Consulado-Geral do Brasil em Toronto

Discurso do Cônsul-Geral do Brasil em Toronto, Embaixador Enio Cordeiro, na Cerimônia de Hasteamento da Bandeira Nacional

          Thank you for being with us today in this celebration of the 202^nd anniversary of the independence of Brazil.

          I wish to recognize the presence of my colleagues of the Consular Corps in Toronto, the representatives of the Protocol of the Government of Ontario, and the members of the Brazilian community.

Brazilians are proud to be a multi-ethnic people, living in a thriving democratic society and served by solid and resilient institutions.

          We share these values with Canada in a traditional relationship that started more than 150 years ago. Canada opened its first trade mission in Brazil in 1866. (And) Ten years later, the Brazilian Emperor D. Pedro II made a private visit to Canada, including a short stay in the Niagara Falls and the provinces of Ontario and Québec.

          Today our bilateral relations are guided by a Strategic Partnership Dialogue, encompassing issues related to global governance, multilateralism, democracy and human rights. Our vigorous bilateral agenda is concentrated on trade and investments, agriculture, protection of the environment, energy transition, mining, education, science and technology, and innovation.

          Canada is home to a growing community of Brazilian immigrants. We estimate that more than 90.000 Brazilians live in the jurisdiction of the Consulate-General in Toronto. This community is largely formed by small entrepreneurs and their families, students, trainees and employees in the private sector.

          Canadian institutions receive an important number of Brazilian students. Last year, more than 15.000 students from Brazil followed educational programs in Canada.

          Many Brazilians have also become Canadian citizens and they are embraced with openness and generosity by the Canadian people.

          Brazilians are proudly adding their singular contribution to the multicultural traits of this great city. Brazilian cultural manifestations are now widespread in Toronto, in the form of musical performances, street festivals, cinema and gastronomic events, thus promoting a deeper understanding and a broader appreciation of our diversity as a Nation.

          The Consulate of Brazil in Toronto is constantly reviewing its working procedures with a view to always provide better and more efficient services to the Brazilian community and to the Canadian citizens reaching out to us.

          I should also mention the important partnerships established by the Consulate, inter alia, with the very active Boards of Directors of the Council of Brazilian Citizens and the Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce. Their unfailing support and contribution are an invaluable asset for the Consulate and the Brazilian community.

          Allow me now to address a few words in Portuguese to my fellow compatriots.

          Tenho imenso prazer em dirigir-me à comunidade brasileira pela primeira vez, nesta data tão especial para todos os brasileiros. Vejo inúmeros exemplos de como a comunidade, que apenas começo a conhecer, é dinâmica e solidária, e como busca superar as adversidades próprias do processo de adaptação a um outro país valendo-se de sua criatividade e do seu empreendedorismo, que são marcas tão características de nossa gente.

           A Data Nacional é momento que reforça nosso sentimento de união e nos remete às raízes comuns que compõem nossa identidade. Estar presente junto à comunidade é um dos objetivos centrais buscados pelo Consulado. A diáspora brasileira é um patrimônio cultural inestimável para o nosso País. Cada brasileiro expatriado é um representante de nosso País no exterior.

          Trabalharemos sempre com bastante afinco e dedicação para que o Consulado continue sendo o ponto comum de referência para todos os brasileiros aqui residentes.

          Desejo a todos uma Feliz Data Nacional.

          You are now going to be treated with a short musical performance by our guest trio which will introduce you to “chorinho”, a Brazilian rhythm that you may not be familiar with.

          But I want to tell you that “chorinho” is truly a national symbol in Brazil, as strong as samba, the bossa-nova or even the carnival.

          Chorinho is the result of interactions between old Portuguese and Afro-Brazilian genres of music with the European ballroom dances that were very popular in Brazil in the late XIX century. The offspring of this unlikely mix of old Portuguese, African and European music, as you will appreciate, is undoubtedly a genuine Brazilian blend, and a true reflection of the Brazilian soul.

          After this presentation, you are all invited to take a group photo that will conclude this program. I am sure that you will enjoy the music and again many thanks for your presence.

Processo Seletivo 01/2024 / Selection Process 01/2024

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Em razão das eleições municipais de 2024, ENTRE 8 DE MAIO E 4 DE NOVEMBRO DE 2024, não será possível aos eleitores, domiciliados no exterior, solicitarem operações de alistamento, transferência e revisão de seus títulos.

Em caso de pendências, a validade dos passaportes emitidos neste período poderão ter a validade limitada a até seis meses após a reabertura do cadastro eleitoral, ou seja, 4 de maio de 2025. Para obter informações completas, clique aqui.

A Cartilha de Prevenção de Violências contra Mulheres Brasileiras no Exterior está disponível no Portal Consular e no site do Ministério das Mulheres. Confira!

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