After hosting the African Union's Commissioner for Economic Development, Trade, Industry and Mining, H.E. Albert M. Muchanga, in Ottawa last year, we were delighted to once again host His Excellency this year, in downtown Toronto last week.
Members and guests were invited to join Hon. Mary Ng, Minister of Export Promotion, International Trade and Economic Development, as well as fellow Chamber members, from a diverse range of sectors.
The program commenced with welcome remarks from Todd Burns, CEO of Cypher Environmental followed by Honourable Mary Ng and His Excellency, Albert Muchanga.
A private bilateral for members took place earlier in the day with H.E. Muchanga, chaired by the Chamber President, attended by Global Affairs Canada. Outcomes of the bilateral will be addressed on Day 3 of our Africa Accelerating program from 18 to 20 November 2024 in Ottawa and Toronto.
Above: AU-Chamber bilateral (left) and attendees at the AU Reception
(top right) opened by Todd Burns (below)
Commissioner Muchanga addresses delegates (above), while Chamber
members engage at the AU-Chamber bilateral on Wednesday (below, left).
Chamber President, Garreth Bloor and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
(below right) at the Government of Canada reception on Thursday
Thanks to our headline sponsor, Elephant
Trade Services DRC led by founder and CEO
Gabriel Tshitende (above)
As well as our deepest appreciation to our event sponsor, Cypher
Environmental, under the leadership of Todd Burns
Jacques NdoutouMvé of EL Consulting, a Major Sponsor of the Chamber,
with Minister Mary Ng (above left) at the Government of Canada's Reception
(above right).
Canada's International Development Minister Ahmed Hussen, a keynote speaker
at Africa Accelerating 2024 next week addresses Thursday's reception.
