December 2023
Dear Members and Friends,
Following a very successful year, we wish all a wonderful festive break - while thanking all our sponsors for their incredible support: 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 2024 agenda is already busy, with several events in Q1 - taking place in Kenya, the DRC, South Africa and Canada. We look forward to seeing you there!
2nd Canada-Africa Business Conference: February 19-20, Nairobi
During Africa Accelerating 2023, Kenya's President William Ruto invited all to visit Kenya, where the 2nd Canada-Africa Business Conference will take place. In partnership with the Kenya Private Sector Alliance, we look forward to the forum which “aims to widen the scope of available opportunities in medical care, infrastructure, energy, FinTech and project financing”. Read More
Chamber Program at the Investing in African Mining Indaba, February 3-7: Cape Town
The Chamber is pleased to be available to assist our members attending the Annual Investing in African Mining Indaba. From Saturday February 3rd to Wednesday 7th we are on-hand to liaise for meetings and access to VIP events, as part of our support to members.
Once again Chamber President, Garreth Bloor, will be addressing the Canadian High Commissioner's Official Reception on Sunday 4 February, recognizing our members in attendance. Read More
DRC-Canada Chamber Leadership Visit to Lualaba, February 8-10: Kolwezi
Sponsored by Elephant Trade, the Chamber Leadership Visit to the DRC will take place from 8-10 February 2024 in the Lualaba Province, one of the key outcomes of Africa Accelerating 2023.
Members in Lualaba or those who will be present on the occasion of the visit are welcome to contact drc@canadaafrica.ca for assistance with meetings on-the-ground and attendance at events on 8 and 9 February, including the VIP Welcome Dinner. We are especially honoured that the newly-appointed Canadian Ambassador to the DRC, H.E. Maryse Guilbeault, will be with us. Read More
25th Annual African Mining Breakfast and Seminar: March 5, Toronto
Promote your country, African project, expertise, goods or services at the 25th Annual African Mining Breakfast with MineAfrica and the 22nd Annual Investing in African Mining Seminar. Peter Marrone, Chairman and CEO, Allied Gold Corporation (with operations in Cote d’Ivoire, Ethiopia and Mali) will deliver the keynote address. Join us at the largest Africa-focused mining event in North America.
Exhibit in the MineAfrica pavillion at the sold-out PDAC Trade Show: March 3-6, 2024.
Master the complex world of mining with MineAfrica’s 3-day MASTERMINING course “Understanding the Mining Industry From A to Z” – February 29 to March 2, 2024. Read More or email Wayne Floreani at wayne@mineafrica.com for more information.
Save the Date: 30-Year Anniversary Reception: 7 May 2024
It is our distinct privilege to invite members and guests to our 30 Year-Anniversary next year.
For members traveling to Canada, as well as those in country already, the 30-Year Anniversary will be followed by a program of optional added visits to Sudbury and Vancouver. Read More.
View more upcoming events next year, including Africa Accelerating 2024
Recordings of past events are also available.
In Review: Watch this year’s Africa Accelerating sessions
We've received tens of thousands of views last for this year’s conference on 6ix.com. 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
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)
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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