I am very pleased to be associated with the publication of the Egyptian Canadian Business Network Directory. This first-rate tool is intended to promote the expertise of professionals and business people in the Egyptian community in Montréal, Québec and Canada.

Nearly sixty years ago, the first Egyptian immigrants chose to establish themselves in our great city. Drawn by the ethnocultural character similar to large urban centres like Cairo and Alexandria, as well as the French language, which is also spoken there, they quickly became actively and successfully involved in the cultural and economic development of Montréal society.

Montréal’s Egyptian community now includes some 18,000 citizens who continue to work relentlessly to enhance our community's welfare and influence.

Thank you for this wonderful initiative. I wish you much success in the future.

Gérald Tremblay
Mayor of Montréal