International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, reaffirms Italy’s and the Foreign Ministry’s ongoing commitment to preventing and combating all forms of violence and discrimination against women, in Italy and around the world. The Minister stated: “Violence against […]
Read moreDisponibile la nuova guida “Diplomazia della Crescita: Destinazione Canada”
During the recent visit to Canada by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Antonio Tajani, for the G7 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Niagara-on-the-Lake, the first edition of the guide “Diplomacy for Growth: Destination Canada” was presented. Prepared by the Italian Embassy in Ottawa in collaboration with the ICE Agency, […]
Read moreITALIAN FILMS AT THE 2025 VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
The 44th Vancouver International Film Festival is once again about to light up the screens and stages across Vancouver. The Italian segment of the Festival, presented in collaboration with the Consulate General of Italy in Vancouver, along with several co-productions and shorts, includes the following films: “La grazia” by Paolo Sorrentino, “After the hunt” by Luca […]
Read moreSETTIMANA DELLA LINGUA ITALIANA NEL MONDO 2025
SETTIMANA DELLA LINGUA ITALIANA NEL MONDO La venticinquesima edizione della “Settimana della lingua italiana nel mondo” si svolge in tutto il mondo nel mese di ottobre 2025. Il tema selezionato per la settimana di quest’anno è “Italofonia: oltre i confini”. Di seguito si segnalano alcuni eventi che si terranno in Canada occidentale per la “Settimana” […]
Read morePRESS RELEASE: Italian Sports Day in the World 2025
On the occasion of the second edition of “Italian Sports Day in the World” the Consulate General of Italy in Vancouver is pleased to organize a special initiative to celebrate the Milano-Cortina 2026 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Promoted by the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in collaboration with the Ministry of Sport and Youth, […]
Read moreProvision of grants for private entities. Maintenance of international peace and security and implementation of humanitarian initiatives and protection of human rights.
To enable Italian participation in international peace and humanitarian initiatives, the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation is authorized, pursuant to Article 23-ter, paragraph 2, of Presidential Decree 18/1967, to provide contributions to initiatives proposed by Italian and foreign private entities, through a public procedure and in compliance with the principles of transparency […]
Read moreNotice of recruitment of 1 contract employee to be assigned to the services of driver/switchboard operator/sales assistant
The Italian Embassy in Ottawa has announced a public competition for the recruitment of the following professional figure: 1 (one) contract employee to be assigned to the services of driver/telephone operator/clerk. Click here to download: Notice of recruitment of 1 contract employee to be assigned to the services of driver/switchboard operator/clerk (pdf) Facsimile of Application […]
Read moreConsulate General of Italy in Toronto – Notice of recruitment of 3 contract employees to be assigned to administrative assistant services
The Consulate General of Italy in Toronto is looking to hire 3 permanent employees to serve as administrative assistants in the secretarial/archive/accounting/consular areas. Click here for more details!
Read moreScholarships offered by the ICoN Consortium to Italian or foreign students residing abroad for the academic year 2025-2026
ICoN Consortium offers 20 scholarships opportunities to partially cover tuition fees for the first semester of the first year of the degree program. The scholarships are valid for the didactic-linguistic (DIL) curriculum only. No. 5 scholarships to cover 50% of costs; No. 10 scholarships to cover 30% of costs; No. 5 scholarships to cover 20% […]
Read moreRegaining Italian citizenship
Conversion Law No. 74/2025 of Decree Law No. 36/2025 amended Article 17, Paragraph 1, of Law No. 91/1992, introducing the possibility, in certain cases and for a limited period of time, for former Italian citizens also residing abroad to reacquire Italian citizenship. The reacquisition takes place through the submission of a declaration, which must be […]
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