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Milestone

1988-2000	Event
1988	Steering Committe Founded
1989	Phase I Feasibility Study by Laventhal & Horwath (now Price Waterhouse) completed
1990	Initial approval of CCC Constitution and By-laws
1991	First Board of Directors formed Phase II Feasibility Study by Price Waterhouse completed Participated in the Metro Toronto International Caravan – first to establish the Cathay Pavilion
1992	Registration as a charitable organization approved “Request for expression of interest” sent to developers for partnership Signing of Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Scarborough and CMS Development Inc. Hosted Hong Kong Carnival as part of “Festival Hong Kong” Inception of Chinese Canadian Day at Woodbine
1993	Signing of Tri-partite Agreement with the City of Scarborough and CMS Development Inc. “Request for expression of interest” sent to architects for architectural design Appointment of Kuwabara Payne McKenna Blumberg in joint venture with Patrick Chan Architects as CCC design team Co-organized Metro Toronto Week in Hong Kong
1994	Major corporate donations from BellCanada, Canadian Airlines Major individual donations from Mrs Lucina Ho and Dr Hin-Shiu Hung A Magical Evening (gala variety show, dinner and telethon), first major fund-raising event
1995	Award of Jobs Ontario grant of $1 million by provincial government Major corporate donations from HSBC of Canada, Royal Bank, Four L Graphics A Tale of Two Kingdoms, a Chinese opera in English, produced in conjunction with the Wah Yan Drama Society as the year's major fund-raising event Partnership with CentennialCollege, Scarborough
1996	Ground-breaking Day set for November 18 Major corporate donations from Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce, Toronto Hong Kong Lions Club, Bank of Montreal, Toronto-Dominion Bank, Bank of Nova Scotia Appointment of Honourary Patrons Major individual donations received from Mrs Vivienne Poy, Mr and Mrs Dexter Man, Dr Hin-Shiu Hung, and Dr K K Leung Award of grant of $1 million by the Federal Government of Canada Mid-Autumn Harvest Moon Festival jointly organized with the Art Gallery of Ontario under the distinguished patronage of the Hon. Henry N R Jackman, Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario Superstar Fund-raising Gala Dinner and Variety Show, the year“s major fund-raising event
1997	Signed agreement with IBM Canada as technological partner Concert en Cirque, the year's major fundraising event CCC Sedan Chair Race CCC co-presented the Cloud Gate Dance Theatre with the Hummingbird Centre as part of Toronto“s contribution to Canada“s Year of the Asia Pacific Chinese New Year Celebration with ROM
1998	Foundation-stone Laying Ceremony by the Hon. Anson Chan, Chief Secretary for Administration, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government on January 18 Official Opening of the Centre, Phase I, on May 2 The Year of the Tiger First Day Cover commemorating the Official Opening of the CCC Regular classes started in the summer Inception of annual Health Awareness Day Inception of annual Chinese Cultural Summer Camp Inception of annual China Study Tour for university and high school students Inception of Chinese Canadian Entrepreneur Business Conference
1999	Inception of March Break Camp Celebration of Confucius' 2550th Birthday
2000	“Tiger & Dragon Exhibition: Chinese Children's Festival Hats” (jointly with the Textile Museum of Canada) “The Silk Road” exhibition Inception of Chinese Canadian Youth Conference and Youth Achievement Award

2001-2010	Event
2001	Application for Phase II construction began Inception of annual “Searching for our Roots “; youth tour for high school and university students Inception of annual CCC Golf Day Hosting of Hong Kong Ballet's The Last Emperor “The Jews of Shanghai: A Story of Survival” (Jointly organized with JVS of Greater Toronto and the Canadian China Society)
2002	Contribution of $0.5M from Ministry of Canadian Heritage Major donation received from Mr. Kwok-Yuen HO Initiation of discussion on Phase II fundraising activities Inception of annual FCC Chinese New Year celebrations (Jointly organized with Families with Children from China) “By Leaps and Bounds: Images of Chinese women since footbinding” (in association with the BataShoeMuseum) Inception of annual Orchid Show (Jointly organized with the Toronto Artistic Orchid Association) Inception of Asian Heritage Month celebration at CCC (in association with &CMC-AO) Hosting of “The China Film Philharmonic Folk Orchestra”
2003	CCC Phase II ground-breaking on March 27 Major individual donation received from Mr. Michael Lo Retained Vanbots as Construction Manager for Phase II Retained Louis Cheung Architect as Phase II Architect Formation of Community Coalition Concerned About SARS at the peak of the SARS outbreak Inception of annual Children's Bridge Chinese New Year Festival Arts of China: Glimpse of an Ancient Civilization (a mobile exhibition jointly organized with the RoyalOntarioMuseum) First year ICHHN “World Heart Day” drawing contest for children “Sharing Our Traditions: Cultural Holidays in Toronto” (Co-organized with the SpadinaMuseum Historic House & Gardens, Culture Division, City of Toronto)
2004	Foundation Stone Laying and Official Commencement of Construction for Phase II ceremony, November 20 Major donations from Buddha's Light International Association, Mr. Lee LAU and MD Trust Corporate donation announced by CIBC and Bank of Montreal Launching of the Theatre Seat Sale donation drive Hong Kong Film Festival 2004 (co-organized with the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office) “Eternal Echoes” Dr SUN Yat-Sen Memorial Week
2005	Topping-out ceremony for Phase II on December 10 Additional grant of $0.5M from the federal government Announcement of major donation by RBC Financial Group Media luncheon to announce progress of Phase II construction Cantonese opera performances by the renowned Zhanjiang Cantonese Opera Troupe from China “Sound of China” symphony concert in Niagara Falls, celebrating the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relationship between Canada and China “From War to the Pursuit of Peace—The role of overseas Chinese in World War II” exposition, an exhibition to bring reflection on World War II Fundraising Appeal on TV for Asian Tsunamis Relief Fundraising Dinner for Pakistan Earthquake Relief (with CMC-AO)
2006	Premier Dalton McGuinty announced a $1M grant to the Phase II construction project Major donation received from Mrs. Lucina Ho Announcement of major donation from HSBC Bank of Canada The first Chinese New Year Celebration at the Toronto City Hall Fundraising Dinner for Indonesia Earthquake (in conjunction with CMC-AO) Fundraising Dinner for Filipino Mudslide disaster (in conjunction with CMC-AO) Cultural partner of the “Watched by Heaven, Tied to Earth” children's shoe exhibition with the BataShoeMuseum Cultural partner of the Rogers Chinese Lantern Festival at the Ontario Place Cultural partner of the Club Crew World Dragon Boat Race Championships Co-organizer of “CCTV in Canada—Chinese New Year Spectacular” at the Rogers Centre Official Phase II Opening on September 9
2007	Between Heaven and Earth Concert jointly organized with the Jerusalem Foundation of Canada and Lachan Jewish Chamber Choir Chinese Lantern Festival at Ontario Place 600th Anniversary Exhibition of Admiral Zheng He’s Voyages to the Western Seas
2008	Patrick Chan as Youth of the Year at Chinese Canadian Youth Achievement Awards Sichuan Earthquake and Myanmar Cyclone Relief Efforts Phase I 10th Anniversary and Open House jointly held with Burrows Hall Community Centre and Library
2009	A Chinese New Year Celebration with Chan Hon Goh Prima Ballerina of The National Ballet of Canada and Friends Accessibility Awareness Forum with The Honourable David C. Onley, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario, as officiating guest “Take the Lead to Feed the Need” Food Drive organized by CCC Youth Chapter Panda Acquisition Task Force chaired by Dr. Ming-Tat Cheung was created by the Toronto Zoo Management Board
2010	“Haiti, You Are Not Alone” Earthquake Relief Fundraising Dinner Inaugural Music Festival - CCC Toronto Piano Competition 2010 Cultural Partner of “The Warrior Emperor and China’s Terracotta Army” Exhibition at ROM Inaugural CCC Toronto International Piano Competition

2011-2019	Event
2011	10th Chinese Canadian Youth Achievement Awards hosted by CCC Youth Chapter Centenary of China’s 1911 Revolution Exhibition
2012	EAST MEETS WEST – A Cultural Extravaganza jointly presented by CCC, Art Gallery of Ontario, the Canadian Opera Company and the Sony Centre For The Performing Arts in celebration of Asian Heritage Month Inaugural Scarborough Summerfest 15th Health Awareness Day
2013	Chinese Cultural Heritage Day at ROM CCC signing a Cultural and Community Alliance Partnership with the Toronto Zoo
2014	Cultural partner of the exhibition on The Forbidden City: Inside the Court of China’s Emperors at ROM Chinese Cultural Heritage Weekend at ROM Inaugural Sing for CCC Celebrity Charity Show
2015	Dr. Ming-Tat Cheung was appointed to the Order of Ontario Johnny K H Fong Multi-Purpose Hall Unveiling Ceremony Opening of Active Living Centre for Seniors CCC as Pan Am Games Torch Relay Centre and the Chairman Dr. Ming-Tat Cheung as Torch Bearer Canada International Renowned Chinese Artists Exhibition
2016	Community Coalition in Aid of Alberta Wildfire Moon Festival Gala & Phase II 10th Anniversary Photo Exhibition Giant Panda Cubs First Birthday Fundraising Dinner at Toronto Zoo
2017	Belt and Road Forum 20th Anniversary of Health Awareness Day Canada 150 Art & Heritage Connection Exhibition
2018	CCC Newsletter rebranded Mosaic reflecting the CCC's vibrant multicultural hub mission First Ever Citizenship Ceremony at CCC to welcome 500 new Canadians from 35 countries Youth Symposium as a Signature Project of the Cultural Hotspot in Partnership with City of Toronto Launch of Legacy in Motion Mural Landmark at CCC (North of the Building CCC Directional Signs on Highway 401 & Intersections of Busy Roads Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Celebrating Moon Festival at CCC
2019	CCC officially became the long term venue for citizenship ceremonies Launch of the CCC 30th publication "Three Decades of Cultural Legacy" Partnership with Scarborough Health Network in Golf Tournament Largest CCC team joining the Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon 5K event
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