December 2022
Dear Members and Friends,
The nation’s capital of Ottawa has been a focal point of our most recent activities, including a roundtable with Heads of Mission Members and Global Affairs, the Morocco-Canada Business Council Seminar at the Embassy of Morocco, and our member participation in the Official Visit to Canada by His Excellency Yemi Osinbajo, the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
We have an exciting period ahead:
- Road to PDAC 2023 Roundtable: 7 December 2022, from 17:30 to 19:00 PT (Vancouver)
- Nollywood Film Industry Luncheon for Members with Adedayo Thomas:
12 December from 12:30 to 14:00 ET (Toronto) - Virtual Briefings: Our programming with MineAfrica during PDAC, 13 and 15 December 2022 at 09:30 ET
- Join us at the Mining Indaba: 6-9 February 2022 (Cape Town)
Read on for more!
Road to PDAC 2023 Roundtable: 7 December 2022 from 17:30 to 19:00 PT (Vancouver)
The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business has been honoured to partner with MineAfrica Inc for the past 24 years in the Annual African Mining Breakfast and Seminar – the biggest African-focused mining event in North America.
In appreciation of the support and prospective attendance of our members and sponsoring delegates next year, we are pleased to host this hour-long roundtable - allowing you to prepare to leverage the program for maximum advantage. There are still spaces available for any interested members. Read More or email vancouver@canadaafrica.ca to request an invitation if you are a new or prospective member.
All are invited to stay on for ongoing refreshments and networking from 19:00 onward
Nollywood Film industry Luncheon with Adedayo Thomas, 12 December (Toronto): 12:30 – 14:00 ET
The recent visit of His Excellency Yemi Osinbajo, the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, included a film reception; underscoring the vibrancy of one of the world’s most dynamic industries – the fastest of growing of the world’s three largest film industries, according to MovieWeb.
Adedayo Thomas, an industry head appointed by President Buhari, joined members and guests in Johannesburg in October as a speaker at Africa Accelerating 2022.
We are delighted to now afford members in Toronto the opportunity to engage with Mr. Thomas directly, as part of his visit to Canada.
Read More and RSVP: toronto@canadaafrica.ca
Briefings: Our programming with MineAfrica during PDAC, 13 and 15 December 2022 (Virtual)
You are invited to a one-hour Zoom briefing session on how you can promote your country, company, African mining project, product or services at the biggest African mining event in North America, this March 5-8, 2023, during PDAC in Toronto.
The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention and Trade Show returns to its regular time in March 5-8, 2023 and we are pleased to offer you a number of exciting participation options at the biggest mining investment show in the world, including:
- Custom booth space at the PDAC Trade Show from March 5-8, 2023.
- Participation in the biggest African mining event in North America – “The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business 24th Annual African Mining Breakfast & MineAfrica’s 21st Investing in African Mining Seminar” on March 7, 2023 at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel
- Participation in our 11th Panel Discussion on Africa’s Mining Industry on March 5, 2023.
- Participation in our 3-day MASTERMINING course “Understanding the Mining Industry” From A to Z from March 2-4, 2023
Join us on Tuesday December 13 at 9:30 AM EST OR Thursday December 15 at 9:30 AM EST, for a one-hour virtual briefing and Q&A session on our African program offerings for governments, mining companies, equipment suppliers, services providers and NGO's and associations during PDAC and how you can participate.
To confirm your participation in one of the two briefings please email wayne@mineafrica.com indicating your preferred date.
To see the highlights from last year’s events including the seminar program, African Mining Directory, and photo galleries go to www.mineafrica.com/pdac.
Join us at the Mining Indaba (Cape Town), 6-9 February 2022
During Mining Indaba 2023, members are invited to once again work directly with the Chamber to maximize participation at the annual gathering. Garreth Bloor (President, Canada-Africa Chamber) and Wayne Floreani (President, MineAfrica Inc. and Director, Canada-Africa Chamber) will also be on-hand in South Africa to engage both members and prospective attendees to the 24th Annual African Mining Breakfast and 21st Annual Investing in African Mining Seminar in Toronto.
Email members@canadaafrica.ca for more information or meeting requests.
RECENT EVENTS
Canada-Morocco Business Networking Luncheon
We were delighted to meet the Morocco-Canada Business Council, hosted at the Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco, our newest Chamber member. The working luncheon followed a formal signing ceremony on Wednesday 23 November, underscoring anticipated collaboration between the Morocco-Canada Business Council. Read More
Post-Africa Accelerating Roundtable: 22 November in Ottawa
On Tuesday 22 November 2022, we convened a discussion of shared priorities on accelerating Canada-Africa trade and investment, grounded a in a recap of Africa Accelerating 2022. Members joined Ambassadors, High Commissioners and Canadian leaders (elected and within Global Affairs) for the dialogue.
We are deeply grateful to our hosts Gowling WLG, under the leadership of Aweis Osman, who made this event possible. Read More
Hon. Rob Oliphant, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, was among those who addressed the Post-Africa Accelerating Roundtable in Ottawa
Chamber Members meet His Excellency Yemi Osinbajo, the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Chamber members (above) were among those who met the Vice President last month. Jacques NdoutouMvé, a corporate member of the Chamber and Vice President of Apollo Inc - who also holds the honourary role serving as a Vice President to Chamber - commended the visit, saying it underscores the ''vital importance of Nigeria in Canada-Africa trade and investment''.
26th Annual Survey of Mining Companies
The Fraser Institute’s 26th Annual Survey of Mining Companies is now underway and there is still an opportunity to participate. The data collected will allow the survey team to identify and rank provinces, states, and countries from best to worst and how and why the rankings have changed, alongside which policies pose the greatest barriers to investment in the mining sector in each jurisdiction - compared to the jurisdictional rankings from a year ago.
The report on the findings of last year’s Survey of Mining Companies 2021 can be downloaded here. The Chamber has been pleased to welcome presentations on the survey during our programming with MineAfrica Inc, affording audiences an opportunity to engage on the findings.
As began several years ago under the leadership of then President Bruce Shapiro, we invite officers, managers, and other experts with mining exploration and development companies, and their advisors, to complete the 2022 survey questionnaire – with respect to jurisdictions about which they are knowledgeable. Please email to julio.mejia@fraserinstitute.org with the subject line 'Survey' and you will receive a dedicated link from the Fraser Institute, enabling you to complete the survey.
Reminder: 3-days of Africa Accelerating content on-demand
Once again, Africa Accelerating 2022, convened thousands, together with our premier partner and lead sponsor, Ivanhoe Mines Ltd.
The results from the 3-day conference were tremendous. In addition to B2B meetings and business development, we welcomed major announcements and deliverables, detailed in our previous newsletter.
In summary, the 3-day program 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.
Speakers 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.
The Chamber in the Press
Announcing the Gabon-Canada Trade and Investment Forum [Official Media Release]
Leading thinkers affirm Africa’s enormous potential and proven paths to prosperity [Zawya]
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]
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
Photos from our 2022 events program
Chief Jerry Asp opens the 23rd Annual Mining Breakfast
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