CIAO funds scholarships/fellowships at various Ontario law schools.

We’re dedicated to promoting awareness & understanding of the law within the Canadian Italian Community with particular focus on the legal profession.

Welcome to CIAO

We’re dedicated to promoting awareness & understanding of the law within the Canadian Italian Community with particular focus on the legal profession.

Why Join CIAO?

We are men and women sharing a chosen profession and united by a common heritage

CIAO History

In May 1984, CIAO was incorporated by way of Letters Patent as a not-for-profit organization.

CIAO Events

Italian Heritage Night 
June 4, 2026

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President's Message

CIAO is dedicated to facilitating the professional development and education.

A word from our President

CIAO is dedicated first and foremost to facilitating the professional development and education within the legal profession. It is a space that is welcome to all, whether you are Italian born or of Italian ancestry, or if you are lover of all that Canadian-Italian culture has to share. 

Vince A Pileggi   President

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It’s rare to find such warmth in addition to collegiality within legal associations, in my experience. Congratulations. You’re doing a wonderful job and have a great atmosphere at CIAO.

A special Thank You to Our Supporters

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We may not be affiliated with our preferred suppliers but they help make CIAO Canada the great organization that it is.
Please feel free to contact any of these suppliers for available discounts.
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