November 2022
Dear Members and Friends,
Once again, Africa Accelerating 2022, convened thousands, together with our premier partner and lead sponsor, Ivanhoe Mines Ltd.
The results from the three-day conference were tremendous. In addition to B2B meetings and business development, we welcomed major announcements and deliverables, including:
- The Ministerial announcement of the Gabon-Canada Trade and Investment Forum. Read More
- An MoU supporting for the Initiative for African Trade and Prosperity. Read More
- The analytical report by The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business currently underway tied to the Africa Strategy Panel, held with Global Affairs Canada and which welcomed Ministerial and private sector voices. Read More
- A meeting with newly-elected Prime Minister Sam Matekane of Lesotho in Maseru - sworn in the day after Africa Accelerating 2022 - which formed part of a series of B2B and other meetings among member immediately followig the 3-day conference program. Read More
The three-day forum was a great success, bringing together leading decision-makers of countries and companies, as well as leaders whose work is vital to accelerating Canada-Africa trade and investment – from the African Union to public policy thinkers and through to the private sector players addressing some of the most pressing global challenges that confront us today.
Speakng during the Official Opening Ceremony included Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, President Cyril Ramaphosa of the Republic of South Africa and H.E. Wamkele Mene, Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat.
Recordings of all three days are available on the conference homepage.
Key milestones, new announcements and proprietary insights were generated from this incredible conference. In addition to hundreds of delegates in-person across two venues, we received thousands of registrants online.
We could not have done this without our incredible supporters and partners.
In addition to our headline sponsor, Ivanhoe Mines, we are immensely grateful to this year's Diamond Sponsors: 6ix, Ausenco, B2Gold, Ethiopian Airlines, Goodmans LLP, Hatch, Lucara Diamond, MineAfrica Inc and MEC Capital.
We are also privileged to partner and work with Global Affairs Canada and the Southern-African Canada-Chamber of Commerce, who have been essential to Africa Accelerating 2022 – SACANCHAM has been our valued partner since the signing of our historic MoU in 2020, witnessed by Minister Mary Ng.
We are proud once again proud to recognize the APO Group as our media partner.
Remarks to the 4th Annual Ethiopia-Canada Business & Investment Forum
The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business was delighted to accept an invitation from MineAfrica Inc to address the 4th Annual Ethiopia-Canada Business & Investment Forum underway today. The Chamber remarks recapped Africa Accelerating 2022, addressed by Prime Minister Trudeau, while underscoring the importance of Ethiopia and world-leading firms like Ethiopian Airlines.
The Chamber in the Press
Announcing the Gabon-Canada Trade and Investment Forum [Today's Official Media Release]
Leading thinkers affirm Africa’s enormous potential and proven paths to prosperity [African Business]
Ethiopian Airlines applauded during the Africa Accelerating 2022 Conference [Times Aerospace]
Canada-Africa collaboration: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to open Africa Accelerating 2022 on 25 October [The Guardian]
Chief Jerry Asp joins the Chamber's Senior Advisory Council [African Business]
Recent Member Events
Africa Accelerating 2022 in-person (Johannesburg and Toronto) Read More
Heads of Mission Members' Dinner in Ottawa Read More
Official Canada-Nigeria Reception in Toronto Read More
Member and Partner Events
East African Trade Mission to Nairobi
Africa Trade Desk is a one-stop boutique consulting firm for Canadian and international companies, investors, and entrepreneurs that want to do business in Africa and vice versa. In February 2023, Africa Trade Desk is hosting its inaugural East African Trade Mission to Nairobi, Kenya. Read More
Green Hydrogen Summit
The inaugural South Africa Green Hydrogen Summit (SAGHS) 2022 will showcase the country’s offering as an early stage, large scale, low cost, world class green hydrogen production hub and total value chain investment destination. Read More
Recent photos from our 2022 events program which is back in full-swing (above) following our virtual and hybrid programming during 2020 and 2021
Chief Jerry Asp opens the 23rd Annual Mining Breakfast joined by the Chamber team on stage (left)
Membership - Join The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business
Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page at canadaafrica.ca or contact us for more. Our website includes recent media announcements, events and more, showcasing the reach and benefits of membership. For more information, please contact us or down a Membership Form.
Garreth Bloor, President
Email: garreth@canadaafrica.ca
Samantha Mandigora, Head of Operations
Email: samantha@canadaafrica.ca
Toye Abioye, Head, Business Development & Partnerships
Email: toye@canadaafrica.ca
Recent Events and Recordings
Our recent event recording list continues to grow. We have welcomed several hundred speakers and thousands of delegates from across Canada and the African continent.
Best wishes from all of us!
Garreth Bloor (President), Samantha Mandigora (Head of Operations)
Toye Abioye (Business Development and Partnerships)
Susan Namulindwa (Vice President, Canada), Jacques NdoutouMve (Vice President, Africa)
Chamber Fellows & McGill Mastercard Interns
For more information, please contact:
Garreth Bloor
President
The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business
55 Bloor Street West, RTO Manulife Building, PO Box 19553
Toronto, Ontario M4W 3T9 Tel: 647-667-1223 Email:garreth@canadaafrica.ca