November 2023
Dear Members and Friends,
As we approach the halfway mark of this final quarter of 2023, we look forward to welcoming each of you to one or more of our upcoming events, following our recent 3-day Africa Accelerating conference, where key outcomes for 2024 were announced:
Secure your spot from 8-10 February 2024 for our DRC-Canada Trade Visit to the Lualaba Province, immediately following the Mining Indaba in Cape Town. The program is a key outcome of Africa Accelerating 2023. Read more here on all outcomes and the DRC-Canada Trade Mission in particular.
Upcoming events also include:
- 2nd Canada-Africa Business Conference: 19-20 February 2024 in Nairobi. Read More
- 25th Annual African Mining Breakfast & Seminar, 5 March 2024 in Toronto Read More
Member & Partner News, Events & Activities
Canada-Nigeria Trade Expo 2023: 4-5 December
Alpha International, a Chamber member, is hosting the Canada-Nigeria Trade Expo 2023 in Toronto: ''Alpha Oasis International with the support of the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade, and in collaboration with the City of Brampton, is excited to announce the Canada-Nigeria Trade Expo 2023. This annual event, taking place on the 4th and 5th of December at the Ontario Investment and Trade Centre (OITC), Toronto, is set to unveil a world of opportunities, fostering economic ties and the potential for multi-million dollar investments between Canada and Nigeria." Download the Flyer & Read more
Mining Indaba, Cape Town: 5-8 February 2024
In Cape Town, MineAfrica Inc and the Chamber will be participating the Annual Investing in African Mining Indaba. For all members attending, please contact mining@canadaafrica.ca for any assistance we can offer through your member benefits during your time in South Africa. We have a program of existing activities for members attending. There will also be an opportunity to meet Wayne Floreani (wayne@mineafrica.com) for discussions in preparation for our joint Africa-focused programming during PDAC that follows in March in Toronto - comprising the 25th African Mining Breakfast with MineAfrica, the 22nd Investing in African Mining Seminar and the MineAfrica Pavilion. Read More
In Review: Watch this year’s Africa Accelerating sessions
We've received nearly 100 000 views last of month’s conference on 6ix.com and elsewhere online. View the sessions across all three days here.
Join us at Africa Accelerating 2024 which be held in Gatineau, Quebec from 21-23 October 2024. We look forward to seeing you there. Read More
This year we gratefully applaud Hatch, 6ix, APO Group, ARSP, Ausenco, B2Gold, Bramex Ltd, Cypher Environmental, EKMM, Elephant Trade, Ethiopian Airlines, Goodmans LLP, Ivanhoe Mines, Lambano Full Services, Lucara Diamond, MEC Capital, MineAfrica and SDF Consulting.
Our sponsors are essential to the Chamber's success.
Best wishes from all of us!
Garreth Bloor (President), Susan Namulindwa (Vice President, Canada), Jacques NdoutouMvé (Vice President, Africa), Sebastian Spio-Garbrah (AfCFTA Free Trade Unit, Accra)
Ateau Zola (Senior Associate: Business Development), Mahvish Batool (Operations) Toye Abioye (Business Development and Partnerships), Karen Woolcock (Senior Associate: In-Bound Delegations/KY Concierge) and Kweku Essien (Business Development)
About Us
President, Operations, Membeship, Vice Presidents and Associates (queries@canadaafrica.ca)
Board of Directors (board@canadaafrica.ca)
Council of Senior Advisors (council@canadaafrica.ca)
Chamber Fellows & McGill Mastercard Interns (partnerships@canadaafrica.ca / fellowships@canadaafrica.ca)
Think Tank Perspectives and Free Trade Unit (thinktank@canadaafrica.ca / freetrade@canadaafrica.ca)
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