battles of WWII for Canada, as it opened the way towards victory for the Allied forces. Resting in the Moro River Cemetery are 1,375 Canadians.

The Embassy of Canada will be represented by Ambassador Bugailiskis and Colonel Tom Endicott at the Moro River Canadian War Cemetery (near Ortona) at the Remembrance Day Ceremony at 10:30 on November the 11th.

The Embassy will sponsor one bus to Ortona on November 11 (pending sufficient participation) and CCR members and friends are welcome to participate. The Ortona plan will consist of bus transportation from Rome to Ortona, a ceremony at the Moro River Cemetery and transport into Ortona, where guests will have the opportunity to visit the War Museum prior to a light catered buffet lunch. The bus will depart Ortona mid-afternoon and finish at the Official Residence in Rome, where the Ambassador invites all participants in Ortona to attend an evening reception honouring the Canadians and Italians who sacrificed their lives. Transport from Rome will depart Villa Grazioli at 7:00 a.m. and will return to the Official Residence in Rome no later than 6:30 p.m., in time to attend the reception starting at 7:00.  

Those wishing to use this bus transportation and participate in Ortona and at the Official Residence in Rome on 11 November are requested to advise Sergeant Sonia McLean (sonia.mclean@international.gc.ca) by email no later than 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday October 31, 2018. A decision regarding the hiring of a bus will be rendered on November 1st.

If you have any questions regarding Remembrance Day events, please direct them to Colonel Tom Endicott, Canadian Defence Attaché, or Sergeant Sonia McLean.

Consular Services Meet and Greet - November 28, 2016

Want to learn more about Canadian Consular Services? Having trouble completing that Passport Application? Want to know how to register with the Embassy?

Now is your chance! The Consular Section of the Embassy of Canada invites CCR members and friends to a presentation regarding consular services for Canadian citizens.

Welcome remarks will be by Ambassador Peter McGovern, who will also take the opportunity to present a cheque to CCR season charity "Project Rome" for funds collected through the joint fundraising initiative of the Embassy of Canada and the Canadian Club of Rome at Halloween.

The presentation will be followed by an informal meet and greet with consular staff. Did we mention that aperitivo and prosecco will be served?!

H.E. Peter McGovern, Ambassador of Canada to Italy

When: Monday, November 28, 2016
Time: 5-6:30 p.m.
Where: Embassy of Canada, Via Salaria 243
RSVP to consul.rome@international.gc.ca with the subject line "Consular Services Meet and Greet" no later than November 24; provide full name for the security list and bring ID to be shown at entrance.

Halloween Trunk-or-Treat at the Canadian Embassy - October 31, 2014

Join the CCR and the Canadian Embassy for a Halloween Trunk-or-Treat event! Children will be able to trick-or-treat and play games on the premises while snacks, hot chocolate and drinks will be served on our patio. All parents with children -- and grandparents with grandchildren! -- are welcome!

This event is part of the Government of Canada’s Workplace Charitable Campaign; all proceeds from the evening will be donated to La Casa di Peter Pan. 

Attendance at this event is limited to Canadian Club members and their children and to non-member guests accompanying CCR members.

When: Friday, October 31, 2014
Time: 4:30-6:30 p.m.
Where: Embassy of Canada, Via Salaria 243
Cost: Tickets at the door: €7 per adult (includes 1 drink and snacks), €10 per trick-or-treating child (includes candy, hot chocolate and snacks), and €1 fine per adult/child not in costume! 
RSVP: canadarome@gmail.com by noon on Friday, October 24th for Security List; ID must be shown at entrance.