Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Toronto

10/14/2026

Gathering of the Markham Tamil Seniors Association, held on September 25, 2026, in Markham.

10/11/2026

10/05/2026

A Sri Lanka Evening at the North American Tea Conference

The North American Tea Conference was held from 22-24 September 2026 at Niagara-on-the-Lake, Ontario. The event is jointly organized by the Tea and Herbal Association of Canada and the Tea Association of the USA Inc, and is one of the most important industry conferences for the North American tea supply chain. The Consulate General attended the Annual General Meeting of the event on behalf of the Sri Lanka Tea Board.

The Tea and Herbal Association of Canada with the support of the Consulate General of Sri Lanka in Toronto organized a Sri Lanka evening on the opening day of the event. The guests were served with Ceylon iced Tea, and Rhythmic Nertha Foundation made a cultural performance depicting tea trail. In her remarks, Consul General Medhavi Peiris highlighted the importance of Ceylon Tea in Sri Lanka as an industry as well as a part of the country’s rich cultural heritage.

The three-day event was attended by approximately 130 representatives from the leading tea brands in the North American market as well as tea supplying companies. Sri Lanka was well represented in the Gold Medal Tea Competition and the winning teas for Sri Lanka were; Glen Nevis Plantation (PVT) Ltd., Kandy for White Aratenna Special Silver Tips and Avissawella Tea Factory (Pvt) Ltd.Sabaragamuwa for Black, FBOP Tea. With nearly 150 teas entered, from 10 different countries, the overall winner of all of the teas was: Glen Nevis Plantation (PVT) Ltd., Kandy for White, Aratenna Special Silver Tips.

The Consulate General also had the opportunity to meet Mr. William Shears of “Mug of Life’ who has over 1 million followers on Instagram. With an invitation extended by the Consul General, Mr. Williams has expressed his willingness to visit Sri Lanka next year.

The Consulate General continues to promote Ceylon Tea in the Canadian market with the support of the relevant industry stakeholders in Sri Lanka and Canada.

10/03/2026

Canada Investment & Trade Delegation 2026

The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka will lead a business delegation to Toronto from 23–27 October 2026, bringing together companies and business leaders from Sri Lanka and Canada across a range of key sectors.

We warmly invite the Canadian and Sri Lankan business community to attend the events highlighted in the flyers and take advantage of this valuable opportunity to connect, explore partnerships and build new business relationships with companies representing:

Agriculture
Food Manufacturing
Apparel
Higher Education
Travel & Tourism
Construction & Infrastructure

📅 23–27 October 2026 | Toronto

Come meet the visiting companies, exchange ideas and explore opportunities for trade, investment, partnerships and collaboration between Canada and Sri Lanka.

10/01/2026

🇱🇰🇨🇦A Proud Moment for the Sri Lankan Canadian Community!

Sri Lankan rooted five young athletes are proudly representing Team Canada at the ‘15th Pan American Wushu Championships 2026’ in Argentina, from 5 -12 October competing in Sanda - Free Fighting.

🥋 Santhosh Kujendran 9 -11 yrs | 30 kg
🥋 Yevin Rathnayaka 9 -11 yrs | 32 kg
🥋 Lakain Rathnasekara 9 - 11 yrs | 34 kg
🥋 Austin Rankothgedara 12 - 14 yrs | 42 kg
🥋 Sanaya Perera 12 - 14 yrs | 48 kg

We are equally proud to recognize:
🥋Coach Sampath - Canada National Sanda Team Coach
🥋Sanya Weerasuriya - representing Canada at the Pan American Judging Course

Wishing our young athletes and the entire Canadian team every success in Argentina! 👏

🇱🇰🇨🇦Proudly representing Canada while carrying their Sri Lankan heritage with them!🇨🇦🇱🇰

10/01/2026

09/24/2026

Consular Awareness Programme for the Middlefield Seniors Wellness Club, held on September 17, 2026, at Aaniin Community Centre, Markham.