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CESO in 1982-83

As the organization begins to make changes to streamline operations and embrace modern technology, CESO’s headquarters relocates from Montreal to Toronto to be closer to the Canadian business hub.

Externally CESO turns its attention towards creating business partnerships between Canadian and overseas companies through the Trade Development Program, with assessments in five countries: Burundi, Costa Rica, Malaysia, the Philippines and Somalia.

Did You Know?

In 1982 the volunteer roster goes digital – volunteer Graham Henry computerizes the roster in just a week.

By 1983, CESO had 234 subscribed members making annual financial contributions.

The Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development contributed $1,293,066 to the Canadian Native Program.

Totem carver in British Columbia in 1982

Beekeeping in Malaysia in 1983