June 2023
Dear Members and Friends,
The Chamber is delighted to host a special session on July 5th in Toronto, open to all, for dialogue around the latest announcements on the Canada-Africa Economic Cooperation Strategy.
Consultations for the Canada-Africa Economic Cooperation Strategy are now live!
Hon. Arif Virani, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, will deliver the briefing, followed by a panel and interactive discussion. Read More
Date: 5 July 2023
18:00 - 19:30
Gowling WLG
100 King St W Suite 1600
Toronto, ON M5X 1G5
RSVP (in-person)
The event will be live broadcast on 6ix.com, in addition to the in-person session in Toronto - thus ensuring all are able to participate from across Canada (register here). Read More
Trade Mission to Canada by Kenyan Companies - Latest Program
We are delighted to be working with Kenyan-based Bramex Ltd and the Kenyan High Commission in Ottawa in organizing the first Kenyan-Canada Trade and Investment Mission to Canada this June 27-29, 2023.
The latest daily programs are here.
Day 1 - 27 June: Ottawa (Members)
Day 2 - 28 June: Toronto (Members & Guests)
Day 3 - 29 June: Niagara Falls (Members)
Canadian company guests who wish to register for the Toronto program can do so here. Members who still wish to attend may email: kenya@canadaafrica.ca. Read More.
Members Reception in Ottawa: 27 June 2023
Country and corporate members in the capital are invited to join us in downtown Ottawa from 17:00 to 18:30 for a Reception, on the occasion of the Trade Mission to Canada by Kenyan Companies.
If you have not seen or received your invitation and will be in Ottawa, please email ottawa@canadaafrica.ca.
We look forward to welcoming our esteemed country member Ambassadors and High Commissioners, alongside Canadian government guests and corporate members.
Africa Accelerating 2023 - Our Program Schedule is now Live!
10 to 12 October 2023 [Français]
All roads lead to Toronto for Africa Accelerating this year, following last year's 3-day program on African soil in Johannesburg.
View the online program on our official webpage.
Heads of government, corporate leaders and economic decision-makers were among those who addressed the conference last October, joined by government Ministers, African Union officials on free trade, corporate executives and entrepreneurs.
We anticipate another top program this year. Read More
We invite interested speakers, sponsors and attendees to reach out directly to: president@canadaafrica.ca
Annual Indaba Gala Evening 2023 on 12 October
Our annual celebration is back! Join us for an evening of entertainment as we honour and celebrate leaders in Canada-Africa trade and investment - taking place on the evening of the final day of our Africa Accelerating 2023 conference.
Join us for a not-to-be missed evening that returns as a highlight on our annual calendar. Read More
Congratulations to Samantha Mandigora
Our Head of Operations has been appointed Regional Director for the University of Cape Town's Canada Regional Office for Development and Alumni. At the Chamber, Samantha has since been appointed to serve on the Senior Advisory Council.
''I thank Samantha for her service to the organization and congratulate both Sam and the University of Cape Town on Sam's appointment,'' says Garreth Bloor. ''We are honoured Samantha joins our Senior Advisory Council and will thus continue to serve the Chamber, at the highest levels.'' added Board Chair, Paula Caldwell St-Onge.
Above: Samantha Mandigora at Africa Accelerating in 2021 and 2022
Join The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business!
Chamber membership is a valuable way to join our efforts to accelerate Canada-Africa trade and investment through world-class networking and information-sharing events.
Click here for our extensive list of past events
You can download our membership form to sign up today. Membership provides numerous opportunities and benefits for our members as we are positioned to assist companies seeking to strategically market their goods and services.
Our corporate members receive on average of USD 2 million in PR value each year, in addition to our events and the reach of 12 500 on our database. Our member benefits are in place at a generously subsidized rate of between $2500 and $5000 to ensure Canada-Africa trade and investment is accelerated, driven by private sector leaders and companies. Two popular member benefits include an annual media release through the APO Group – with an average hit rate across 300 publications - and access to the 6ix investor platform, otherwise accessible to clients at $120 000 per year.
We are proud to ensure your market-driven solutions as a company are well-known and profiled in African markets and across Canada.
The Chamber's network spans Canada and Africa. We are an independent, non-profit organization, enjoying strong working links with both Canadian and African businesses and governments.
We do not receive government grant funding and thank our generous supporters for ensuring we can deliver our mission - as a proudly independent, Not-for-Profit organization, dedicated to accelerating trade and investment through world-class networking and information-sharing events.
We applaud our sponsors who make it all happen: Ivanhoe Mines, 6ix, APO Group, ARSP, Ausenco, B2Gold, Elephant Trade, Ethiopian Airlines, Lucara Diamond, Goodmans, Hatch, MEC Capital, MineAfrica and SDF Consulting. Our sponsors are essential to the Chamber's success.
We are proud to recognize APO Group, the Official Strategic Public Relations Partner of The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business.
Visit the Q&A to learn more about the Chamber and membership, or email members@canadaafrica.ca
Check out our Recent Member Events - View the full list here
Best wishes from all of us!
Garreth Bloor (President), Toye Abioye (Business Development and Partnerships)
Susan Namulindwa (Vice President, Canada), Jacques NdoutouMvé (Vice President, Africa)
Ateau Zola and Kweku Essien (Business Development)
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For more information, please contact:
The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business Head Office
55 Bloor Street West, RTO Manulife Building, PO Box 19553
Toronto, Ontario M4W 3T9 Tel: 647-667-1223 Email: members@canadaafrica.ca