On December 10, 2025, an official meeting of the President of the Chamber with the Chairman of the National Council of the Slovak Republic, Richard Raši, took place at the premises of the National Council of the Slovak Republic.
We published a representative book about Štefan Boleslav Romanov in English in cooperation with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
The book contains speeches by Romanov’s eldest son Stephen, Slovak President Peter Pellegrini, former presidents Rudolf Schuster and Ivan Gašparovič, Deputy Prime Minister Tomáš Taraba, and Cardinal Jozef Tomko.
SK History on RTVS
Appearance in the “SK Dejiny” show on Dvojka on Thursday, December 5 at 22:00 and in a repeat on Sunday, December 8 at 13:05. A show about emigration to North America.
Slovak Entrepreneur of 20th Century
On the occasion of the 100th birth of Štefan B. Roman, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce awarded him the Slovak Entrepreneur of the 20th century award in memoriam.
Centenary of Štefan Boleslav Roman: Book commemorates the legacy of the legendary entrepreneur and nationalist
Appearance on November 4, 2024 on the TA3 TV show “Raňajky”.
Dr. Birgit Niessner
Meeting in the National Bank of Austria with Economic Director Birgit Niessner on October 11, 2024
On June 18, 2024 friendly meeting with Kyriacos Kakouris, Vice-President of the European Investment Bank (headquarters in Luxembourg).
On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, the President of the Republic of Austria Dr. Heinz Fischer became an honorary member of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
The lunch of the new book “Moja cesta”
The lunch of the new book of former General Secretary of Slovak World Congress Mr. Dušan Tóth „Moja cesta“ was broadcasted on November 11, 2023 on the TV Markíza – Show „Smotánka“. Canadian Chamber is publisher of the book.
on October 9th 2023 celebrated 90th birthday at Archbishop palace in Trnava. Archbishop is honorary member of the Chamber.
On the photo from left side: Apostolic Nuncio to Slovakia Nicola Girasoli, Archbishop Ján Sokol, President of the Chamber Joseph Burza.
CCC is holder of Medal of President of Slovak Republic
Canadian Chamber of Commerce is currently involved in the realization of the following projects:
This year’s Summit includes 4 main themes:
- Energy future facing environmental challenges
- Cybersecurity, a growing industry to deliver
- Energy and raw materials challenges requires a stable and predictable economic environment
- Atlantic mobility & port connectivity reshaping reliable supply chain routes
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- On stage exclusive interview on E-Commerce with Deann Evans – Managing Director for EMEA – Shopify – London
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- High Level Cocktail Reception
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The lunch of the new book “Moja cesta”
On June 29, 2023 in the manor house in Modra take held lunch new book of former General Secretary of Slovak World Congress Mr. Dušan Tóth „Moja cesta“. On the event taken a part TV Markíza (Show „Smotánka“). Canadian Chamber is publisher of the book.
On the photo from the left Joseph Burza – President of the Chamber, Dušan Tóth, Magdaléna Rúfusová – wife of famous poet Milan Rúfus, Ivan Gašparovič – former President of SR, František Mikloško – former Chairman of Slovak National Council, Ján Čarnogurský – Former Prime Minister of SR and František Kovár – Actor of the Slovak National Theatre.
You can buy the the book, contact us by e-mail ksok@ksok.sk
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce published representative book about the Chairman and founder of the World Congress of Slovak Štefan B. Roman for the 100th anniversary of his birth. He owned the largest uranium mines in the world. CCC is also preparing Museum of Štefan B. Roman in Bratislava.
The Book is written in collaboration with the Slovak Historic Institute in Rome, Cardinal Jozef Tomko, First Slovak Ambassador to Canada Anton Hykisch and Ex-president of the Slovak Republic Rudolf Schuster.
You can download a pdf sample of the book here .
Book Launch
On the photo from left: Ivan Gašparovič – former President of SR, Dušan Tóth – General Secretatry of the Slovak World Congress, Braňo Roman – nephew of Štefan B. Roman, Joseph Burza – President of the CCC, Anton Hykisch – first Slovak Ambasador to Canada
Main TV Channels in the SR took part in the presentation of the Book and the opening of the Museum.
TV Markíza, show Smotánka, October 1, 2022 at 18:20
Watch video since 28:00
TV JOJ
TV LUX watch here – 4:20
TA3
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in the Slovak Republic has submitted an official application to the Office of the President of the Slovak Republic for the highest state decoration of the Slovak Republic, 1st Class Ľudovít Štúr Order for the former Secretary General of the Slovak World Congress Dušan Tóth.
The reason for the request is the extraordinary merits of Rev. Dúšan Tóth for spreading the good name of the Slovak Republic abroad.
Dušan Tóth
The EU-Canada Business Summit is a oneday event held once a year in Brussels, capital of the European Union, that brings together hundreds of political and business decision-makers from Canada, the EU and the world.
EU and Canada have a common history, common values, a commitment to preserving and promoting the rules-based international order and have common ambitions for the future like collaboration on trade, climate change, technology, security issues, human rights, and others.
This edition’s Summit will include 5 main topics:
– EU-Canada Investments
– Life Sciences & Health
– Energy & Environment
– Food & Agriculture
– SME’s and Global Growth
International Conference
Štefan Boleslav Roman
100th anniversary, Bratislava
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce is organizing an international conference in Bratislava on April 15, 2021.
The conference will be dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of the chairman and founder of the World Congress of Slovak Štefan B. Roman.
Štefan B. Roman was the owner of the largest uranium mines in the world.
The event was attended by TV Markíza, the show Smotánka
Business conference EU-Canada 2021 on the 18th of March 2021, Vienna, Schwarzenbergplatz 3
Conference on Economics and Business Research is an event organized with a motivation to provide an international platform for the researchers, engineers and industrial participants around the world to share their research findings with the global experts.
EU-Canada Business Summit 2020 on the 30th of September 2020 at ING Marnix, Brussels
The EU-Canada Business Summit is a one day event held once a year in Brussels, capital of the European Union, that brings together hundreds of political and business decision-makers from Canada, the EU and the world. The latest political, financial & economic global trends are being discussed and analyzed by relevant high-level speakers coming from a vast array of sectors. This year’s topics are Energy & Environment, Security & Transport, International Trade & Mobility, Manufacturers and Artificial Intelligence. The EU-Canada Business Summit is a great way to built business relationships through VIP cocktails, private meetings, interactive debates and several exclusive networking activities.
Economic forecast and business opportunities between Canada and the European Union
November 5th, 2019
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- 9:00 – Arrival of participants + Networking + Coffee
- 9:30 – Welcome word + Presentation – Sam Ayoub, President, CEEC-EU
- 10:00 – Political & Economic update – Ambassador of Canada to the EU. + Q & A
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- 4 speakers + a moderator
- 12h30 – Lunch + Networking
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KIN-BALL EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP
Kin-ball is a very young sport that originated in Canada 32 years ago.
- eliminates individualism,
- brings the values of cooperation and team spirit,
- stimulate social and cognitive development,
- by its rules creates a safe and non-violent environment,
- allow participants to engage in healthy and entertaining physical activity.
In Slovakia we play kin-ball only for the fourth year www.kin-ball.sk . Our previous short but successful approach to the development of kin-ball has also been noticed by the European national federations, thanks to which they were given the opportunity to realize the top competition in Slovakia in the period 21 – 26 August 2018 in city Trnava http://www.kin-ball.sk/ec2018
We are looking for and believe that we will find companies to help us realize this prestigious event that gives more opportunities to promote of Kin-ball http://www.kin-ball.sk/downloads/ec2018/kin-ball_EN-SK.pdf. At the same time, we offer advertising on balls or introduction of kin-ball at corporate sports events.
With the Comprehensive Economic Trade Agreement (CETA) now in force and on the occasion of Europe Day on May 9, 2018, the City of Toronto Economic Development and Culture Division in partnership with the World Trade Centre Toronto, is hosting a half-day program, “Uncovering the CETA Opportunity”, at Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen Street West, Council Chambers, from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. with a Networking Luncheon to follow in the Member’s Lounge.
All guests can register online at EUROPEDAY2018TORONTO.EVENTBRITE.CA (please see flyer).
The program, featuring remarks by His Excellency, Peteris Ustubs, Ambassador of the European Union to Canada and a panel discussion moderated by Councillor Michael Thompson, Chair of the Economic Development Committee, is designed to provide an update on CETA and how the agreement can benefit businesses by facilitating new and expanded opportunities in the EU. Companies attending will gain insight and market intelligence and learn about the prospects and challenges faced when exporting and conducting business in foreign markets.
More info here
from left: Frank Jalšovský, Co-author of the book – Anton Hykisch, Moderator – Lucia Wirthová, Art historian Bohumír Bachratý.
from left: Apostolic Nuncio Mario Giordana, Cardinal Lorenzo Badisseri and President of Canadian Chamber of Commerce Joseph Burza
Official public statement of the President of CCC Mr Joseph M. Burza
Kanadská obchodná komora v Slovenskej republike oficiálne podporuje Richarda Lintnera na post prezidenta Slovenského zväzu ľadového hokeja
Prezident Kanadskej obchodnej komory v Slovenskej republike Joseph M. Burza vyhlasuje svoju oficiálnu podporu kandidatúre Richarda Lintnera na post prezidenta Slovenského zväzu ľadového hokeja.
Čestnými členmi Canadian Chamber of Commerce in the Slovak Republic sú aj vynikajúci hokejisti Peter Šťastný a jeho starší brat Marián Šťastný, ktorý žije v Kanade. Práve Peter Šťastný sa v minulosti niekoľkokrát vyslovil za zmenu prezidenta Slovenského zväzu ľadového hokeja. Peter Šťastný vystupoval veľmi ostro práve proti osobe Juraja Širokého, šedej eminencie slovenského ľadového hokeja.
Prezident Kanadskej obchodnej komory v Slovenskej republike Joseph M. Burza chce , aby Slovenský zväz ľadového hokeja bol zbavený nadmerného vplyvu osoby, ktorá bola spájaná s rôznymi aférami kriminálneho charakteru už dlhé roky (údajná spolupráca s ŠTB, Harvardské fondy, kauza Váhostav, atď.), čo poškodzuje dobré meno tohto národného športu na Slovensku.
Súčasného prezidenta Slovenského zväzu ľadového hokeja Igora Nemečka nepovažujeme za nezávislú osobu, ale jednoznačne za osobu závislú od Juraja Širokého. Počas predposledného obdobia, keď bol prezidentom zväzu Juraj Široký, vykonával Igor Nemeček funkciu generálneho sekretára SZĽH. Juraj Široký sa po trinástich rokoch vykonávania funkcie prezidenta SZĽH (december 1998 – jún 2011) stiahol viac do ústrania, veď bol už hotová nákladná prestavba hokejového štadióna, ako aj postavený Hotel DoubleTree by Hilton, ktorý mu podľa našich zdrojov patrí.
Prezident Kanadskej obchodnej komory Joseph M. Burza považuje Richarda Lintnera a jeho tím za skupinu s čistým štítom, nezávislú, s mimoriadne úspešnými hokejovými skúsenosťami, so silnou podporou nielen zo strany hokejistov, ale predovšetkým zo strany širokej slovenskej verejnosti. Igor Nemeček v porovnaní s Richardom Lintnerom postráda okrem už spomínanej nezávislosti, aj predchádzajúce skúsenosti aktívneho hráča ľadového hokeja.
The Award was given by former Ambassador of Slovak Republic in Ottawa and vice president of Pan-European Union Anton Hykisch (left) and also a successful model Angelica Stim.
From the left: President of the Chamber Joseph M. Burza and the successor of the imperial dynasty Karl von Habsburg-Lothringen.
The award was handed on by Executive Director of the Chamber René Augustín to Director of SKARITZ Hotel & Residence Zuzana Nagy.
On 24 November 2011, President of Canadian Chamber of Commerce opened the exhibition of the world-famous surrealist painter Ladislav Guderna, who lived and worked in Vancouver, Canada. He opened the exhibition in Mirbach Palace in Bratislava together with the son of the painter – Martin (picture on the left), who is similarly successful as his father. The opening was attended by prominent collectors from USA, Canada and Hong Kong.
Ladislav Guderna was born on 1 June 1921 in Nitra but in 1968 he moved to Vancouver, Canada, where he also died in 1999. The opening of the exhibition was attended also by his son Martin Guderna who successfully continued in his father’s footsteps as a painter also active in Vancouver.
Ladislav Guderna – Continental Drift
A new number of the magazine CANADA Exclusive was issued.
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On the picture from left: Ivan Šramko, Joseph Burza and Jean-Jacques Ciazynski a chief of the board of directors of SPP.
On 12 November 2009, President of CCC Joseph Burza gave the International Award of Culture to world known Canadian Jazz singer Diana Krall.
Canadian Chamber of Commerce annually awards International Award of Culture to internationally renowned Canadian artists who have Slovak origins or personal relationship with Slovakia. Diana Krall – diva of world jazz heaven, awardee of the Order of Canada and also multiple Grammys and she has origins in Slovakia. Her grandparents come from Henclová village, which is north from Řožňava. Diana proudly avows herself to her origin, because already her grandfather used to play the piano stunningly.
Joseph Burza at a friendly meeting with Ms. Monica Pignal, the daughter of Thomas Bata, with who she has been cooperating for a longer period of time.
Monica is Managing Director of Bata Italia and Chair of the Board of Directors of The Thomas Bata Foundation for the Czech and Slovak Republic.
On the photo from left: Ivan Šramko, Michal Kováč, Joseph Burza and in the background: Emilia Kováčová, Nina Zelníková – UNION, George Ľupták – Euroforex.
On the photo from left: H. Klimova, M. Bátorová, M. Chrappa, J. Burza, and R. Augustín.
Preparation of exhibition of the world-known Canadian photographer Yuri Dojč in luxury Atrium mall; the exhibition should be opened by a great lover of photography, Canadian singer Bryan Adams.
On 22 February 2006, President of Canadian Chamber of Commerce Joseph Burza attended an opening ceremony of the Global Library PEN, the international association of writers. Joseph Burza has agreed with President of the worldwide associations International PEN Mr. J. Grus that Canadian Chamber of Commerce will sponsor this library with a donation by the works of Canadian authors.
On the photo from left: J. Burza, J. Grusa – President of the world association of writers PEN (PEN Centre) and Lawrence R. Silverman – Deputy Chief of Mission of the U.S. Embassy
J. Burza in a discussion about the possible joint projects with Ambassador of the Czech Republic Vladimír Galuška in Slovakia.
The extract from the meeting was broadcasted on Markíza television, in the main news broadcast TV News (Televízne noviny) 24.11.2005 at 19.00.
On 25.11.2005, Canadian Chamber of Commerce representatives attended the roundtable on the topic of „The role of the Slovak Republic as a member of the UN Security Council“, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
On 15 August 2005, a meeting between President of Canadian Chamber of Commerce J. Burza and Jordanian Minister of Water Economy and Irrigation Dr. Share Munther was held in the Jordanian capital Amman. The topic of discussion was the possibility of importing irrigation equipment and technology.
On 19 May 2005, Canadian Chamber of Commerce organized a presentation to an airline in the presence of Director of 
Joseph Burza and Olivier Simon at the official debate.
On 18 May 2005, a book launch “How to become a Canadian“ was organized under the auspices of Canadian Chamber of Commerce. The godfathers of this extraordinary book are: Rudolf Schuster – former president of the Slovak Republic, the first Ambassador of Czech and Slovak Republic in Ottawa, Anton Hykisch – a writer and the first Ambassador of the independent Slovak Republic in Canada and Vladimír Šťastný – a famous hockey player. The book was launched by a traditional Canadian drink – maple syrup.
(From left: Anton Hykisch, Joseph Burza, Rudolf Schuster, Vladimír Šťastný)
On 31 March 2005, Canadian Chamber of Commerce members attended the grand opening of Canada Export Centre in Vancouver.
On 23 March 2005, a meeting with newly appointed Ambassador of the Slovak Republic in Ottawa Mr. Stanislava Opielu and members of CCC at the headquarters of the Chamber.
(From left: René Augustín, Joseph Burza, Milan Hanzel, Stanislav Opiela, and Ján Madleňák)
On 3 March 2005, Canadian Chamber of Commerce was visited by Mr. Anton Hykisch, a former Ambassador of the Slovak Republic in Ottawa, with intention to collaborate on the forthcoming representational publication about Canada, “How to become a Canadian”.
On 3 February 2005, an honorary membership in CCC was granted to archbishop of the Bratislva-Trnava Archdiocese Mons. Ján Sokol for his help in processing the representational publication about Canada.
On 23 November 2004, a roundtable meeting on the issue of identifying barriers to economic cooperation EU-US took place, Canada at the Ministry of Economy of the Slovak Republic with the participation of leading representatives of Canadian Chamber of Commerce, American Chamber of Commerce in Slovakia, Government Office of the Slovak Republic, Ministry of Economy of the SR, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the SR, Ministry of Finance of the SR, Union of Entrepreneurs of Slovakia, Sario Agency, VÚB and Kerametal
Research and legal advice in establishing American-style casinos by Canadian company.
23.-30. November 2004, trade mission of Canadian businessmen from Ontario in Slovakia.
Participation in the celebration of the 90th birthday of Mr. Thomas Bata
more details here
Participation in the preparation of launch of a new, private, satellite television with regular contributions from Canada.
Ensuring the participation of Slovak representative at the International Film Festival in Toronto in September 2004.
Ensuring the participation of Slovak delegate, dramaturge Zuzana Zelinová at the International Film Festival FIFA in Montreal in April 2004.
Sponsoring the documentary publication of photographer of the President’s Office of the Slovak Republic Patrick Jandák titled “In the focus of President”.
Cooperation in ensuring investments with international company Deere & Stratton in London.
· In collaboration with a specialized company HAGIEL, ensuring permanent residence in Canada (emigration to Canada).
Organizing a visit of Slovakia by Canadian airman Capt.. Stuart Newton May (participant of the battles in Slovakia during World War II.) with participation of televisions Markíza and TA3.
Sale of tobacco company to a corporation SIT in Spišska Belá.
Preparation of trade mission of selected Slovak entrepreneurs to Canada (Toronto, Montreal)
Offer of participation for Canadian entrepreneurs in industrial park Kechnec.
Entry of Canadian entrepreneurs, possibly acquisition of manufacturing company in Nove Zámky. (former SIMA)
Obtaining Canadian investors for a new industrial park in Most pri Bratislave.
Ensuring a tour (in cooperation with ČSA) and the performances of Radošinské Naive Theatre (Radošinského naivného divadla) in Canada in late September and October 2004.
The low-budget movie (more details published in a magazine Život, read HERE)