On the occasion of Canada Day, our lovely member Maple Bear Kindergarten & Preschool Belgrade in partnership with the Embassy of Canada to Serbia and CANSEE Canadian Serbian Business Association successfully organized Canada Day Wine Evening on Wednesday, June 22nd! Opening remarks were delieverd by Dunja Matic, Director of Communications & Development, Maple Bear Kindergarten & Preschool Belgrade, Canadian Ambassador to Serbia H.E. Giles...

On the occasion of TSG Lawyers Belgrade's accession to CANSEE association, on Monday, June 30, we co-organized a working breakfast for our members on the topic of Employee rewards and shortened work week at Zepter Hotel, Belgrade. A shortened work week is a hot topic around the world and this was an excellent opportunity for the participants to learn how to incorporate modern business needs and trends into existing regulations in Serbia, which models...

On Friday, May 20, we successfuly completed the sixth educational program "LEADER Project Serbia" in partnership with Ivey Business School at Western University, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia, Embassy of Canada to Serbia, and valuable sponsoring members Teknoxgroup Srbija, Contango, Rudnik i flotacija "RUDNIK" doo, DPM Avala, Delta Holding, Magna Seating Odžaci, Apatinska pivara, Mundoro Capital, RB Global Stara Sokolova, Raiden Resources Limited, DIVISION Visual Solutions...

On Monday, May 9, the Canadian educational program for entrepreneurs "LEADER Project Serbia 2022" of Ivey Business School, one of the best ranked business schools in the world, was officially opened for the sixth time by CANSEE Canadian-Serbian Business Association and in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce of Serbia and the Embassy of Canada in Serbia. Mirjana Dončić-Beaton, Managing Director of CANSEE Association, greeted those present and expressed great satisfaction that the project...

On March 17, 2022, an online meeting of 12 bilateral business associations in Serbia with the National Employment Service was successfully realized. Over 100 member companies of the association were able to learn more about current employment programs and financial support for entrepreneurs. Representatives of the NES informed the participants about all the novelties within the program of active employment policy measures, the amount of financial support to employers, the categories of unemployed...

CANSEE is pleased to announce an open call for participants for the LEADER Project Serbia 2022. This free-of-charge, in-person business course is limited to 40 participants. Ivey Business School from the University of Western Ontario, Canada, has been organizing the international LEADER Project since 1991 around the world. Each course is a ten day MBA-styled workshop that is designed to provide entrepreneurs with the skills that can be used to develop business ideas...

On March 7, 2022, nine bilateral organizations in Serbia, within the Kopaonik Business Forum, gathered representatives of member companies at the already traditional event called "International Coffee Break", in the Casa restaurant of the Grand Hotel. For members present at the Forum, the meeting was organized by the following bilateral organizations: German-Serbian Chamber of Commerce, Slovenian Business Club, CANSEE Canadian-Serbian Business Association, Chamber of Italian-Serbian Businessmen,...

CANSEE is offering a paid internship program where an intern gets to work on a real and interesting business projects and create an impact under the guidance of true professionals. CANSEE (Canadian Serbian Business Association) is an organization that supports bi-lateral trade, business development and investment activities between two countries, Canada and Serbia. It affords Canadian and Serbian businesses the opportunity to network and grow each other through collaboration and...

CANSEE Canadian Serbian Business Association successfully organized IX Regular General Assembly on Tuesday, February 22, at the beautiful complex of the Museum of Yugoslavia in Belgrade. Ms. Mirjana Doncic Beaton, CANSEE Managing Director, welcomed the guest with a short speech and expressed her gratitude to the Embassy of Canada, all CANSEE members, partners, and friends, Government of Serbia representatives that have been supporting CANSEE during these challenging times....

CANSEE Canadian-Serbian Business Association in cooperation with the Embassy of Canada and Powered by CANSEE Member TEKNOXGROUP organized the very first Ice Skating Matinée at Tašmajdan Ice Rink on January 29, 2022 in Belgrade. The opening speech was held by Ms. Mirjana Doncic who welcomed the guests and thanked Teknoxgroup, CANSEE valuable member, for their generous support and initiative to host such a wonderful humanitarian event, as well as the Embassy of Serbia who also supported the initiative....

On Tuesday, December 21st, 2021, CANSEE representatives visited Čika Boca, the only organization in Serbia that deals with young people facing cancer, responding to their needs through support programs for children and young people facing cancer and their families with a peer approach. For 10 years, Čika Boca has been dealing with the social and psychosocial inclusion of children and young people treated for cancer in Serbia, improving the development of knowledge and skills for life with cancer...

On Monday, December 20th, 2021, CANSEE representatives visited NURDOR National Association of Parents of Children with Cancer at their premises in Belgrade. During their visit they had a chance to learn more about the Association’s history, goals, projects and how they support children and their families through their biggest battle. NURDOR was founded in 2003 in Belgrade and has been taking care of children with cancer and their parents from all parts of Serbia ever since. They offer psychological...

Srpska asocijacija menadžera dodelila je tradicionalne Godišnje nagrade najboljim pojedincima i kompanijama u Srbiji.   Nagrade najboljim liderima 21. veka su ove godine, jubilarni, deseti put dodeljene u četiri glavne kategorije - Menadžer godine, Mladi menadžer, Poslodavac godine i Društveno odgovorna kompanija godine, a dodeljena je i Specijalna nagrada žirija.   Zbog izuzetnih poslovnih rezultata i vizionarskog pristupa poslovanju u kategoriji Menadžer godine dodeljena...

Sustainable development, responsible mining, green future and mutual support were the key words at the recently finished 11th International Conference on Mineral Resources in Belgrade, according to the organizer of the event, the company TGI Group. Zorana Mihajlovic, the minister of mining and energy of Serbia, who opened the conference, said that Serbia “needs to participate in fighting the climate change and insisting on the green agenda”, and emphasized that everything done in relation...

On November 18 and 19, CANSEE in cooperation with the Embassy of Canada and Triple R Alliance successfully organized the Stakeholder Engagement in Mining and Exploration Workshop in the premises of the Canadian Residence in Belgrade. Opening remarks were held by Mr. David Morgan, Counsellor of the Embassy of Canada, Mr. Filip Petrovic, Trade Commissioner of the Embassy of Canada, Ms. Mirjana Doncic-Beaton, CANSEE Managing Director and Mr. Luc Zandvliet, Director of...

Udruženje poslovnih žena Srbije je na svečanosti u Operi i teatru Madlenianum, 15. jubilarni put dodelilo nagrade Cvet uspeha za ženu zmaja najboljim preduzetnicama u Srbiji.  Takođe, u okviru manifestacije Cvet uspeha za ženu zmaja, četvrtu godinu zaredom je dodeljeno priznanje Rodno najsenzitivnija kompanija. Titulu „žena zmaj“ ove godine je ponelo osam preduzetnica. U glavnoj kategoriji Uspešan poslovni model za najbolju preduzetnicu proglašena je Anja Ivana Milić, suvlasnica...

 Belgrade, September 19, 2021 – Slovenian Business Club - SPC, Serbian Association of Managers - SAM and CANSEE Canadian-Serbian Business Association organized "Business Speed Meeting - Fall Edition" at the Hyatt Regency Belgrade Hotel, a partner of the event. Cargo-partner, CANSEE longstanding valuable member, sponsored the event. The guests were greeted by Ms. Jelena Bulatović, Executive Director at Serbian Association of Managers (SAM), Ms. Danijela Fišakov, President of the Slovenian...

The Ministry of Construction, Transport and Infrastructure of Serbia has put a working version of the spatial plan of the special purpose area for the exploitation of gold at the exploration area Potaj Cuka-Tisnica up for an early public review. The plan, which was prepared by the Institute for Architecture and Urban Planning of Serbia, was ordered by Avala Resources d.o.o. Beograd, which operates within the Canadian company Dundee Precious Metals from Toronto. The Potaj Cuka-Tisnica future...

CANSEE Members had an opportunity to meet the Ambassador of Canada to Serbia, North Macedonia and Montenegro, on September 28th at the Canadian Embassy Residence and exchange thoughts on different matters all while taking measures to prevent the further spread of the ongoing virus. The reception was opened by a speech held by the Ambassador of Canada H.E. Giles Norman expressing his gratefulness to the guests that, despite the unfavorable conditions, have come to honor the strong, longstanding...

With the desire to gather in a pleasant and informal ambiance, CANSEE together with 10 other bilateral business associations present in Serbia, on September 16, 2021, organized the International Networking Cocktail at the beautiful premises of the Metropol Palace Hotel in Belgrade. This year's International Networking Cocktail was attended by companies from CANSEE Canadian-Serbian Business Association, the Chamber of Italian-Serbian businessmen, French-Serbian Chamber...

On Wednesday, June 30, 2021, in the premises of our esteemed member Zlatna Reka and on a beautiful balcony with an exceptional view of the city, the CANSEE Summer Business Networking Cocktail was held, also sponsored by our valuable member Zlatna Reka. With nice weather, pleasant atmosphere and a view just before sunset, business networking and socializing went in the best tone and strengthened the relations of our dear members, friends and partners, announcing new business ventures and a successful...

On Friday, June 18 in a beautiful atmosphere and ambience, CANSEE in cooperation with an exceptional member and the company Atrium Property Services, organized a festive cocktail party for its members, partners, friends and the opportunity to take a look and learn more about the residential complex of Belgrade Waterfront in their sales center at Sava Promenada. Belgrade Waterfront, known in Serbian as Belgrade on Water, is an urban renewal development project headed by...

Dana 15.06.2021. godine u prostorijama hotela Hilton održana je panel diskusija o poslednjim izmenama Zakona o rudarstvu i geološkim istraživanjima, u organizaciji NSTLAW u saradnji sa CANSEE – Kanadsko – srpskim poslovnim udruženjem. Panel diskusija je otvorena nakon uvodne reči Nj. E. gdina. Džajlsa Normana, ambasadora Kanade, koji je posebno istakao da je Srbija postala jedno od najinteresantnijih tržišta rudarstva u Evropi, te da izmene Zakona predstavljaju pozitivan korak napred. Nenad...

On Monday, May 17 a very successful and amazing gathering held at the wonderful premises of Nova Iskra in Belgrade on the occasion of 5th LEADER Project Serbia 2021, was organized by CANSEE and Canadian Richard Ivey Business School. We were delighted to have our exceptional LEADER Participants who attended the gathering and made this year’s LP2021 remarkable which was held for the first time in a virtual format due to the unexpected and unusual circumstances caused by the pandemic. Recommended...

CANSEE Kanadsko-srpsko poslovno udruženje, u saradnji sa Privrednom komorom Srbije i Ambasadom Kanade u Beogradu, organizuje od 10. do 21. maja 2021. godine, po peti put, u virtualnom formatu edukativni program "LEADER Projekat", poslovne škole Richard Ivey Business School, jedne od najbolje rangiranih poslovnih škola u Kanadi. Na svečanom otvaranju, koje se održalo u ponedeljak, 10. maja, govorila je izvršna direktorka CANSEE, Mirjana Dončić-Beaton, ambasador Kanade u Srbiji, Severnoj...

Ministarka privrede u Vladi Republike Srbije Anđelka Atanasković i ambasador Kanade u Srbiji Džajls Norman postigli su dogovor da će dve zemlje u narednom periodu posvećeno raditi na dolasku kanadskih investitora u Srbiju. Atanasković je navela podatak da se Kanada nalazi na 34. mestu među zemljama sa najvećim neto ulaganjima nerezidenata u Srbiju, pri čemu u našoj državi aktivno posluje više od 293 privredna subjekta čiji su vlasnici kanadski državljani. Ministarka je ponovila...

Opština Apatin i kompanija Apatinska pivara podelili su danas građanima 300 sadnica belog jasena u okviru nacionalne prolećne akcije „Posadi svoj hlad“. U ovoj tradicionalnoj akciji, koju organizuje NVO „Zeleni razvojni centar“ podeljeno je 30.000 sadnica belog jasena u gradovima širom Srbije, navodi se u saopštenju. „Apatinska pivara je pokrenula brojne aktivnosti u cilju očuvanja naše planete. Mi to ne radimo stihijski, već je to deo naše strategije održivosti i to radimo...

U okviru obeležavanja Međunarodnog dana devojčica u IKT sektoru koji jedanaesti put organizuje Udruženje poslovnih žena Srbije, ove godine pod nazivom A1 Dan devojčica u IKT sektoru 2021, u petak 23. aprila 2021. održan je uspešan panel Schneider Electric pod nazivom "Da li je tvoje buduće zanimanje u Tech svetu?". Gotovo 100 devojčica iz 12 osnovnih škola širom Srbije, učenica sedmih i osmih razreda osnovne škole, u okviru događaja čiji je cilj bio da se one ohrabre pri izboru...

U okviru obeležavanja Međunarodnog dana devojčica u IKT sektoru (četvrti četvrtak u aprilu), pored takmičenja za izbor najboljeg video rada „Uhvati ideju“, Udruženje poslovnih žena Srbije organizuje niz online događaja i okupljanja, na kojima devojčice, učenice sedmih i osmih razreda osnovne škole imaju priliku da preko online platformi posete firme u sektorima koji nisu tradicionalno „ženski“ i kroz razgovore sa menadžerkama ili preduzetnicama steknu dodatna iskustva i znanja...

Ministarka rudarstva i energetike Zorana Mihajlović razgovarala je danas sa ambasadorom Kanade u Srbiji Džajlsom Normanom o unapređenju saradnje dveju država u rudarskom i energetskom sektoru. Mihajlović je svog sagovornika upoznala sa novim zakonima u domenu rudarstva i energetike, ističući da u tim oblastima ima mnogo potencijala za investiranje, saopštila je Vlada Srbije. Ona je podsetila na to da su pripremljena četiri nova zakona koja predstavljaju važnu osnovu za investiranje...

The Leader Project is implemented in cooperation with the renowned Richard Ivey School of Business in London, Ontario, Canada. It was founded in 1991 by MBA students from the Ivey Business School with the mandate of empowering promising entrepreneurs in frontier markets to envision, launch, and/or scale new ventures. Through this approach, the Leader Project program aims to enable high-potential individuals to develop local business solutions that create opportunities for their communities. At...

CANSEE Canadian Serbian Business Association organized VIII Regular General Assembly on Monday, February 22, at the beautiful premises of the Historical Museum of Serbia, 11 Nikola Pašič Square in Belgrade. Due to the recommended precautionary health and safety measures, for the first time this CANSEE General Assembly was held in a hybrid format meaning that some members were able to attend in person and the rest of the valuable members followed the...

On Thursday, February 4, 2021, the ONLINE CANSEE Board of Directors Meeting was successfully held in a pleasant atmosphere and to the satisfaction of all participants. President of Board of Directors, Ms. Dragana Davidović was honored to invite all dear members of the board: Ms. Mirna Antić, CANSEE Secretary Treasurer, Mr. Bryan Beaton, Mr. Ivan Bogdanović, Ms. Tijana Koprivica, Mr. Bogdan Pavlović, Ms. Biljana Rankić, and Ms. Darko Vukobratović. CANSEE Managing Director, Ms. Mirjana Dončić-Beaton,...

Please find attached the last adopted Guidelines on the implementation in the Republic of Serbia of entry restrictions applicable to persons coming from countries affected by the epidemic of the infectious disease COVID – 19.

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On December 8th, 2020, the VI CANSEE Extraordinary General Assembly was held ONLINE, during which new CANSEE Board of Directors members were elected. We warmly welcome five new members, Ms. Biljana Rankić, Erin Ventures/Balkan Gold, Ms. Mirna Antić, Schneider Electric DMS NS, Ms. Dragana Davidović, Dundee Precious Metals, Mr. Bogdan Pavlović, Teknoxgroup, Mr. Ivan Bogdanović, RB Global, who joined new/old members of the Board, Mr. Bryan Beaton, Atrium Properties, Ms. Tijana Koprivica, Delta...

The jubilee 10th International Conference on Mineral Resources in the Republic of Serbia: "A Driving Force for Economic Development" was held ONLINE on Tuesday - Wednesday, November 17-18, 2020 and gathered representatives of local, regional and world’s business and mining community. International conference addressed all important issues of the mining sector and focused on the significant contribution of the mineral resources to the development...

Jubilarna deseta međunarodna konferencija o mineralnim resursima u Srbiji pod sloganom "Pokretačka snaga ekonomskog razvoja" održače se u Beogradu, u Hotelu Metropol Palace 17. i 18. novembra. Shodno situaciji sa Covid-19 pandemijom, konferencija će po prvi put biti organizovana u hibrid onlajn formatu koji podrazumeva da će govornici iz Srbije doći u hotel Metopol i učestvovati na panelima, govornici iz inostranstva će učestvovati na konferenciji onlajn, dok će publika konferenciju...

An informal Farewell coffee/tea gathering in the Official Residence of Canada on the occasion of the departure of H.E. Kati Csaba was held on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, for her contribution to strengthening political dialogue between the two countries and cooperation in various fields, especially economy, during her three-year diplomatic post in Belgrade. H.E. Kati Csaba, Ambassador of Canada to Serbia, North Macedonia and Montenegro, and her husband, Mr. Nećko Krupalija warmly welcomed...

We would kindly like to recommend the Intergovernmental Forum on Mining, Minerals, Metals and Sustainable Development’s (IGF) 16th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on October 20–22, 2020 - Mining and COVID-19: From crisis to sustainability from October 20 to 22, 2020, which will be held ONLINE.   The AGM is the leading international forum on mining policy and sustainable development. This year’s theme is Mining and COVID-19: From Crisis to Sustainability....

Canadian Thanksgiving is an annual Canadian holiday occurring on the second Monday in October, wich celebrates the harvest and other blessings of the past year. Thanksgiving has been officially celebrated as an annual holiday in 🇨🇦 since 1879.

Kancelarija za informacione tehnologije i elektronsku upravu Vlade Republike Srbije saopštila je da je na portalu eUprava, omogućeno elektronsko zakazivanje termina za PCR testiranje na lični zahtev. Građani, strani državljani sa odobrenim boravkom u našoj zemlji, kao i strani državljani bez odobrenog boravišta (turisti), mogu na jednostavan i brz način da zakažu termin u nekoj od 25 laboratorija u 22 grada i opštine u Srbiji. Da bi se koristila usluga eZakazivanje za PCR testiranje...

Drugi CANSEE vebinar iz serijala od dva vebinara na temu: Iskustva i potencijal kanadskog LEADER Projekta, uspešno je održan 29. septembra 2020, na Zoom platformi uz sjajnu tehničku podršku našeg uvaženog člana Production Pool koji se uspešno bavi organizacijom i produkcijom događaja i eminentnih manifestacija. CANSEE, Kanadsko-srpsko poslovno udruženje sa ponosom već pet godina zaredom u saradnji sa renomiranom Richard Ivey MBA školom pri Univerzitetu Zapadnog Ontarija...

CANSEE vebinar iz serijala od dva vebinara na temu: Iskustva i potencijal kanadskog LEADER Projekta, uspešno je održan 15.septembra 2020,  na Zoom platformi uz sjajnu tehničku podršku našeg novog uvaženog člana Production Pool koji se uspešno bavi organizacijom i produkcijom događaja i eminentnih manifestacija. CANSEE, Kanadskop-srpsko poslovno udruženje sa ponosom već pet godina zaredom u saradnji sa renomiranom Richard Ivey MBA školom pri Univerzitetu Zapadnog Ontarija...

Have you heard of the LEADER Project? For five years in a row, CANSEE has proudly partnered with the renowned Richard Ivey MBA School at the University of Western Ontario in Canada to organize a Canadian educational business mini MBA-style program called the LEADER Project every May, valued at $ 2,000. The course is based on case studies from the best Canadian business practice, and includes modern marketing, accounting and leadership skills, management in an international and multicultural business...

Na portalu eUprave je aktivirana nova usluga koja omogućava građanima da se prijave ukoliko žele da im obaveštenje o tome da li im je test na virus korona gotov stigne na mekl ili SMS-om. To je na konferenciji za medije Kriynog štaba izjavio director Kancelarije za IT Mihailo Jovanović, koji je istakao da je usluga jednostavna, besplatna i da se može aktivirati u tri koraka. ''Na naslovnoj strani portala eUprava postoji informacija o aktiviranju notifikacije kada građani odu na tu stranu...

Veština povezivanja i građenja kvalitetnih poslovnih odnosa je često značajnija mera poslovnog uspeha od samih kompetenci za obavljanje posla. Kreiranje dobrih poslovnih odnosa je poseban izazov imajući u vidu da nismo uvek u poziciji da biramo osobe sa kojima ćemo sarađivati, da su sektorski interesi često međusobno u sukobu, da sa članovima tima ne delimo uvek iste vrednosti, stavove, ciljeve… U petak, 10. jul, uspešno je održan treći po redu CANSEE vebinar iz serijala kao sjajan...

Vreme pandemije korona virusa će proći i ostaće nam nova normalnost. Kako smo se ponašali pre korone odredilo je kako smo se ponašali u toku epidemije, ali ne određuje nužno kako ćemo se ponašati u novoj realnosti. U petak, 3. jul, uspešno je održan drugi po redu CANSEE vebinar iz serijala kao sjajan besplatan online mini trening u formi Radnog Ručka na temu: Kako kroz krizu, a koji je vodio izuzetan ekspert za menadžerske i liderske veštine, doktor Zoran Ilić. Svojim znanjem...

Although this year was challenging for all of us and the current situation prevents us from celebrating together this year's traditional Canada Day as we did in the prior years at the beautiful festive Rezidencija kanadskog ambasadora, we are using this opportunity to wish you - Happy Canada Day🍁🤝🕊

U petak, 26. juna, usled novonastalih promena prouzrokovanih pandemijom COVID-19, uspešno je pokrenut CANSEE serijal vebinara započet sa izuzetnim HR ekspertom Svetlanom Nikolić u formi Radnog Ručka na temu: Upravljanje ljudima u procesu promena – ADKAR metodologija. Na polučasovnom vebinaru imali ste priliku da naučite više o veštinama upravljanja promenama, kako pružiti pomoć ljudima koji prolaze kroz proces promena i omogućiti im laku tranziciju i uspešno implementiranje. Predavač...

  Starting on Friday, 22 May, a negative test or a special permit for both domestic and foreign citizens will not be required to enter Serbia, it was recommended to the government of the Republic of Serbia today. The Crisis Response Team for the Suppression of Infectious Disease COVID-19 in its meeting today analysed the current epidemiological situation and adjusted the measures to be applied. All persons entering the territory of Serbia will be handed health warnings stating...

VIRTUS nagrada, ustanovljena 2007. godine, prva je i najznačajnija nagrada za korporativnu filantropiju u Srbiji koja promoviše društveno odgovorno poslovanje kao sastavni deo održivog razvoja kompanija. Namenjena je, kako velikim kompanijama, tako i malim i srednjim preduzećima i pojedincima koji su tokom godine na najdelotvorniji način doprineli opštem dobru pružajući materijalnu ili drugu vrstu podrške neprofitnim akcijama ili organizacijama civilnog društva. Kandidate za nagrade mogu...

Vlada Srbije usvojila je protokol ulaska državljana Srbije i stranih državljana u Republiku Srbiju, u skladu sa epidemioploškom situacijom i zaštitom stanovništva od zarazne bolesti COVID-19. Državljani Srbije mogu da uđu u našu zemlju i kreću se bez ograničenja uz negativan PCR test na koronavirus, ne stariji od 72 sata. Ukoliko nemaju urađen test sa negativnim rezultatom, svi naši državljani, bez izuzetka, moraće da budu u kućnoj samoizolaciji u trajanju od 14 dana. Kada...

On Wednesday, May 13, CANSEE and Kinstellar, organized a very successful webinar: “Living with COVID-19 - Are you really ready to get back to work?” regarding the Draft decision on preventive measures for a safe and healthy workplace in order to prevent the further spreading of the COVID-19 virus that will be soon adopted.   The webinar was a very significant opportunity for CANSEE members, partners, and friends to learn firsthand what new rules we will have to...

Odlična vest za sve građane Srbije koji se iz inostranstva vraćaju u zemlju u cilju sprečavanja širenja korona virusa je informacija o organizovanom besplatnom uzimanju uzoraka za testiranje na COVID -19 u nekom od zavoda za javno zdravlje, izjavila je danas za Tanjug načelnica odeljenja za sanitarni pregled u Gradskom zavodu za javno zdravlje Mirjana Milenković.     U zavisnosti da li se bris iz grla i nosa šalje u KCS...

We ar very glad that the state of National Emergency ended, and in response to that, the Government of Serbia has prepared the Draft decision on preventive measure for a safe and healthy workplace in order to prevent the further spreading of the COVID-19 virus and it will soon be adopted. The decision is very significant for the future operations of your businesses, therefore we strongly urge you to join us at this webinar and learn firsthand what new ruloes we will have to respect. Please...

Narodna Skupština Republike Srbije je dana 6. maja 2020. godine donela Odluku o ukidanju vanrednog stanja (u daljem tekstu: Odluka) koje je proglašeno 15. marta 2020. godine. Odluka je objavljena u Službenom glasniku Republike Srbije broj 65/2020 od 6. maja 2020. godine. Odluka je stupila na snagu 6. maja 2020. godine. Kako smo vas ranije informisali, danom prestanka vanrednog stanja, odnosno od 6. maja 2020. godine, prestaje važenje posebnih poreskih mera uvedenih...

On 6 May 2020 the Serbian Parliament adopted the Decision on Termination of the State of Emergency (hereinafter: the Decision) introduced on 15 March 2020. The Decision was published in the Official Gazette of the Republic of Serbia no. 65/2020 on 6 May 2020. The Decision is effective as of 6 May 2020. As we informed you earlier, on the date of termination of the state of emergency, being 6 May 2020, special tax measures introduced during the duration of the state of...

We would like to inform you that, in response to the global pandemic caused by COVID-19, the 5thLEADER Project Serbia 2020 has been unfortunately postponed to May 2021. The Canadian educational program for entrepreneurs, LEADER Project Serbia from the Richard Ivey School of Business of the University of Western Ontario, one of the best business schools globally, which was announced to be held in Belgrade from May 4-15, 2020, in association with CANSEE...

Влада Републике Србије на предлог Министарства привреде усвојила је Програм финансијске подршке привредним субјектима за одржавање ликвидности и обртна средства у отежаним економским условима изазваним пандемијом COVID – 19. Основни циљеви Програма су да се у условима...

Vlada Republike Srbije je 10. aprila 2020. godine usvojila Uredbu o postupku za izdavanje dužničkih hartija od vrednosti (Sl. glasnik RS, br. 54/2020), kojom se pojednostavljuje postupak emisije obveznica tokom trajanja vanrednog stanja i šest meseci nakon isteka istog. Ova mera, usmerena ka velikim preduzećima, je deo paketa mera za ublažavanje ekonomskih efekata pandemije COVID-19 i ima za cilj da podstakne korišćenje dodatnog izvora kapitala za obezbeđivanje sredstava za poslovanje...

Dear members, partners and friends, May your Easter basket be full of Joy, Happiness, Peace and Prosperity! 

In January 2020 the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak of a new coronavirus disease in Hubei Province, China to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. WHO stated there is a high risk of the 2019 coronavirus disease (COVID-19) spreading to other countries around the world. WHO and public health authorities around the world are taking action to contain the COVID-19 outbreak. However, long term success cannot be taken for granted. All sections of our society – including...

Poreske vesti: Dopuna Uredbe o primeni rokova u upravnim postupcima za vreme vanrednog stanja; Tax Alert: Supplement to Decree on Application of Deadlines for Administrative Proceedings During the State of Emergency

Please be advised about basic protective measures against the new coronavirus.  

In view of the current situation and the pandemic that has affected not only our country but the entire world, it is our duty to act responsibly and in accordance with the basic goals of our CANSEE Canadian-Serbian Business Association. Respecting all recommendations and measures of the Government of the Republic of Serbia issued by competent authorities regarding the coronavirus (COVID-19), we will postpone all announced events until the situation in Serbia normalizes and the working conditions...

CANSEE is honored to have sponsored and organized the 2nd Serbian Ministerial trip to PDAC 2020, Toronto, Canada with the great support of our CANSEE mining and geological industry group members. During this highly respected and world’s largest mining convention, the Serbian Ministerial Delegation headed by Honorable Minister Aleksandar Antic had an opportunity to meet key Canadian government officials, present the Serbian mining potentials and opportunities for future investors. As a...

CANSEE announces an open call for participation in the 5th LEADER Project Serbia 2020 CANSEE is pleased to announce an open call for participants for the LEADER Project Serbia 2020. The available space in this fully sponsored business course is limited to 40 participants. The Richard Ivey Business School from the University of Western Ontario, Canada has been organizing international LEADER Projects since 1991 and this course is currently held in eight countries around the world. Each course is...

CANSEE organized Business Networking Cocktail on Sunday, March 1, 2020, in Toronto at the amazing Montecito Restaurant with the aim of gathering Canadian and Serbian business diaspora contacts, and expanding business opportunities in Canada during the leading voice of the mineral exploration and development community PDAC 2020 (The Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada). The main objective was to encourage business cooperation and to promote trade and economic development between two...

Mirjana Doncic Beaton, Executive Director of the CANSEE Canadian-Serbian Business Association, together with the President of the Association, Aleksandar Obrenovic, the Ministerial Delegation of the Ministry of Mining and Energy led by Minister Aleksandar Antic, State Secretary Stevica Dedjanski and Assistant Minister Ivan Jankovic, as well as the representatives of the Embassy of Canada to Serbia visited for the second time in a row, the PDAC 2020 Convention, the largest international trade fair...

CANSEE Canadian Serbian Business Association organized regular General Assembly Session followed by Business Networking Cocktail, on the occasion of six successful years of running the Association.

Our valuable member NST Law organized a successful “Data Protection Seminar Part 2” in cooperation with CANSEE where participants learned more about privacy and data protection law and enjoyed exchanging experiences and opinions. Webinar was held on January 30, 2020, in an exceptional ambience at the premises of the Hilton Hotel in Belgrade. Mrs. Ljiljana Urzikic Stanković, Partner at NST Law office, who has an extensive experience of providing advisory services to parties in...

On Tuesday, January 21, the Embassy of Canada, in collaboration with CANSEE Canadian-Serbian Business Association organized a seminar on the topic of responsible social business in the future of Serbian mining: "Trilateral Dialogue on CSR - Canadian Experience". The seminar was held in order to promote a responsible approach to the development of mining projects in Serbia.

Ambassador of Canada H.E. Kati Csaba and CANSEE Canadian Serbian Business Association hosted another successful traditional Christmas reception at the Canadian Embassy’s residence on the 9th of December.

The 9th International Conference on Mineral Resources held on November 5-6, 2019 at Metropol Palace Hotel in Belgrade gathered the most senior members of the local, regional and world’s business community and government officials of the highest. The conference also provided a perspective of the world’s mining experience in the domain of sustainable mining, female leadership in mining, opportunities of mining projects in Serbia and region, best international practices, progress...

The 19th Economic Summit of Serbia organized by TGI Group International (and sponsored by the  Chamber of commerce of Serbia, the Association of Business Women in Serbia, the Foreign Investors Council and the Confindustria association, held on October 7th and 8th, 2019, in Belgrade.

We are happy to invite you to a Business Speed Meeting jointly organized by CANSEE Canadian Serbian Business Association, AmCham Serbia, Japanese Business Alliance in Serbia – JBAS, Slovenački poslovni klub - SPK and German-Serbian Business Association to be held on Wednesday, October 30, from 14:30 hours in partnership with Hyatt Regency Hotel Belgrade.    

CANSEE Canadian Serbian Business Association, the Embassy of Canada to Serbia and the Association of Business Women in Serbia have gathered 40 ladies that are professionals in their areas of business including diplomacy, telecommunications, medicine, handmade crafts, IT, fashion, mining, banking and finance to attend Women’s Empowerment Breakfast, the first one in the series of events that promote women empowerment, advance gender equality and support and encourage women and girls.

Canadian Ambassador H. E. Kati Csaba hosted a reception to mark the Canada Day and Canadian Armed Forces Day. Addressing the guests in Serbian and partly French and English, Ambassador Csaba thanked numerous local partner – officials from the public, political and civil sectors who, as she said, contribute to the improvement of relations between Serbia and Canada.

On June 7, 3rd Traditional CANSEE Salmon Dinner was held at Moj Prostor restaurant.

With the desire to gather in pleasant and informal ambiance, CANSEE together with 12 other bilateral business associations present in Serbia, on May 23, 2019, organized the third International Networking Cocktail at the Crowne Plaza Hotel.

On Friday, May 17, the fourth educational program "LEADER Project Serbia", from the Ivey Business School, University of Western Ontario, was successfully completed. At the end of an intensive two-week course, 36 attendees had the opportunity to present their brilliant business plans to a seven-member jury who selected the three best business ideas.

CANSEE 18th Board of Directors Meeting was held at Mine and Flotation “Rudnik” premises and hosted by our valuable member of Board of Directors, Mr. Darko Vukobratović.

On Monday, May 13 an amazing Gala night was held at the Canadian official residence on the occassion of 4th LEADER Project Serbia 2019. 

We are very pleased to invite you to the International Business Networking Cocktail organized by 12 mixed chambers present in Serbia! The cocktail will take place on May 23 at beautiful hotel Crowne Plaza, address Vladimira Popovića 10!

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This year, we are cheering for our teams from Concordia University, Wilfrid Laurier University, University of Toronto and Simon Fraser University. 20 university teams from all over the world will be evaluated while solving real business problems. Canada is supporting young leaders and encouraging top talent and ideas.

We are happy to inform you that CANSEE again jointly organized another Business Speed Meeting together with AmCham Serbia, French Serbian Chamber of Commerce and Nordic Business Alliance in Serbia, on Monday, April 15, 2019 in partnership with Radisson Collection Hotel, Old Mill Belgrade.

On the occasion of celebrating 73 years of the Faculty of Mining and Geology of the University of Belgrade, CANSEE representatives together with the Ministerial Delegation of the Ministry of Mining of Serbia attended the ceremony and the reception organized at the Faculty on March 13. 

We are happy to invite you to a Business Speed Meeting jointly organized by CANSEE Canadian Serbian Business Association, AmCham Serbia, French Serbian Chamber of Commerce and Nordic Business Alliance in Serbia, to be held on Monday, April 15, from 14:00 hours in partnership with Radisson Collection Hotel, Old Mill Belgrade. Please be informed that the number of participants is limited to 20 member representatives per business association, and that the registration...

Embassy of Canada to Serbia together with the CANSEE organized a Canadian-Serbian Business Networking Cocktail at the Pantages Hotel Toronto. The aim of the event was to present Serbia as a good place to invest; strengthen and improve bilateral trade and economic relations, reinforce contacts, and make Canada and Serbia stronger economic partners. We were honored to have the Ministerial Delegation led by the Minister of Mining and Energy of Srbija Aleksandar Antic and consisting of the State Secretary...

CANSEE announces an open call for participation in the 4th LEADER Project Serbia 2019 CANSEE is pleased to announce an open call for participants for the LEADER Project Serbia 2019. The available space in this fully sponsored business course is limited to 40 participants. The Richard Ivey Business School from the University of Western Ontario, Canada has been organizing international LEADER Projects since 1991 and this course is currently held in eight countries around the world. Each course...

Mirjana Dončić Beaton, Managing Director of Canadian Serbian Business Association (CANSEE), together with CANSEE President Mr. Aleksandar Obrenović and the Ministerial Delegation comprised of the Minister of Mining and Energy Mr. Aleksandar Antić, State Secretary Stevica Dedjanski and Assistant Minister Mr. Ivan Janković, the Ambassador of Canada to Serbia, Macedonia and Montenegro, H. E. Kati Csaba and Trade Commissioner at the Embassy together with CANSEE members of Exploration and Mining...

CANSEE Canadian Serbian Business Association organized regular General Assembly Session followed by Wine&Cheese Business Networking Cocktail, on the occasion of five successful years of running the Association at the amazing newly renovated Museum of Contemporary Art in Belgrade. More than 100 CANSEE partners and friends attended this event in the amazing newly renovated venue of the Museum of Contemporary Art in Belgrade. The guests were able to see the extraordinary exhibition "On the Road...

It is our pleasure to announce that we are organizing the Empowering your executive or business assistant – training, that will be held by the master training coach Ms. Svetlana Nikolić, HR expert with outstanding and over decade experience of holding trainings of this kind. You will see the immediate effects through your Executive assistant’s interpersonal skills!!

On December 11, 2018. CANSEE Extraordinary General Assembly was held in Canadian Embassy's Residence, during which new CANSEE Board of Directors was elected!

Ambassador of Canada H.E. Kati Csaba and CANSEE Canadian Serbian Business Association hosted 5th traditional CANSEE Christmas reception at the Canadian embassy's residence on the December 11.

We are very proud to inform you that after pitching together in Belgrade and Sarajevo, LEADER project 2018 winners from Serbia, Macedonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, finally pitched their business ideas together for the third time, in front of a regional and international jury at the Final Regional Business Pitching Competition, held on 7thNovember in Skopje, as part of the Macedonia2025 Summit. ​Business idea “CookUp Hub”created by team Serbia won the first place! Congratulations...

8th International Conference on Mineral Resources held in Belgrade on Nov 13-14 gathered representatives of government, local municipalities, diplomacy, private sector and NGOs. The exchange of information and knowledge on current situation with mining projects in Serbia and the region, as well as future progress of mining industry created general impression that mining is becoming strong source of economic growth of Serbia.

Within the RECONNECT2018 event, the second round of the first LEADER Regional Business Pitching Competition took place as one of the three parallel panels, lasting from 20:00 to 21:30. This Leader panel is made possible thanks to the financial support provided by the Western Balkans Fund in cooperation with partners organization Restart, CANSEE Belgrade and Macedonia2025 Skopje.  As part of the Leader Regional Business Pitching Competition, eight winners of the...

Ambassador of Canada to Serbia Kati Csaba hosted a reception at the Canadian embassy’s residence in Belgrade on the occasion of Canada Day and marking the 151st anniversary of the country's existence. H.E. Kati Csaba said she is grateful for the friendship and support she has received from so many people during the past year, which marked the first year of her term in Belgrade. ‘This has been a significant year in Canada Serbia business relations. A month ago, work was launched to build...

Macedonian non-governmental organization Macedonia2025, in partnership with CANSEE Canadian Serbian Business Association, organized a business forum in Belgrade, on June 22, with the idea of promoting better business cooperation among companies in the region. Agriculture, IT sector, food and beverage production, energy efficiency, mining are already recognized  sectors with the highest potential in Serbia and countries in the region. Companies have good business relationships, and for enabling...

CANSEE Canadian Serbian Business Association, Macedonia2025 and Restart (Bosnia and Herzegovina) hosted the first leg of an international start-up pitching competition for their national winners, with the financial support of the Western Balkans Fund. All three NGOs hosted an annual business development program called the LEADER Project with the help of MBA students from Ivey Business School from the University of Western Ontario, Canada. Over the course of two weeks, participants learned how...

LEADER Project takes a joint regional approach for the first time, enhancing its impact and visibility After completing the successful editions of the LEADER project and announcing the three winners from Serbia, Macedonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, awardees obtained the chance to jointly pitch their business ideas in front of a regional and international jury for the first time at the Regional Business Pitching Competition in Hilton Hotel - Belgrade on 22 June, from 15:30 to 17:30. “We are...

On June 4, 2nd Traditional CANSEE Salmon Dinner was held at Moj Prostor restaurant. Around 80 people attended the event, including our guests of honor H. E. Kati Csaba, Ambassador of Canada to Serbia, H. E. Pertti Ikonen, Ambassador of Finland to Serbia, H. E. Jan Lundin, Ambassador of Sweden to Serbia, H. E. Anders Christian Hougård, Ambassador of Denmark to Serbia, Nordic Business Alliance members and CANSEE members and business partners. Mirjana Dončić Beaton, CANSEE Managing director,...

On Thursday, May 24, the first International Networking Cocktail was held in Vizantia Restaurant in Belgrade. The event was organized by 11 bilateral chambers of commerce: CANSEE Canadian Serbian Business Association, AHK German Serbian Chamber of Commerce, Swiss Serbian Chamber of Commerce, Croatian Business Club, Nordic Business Alliance, Japanese Business Alliance, Belgian Serbian Business Association, Italian Serbian Chamber of Commerce, French Serbian Chamber of Commerce and Slovenian Business...

On Friday, May 18, the third edition of the educational program "LEADER Project Serbia", from the Ivey Business School, University of Western Ontario, was successfully completed. At the end of an intensive two-week course, 36 attendees presented their business plans to an eight-member jury who selected the three best business ideas. Following the consultation of the jury, formed by the five Canadian LEADER instructors, Filip Petrović, Trade Commissioner at Embassy of Canada in Belgrade,...

On behalf of John Bitove Jr - Event Chair and Co-founder of Macedonia2025, we cordially invite you to our upcoming Business Forum in Belgrade, Serbia on June 22 from 10am to 3pm, at the newly opened Hilton Hotel. The event is organized by Macedonia2025 in partnership with CANSEE Canadian Serbian Business Association.  The purpose of the event is to further promote foreign investment based on the existing investors experiences...

Canadian educational program for entrepreneurs, LEADER project Serbia 2018 from the Ivey School of Business, one of the best business schools globally, was officially opened on Monday, May 7, 2018. The program is held in Belgrade for the third year in a row and is organized by the CANSEE Canadian Serbian Business Association in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia and the Embassy of Canada to Serbia, Macedonia and Montenegro. Mirjana Dončić Beaton, Managing...

On April 1, CANSEE kids had the opportunity to enjoy the Easter Egg Hunt, accompanied with a crafty Easter Egg decorating workshop and Easter Piñata in the pleasant atmosphere of Moj Prostor restaurant. Easter Egg Hunt is a game during which decorated eggs or Easter eggs are hidden for children to find and this fun game is very popular in Canada. This was the second time that CANSEE organized this fun event for member's kids in that way make it a traditional CANSEE fun event.

The trilateral Speed Business Meeting was held at Hotel Crowne Plaza Belgrade on Wednesday, March 28, 2018, involving over 60 companies, members of the German Serbian Chamber of Commerce (AHK Serbia), the CANSEE Canadian Serbian Business Association and the Swiss Serbian Chamber of Commerce (SSCC) to the end of direct meetings and enhancement of cooperation between the member companies of the three business associations. Modeled after the best business practices of Western European countries,...

CANSEE is pleased to announce an open call for participants for the LEADER Project Serbia 2018. The available space in this free-of-charge business course is limited to 40 participants. The Richard Ivey Business School from the University of Western Ontario, Canada has been organizing international LEADER Projects since 1991 and this course is currently held in seven countries around the world. Each course is a ten day MBA-styled workshop that is designed to provide entrepreneurs with the skills...

CANSEE Canadian Serbian Business Association, under the auspices of Nevsun Resources, and in cooperation with the Embassy of Canada to Serbia and the Embassy of Serbia to Canada, organized a Canadian Serbian business event on March 4, in Montecito restaurant in Toronto. The aim of the event was to present Serbia as a good place to invest; strengthen and improve bilateral trade and economic relations, reinforce contacts, and make Canada and Serbia stronger economic partners. Mirjana Doncic Beaton,...

Mirjana Doncic Beaton, Managing Director of Canadian Serbian Business Association (CANSEE), together with Association’s members from the Exploration and Mining Industry Group, will visit PDAC (Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada), the largest international fair and convention in the field of mining, that will take place in Toronto from March 4-7, 2018. This year, on behalf of the Government of the Republic of Serbia, Mr. Stevica Dedjanski, State Secretary of the Ministry of Mining...

Delegation of the Embassy of Canada to Serbia led by HE Kati Csaba, together with CANSEE delegation paid a visit to the municipality of Bor on February 6, 2018. The goal of the visit was to check how Canadian companies operate in Serbia, as well as to discuss the possibilities of extending the cooperation, primarily in mining. Bor is the first city in Serbia that Canadian ambassador Kati Csaba visited after her official appointment in December 2017. "I am pleased that, as the recently-appointed...

On Thursday, February 1 2018, Regular General Assembly Session of CANSEE Canadian Serbian Business Association was held in the premises of KPMG company. The Honourary Guest of the session was the newly appointed Ambassador of Canada to Serbia, HE. Kati Csaba, who greeted the audience, expressing her satisfaction for being in Serbia and having the opportunity to work both with Canadian and Serbian companies. On behalf of KPMG, Tijana Jablanović presented the financial report of the Association...

Ambassador of Canada to Serbia H.E. Kati Csaba and CANSEE Canadian Serbian Business Association hosted another successful traditional Christmas reception at the Canadian embassy’s residence on December 6. More than 80 distinguished guests, CANSEE members, partners and associates, as well as representatives of the diplomatic corps, Serbian political and economic leaders attended the event, which marked the end of another very successful year of CANSEE association. H.E. Kati Csaba welcomed...

The third technology conference Voxxed Days Belgrade organized by the HeapSpace community was held in Belexpocentar in Belgrade on the 19th and 20th of October. CANSEE Canadian Serbian business association, together with its member-companies from ICT industry group, supported this important event for the first time. Voxxed Days Belgrade, a part of a network of global Devoxx conferences, has brought lecturers from renowned global companies such as Google, Amazon, IBM, Microsoft, PayPall, Pivotal,...

In the honor of two speakers from Canada at the Voxxed Days Belgrade 2017, Mr. David Parnas and Mr. Bran Selić, a reception was held on October 17 at the Canadian Embassy’s residence. The reception was attended by the members of CANSEE ICT Industry Group, representatives of the HeapSpace community, sponsors of the conference, as well as representatives of Serbian universities.

On October 4, Belgrade hosted the 7th International Conference on Mineral Resources in the Republic of Serbia on the topic of "The Movement for Economic Development". CANSEE association supported the conference for the third year in a row. International companies - Nevsun Resources, Mundoro, Dundee Precious Metals, Eldorado Gold, Erin Ventures, Medgold Resources, ERM, which have so far made significant investments in the mining and geological exploration sector in Serbia, shared their experiences...

The exhibition "The Invisible Thread" by Gordana Brelih, Canadian artist of Serbian origin, was officially opened on Wednesday, July 12, at the Youth Club of the Cultural Center of Novi Sad. The exhibition, organized in cooperation between Cultural Centre of Novi Sad the Embassy of Canada in Belgrade, will be on display until July 25, 2017. - This is my second exhibition in Serbia. The first one was last year at the Ethnographic Museum in Belgrade. "Fiber Art" is a young technique that has...

Ambassador of Canada to Serbia Philip Pinnington and his wife Erica hosted a reception at the Canadian embassy’s residence in Belgrade on the occasion of Canada Day and marking the 150th anniversary of the country's existence. - Today we create a vast and diverse country, surrounded by the Atlantic, Pacific and Arctic oceans. A country whose population maintains personal and trade links with all four sides of the planet. For Canadians, this day is always especially exciting and joyful -...

On Friday, June 23, Canadian club hosted Canada Day Happy Hour in the honor of 150th anniversary of Canada. 150 years of Confederation marks the point when, on July 1st, 1867, Canada Dominion was created. Its members were today's Ontario, Quebec, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick. Dominion Canada was under the British crown, stated in British North America Act, which united the colonies Province of Canada, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick The reception was attended by members of the diplomatic corps,...

Canadian educational program, “LEADER Project Serbia” from the Ivey School of Business from Western Ontario, one of the top-ranked business schools in the world, was officially completed on Friday, May 19, 2017. At the very end of the two-week program, the participants, forming the selected forty best entrepreneurs from Serbia, simulated the discussion with the investment banks and funds, by presenting their business plans to an eight-member jury.  Following the consultation of the...

On May 15, 2017, Gala reception was hosted by HE Philip Pinnington in the Canadian Embassy’s residence on the occasion of the LEADER Project 2017. The LEADER Project is an international educational program from the Richard Ivey Business School, one of the top-ranked business schools in the world. This program has been organized by CANSEE Canadian Serbian business association in cooperation with the Serbian Chamber of Commerce and the Canadian Embassy in Belgrade and implemented for the second time...

The Canadian educational program for entrepreneurs, LEADER project Serbia 2017 from the Richard Ivey School of Business, one of the best-rated business schools globally, was officially opened on Monday, May 8, 2017. The program is held in Belgrade for the second year in a row and is organized by the CANSEE Canadian Serbian business association in cooperation with the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia and the Embassy of Canada to Serbia, Macedonia and Montenegro. Mirjana Dončić...

On April 28, we have celebrated two great anniversaries – 6 years of Informal Geological meetups, as well as 150 years of Canada. The event was organized in cooperation with CANSEE valuable member – Jantar Grupa! Guests had the opportunity to enjoy in good company, networking, exchanging ideas and experiences, beer and ćevapčići, all in the beautiful setting of the restaurant "Moj prostor". Second CANSEE Lottery was organized: valuable CANSEE member, Hotel Holiday Inn Express Belgrade City,...

On April 12, Ms. Mirjana Dončić Beaton, executive director of CANSEE and Mr. Marko Čadež, president of Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia have signed the treaty of accession of CANSEE to the Mixed Chamber Council of Commerce and Industry of Serbia. The goal of the Council is to bring together and connect the international business communities active in Serbia with the Chamber, as an umbrella association of the Serbian economy. The idea is to strengthen the bilateral cooperation...

On March 28, CANSEE has organized the first after-work networking event dedicated to celebrating 150th anniversary of Canada. Tasty “Salmon à la Bryan dinner“ was hosted by Mr. Bryan Beaton, CANSEE Board of directors member in the lovely ambient of “Moj Prostor“ reastaurant in Belgrade. The event was attended by HE Philip Pinnington, Ambassador of Canada to Serbia, Ms. Erica Pinnington, Canadian Embassy representatives, as well as members, partners, associates and friends of CANSEE...

On March 26, CANSEE kids had the opportunity to enjoy the Easter Egg Hunt, accompanied with a lovely play by Dramski Studio Teatrić and Easter Piñata!  This was the first fun event organized for the member's kids and we plan to make it a tradition. Many thanks to the host of the event, Ms. Gordana Gavrilović, from CANSEE founding member company REDKNEE!      

CANSEE Canadian Serbian Business Association, in cooperation with the Embassy of Canada to Serbia and the Embassy of the Republic of Serbia in Ottawa, organized the First Canadian Serbian Business Event on March 8th at the Consulate General of the Republic of Serbia in Toronto. The purpose of the event was to review the state of economic cooperation between Canada and Serbia, to highlight the opportunities, to strengthen and improve bilateral trade and economic relations, and...

Open call for the LEADER project Serbia runs from March 6 to April 6 2017 CANSEE is pleased to announce an open call for participants for the LEADER Project Serbia 2017. The available space in this free-of-charge business course is limited to 40 participants. The Richard Ivey Business School from Canada has been organizing international LEADER Projects since 1991 and this course is currently held in eight countries around the world. Each course is a ten day MBA-styled workshop that is designed...

On March 3 2017, CANSEE Canadian Serbian Business Association’s managing director, Ms. Mirjana Dončić Beaton and Legal Advisor Ms. Ana Stefanović, attended the LEADER Alumni Reunion of Canadian Richard Ivey Business School in Toronto, organized with the aim of celebrating 26 years of successful LEADER Project Program. During the event, Ms. Dončić Beaton addressed to the audience emphasizing the importance of collaboration on this educational entrepreneurial program between CANSEE and Richard...

CANSEE Canadian Serbian Business Association and its members from exploration and mining industry group will be attending PDAC, the biggest International fair and conference on geological exploration and mining, in Toronto, from March 5 - 8. The first event, scheduled for Sunday, March 5 is the presentation of the Metal Riches of Tethyan Belt, during which two CANSEE founding members, Nevsun Resources and Mundoro Capital will present their ongoing projects in Serbia. With the advent of modern...

On Thursday, February 9, 2017, CANSEE Canadian Serbian Business Association has organized an interactive workshop “Formula for success” for members and friends of the Association. At the premises of Canadian Embassy in Belgrade, Siniša Ubović, well known motivational trainer, presented the useful techniques with the aim of motivating the participants on both business and private level. The workshop covered different topics, from creating a positive work environment, strengthening communication...

On Thursday, February 9th 2017, Regular General Assembly Session of CANSEE Canadian Serbian Business Association was held in the premises of the Embassy of Canada in Belgrade. General Assembly session was opened by HE Philip Pinnington, Ambassador of Canada to Serbia, after which Mr. Aleksandar Obrenovic, President of CANSEE Board of Directors, and Mirjana Dončić - Beaton, executive director of the Association addressed to the audience. The topic of the meeting were business operations...

By bringing the LEADER Project to Serbia, we began an important part of our future activity in the field of education. We are proud to say that we were invited to organize the same project in 2017 and, hopefully, bring other similar Canadian educational programs to Serbia. By promoting quality, knowhow, high working ethics, high standards in health & safety – all of which are attributes of the Canadian way of doing business – we have been on a mission to improve the competitiveness of...

With the purpose of networking, business development and finding potential partners, French-Serbian Chamber of Commerce (CCFS), Italian-Serbian Chamber of Commerce (CCIS) and CANSEE Canadian Serbian Business Association held another Speed ​​Business meeting, on December 20th in Belgrade's Hotel 88 Rooms. The concept of Speed Business Meeting, modeled on the best practices of Western European countries, represents a unique innovation in the way of expanding the network of contacts and initiation...

On December 8, CANSEE Extraordinary General Assembly was held in Canadian Embassy’s Residence, during which new CANSEE Board of Directors members were elected. We warmly welcome two new members, Mr. Aleksandar Damnjanović, Division Visual Solutions and Mr. Aleksandar Mišković, Medgold Resources who joined Mr. Bryan Beaton, UCTAM, Ms. Teo Dechev, Mundoro; Ms. Gordana Gavrilović, Redknee; Mr. Mile Marić, Tulcos Tech & Die; Mr. Goran Obradović, Dominion Voting Systems; Mr. Aleksandar...

Ambassador of Canada H.E. Philip Pinnington and CANSEE Canadian Serbian Business Association hosted another successful traditional Christmas reception at the Canadian embassy’s residence on the 8th of December. More than 100 distinguished guests, CANSEE members, partners and associates, as well as representatives of the diplomatic corps, Serbian political and economic leaders attended the event, which marked the end of another very successful year of CANSEE Association.

In November 2016, CANSEE has organized 4th Networking Event for its members at Vinoteka Chianti in Belgrade. The aim of these after-work bar nights is to allow CANSEE members to get to know each other better in an informal and pleasant environment and share experiences and business ideas that would hopefully bring about some mutually beneficial business relationships. This time the focus was on the upcoming Board of Directions elections in December, so Wine Night provided our members the...

Canadian Ambassador Philip Pinnington, CANSEE member companies, Redknee, Jantar Group and Greentech, and CANSEE delegation attended the Macedonia2025 Summit, held on October 20-21 at Marriott Hotel, Skopje. This year more than 250 guests attended 11 panel discussions presided by 40 speakers from more than 25 countries in the world. The Macedonia2025 Summit is a dynamic platform for sharing knowledge, where top notch experts and highly ranked regional and global thought leaders discuss business,...

Bill Mercer, one of the leading Canadian geologists and an expert in health and safety in exploration and mining industry, was one of the speakers on 6th International conference on mineral resources in the Republic of Serbia, that took place in Metropol Palace hotel in Belgrade on October 4. Dr. Mercer's long career includes series of managerial positions and working on international projects in over 30 countries. Also, he has strong beliefs in the need for the exploration industry to improve...

 CANSEE exploration and mining industry group gathers the biggest Canadian investors in this field. Among them are world-class Canadian companies, such as Nevsun Resources, Mundoro, Dundee Precious Metals, Erin Ventures and Medgold which have so far made significant investments in mining and geological exploration in Serbia. On October 4, Belgrade will host 6th International Conference on mineral resources in the Republic of Serbia on the topic of „The driving force for economic development“,...

Canadian Ambassador Philip Pinnington, Trade Commisioner at the Embassy of Canada to Serbia, Ms. Đurđa Ćeramilac, together with CANSEE Canadian- Serbian Business Association delegation, paid a visit to the city of Prijepolje on 6th of September. The purpose of the visit was to visit existing businesses that exists in this region of Serbia, all in order to further develop economic relations and increase trade between the two countries. The office of the President of Prijepolje municipality...

Last days of August H.E. Philip Pinington and CANSEE delegation headed by Mr. Aleksandar Obrenović, CANSEE board member and Ms. Mirjana Dončić-Beaton spent in city of Pirot. The aim of the visit was to explore the potentials of Pirot region in order to raise economic cooperation between Serbia and Canada to a higher level. Connections with the local government and local business community were established, and significant companies Tigar Tyres and Tigar Ltd. were visited. Upon the arrival,...

CANSEE is hiring! Come and join our Team! CANSEE (Canadian Serbian Business Association) is an organization that supports bi-lateral trade, business development and investment activities between two countries, Canada and Serbia. It affords Canadian and Serbian businesses the opportunity to network and grow each other through collaboration and act as ambassador to further cross-nation brands of all companies represented. To support our further development, we are looking for

The participants of the educational programme LEADER Project Serbia visited Schneider Electric’s business premises in Novi Sad yesterday on May 11 2016. This company, which is a CANSEE member, was visited within the educational programme from Richard Ivey Business School offered for free and organized by CANSEE, Canadian-Serbian Business Association in cooperation with the Serbian Chamber of Commerce and the Canadian Embassy in Belgrade in the period from May 9-20 2016

The LEADER Project Serbia, a Canadian educational programme from Richard Ivey Business School officially started in Belgrade today on 9 of May 2016. This programme is offered by one of the top-ranked business schools in the world. It is implemented for the first time in Serbia from May The LEADER Project Serbia, a Canadian educational programme from Richard Ivey Business School officially started in Belgrade today. This programme is offered by one of the top-ranked business schools in the world....

For the first time in Serbia, and in cooperation with the Serbian Chamber of Commerce and the Canadian Embassy in Belgrade, CANSEE is organizing LEADER Project, an educational programme from Ivey Business School, which ranks as one of top Canadian business schools. The event is scheduled for May 9 – 20 2016. 

Managing Director of CANSEE, Ms. Mirjana Dončić Beaton, along with four CANSEE Board of Directors: Justin van der Toorn, Director, Avala Resources, Christopher MacIntyre, Vice President Corporate Development, Reservoir Minerals Inc., Teo Dechev, CEO and President of Mundoro Capital Inc., Mike Maric, Director and Owner Tulcos Tech & Die., and the representative of the Canadian Embassy in Belgrade, Mrs. Đurđa Ćeramilac, Trade Commissioner at the Embassy of Canada in Belgrade, attended the...

CANSEE organized a visit to our PLATINUM Member “SOBOTEC” that has operations in Hamilton, Canada, as well as in Belgrade, Serbia. Sobotec Ltd. is a leader in the design, fabrication and installation of architectural wall systems, specializing in Metal Composite, Aluminum Plate and Phenolic Composite panel systems, founded in 1988, with the vision to produce a modern wall panel system like no other. 

CANSEE is pleased to announce an open call for participants for the LEADER Project Serbia 2016. The available space in this free-of-charge business course is limited to 25 participants. The Richard Ivey Business School from Canada has been organizing international LEADER Projects since 1991 and this course is currently held in seven countries around the world. Each course is a ten day MBA-styled workshop that is designed to provide entrepreneurs with the skills that can be used to develop business...

CANSEE Canadian Serbian Business Association and Serbian Chamber of Commerce signed an Agreement on Cooperation in the educational program "LEADER project," of the Canadian school Richard Ivey Business School, one of the top ranked business schools in Canada, which will be held from 9 to 20 May, 2016., in Belgrade. 

January 28, 2016. – The Regular annual General Meeting (GM) of CANSEE members was held at the Embassy of Canada in Serbia, with more than 75% of members attending.  At the GM, CANSEE presented the financial report for 2015, the highlights of 2015 events, and the list of tentative activities for 2016.

VIDEO 1ST CANADIAN-SERBIAN BUSINESS FORUM 2016 Great potential for improving economic cooperation in the fields of mining, information technology, of agriculture and food industry, pharmacy, energy, hydro and infrasatukture - agreed the participants of the First Canadian-Serbian business forum, organized by the CANSEE Canadian-Serbian business association, in cooperation with Embassy of Canada to Serbia and the Serbian chamber of Commerce. - In order to develop investment and trade between...

CANSEE had a Christmas Cocktail at the Canadian Residence on December 15, 2015. The Event was a true success, with over 130 guests, among them the guest of honor Ms. Christa McInnis, Deputy Director in Eastern Europe and Eurasia Relations, Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development Canada.

Current state of economic cooperation between Serbia and Canada:

Great potential for improving economic cooperation in the fields of mining, information technology, of agriculture and food industry, pharmacy, energy, hydro and infrastrukture - agreed the participants of the First Canadian-Serbian business forum, organized by the CANSEE Canadian-Serbian business association, in cooperation with Embassy of Canada to Serbia and the Serbian chamber of Commerce. - In order to develop investment and trade between Canada and Serbia, CANSEE brought together...

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  Subjects: Potentials of Serbia’s and Canada’s ICT resources; the advantages that Serbia offers to ICT investors; challenges and risks that need to be addressed; different models of running an ICT business in Serbia. Speakers: Ian MacVicar, Executive Chairman and CFO, Dominion Voting Systems (recorded presentation) Dominion Voting Systems - A Canadian-Serbian Success Story Dusko Bekut, Deputy Manager, Schneider Electric DMS Challenges in selling, designing, developing...

Welcome speech Mirjana Doncic Beaton, Managing Director, CANSEE Canadian-Serbian Business Association Keynote Address: Zeljko Sertic, Minister, Ministry of Economy, Government of Serbia Marko Cadez, President, Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Serbia Philip Pinnington, Ambassador of Canada to Serbia, Macedonia and Montenegro Goran Obradovic, President, CANSEE Canadian-Serbian Business Association  

DOMINION VOTING- Voting in Cambridge Ontario

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Free zone “Apatin” was expanded to Odzaci municipality where it will comprise 280 ha of land in industrial zone where facilities of domestic companies, Hipol and Standard gas and foreign firms Greiner and Magna are. – These companies which are important importers will be free from VAT for production material. Apart from that, the ones who would build in the industrial zone will not pay VAT for construction material. For potential investors, it is a great benefit that profit tax is not paid...

CANSEE visited privately owned company Dual Aluminium Systems doo on Wednesday, September 30, 2015. Canadian Ambassador in Serbia, Mr. Philip Pinnington, and Ms. Đurđa Ćeramilac, Trade Commissioner at the Embassy of Canada in Serbia joined the visit.

Representatives of the Embassy of Canada in Belgrade and representatives of CANSEE Canadian-Serbian Business Association took part in the traditional manifestation "Cabbage" in Mrčajevci  on September 12 2015, organized by Mr. Mile Maric, a member of the board of CANSEE.

Representatives of the Embassy of Canada in Belgrade and representatives of CanSee Canadian-Serbian Business Association visited the company Sloboda Cacak 3 August 2015.

Members of the CANSEE Board of Directors and representatives of the Embassy of Canada in Belgrade enjoyed a lovely dinner hosted by Mr. Mile Marić, one of CANSEE founders and member od the Board, in Belgrade, Vila „Jelena“, on July 27, 2015.    

CANADA AND SERBIA: Sharing Knowledge and Experience towards Greater Economic Cooperation

CANSEE Canadian-Serbian Business Association participated in the 15th Economic Summit of the Republic of Serbia in Belgrade, on Monday and Tuesday, June 8-9, 2015. CANSEE Managing Director, Ms. Mirjana Dončić-Beaton, took part in the 15th Economic Summit which was organized in cooperation with the Economic Institute of Serbia, to attract further attention, as it would give emphasis on the recovery and growth of the Serbian economy, starting from the economic policies and plans of the Serbian...

CАNSЕЕ attended the promotion of the second edition of the magazine"Bratstvo Milicevici: Sloga Brace izvor srece" (Brotherhood Milicevici: The united brothers, the source of happiness”) as well as the second edition of the book "Nikola Milicevic Lunjevica" by the author Ivan Pavlovic. The promotion was held in Press center in Belgrade on Tuesday, June 5, 2015, attended by a number of brotherhood members, their friends and admirers.

During the visit to MAGNA SEATING, we have been presented with the impressive production facility of that company which is producing covers and other components for car seats for Smart, Skoda, Renault and Ford at this factory.

The Ambassador of Canada to Serbia, His Excellency Philip Pinnington, Embassy of Canada Trade Commissioner, Ms. Durda Ceramilac and CANSEE – Canadian Serbian Business Association attended the very finish of filming the movie “Born Dead” in Bezdan, near Sombor, on May 27, 2015.

This event was attended by 40 members of the CANSEE, including the members of the CANSEE Board of Directors. Guests of Honor were H.E. Philip Pinnington, the Canadian Ambassador to Serbia, and Ms. Djurdja Ceramilac, Trade Commissioner at the Embassy of Canada in Serbia. The Mayor of Apatin, Mr. Zivorad Smiljanic, also joined this great event.

Ambassador of Canada to Serbia, Macedonia and Montenegro, Mr. Philip Pinnington and Ms. Mirjana Doncic-Beaton, CANSEE joined Leader Project 2015 Participants, Leader Project Instructors and Macedonia2025 Staff at the Closing ceremony in Skopje, Friday, May 15, 2015. Ambassador Pinnington and Ms. Doncic-Beaton took part in the Jury and in the presentation of the Diplomas for the successful candidates. This educational program, a ten-day intensive business education course titled LEADER Project,...

Apart from mining and geological researches, the biggest potential for cooperation of Serbian and Canadian companies is in ICT, pharmacy, agriculture, food production, car components production, mechanical and construction industry. We want CANSEE to become a reliable partner in providing all necessary information to Serbian and Canadian companies which are planning to start new investments or set up new business connections, primarily in Serbia as well as in Canada, Goran Obradovic, President of...

CANSEE participated in the networking event for the forty participants of the LEADER Project, the program’s alumni and for representatives of Macedonian companies and FDI’s in Skopje, May 7th, 2015, hosted by Macedonia2025.

CANSEE Canadian Serbian Business Association in partnership with Macedonia 2025 organization is sending CANSEE members’ employees to attend Leader Project 2015, from May 4th to May 15th, 2015 in Skopje, Macedonia. Leader Project is an economic development initiative of MBA and PhD students from the Richard Ivey School of Business, Canada that has been taking place since 1991 in several places around the world at the same time. This year in Skopje it will take place for the eighth time in a row...

CANSEE - Canadian Serbian Business Association visited Schneider Electric DMS NS LLC Novi Sad on Thursday, April 9th, 2015. . H.E. Philip Pinnington, Canadian Ambassador in Serbia and Ms. Đurđa Ćeramilac, Trade Commissioner had joined the visit. Schneider Electric DMS NS LLC Novi Sad is a joint venture IT company for research, development and engineering in the field of the electrical power engineering management software. Their main product, the DMS Software encompasses a variety of analytical...

MEDICOM d.o.o is a society for international and domestic trade, founded in 18.12.1990., with headquarters in Šabac and branches in Belgrade and Novi Sad, with MEDICOM BiH (headquarters in Bijeljina) and MONTEMEDICOM (headquarters in Podgorica). The company works with import, sale, distribution and servicing of medical equipment, photographic equipment, medicine, graphic equipment, devices and raw materials. Among others, there is a Technical Support Sector in MEDICOM d.o.o. which exists since...

First session of CANSEE Canadian-Serbian Business Association Board of Directors Meeting was held on 12th of November, 2014 at the Canadian Embassy. The meeting was attended by: Mr.Justin van der Toorn /Mr. Ivan Kolin Mr.Goran Obradović Ms.Gordana Gavrilović Mr.Bratislav Ivančić Mr.Bryan Beaton Mr.Simon Ingram / Mr.Aleksandar Obrenović Mr.William Rand / Mr.Igor Markičević Ms.Teo Dechev / Mr.Ivan Veljković Mr.Zoran Sokolović Mr.Dragan Radivojević Mr.Mike Marić  

On Thursday, February 9th 2017, Regular General Assembly Session of CANSEE Canadian Serbian Business Association was held in the premises of the Embassy of Canada in Belgrade. General Assembly session was opened by HE Philip Pinnington, Ambassador of Canada to Serbia, after which Mr. Aleksandar Obrenovic, President of CANSEE Board of Directors, and Mirjana Dončić - Beaton, executive director of the Association addressed to the audience. The topic of the meeting were business operations of...