EFASCE Canada has it's inception back in 1985 when Fr. Vitaliano Papais decided to acknowledge the importance of  preserving the immigration story of thousands of immigrants from Friuli-Venezia Giulia.  The Segretariato EFASCE di Canada became a cultural organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the Pordenonesi and Friulano heritage and culture in Canada. A sanctioned adjunct of the Ente Friulano Assistenza Sociale Culturale Emigranti EFASCE Pordenonesi Nel Mondo., EFASCE di Canada was historically established to promote an interactive relationship within the Friulan-Canadian community and between the Pordenonesi of the world via social, cultural and educational opportunities, events, activities and programs.