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In January 1957, Japanese affiliate companies in Toronto and its vicinity began to exchange
business information and consult with one another on business problems
and ways to promote friendship among its members.
In April 1974, the Japanese School of Toronto Shokokai Inc. (Namely Hoshuko) was established by Shokokai Corporate members (listed below) to help the
children of members keep up with the curriculum taught in Japan during
their stay in Canada.
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BANK OF TOKYO-MITSUBISHI UFJ (CANADA)
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JETRO (JAPAN EXTERNAL TRADE ORGANIZATION)
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MITSUI & CO. (CANADA) LTD.
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In November 1982, the Toronto Japanese Association of Commerce and Industry commonly referred to as the Shokokai, was incorporated under the Corporation Act as a non-profit organization.
In October 1989, first monthly newsletter was issued to strength communication among members.
In January 1992, a Community Relations Division was established to promote donations and
community activities among the membership.
In November 1992, Japanese Driverfs License was accepted to be exchanged to Ontario Driverfs
license without having road test and knowledge test by the strong effort
of Consulate - General of Japan in Toronto and Shokokai members.
In 1993, the “Canadian Educators to Japan Program” was introduced. Three Ontario schoolteachers were invited to join an educational
tour in Japan for two weeks. Since then (up to 2007) total 34 Canadian
Educators were invited to this program.
In 1994, with the strong support of the Japanese Government and Canadian business
leaders, the Shokokai successfully lobbied the Ontario Government to overturn
legislation which would have withdrawn health coverage for family members
of foreign workers. In December of that same year, the Shokokai became
an official supporter of the Japanese Canadian Cultural Centre's expansion
project.
The year 1996 brought a major restructuring movement at the Shokokai in light of the
stagnation after the burst of the bubble economy in Japan. Many measures
including downsizing were implemented in 1997.
In February 2001, Shokokaies office was moved from the downtown core to its current location
as part of organization restructuring.
In April 2003, Shokokai Website was created and Member Web Magazine [Tritium] started.
In February 2006, Agreement between Japan and Canada on Social Security was singed at Tokyo,
Japan after Shokokai had been requesting to solve the problem to both Japanese
Government and Canadian Government.
In 2006, Shokokai received the award from Royal Ontario Museum for itfs support
of raising found to open “Prince Takamado Gallery of Japan” .
In 2007, Shokokai has decided to support London (CA) Japanese Hoshuko on.
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