The National Congress of Italian-Canadians, founded in 1974, is a not for profit, non-politically affiliated organization representing the political, social and cultural interests of over 1.5 million Italian-Canadians in Canada.

The National Capital District is driven by a single goal: Connecting individuals, associations and businesses within our Ottawa Italian community as well as promoting ongoing relationships with other multi-ethnic communities within the greater Ottawa area.

As part of the mandate of the National Congress of Italian-Canadians 

(National Capital District),

it promotes, cultivates and creates awareness of the many projects of common interest and welfare related to the Italian Canadian community and their rich cultural heritage.