January 2023
Dear Members and Friends,
Following the success of the 2022 conference, the annual highlight of the Canada-Africa Chamber of Business calendar will bring together decision-makers in one of the world’s most dynamic cities
The three-day conference will address and advance the immense opportunities for rapidly accelerating Canada-Africa trade and investment ties, as reported today morning in major media outlets, following our official press announcement this morning.
‘’The 2023 conference in Toronto provides a phenomenal opportunity to welcome African business delegates to Canada’s largest city, while offering an enabling platform for networking, B2B meetings and dealmaking in and around the 3-day program,’’ said Garreth Bloor, President of The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business. Read More
Members Roundtable with the Global Affairs Canada Leadership: 24 January 2023 - 10:00 to 11:30 ET in Toronto
We are honoured to welcome Antoine Chevrier (Assistant Deputy Minister) and Susan Steffen (Director General) for a chance to discuss Canada-Africa trade and investment with our members in downtown Toronto.
Members are invited to share perspectives, insights and opinions based on their experiences, in the context continuing discussions on Global Affairs Canada’s strategic framework for engaging with Africa, as discussed during the Ministerial panel at Africa Accelerating 2022.
Please RSVP members@canadaafrica.ca to receive coordinates for the event.
Road to PDAC: Join us at the Mining Indaba (Cape Town), 6-9 February 2023
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.
Join us PDAC MineAfrica Inc for the largest Africa-focused mining event in North America with MineAfrica Inc.
Our traditional sellout, in-person breakfast & MineAfrica Seminar at the Sheraton Hotel in Toronto takes place on March 7, 2023 during PDAC. Read More
RECENT EVENTS
Briefings: Our programming with MineAfrica during PDAC 2023 (Virtual) Français
Last month we addressed members and friends 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 with MineAfrica Inc.
Our sessions in English and French welcomed many from across Canada and the continent.
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
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.
Mining Roundtable, Vancouver - December 7, 2022
In appreciation of the support and prospective attendance of our members and sponsoring delegates at our programming during PDAC, we were pleased to host this hour-long roundtable at the Vancouver Club. The discussion served as a forum for Vancouver-based companies to discuss the current conditions and opportunities for mining on the continent. Read More
Canada-Morocco Business Networking Luncheon, Ottawa
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 and our Chamber. 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.
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 our 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 Africa Accelerating 2023: 8 - 10 October [Business Insider]
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
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 NdoutouMvé (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