Sri Lanka High Commission in Ottawa
Chanaka Kurera appointed Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka for Montreal, Quebec
Friday, 05 January 2024 17:54
The Commission of Appointment of Honorary Consul for the province of Quebec was ceremoniously handed over by Actg High Commissioner Anzul Banu Jhan to Mr. Chanaka Kurera on 04th January 2024, at the office of the High Commission in Ottawa.
Briefing on the functions and duties, Actg. High Commissioner stated that the role of the Honorary Consul in the modern context goes beyond routine consular related assistance, and he would be expected to assist the High Commission in promoting the interest of Sri Lanka with focus on outreach, promotion of tourism, trade and investment. Honorary Consul Kurera informed that he is already in contact with the Sri Lankan community in Quebec and is looking forward to work on identified priority areas under the guidance of the High Commission. He also informed his intent to constitute a business council to support trade and investment between Canada and Sri Lanka. Minister Counsellor Lashinka Dammullage and the consular staff briefed him on the consular functions that come under his purview.
The office of the Honorary Consul is based in Montreal, Quebec and he could be reached on +1-514-963-5140 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Honorary Consul Kurera is the Co-founder, President and CEO of Cha’s Organics, Regenerative Organic Lanka Foundation (Guarantee) Ltd and Pearl Garden Mills (Pvt) Ltd. Among his achievements as Co-founder and CEO, his company has won, Canadian Grocer Sustainability Award, West Island of Montreal Chamber of Commerce Accolades Award and Canada Organic Trade Association Organic Innovator of the year.
He is fluent in Japanese and is an old boy of Maris Stella College, Negambo, Sri Lanka.
He is married to Ms. Marise May and blessed with two daughters.
Sri Lanka High Commission
Ottawa
04th January 2024
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