Events at Canada Export Centre

Music industry executives join the Canada Export Centre to meet with music artists, producers and distribution managers to develop international business opportunities.  Closed to the general public.

Canada Export Centre is pleased to host an incoming trade mission from Dubai. They are interested in importing different wood products from Canada.

Port Metro Vancouver Open House

Western Economic Diversification Canada Executive's Strategic Planning Conference

Canada Export Centre is pleased to help welcome the new Nigerian High Commissioner at a Luncheon on September 10th. During his first official visit to Western Canada, H.E. Dr. Iyorwuese Hagher will speak about his priorities for enhancing Nigeria-Canada business relations.

With particular interests in oil and gas, as well as education, the new High Commissioner is also focusing his attention on improving the often vexing visa situation.
 

PROGRAM

12.30-12.35 p.m. Welcome by Ms. Morgan-Anyakwo, CEO of Access Nigeria Consulting Inc.

12.35-12.45p.m. Welcome remarks by Dave Hayer, Parliamentary Secretary for Multiculturalism and Member of the Legislative Assembly for Surrey-Tynehead

12.45-1.15 p.m. Lunch and Keynote address by His Excellency, Professor Iyorwuese Hagher, High Commissioner for the Federal Republic of Nigeria

1.15 - 1.30 p.m David S. Gamble, Director, Sales & Marketing, IMW Industries Ltd, Chilliwack
“Doing business in Nigeria - a Canadian experience”.

1.30 -1.45 p.m Roli Pogoson
“Nigeria - Canada business development - perspectives from the Nigerian Diaspora”.

Michael Lyons, President, Canada Export Centre, Vancouver
1.45-1.55 p.m: “Growing bilateral trade: The Canada Export Center model”

Abiola Morgan-Anyakwo, CEO, Access Nigeria, Vancouver
1.55-2.05 p.m.: “Exploring opportunities in West-Africa – join the 2009 Energy and Business Mission to Nigeria and Ghana”

2.05 -2.20 p.m Questions for HE, the High Commissioner and his Team

2.20-2.30 p.m. Closing remarks and vote of thanks by Mr. Clifford Ibeto, Minister Trade and Investment, Nigerian High Commission, Ottawa

REGISTRATION

Email  karl.gagne@ccafrica.ca or call 604-708-0334

LOCATION

Marriott Vancouver Pinnacle Downtown, 1128 West Hastings St

We hope to see you at this event!

Port Metro Vancouver Meeting. Details to follow.

Music industry executives join the Canada Export Centre to meet with music artists, producers and distribution managers to develop international business opportunities. More details to follow.
 

The Canada Export Centre is pleased to announce a major forum, Canada - India Free Trade: Life after FIPPA developed by the Canada-India Business Council (BC Chapter).

Come meet and hear from the original proponents, authors and experts as to how Foreign Investment Protection and Promotion Agreement will benefit your business and protect investors by defining their legally binding rights and obligations. In addition, learn from leading tax practitioners regarding the impact of taxation on new and established joint ventures in the Canada-India business corridor and see the unraveling of the mystery of the Canada-India Tax Treaty.

SPEAKERS

 Mr. Robert Ready, Director, Investment Trade Policy Division - Foreign Affairs and International Trade.
 Mr. Gary Comerford, Senior Vice-President, International - Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada.
 Mr. Cliff Sosnow, Partner and International Trade Expert - Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP.
 Ms. Shushma Datt, Eminent Radio and Television Broadcaster.
 Mr. Walter R. Pela, Partner-in-Charge, Tax - KPMG LLP, Vancouver.
 Mr. K. V. (Kam) Rathee, President and Executive Director - Canada-India Business Council (C-IBC).
 Ms. Ritu D’Souza, President - C-IBC BC Chapter.
 

Location: The Canada Export Centre (#100-602 West Hastings Street, Vancouver, B.C V6B 1P2)

Cost per person: Non C-IBC Members: $ 25.00 (GST included);  C-IBC Members: $ 15.00 (GST included)

Contact: Ritu D’Souza at (604) 665 5568 or via email: info@cibc-bc.com
 

Details to follow.