eNewsletter-4 March, 7, 2008, In this Issue:

1- CSIFNS Nowruz Social Event
2- IDDP Orientation for Registered Dietitian Program
3- CSIFNS, “Obesity and Diabetes Epidemic: Role of Genetics and Nutrition Public” Event
4- Job Postings at WWW.CSIFNS.CA
5- Industry Events

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1-Canadian Society of Iranian Food and Nutritional Scientists is proud to invite CSIFNS members and their family to its first Nowruz social gathering. This is for members in good stand (2008)  event only, for more information about CSIFNS membership please view the membership information section of www.csifns.ca or contact Ms. Farah Willison at <farah.willison(at)csifns.ca>

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2- Internationally Educated Dietitians Pre-registration Program (IDPP):
 An information session is scheduled on Wednesday March 26th and May 14, 2008  from 6-8 p.m. at Ryerson University (Victoria Bldg., Rm 500). This would be a great opportunity for all interested new comers with nutrition degree to learn about the program and how to become a registered dietitian, as well as to meeting the staff within the IDPP. CSIFNS board members will participate in this session to provide more communication channels between its members and IDPP. If you are interested to participate in this session please contact Michelle Gordon (mgordon@ryerson; 416-979-5000 x4095) and book your spot.
www.ryerson.ca/ce/idpp

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3-CSIFNS Public Event: “Obesity and Diabetes Epidemic: Role of Genetics and Nutrition Public” April 27, 2008, 2-6 p.m. North York Chamber of Commerce. Please see attached poster for more information.

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4- Various Job posting are posted at www.csifns.ca an examples of these postings are:
-Quality Assurance Technician, THE TDL GROUP CORP.
- PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT TECHNOLOGIST, Malabar Super Spice Co. Ltd.
- Nutrition and Labeling Specialist, General Mills

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5- Industry Events:

March 7: DHA/EPA Omega-3 for Health Symposium. Mississauga, Ont. http://www.omega3symposium.com/

April 23-25: SIAL Montréal. Montreal. Call: (514) 289-9669/(866) 281-7425. www.sialmontreal.ca

May 4-6: Bakery Showcase 2008 – Canada's National Baking Tradeshow and Convention. Toronto. Call: (905) 405-0288/(888) 674-2253. www.baking.ca
May 6-11: Canadian Meat Council's 88 th Annual Conference. Niagara Falls, Ont. Call: (613) 238-8888. www.cmc-cvc.com
May 22: New Product Showcase. Toronto. Call: (416) 418-3124. www.mondobrokers.com

May 24-26: 2008 National Grocery Conference presented by Canadian Council of Grocery Distributors and Food and Consumer Products of Canada. Victoria, B.C. Contact Erika Auciello at: (416) 922-6228, ext. 331 or This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it http://www.ccgd.ca/home/en/EventsWest.htm www.fcpc.ca

May 25-27: 2008 Canadian Institute of Food Science & Technology/Agriculture & Agri-Food Canada Conference. Charlottetown, P.E.I. Canadian Institute of Food Science and Technology. Call: (905) 271-8338. www.cifst.ca

June : Ontario Pork Congress. Stratford, Ont. www.porkcongress.on.ca/

June 8-10: Canadian Poultry and Egg Processors Council 2008 Convention. Vancouver. Call: (613) 724-6605. www.cpepc.ca

June 17-18: 4th Annual Food Safety Summit. Toronto. http://www.strategyinstitute.com/061708_fss4/dsp.php

June 18-22: Canadian Association of Foodservice Professionals 34 th Annual Conference. Antigonish, N.S. http://www.cafp.com/en/conference/

June 28 – July 1: IFT08: Institute of Food Technologists' Annual Meeting & Food Expo. New Orleans. www.ift.org