Our Objectives

The Federation of Chinese Canadians in Markham (F.C.C.M.) is a not-for-profit established in 1989 and formally incorporated on May 22, 1992.

The F.C.C.M. is dedicated to providing services to the Chinese community and integrating Chinese Canadians into the mainstream of Canada.

Objectives:

  1. To promote, foster, and protect the human rights of Chinese Canadians in Markham.
  2. To serve as a voice on matters of concern of Chinese Canadians in Markham.
  3.  To bring together and unite Chinese Canadians of Diverse backgrounds in Markham.
  4. To promote an understanding of the role of Chinese Canadians in the Canadian mosaic.
  5. To promote the dissemination of information on Chinese culture.
  6. To identify the social service requirements of the Chinese Canadians within Markham and to promote the provision of these services.
  7. To assist the first-generation Chinese Canadians within Markham in adapting to Canadian society while maintaining their cultural identity by informing them of the various educational, social and governmental assistance programs available and encouraging their integration into the mainstream of Canadian society.
  8. To encourage first-generation Chinese Canadians to become politically, socially, and culturally involved in Markham.
  9. To establish a volunteer, community-based umbrella organization for the Chinese Canadian residents and to create a business, professional, social and cultural association within Markham to pursue the objects described herein.