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Naval Bajaj, President, ICCC with Frank Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce Scarpitti, Mayor of Markham at India Mis- sion 2012 information meeting

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January 3 – 16, 2013 Growth Story”, the PBD2013 will be deliberating on greater opportunities in India for the Diaspora as a result of India’s growth. It will highlight safe environment for Overseas Indians for their contribution to economic growth and social devel- Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kochi, Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, New Delhi & Amritsar opment in India. Members of the delegation will thus have at the Kochi PBD an informative glimpse into India’s plans for future development and emerging business opportunities. he Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) is cognizant of the importance of growing economic partnership between Canada and India. With trade representing 60 percent of the Canadian economy, deepening commercial Vibrant Gujarat 2013 Tpartnerships with Indian business is an important factor in Canada’s economic growth. The second visit of Prime The members of the delegation will also participate in the Vibrant Gujarat convention in Gandhinagar. Canada is a partner Minister Harper to India has given further impetus to economic relations with India especially in key sectors such as food country and the country seminar on Canada with its theme “Canada: The Preferred Business Destination”. The event is security, education, energy security, infrastructure etc. The ICCC is, therefore, pleased to lead a business delegation to India an initiative of Gujarat state for investment promotion and advancement of economic and social development. The event from January 3-16, 2013. The organizers have established for members of the delegation a full program, including network- will provide enormous prospects to the State to display its strengths, progressive stand, initiatives, investor friendly climate ing events, policy discussions and participation in the two day Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2013 in Kochi. The members of and culture of Gujarat. the delegation will be visiting seven cities: Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kochi, Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, New Delhi & Amritsar. Meetings with Officials Institutional Partners In addition to business meetings, delegates will also have an opportunity to have meetings with Canadian and Indian policy- i) Members of City of Brampton headed by Mayor Susan Fennell and its economic development team. Brampton is taking makers. The ICCC has arranged meetings with senior Indian government representatives, with the representatives of the an active initiative to create a healthy environment for business and small scale industries with Indo-Canadians as bridge High Commission of Canada in New Delhi, the Consulate of Canada in Mumbai and International Marketing Centre builder for promoting relations with India. Brampton has a successful, diversified economy and is home to more than 8,000 Representatives based in Delhi and Mumbai. The ICCC and the City of Brampton will also be holding related meetings with businesses, 153,000 workers, with an economic base comprised of a services-producing sector of 72 percent and a goods- business and state-level officials to promote synergistic opportunities in the SMEs and the wider services sector. producing sector of 28 percent. The city of Brampton has thus joined the ICCC delegation to project Brampton’s distinct strengths with business opportunities available in India. The proposed program as well as information on hosting and participating organizations and description of delegates is given in succeeding pages. For more information, please contact us at [email protected] or at www.iccc.org. ii) Members of City of Markham headed by Mayor Frank Scarpitti. Markham is taking an active approach to create an environment for information technology and life sciences industries, and has demonstrated focused leadership on develop- ing India-related strategies, including its participation in PBD Canada 2011, PBD Jaipur 2012 and Pan-IIT meetings in the United States. Its recently released Economic 2020 blueprint sees a direct trajectory to become the Silicon Valley of Canada. It thus joins the ICCC delegation to project Markham’s distinct information technology strengths and marry it with eco- nomic opportunities available in India in Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). As is evident from the Joint Statement on the occasion of the State visit to India of Prime Minister Harper, ICT has emerged as a sector with promising business to business partnership and cooperation.

Highlights of the Program The ICCC has developed a program for the delegation that includes meetings with representatives of some of India’s larg- est and most influential trade bodies, such as the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), India-Canada Business Chamber (ICBC), World Trade Centre (WTC) Mumbai, the All India Association of Industries and important trade organizations in some states. In addition, the President of ICCC and Mayor of Brampton will be meeting the President of The National As- sociation of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) in New Delhi. Meetings with these organizations will take various formats – including B2B meetings, networking receptions, luncheon, roundtables and briefings – to offer the delega- tion valuable opportunities for business connections with Indian companies represented by these organizations.

PBD-India The members of the delegation will also be attending the annual Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in Kochi which is an important event for networking and information about Indian economic initiatives. With its theme “Engaging Diaspora: The Indian

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ICCC Business Mission to India ICCC Business Mission to India Naval Bajaj Susan Fennell President, Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce Mayor of the City of Brampton 45 Sheppard Avenue East, Suite 940 2 Wellington Street West Toronto, Ontario, M2N 5W9, Canada Brampton, Ontario Cell: 905-626-8534, 416-845-5306 Canada, L6Y 4R2 E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] Tel: 905-874-2600 Web: www.iccc.org Email: [email protected] www.brampton.ca Mr. Naval Bajaj was elected the 25th President of the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) in June 2012. He has been associated with the Chamber for the last five years, initially as a director and then asVice President. Currently serving her fourth term as Mayor, Susan is known for her accessibility, energy, enthusiasm, and deep commitment to Brampton and its residents. He is the Chair of Greater Toronto Business Alliance (GTBA), and a member of the Advisory Committee of Canada’s Chief Negotiator on Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with India. Naval was invited to attend Prime First elected in 1988, Susan served on Brampton City Council and Peel Regional Council before becoming Mayor of Minister Stephen Harper’s roundtable on economic affairs, held in Toronto January 2011. Naval was also part of the Prime Brampton in 2000. As Mayor, Susan has established herself as a “people’s politician” through her open style of communi- minister’s state visit to India in Nov, 2012. cation with constituents.

Naval has been actively associated with several Indo-Canadian Diaspora organisations in Canada, and has occupied leader- Susan has prided herself is getting things done and delivering results for Brampton residents. The City has remained debt ship positions in the Rajasthan Association of North America (Canada) and Panorama India. He is well known in the Indo- free for 10 consecutive years and is currently one of only two municipalities in Ontario with a Triple-A credit rating from Canadian community for his strong conviction in the Canadian values of volunteerism and giving back to the community. Standard and Poors

Naval is a dynamic entrepreneur and a Certified Business Consultant at 7-Eleven Canada. He holds a Master of Engineering, Susan is currently the Vice-Chair of the Peel Regional Police Services Board, a member of the Large Urban Mayors Caucus Master of Business Administration and Bachelors of Law degrees. Naval is self-motivated and highly talented member of of Ontario, an honorary Chair of the Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance. Susan represents the City of Brampton and the the south Asian Business and professional community. He has immense experience in providing consultancy in engineering, Region of Peel at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) as a national board member and a member of the Big services and retail industry. A firm believer in the process of globalization and global market integration, Naval has contin- City Mayors Caucus. Susan is currently the chair of FCM’s Ontario Caucus, and co-Chair of the Big City Mayors afford- ued to remain engaged in his Indian operations in metals, textiles and construction. able housing working group.

Naval has been honored with South Asian Professional of the Year award, RANA President’s Award and Queen Elizabeth Susan is a graduate of the University of Toronto (Hon. B.Sc.), and is an honorary member of the Kiwanis Club, Zonta In- II Diamond Jubilee Medal. Naval was awarded Servant Leader award for 2010 by 7-Eleven, World Class Performance for ternational, Scouts Canada and the Business and Professional Women’s Club. Susan was honoured for her volunteer com- 2009 by 7-Eleven, Best Performance Award for 2008 by 7-Eleven. munity service by Rotary International with its highest award, the Paul Harris Fellowship, and is a recipient of the 125th Anniversary of the Confederation of Canada Medal, the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal and the Lord Baden Under his leadership, ICCC has grown to become the largest organization of the Indian businesses and the Diaspora in Powell Medal. Canada. Naval has turned the venerable institution into an agile force working for bilateral relations between Canada and India, and enabling Indo-Canadians to integrate better into the Canadian mainstream for better contribution to the fabric of the Canadian society. Naval has taken the ICCC to greater heights by incorporating it with the spirit of collaboration with other similarly placed community-based organizations.

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ICCC Business Mission to India ICCC Business Mission to India Frank Scarpitti Asha Seth Mayor, City of Markham Senator, Senate of Canada 101 Town Centre Blvd Room 310, East Block Anthony Roman Centre , Ontario K1A 0C5 Markham, ON, L3R 9W3 Tel - 613-996-7162 Phone: - 905-475-4872 Fax - 613-996-7235 Fax: - 905-479-7775 Email - [email protected] E-mail:- [email protected] Dr. Asha Seth was honoured to be named Canada’s first Indo-Canadian female Senator. Ever since, Senator Asha Seth has Mayor Frank Scarpitti was first elected Mayor of the City of Markham in 2006 for a four year term and in October of 2010 worked tirelessly to bring awareness to the issues affecting the multicultural communities of Canada. Senator Seth has also was re-elected for a subsequent four year term. He serves on York Region Council. He was first elected as Regional Coun- been a key member of the Senate Standing Committee on Social Affairs, Science and Technology, where her many years of cillor in 1985, and was re-elected seven times. At the Region, Mayor Scarpitti serves as Chair of the Police Services Board. experience as a physician add a unique and important perspective. He served as Chair of the Planning and Economic Development Committee and is currently a member of the Finance and Administration Committee, the York Region Rapid Transit Corporation and the Yonge Subway Advisory Task Force. Senator Seth is also a member of multiple inter-parliamentary associations and friendship groups, which aim at bridging different cultures in an effort to strengthen Canada’s relation with the world. Mayor Scarpitti is Chair of PowerStream, serves on the Markham Stouffville Hospital Board and is a former member of the Markham Theatre Board and the Rouge Park Alliance. Mayor Scarpitti was Chair of Markham’s Olympic Torch Relay celebration, Honourary Chair of Markham Miracle: Helping Build Haiti’s Future and Honourary Chair of the Markham Ris- ing Sun Campaign: Standing with Japan. He is the Co-Chair of the Capital Campaign for the Markham Stouffville Hospital Expansion.

Mayor Scarpitti lives in Markham with his wife Nancy and their three children. He has been a Markham resident for 47 years. Patrick Brown Member of Parliament House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6 Ph: 613-992-3394 E-Mail:[email protected]

Mr. Patrick Brown is an elected member of the House of Commons, Canada. Patrick is currently playing an active role in Parliament serving as a member of the Standing Committee on Health, as a member of the Neurological Disorders Subcom- mittee, the Scrutiny of Acts and Regulations Committee, the Juvenile Diabetes All Party Caucus and he is the Co-Chair of the Malaria Caucus. In 2011, Patrick was appointed by his party as the Chair for the Central Ontario Caucus. Patrick is playing a leadership role on international affairs in the current Parliament. He is chairman of the Canada-India Parliamen- tary Association which focuses on building relations with one of the world’s fastest growing economies. His international experience prior to serving in Parliament included a position on the executive of the International Young Democracy Union for seven years and assisting in democratic building.

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ICCC Business Mission to India ICCC Business Mission to India Devinder Shory Haresh (Mike) Mehta Member of Parliament Director, Business Development, House of Commons Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce Suite 404 Justice Building, 45 Sheppard Avenue East, Suite 940, Toronto ON M2N 5W9 Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0A6, Tel: 416-979-7967 Ext. 2236 Telephone: (613) 947-4487 Cell:- 416-846-8002, +91 966-205-7356 Email: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] Website: www.iccc.org Mr. Devinder Shory is (born August 3, 1958 in Barnala, Punjab, India) is a Canadian politician, who represents the electoral district of Calgary Northeast as a federal Member of Parliament. He was elected to the House of Commons in 2008 and Mr. Mike Mehta has been appointed as director of Indo Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) in June 2012. Mr. Mehta has 2011. He is serving as a Member of the International Trade Committee, Human Resources, Skills Development Committee over 35 years of entrepreneurial and business development experience. He has built multiple companies of up to 300 em- and co-chair of the Canada India Parliamentary Friendship Association. He is a recipient of the Alberta Centennial Medal ployees. He is the Managing Director of EXIMCAN Canada and CEO of SCR Ltd. Eximcan Canada specializes in distribu- and the Diamond Jubilee medal. tion, warehousing and International Trade and has been successfully distributing Fiberglass, food products and Chemicals to over 40 countries across the globe. Mike Mehta also established Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) operation in the year 2001. Under his leadership, FEP Search Group placed over 15,000 candidates in fortune 500 companies across the United States and Canada. FEP Search Group is now one of North America’s most competent and resource-rich staffing firms. He is a member of the HR Committee of Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME), member of the Canadian Special Crops Association (CSCA), Pulse Canada and Member of ERA India. Mike Mehta acted as a Co-chair and chaired number of fund raisers for Political parties in Canada.

Parm Gill Member of Parliament House of Commons 830 La Promenade Building Ottawa, ON, K1P 5E3 Tel: 613-995-4843 Fax: 613-995-7003 Email: [email protected]

Mr. Parm Gill arrived to Canada at a young age, immediately setting down roots in the Greater Toronto Area In 2006 he began his candidacy in Brampton-Springdale, a community he has deep roots in. He was elected as Member of Parliament for the House of Commons in 2011. Parm believes in making our community safer for our children, lowering taxes for our families, keeping our government accountable and continuing to make our economy one of the strongest and most stable in the world. Parm continues to be one of the hardest working individuals in politics, striving to contribute to a community and a country that is based on crime control, economic strength, equality for all and support for our immigrants.

Parm holds a conception of Canada that is based on providing the best for our citizens. He wants to continue to focus on the economy as we enter our second phase of recovery – to fight for lower taxes for our job-creators and continue to reduce unemployment and increase job growth. Brampton is one of the fastest growing cities in the country and Parm believes, with hard work and dedication, we can continue this trend by providing opportunities and financial security for our residents.

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List of Delegates Sr. No. Name and Address Nature of Business 5 Becker, Abu Hospitality Sr. No. Name and Address Nature of Business President & CEO, AirBond Travel Services Inc. 1 Agnew David Education Head Office: 218-1735 Kipling Ave. President Toronto, ON M9R 2Y8, Canada. Tel: (416) 614 6500 x 201 Ph: 416-491-5050 ext. 77001 Toll free:1-866-614-6500 x 201 E-mail: [email protected] Cell:(416) 275-0786 www.senecacollege.ca email: [email protected] www.airbondtravel.com

6 Brown, Patrick Member of Parliament Member of Parliament 2 Arnold, George Dr. Health Sector House of Commons Markham Stouffville Hospital Ottawa, Ontario Ph: 905-472-4553 K1A 0A6 E-mail: [email protected] Ph: 613-992-3394 www.msh.on.ca Fax: 613-996-7923 E-Mail:[email protected] Web Site: www.servingbarrie.com

7 Budhdeo, Munira Construction CEO 3 Bajaj, Naval ICCC Argyle Flooring President, 560 Denison St., Unit 2 Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce Markham, ON L3R 2M8 45 Sheppard Avenue East, Suite 940 Day: 905-415-5111 Toronto, Ontario, M2N 5W9, Canada Evening: 905-947-8300 Cell: 905-626-8534, 416-845-5306 Email: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]; [email protected] Web: www.iccc.org 8 Chait, Stephen Government Director, Economic Development, 4 Bajaj, Rashi Retail Chain City of Markham President 101 Town Centre Blvd Wild Wings Anthony Roman Centre 70 Mudd St. Stoney Creek, ON Markham, ON, L3R 9W3 Ph:- 416-890-7391 Ph: 905-475-4871 Cell:- 416-845-5306 E-mail:- [email protected] E-mail:- [email protected] www.wildwingsrestaurents.com

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9 Chanchlani, Vasu Information Technology 13 Chotai, Ramesh Pharmaceuticals Founder: Sigma Systems President 155 York Suite 1100 Bromed Pharmaceuticals M5J 1R7, Toronto 10 Barr Road Ph:- 905-278-8500 Ajax, L1S 3X9 Cell:- 416-999-9489 Ontario, Canada Fax:- 416-369-0199 Ph: 905-427-4700 x26 [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] www.vasu.ca

10 Chawla, Madan Mohan Alternative/Renewable 14 Chowdhary, Manisha Retail Engineer and Advisor Energy Assistant General Manager Phone:- 416-433-6622 Sears, Canada E-mail: [email protected] 25 Peel Centre Drive, Skype: “mmcnuworld” Brampton, L6T 3R5 F: “Incentive Works” Ph: 647-622-6822 www.mmcontario.com E-mail: [email protected]

11 Chawla, Shreya Realty 15 Chowdhary, Sanjeev Realty Sales Associate/Manager Director (Co-Founder) of Great Lakes Real Estate Homelife Diamonds Reality Inc. Brokerage, (Member of Toronto Real Estate Board) 30 Intermodal Drive Unit no-808, Britannia Road West Unit 207-208 , Ontario Brampton, L6T 5K1 L5V 0A7, Canada Ph: 905-789-7777 Ph:- 416-356-7356 E-mail:[email protected] E-mail:- [email protected] www.greatlakesrealty.ca

12 Chokshi, Mahesh Medical Equipment 16 Chowdhury, Debarshi Banking CEO: Source One Medical Supply Head: South-Asian Business, Commercial Banking 10 Fairholme Drive, Unionville, HSBC Bank Canada Ontario, L3R 7R1 70 York Street Ph:- 905-479-3055 Toronto, M5J 1S9 Cell:- 416-417-9119 Ontario, Canada Fax:- 877-633-7703 Ph: 416 868-8331 [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] www.medsourceone.ca www.hsbc.co.in

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17 Cutajar, Dennis Government 21 Dhillon, Parmeshwerjit Government Commissioner of Eco. Dev. & Corporate Councilor: City of Brampton, Communications: City of Brampton, Ontario CANADA 2 Wellington Street West 2 Wellington Street West Brampton, Ontario Brampton, Ontario Canada, L6Y 4R2 Canada, L6Y 4R2 Tel: 905-874-2698 Fax: 905-874-2670 Tel: 905-874-2609 Fax:905-874-2644 Email: [email protected] E-mail:- [email protected] www. brampton.ca www.brampton.ca

18 Danish, Jawaid Entertainment 22 Dhillon, Parminder Realty Artistic Director, Broker of Record: Royal Star Realty Inc. Rang Manch-Canada 511, Ray Lawson Blvd Executive producer, Brampton, L6Y 0N2 Barefoot Films-Canada, Ontario, Canada Ph: 647-970-3270 Ph: 905-793-1111 E-mail: [email protected] Cell: 416-272-0739 www.rangmanch-canada.org E-mail: [email protected] www.royalstarrealty.com

19 Desai, Rakesh Immigration 23 Dua, Vikram Financial Services JPCS Immigration Consultants Inc. Managing Director: BGD Group 204 Coastline Drive, 7015 Tranmere Drive, Unit 16 Brampton, Ontario, Mississauga, L5S 1T7 L6Y0S3, Canada Ontario, Canada Ph: 905-452-8264 Ph: 905-676-6000 x 103 Fax: 905-812-1396 E-mail: [email protected] Cell: 416-809-1278 www.bgdgroup.com Email: [email protected] Financial Services

20 Dhanjal, Kanwarjit Instrumentation & 24 Fennel1, Susan Government Chair – Energy committee ICCC Automation Mayor of the City of Brampton President, 2 Wellington Street West Just Instruments Inc Brampton, Ontario 142 Seaside circle, Canada, L6Y 4R2 Brampton On L6R2H1 Tel: 905-874-2600 Phone : 647 834 7829 Email: [email protected] E-mail : [email protected] www.brampton.ca www.justinstruments.net

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25 Foda, Rabiz N P.Eng. Information Technology 29 Goteti, Raju Marketing FEC Strategic Advisor - India Chief Marketing Officer ePrism Solutions Citizen Center Ph: 647-408-5139 Ph: 416-333-4472 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] www.citizencenter.com

26 Ghose, Dilip Manufacturing 30 Grewal, Jagdish Media General Manager Chief Executive Director: CP Media Group Build Tech Controls 27 Armthorpe Road, Unit#3 4978. Yonge Street (Suite 2009) Brampton Ontario, Canada L6T 5M4 Toronto. Ontario. M2N7G8 Phone: 905-793-2202 Fax: 905-793-2282 Ph: 416-221-5882 Email: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] www.cpmediagroup.ca www.buildtechcontrols.ca www.punjabipost.ca www.bramptonlocal.com

27 Gilbert, Paul Education 31 Gupta, Ram Construction CEO RG Marble & Granite Quanser Inc. 97, Cresane St. Ph: 905-940-3575 Markham, ON E-mail: [email protected] L3S 3T2, Canada www.quanser.com Tel: 905-294-9554 Cell: 416-720-4362 E-mail: [email protected]

28 Goel, Aviral Management 32 Gupta, Garima Construction Vice President: Blair Franklin Asset RG Marble & Granite Management Inc. 97, Cresane St. Commerce Court West, Suite 1905 Markham, ON 199 Bay Street, P.O. Box 147 L3S 3T2, Canada Toronto, Ontario M5L 1E2 Tel: 905-294-9554 T. 416.304.3985 C. 416.560.3234 Cell: 416-720-4362 [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] www.blairfranklin.com

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33 Hameed, Shahul Manufacturing 37 Jha, Aditya Education VP Strategic Development: Mircom Group of Founder & Chairman Companies POA Educational Foundation 25 Interchange Way 3312-88 Bloor St East , Toronto Toronto, Ontario, Ontario L4K 5W3 M4W 3G9, Canada Ph: 905-660-4655 Fax: 905-660-4113 Ph: - 416-524-1563 / 905-527-2205 extn. 4475 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail:- [email protected] www.mircomgroup.com

34 Heran, Justin Construction 38 Joshi, Raksh Management Consultant Justin Heran has been a professional real estate and Director of Operations: DMC Management land developer for the past ten years. He has extensive Consulting knowledge specializing in commercial, residential 650, Saddlecreek Way NE, and industrial properties in central Ontario, Canada. Calgary, Alberta, T3J 4A3 Phone 403-265-1999 Cell 403-608-1999 Fax 403-398-1549 E-mail:- [email protected] www.dmcm.ca

35 Jain, Ramesh Construction 39 Joshi, Ashok Consultant Director, Special Projects Independent Consultant Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce Finance & Administration 45 Sheppard Avenue East, Suite 940 60 Mary Elizabeth Crescent, Toronto ON M2N 5W9 Markham, Ontario L3R 9L2 Canada Ph: 416-259-4631 Tel. 905-470-8896 E-mail: [email protected] Cell: 647-403-8417 E-mail: [email protected]

36 Jans, Murray Consultant 40 Joshi, Mrudula Consultant Consultant: IMI Healing Technologies Director 33 James Young Drive MNJ Consultants Inc. Georgetown, ON, Brampton, ON, Canada L7G 5S6, Canada Cell: +1(416)-834-5379 Ph:- 905-882-8181 Cell:- 416-899-4427 Email: [email protected] Fax:- 905-877-5658 E-mail:- [email protected] www.imihealingtechnologies.com

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41 Kakaflikas, Christina, MAES Ec.D Government 45 Kohli, Harmeet Singh Trading Manager, Special Projects CEO Economic Development, GreenFields Corp. Town of Markham 4 Rushbrook Dr. Brampton 101 Town Centre Blvd., Ontario, L6P1C6 , Canada Markham, ON, Canada L3R 9W3 Ph: 416-275-5962 Ph:. 905.477.7000 x 6590 Fax: 9054631531 Fax: 905.475.4888 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail:- [email protected] www.greenfieldscorp.com

42 Kanapathi, Logan Government 46 Kohli, Rajinder Singh Trading Councillor, President City of Markham GreenFields Corp. 101 Town Centre Blvd, J12/26 Rajouri Garden, Markham, On, L3R 9W3 New Delhi 27, India Ph:- 905-479-7748 Ph: +91-981-013-1480 E-mail:- [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] www.markham.ca www.greenfieldscorp.com

43 Kanwal, Kanwaljit Singh Media 47 Kohli, Lakhmeet Singh (Rickey) Construction Machinery Chief Editor, President Exports Samay Indo Canadian (Hindi News Paper) Gemsar Corp. 7071 Airport Rd # 212 4 Rushbrook Dr. Brampton Mississauga, Ontario L4T 4J3 Canada Ontario, L6P1C6 , Canada Phones: 905-673-3000 Ph: 416-832-6333 Cell: 647 893 3600 Fax: 905-463-1531 Fax: 905 799 0120 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] www.gemsarcorp.com

44 Khurana, Vikram IT and Health Care 48 Kohli, Puneet Law Firm President & CEO: Prudential Consulting Inc Consulting Partner : Simmons, da Silva & Sinton LLP Suite 108, 250 Consumers Road, Suite 200; 201 County Court Blvd North York, Ontario Brampton, Ontario, Canada, L6W 4L2 M2J 4V6 Canada Direct: 905-861-2819 Ph:- 416-490-1377 Cell:- 416-826-0373 Ph:: 905-457-1660 Ex.259 Fax: 416-490-0737 Cell: 416-824-6217 Fax: 905-457-5641 E-mail:[email protected] Email: [email protected] www.prudentialconsulting.com URL: www.sdslawfirm.com

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49 Lamba, Priti Logistics/Supply Chain 53 Mehta, Neeraj Investment Services Fleet Risk Management Specialist: CPDA Investment and Retirement Planner (IRP) 465 Chancellor Drive RBC Royal Bank of Canada Woodbridge, L4L 5E1, Canada [email protected] Ph:- 905-850-1230 Tel: 416-284-6376 Cell:- 416-418-6263 Cell: 416-319-8270 Fax:- 905-850-1230 E-mail:- [email protected] www.pritilamba.ca

50 Majithia, Rakesh Financial Services 54 Mehta, Renu Media Rakesh Majithia CA Professional Corporation President - Imagebuilderz 5805 Whittle Road, Unit 112, Your Communications and Image Enhancement Mississauga, ON, L4Z 2J1 Partner - Ph: 905-815-8442 38 Bayfield Drive Cell 416-992-3983 Richmond Hill, ON L4S 2M5. Fax: 905-815-8442 Tel: 416-708-2537 E-mail: [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.rakesh.ca Web: www.imagebuilderz.com

51 Mehra, Pankaj Banking 55 Melchior, Dino Management Director, India & South Asia Markets President, Multicultural Banking Melchior Management Corporation Scotia bank 44 King Street W. 299 Lakeshore Drive, 15th floor, Toronto, ON M5H 1H1 Suite 300, , ON L4N 7Y9 Ph: 416-866-4465 Ph: 705-722-6706 Fax: 416-866-5466 Fax 705-726-3909 E-mail:- [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] www.startright.scotiabank.com www.mmcorp.ca

52 Mehta, Haresh (Mike) Human Resources 56 Miles, Gael Kathleen Government Director, Business Development, Regional Councillor Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce City of Brampton, Ontario CANADA 45 Sheppard Avenue East, Suite 940 2 Wellington Street West Toronto ON M2N 5W9 Brampton, Ontario Tel: 416-979-7967 Ext. 2236 Cell:- 416-846-8002 Canada, L6Y 4R2 E-mail: [email protected]; Tel: 905-874-2671 Fax:905-874-2644 [email protected] [email protected] Website: www.iccc.org www.brampton.ca

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57 Moretti, Carolina Government 61 Nasir, Bashir Ahmad Media Councillor, Ward 4, President, Nasir Studios Chair, Economic Development Committee 603-3001 Finch Ave W, City of Markham North York, ON, M9M 3A9 101 Town Centre Blvd, Ph:- 416-742-5020 Markham, On, L3R 9W3 Cell:- 416-414-4213 Ph: 905-479-7751 Fax:- 416-742-6069 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail:- [email protected] www.markham.ca

58 Munshi, Vinod Information Technology 62 Newman, Ian William Government President Chief of Staff, Mayor’s Office: City of Brampton Indian Institute of Technology Alumni Canada 2 Wellington Street West (IITAC) Brampton, Ontario Ph: 416-527-3247, +91 959-405-5673 E-mail: Canada, L6Y 4R2 [email protected] Tel: 905-874-2628 www.opg.com, Fax: 905-874-2620 www.envirodyne.co.in Email: [email protected] Www. brampton.ca

59 Muthulingam, Stan Information Technology 63 Pandya, Vijay Trade and Investment Co-Chairman & Chief Executive V R Project management Inc. Consultation The Cableshoppe Inc. 310 Painted Post Drive 1410 Birchmount Road Suite A. Toronto, Ontario Toronto, ON, M1P 2E3 M1G 3G2, Canada Tel: 416 293 3634 Mobile: 416 716 6767 Cell: 647-229-5943 Fax: 416 293 5258 Fax: 416-439-9911 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] www.thecableshoppee.com

60 Namjoshi, Swati Marketing 64 Patel, Don R B Realty Marketing Head, President: DRB Consulting. Sound Masking Division 46 Thorntree Cres, Tarte Engineers Private Limited Brampton, L6Y 4C4 First Floor, Maxtel Shoppe, Ontario, Canada 36, Jail Road, Indore Office: 905-672-1234 Cell : 416-859-2296 452 007. (M.P.) Ph: 416-802-9042 Fax: 905-874-9042 Email : [email protected]

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65 Patel, Kamal Trading 69 Pradeepan, Nani B.Sc. Eng., M.Eng., P.En Alternative/Renewable JayKam Corporation Managing Energy 1333, Weber Street E Director: New Dawn Energy Solutions Kitchener. N2C 1A2 A1 - 20 Apple Creek Blvd. Tel:519-893-1234 Suite 102, Markham Cell: 519-721-2755 Ontario L3R 5Z1, Canada Fax:519-893-2100 Ph: 416-855-9377 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] www.jaykam.com www.newdawn-es.com

66 Patel, Monil Trading 70 Prakash, Jai Logistics JayKam Corporation Director, Global Cargo Systems Inc. 1333, Weber Street E 10 Falconer Drive Kitchener. N2C 1A2 Unit# 5, Mississauga, Tel:519-893-1234 Ontario, L5N 3L8, Canada Fax:519-893-2100 Ph: 289-997-4629 Cell: 416-505-1455 E-mail: [email protected] Ph:- +91-998-012-5559 Fax: 289-997-4629 www.jaykam.com E-mail: [email protected] www.globalcargo.ca

67 Patel, Savita Not for Profit 71 Purohit, Mukand Consultant Community Service President and CEO V-care Group LTD City of Markham Member Advisory Board –PKM advisory Services 19 Chillwood Court (P) Ltd Markham, Ontario Advisor – Enterprise Saskatchewan L3R 9P1, Canada 2009-1 Lee centre Drive Ph: 905 887-6739 Toronto Ontario M1H 3J2 Cell: 647 869-4836 Ph: 416-439-9329 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

68 Poddar, Sampat Diamonds & Gems 72 Rajasri, Raj Consultant President & CEO President, CEO Byrex Gems Inc Dr. Business CA 1101-21 Dundas Square, Ph: 647-287-1544 Toronto, ON, M5B 1B7 E-mail: [email protected] Ph:- 416-947-1431 Cell:- 647-221-7813 www.drbusiness.ca Fax:- 416-947-1431 E-mail:- [email protected] www.byrex.com

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73 Ramirez, Carolina Consultant 77 Scarpitti, Frank Government Independent Consultant Mayor, City of Markham Markham, Ontario 101 Town Centre Blvd Canada Anthony Roman Centre Ph: 416-624-8568 Markham, ON, L3R 9W3 E-mail: [email protected] Phone: - 905-475-4872 Fax: - 905-479-7775 E-mail:- [email protected]

74 Ray, Sunny Education 78 Seth, Arun Dr. Health Channel Manager, South-Asia 2425 Bloor Street West, # 412 Quanser Inc. Toronto, Ontario Ph: +91-994-549-7931 M6S 4W4, Canada E-mail: [email protected] Ph: 416-767-1117 www.quanser.com E-mail: [email protected]

75 Saeed, Sohail Government 79 Seth, Asha Senator Director, Economic Development Senator, Senate of Canada City of Brampton Room 310, East Block 2 Wellington Street West Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0C5 Brampton, Ontario Tel - 613-996-7162 Canada, L6Y 4R2 Fax - 613-996-7235 Tel: 905-874-3849 Fax: 905-874-2670 Email - [email protected] Email: [email protected] www.brampton.ca

76 Saini, Raminder Pal Singh Instrumentation & 80 Sethi, Harpreet Hospitality/Development/ Director Automation President Real Estate Just Instruments Inc. Radisson Plaza Hotel 3226, Sector 35-D Mississauga, ON Chandigarh, India Ph:- 905-364-9999 Ph: +91-9915196723, 1722647824 Cell:- 416-294-0215 Cell:- 91-991-519-6723 Fax:- 905-364-9990 E-mail:- [email protected] E-mail:- [email protected] www.radissonplaza.com

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81 Sethi, Sanjeev Hospitality 85 Shah, Supan Student President, The Host Student 14 Prince Arthur Ave. 11, Pamela court, Toronto, M5S 1A9 Toronto, M9V 2C2. Ontario, Canada Ph: 1-647 709 0208 Ph: 416-962-4678 E-mail: [email protected] E- mail: [email protected]

82 Shah, Milan P. Eng. MS Structural Steel Fabrication 86 Shah Jaimin Information Technology President Dev Information Technology Pvt. Ltd. Mirage Steel Limited 14, Aaryans Corporate Park, 23 Automatic Road, Brampton, Near Shilaj Railway Crossing, Ontario, Canada, L6S 4K6 Thaltej-Shilaj Road, Thaltej, Ahmedabad-380 059. Ph: 905-458-7022 India Cell: 647-501-0188 Ph: +91-9429899852 | E-mail:- [email protected] Cell: +91 9825009263 E-mail:- [email protected]

83 Shah, Pankaj Government 87 Sharma, Brij K. Finance Finance & Administration Officer Collection President Department Brij K. Sharma Professional Corporation Court Services Division 3-8900 Yonge Street City of Toronto Richmond Hill 481, University Avenue, L4C 0L7, Ontario, Canada Toronto, Ontario, M5G 2E9 Canada Ph: 905-738-1011 Phone:416-338-6834 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail:[email protected]

84 Shah, Rashmikant Trading 88 Shastri, Nita Consultant President Consultant & Business Advisor Vishwam Enterprises Markham Small Business Centre 24 Richdale Drive 37 Glenbourne Park Dr., Stoney Creek, Markham, Ontario, L6C 1H5 ON L8J 3X3 Ph: 905 887-6739 Phone: 647-273-7262 Cell: 416 804-6856 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

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89 Shastri, Vijay Engineering 93 Singh, Harjinder Media Graphico Precision Publisher, India Journal 1105-90 Dale Ave. 1197 Killaby Drive Toronto, ON Mississauga M1J 3N4, Canada L5V 1B1 Ph: 647 340-2202 Ph: 905-405-0420 Bus: 416 569-9208 Cell: 416-707-4288 E-mail: [email protected]

90 Shory, Devinder Member of Parliament 94 Someshwar, Ajit Information Technology House of Commons CEO Suite 404 Justice Building, CSI Consulting Ottawa, Ontario 65 Harbour Square, #1510 K1A 0A6, Canada Toronto, M5J 2L4 Telephone: (613) 947-4487 Ontario, Canada Fax: (613) 947-4490 Ph:- 416-364-6376 x2013 Email: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

91 Sidhu, Param CCIM Realty 95 Sprovieri, John Government CEO-Broker Of Record: Acres Real Estate Inc. Regional Councillor Commercial Real Estate Brokerage City of Brampton, 1332 Khalsa Dr, Suite #01 2 Wellington Street West Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, L5S 0A2. Brampton, Ontario Phone: 905 565 1300 Cell: 416.567.4348 Canada, L6Y 4R2 Fax: 905 565 5708 Tel: 905-874-2610 Fax:905-874-2644 Email: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Website: www.acresrealestate.com

92 Sierra, Baljit Autoparts 96 Surti, Russi, CMC, ACA, LL.B. Consultant President President, Global Ventures Novo Plastics 296 Mill Road, Suite E3 Ph: 905-887-8818 ext. 250 Toronto, Ontario, 1 (888) 987-8818 ext. 250 M9C 4X8, Canada E-mail: [email protected] Cell: 416-569-9306 www.novoplas.com E-mail: [email protected]

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97 Tandon, Sunil Banking 101 Vora, Bhusan Diamonds and Gems President & CEO: State Bank of India (Canada) Gem Star Inc. 200 Bay St.# 1600, 7 Red Oak Drive, Royal Bank Plaza, North Tower Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 1T7 Toronto, M5J 2J2 Ph:- 905-731-1640 Ontario, Canada Cell:- 416-580-5826 Ph:- 416-865-0414 x2227 Fax:- 416-667-9397 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail:- [email protected] www.gemstarinc.ca

98 Thakkar, Satish Financial Services 102 Vora, Rohita Diamonds and Gems Immediate Past President, ICCC President Gem Star Inc. Excelsior Financial Group 7 Red Oak Drive, 7001 Steeles Avenue West Richmond Hill, ON, L4B 1T7 Suite-18, Toronto Ph:- 905-731-1640 Ontario, M9W 0A2 Cell:- 416-580-5826 Ph:- 416-798-3228 Fax:- 416-798-1948 Fax:- 416-667-9397 E-mail:- [email protected] E-mail:- [email protected] Web:- www.efgcanada.ca www.gemstarinc.ca

99 Varadarajan, Radhakrishnan Management Consultant 103 Wadera, Sam Consultant Management Consultant Franchise Partner Markham ArveeZ Management Consultants Second Cup AJ55 New no 27, Fourth Street, Annanagar, Chennai, 64 Silver Oaks Crescent CO 80247, USA Markham, ON, L6C 2Z4 Canada Ph: 91-44-32900623, Cell:- 416-659-9900 Cell: 91-8870794885 E-mail:- [email protected], www.secondcup.com E-mail: [email protected]

100 Vasudev Aditya Banking 104 Zabudsky, Jeff, Ph.D. Education Head, Business Banking: ICICI Bank Canada President and CEO 150 Ferrand Drive, Suite 1200 Sheridan Institute of Technology and Advanced Toronto, ON, M3C 3E5 Learning Tel: +1 416 847 7950 1430 Trafalgar Road Cell: +1 647 688 2120 Oakville, ON L6H 2L1 Fax: +1 647 436 1178 Ontario, Canada E-mail: [email protected] Ph:- 905-815-4022 Visit us at : www.icicibank.ca E-mail:[email protected]

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105 Chan, Raymond Government 110 Patel, Rohit Tourism Investment Attraction Manager, Industry and President: Travel & Tourism Business Development Division of the Ministry of 310 Painted Post Dr, Suite A, 1st Floor. the Economy, Government of Saskatchewan. Scarborough, Ontario, Canada M1G2G3 Phone: 416-439-1010 Fax 416-439-9911 E-mail: [email protected] www.theflightconnections.com 106 Crane, Bob Fertilizers Vice President 111 Sampson, Rob Fertilizers N-Viro Systems Canada LP President 229 Niagara Street N-Viro Systems Canada LP Toronto, Ontario M6J 2L5 229 Niagara Street Tel: 416-360-5907 Toronto, Ontario M6J 2L5 Fax: 416-364-1012 Tel: 416-360-5907 Email: [email protected] Fax: 416-364-1012 Email: [email protected] 107 Lajpat Prasher Telecom Chairman: Tortel Group of Companies 112 Baymgarteer, Tony Government 151 North Rivermede Rd. Vaughan, Ontario, L4K 0C4 Canada 113 Finny, Robin Mining Ph: 1-905-660-9661 Fax:1-905-660-9780 114 Hereson, Justin Mining

115 Khangsar, Tenzid D Businessman 108 Mark-Haines, Lacey Government Executive Vice-President 116 Love, Ron Mining Invest NB HSBC Place, P. O. Box 6000 117 Patel, Brijesh Vcare Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1, Canada Phone : (506) 453-2794 Fax : (506) 444-4277 Email : [email protected]

109 Reid, Jay Government Investment Officer, Foreign Investment Invest NB, Ph: 1.506.658.5905 Cell: 1.506.639.6094Email: E-mail:[email protected]

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Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce’s Bengaluru, January 6-7, 2013 Trade Delegation to India Sunday, January 6, 2013 January 3–16, 2012 10:45 Arrive Bengaluru & check in to hotel Mumbai, Bengaluru, Kochi, Ahmedabad, Gandhinagar, New Delhi & Amritsar Hotel Le Meridian

14:30 – 16:30 Lunch with Visvesvaraya Industrial Trade Centre (VITC) Program Venue: Hotel Le Meridian Mumbai, January 3-6, 2013 14:30 – 17:30 (Optional) Tradeshow International Renewable Energy Show Venue: Bangalore International Exhibition Centre Thursday, January 3, 2013 23:59 Arrive Mumbai & check into hotel 19:30 – 21:30 Dinner meeting with Federation of Karnataka Chamber of Hotel Taj President Commerce and Industry Venue: Hotel Le Meridian Friday, January 4, 2013 09:00 – 10:30 Breakfast briefing by the diplomatic corps at the Consulate General of Canada Monday, January 7, 2013 Venue: Canadian Consulate 08:00 – 9:30 Visit to iGATE

12:30 – 15:00 Luncheon reception with All India Association of Industries 10:00 – 13:00 Luncheon meeting with Indo-Canadian Business Chamber and Consulate General Venue: World Trade Centre - Mumbai of Canada (Bangalore) followed by Roundtable on, “Future Agenda for Canada India Partnership: Unlocking its Full potential” 17:30 – 18:30 Meeting of Mayors of Brampton & Markham with Mayor of Mumbai Sunil Prabhu Venue: Taj Vivanta Venue: Office of Mayor of Mumbai The economic dimension of bilateral relations between Canada and India is currently receiving considerable attention as is 19:30 – 21:30 Dinner with YES Bank evident from the Joint Statement of November 6, 2012. Some of the important areas that figure in it are: Energy and Min- Venue: NSCI, Worli ing, Trade and Economy, Science and Technology, Information and Communication Technologies, Education, Agriculture, People to People Ties, Audio-Visual Co-Production Treaty. The roundtable will have wide ranging discussions on ways and Saturday, January 5, 2013 means of building comprehensive economic partnership. 09:30 – 13:00 NRI Business Summit Venue: Hotel Sofitel, BKC, Mumbai, India 17:30 Depart for Kochi Jet Airways 9W407 14:00 – 17:00 Visit to a movie studio Venue: Yash Raj Studios Kochi, January 7-9, 2013

19:00 Meeting with Gems & Jewelry Export Promotion Council Monday, January 7, 2013 Venue: Hotel Taj Presidency 18:30 Arrive Kochi & check into hotel The Crowne Plaza Sunday, January 6, 2013 09:10 Depart for Bengaluru 20:00 – 21:30 Dinner at PBD India Jet Airways 9W342 Hosted by Hon. Minister of External Affairs

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Government of India 20:00 - 21:30 Dinner hosted by Hon. Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs Venue: Hotel Le Meridian Government of India Note: All PBD-India events are at Hotel Le Meridian During PBD-India, ICCC will try to arrange as many meetings as possible with political leaders, diplomats, state representa- Tuesday, January 8, 2013 tives from different Indian states and different chambers of commerce who will be at PBD-India 09:00 – 10:15 PBD-India Inaugural session Thursday, 10 January, 2013 10:30 – 11:45 Plenary 1 08:40 Depart for Mumbai India’s Growth: Greater Opportunities Jet Airways 9W406

11:45 – 13:15 Plenary 2 10:35 Arrive Mumbai Overseas Indian: Safe Environment 13:55 Depart for Ahmedabad 14:30 – 16:00 Plenary 3 Jet Airways 9W 321 Engaging the Second Generation ICCC President Naval Bajaj to speak at the Plenary 3 Ahmedabad & Gandhinagar Thursday, 10 January, 2013

16:30 – 17:45 PBD Oration on Gadar Movement Thursday, 10 January 2013

15:05 Arrive Ahmedabad & check into hotel 19:00 – 20:00 Cultural program hosted by Government of Kerala Hotel Landmark Fortune

20:00 – 21:30 Dinner hosted by Government of Kerala 15:45 – 16:30 Meeting of Mayors of Brampton & Markham with Mayor of Ahmedabad

Venue: Office of Mayor of Ahmedabad The Government of India recognizes the importance of the Indian Diaspora in developing improved global relations. As rep- resentatives of the Indo-Canadian community, the ICCC-led delegation will be attending the PBD conference for opportuni- 16:30 – 18:30 Canadian High Commission’s Briefing session for Canadian delegates ties to network with Indian business representatives, discuss potential for the contribution of diaspora in India’s economic Venue: Courtyard by Marriott plans, and learn about India’s new economic initiatives. Kochi PBD looks to marry the technological know-how, business success and educational attainment of the Indian overseas community with India’s agenda of equitable development. Thus, 19:30 – 21:30 ICCC- GCC’s the conference theme ‘Engaging Diaspora: The Indian Growth Story’ will examine areas of mutual benefit for diaspora Business & cultural networking evening enterprises and Indian development. In particular, the PBD will hold sessions on issues important to Canadian business, Venue: Choki Dhani including business partnerships, knowledge and technology exchange, and investment in R&D (research and development).

Friday, 11 January 2013 Wednesday, 9 January, 2013 10:00 – 12:30 Vibrant Gujarat 09:30 – 11:30 Plenary 4 Summit Inaugural Investment Opportunities in States Venue: Mahatma Mandir Chief Ministers’ Session Note: All Vibrant Gujarat events are at Mahatma Mandir

13:00 – 15:00 Meetings with Kerala state officials organized by Kerala State Industrial 14:00 – 16:00 Country Seminar: Canada, the preferred business destination Development Corporation (KSIDC) Speakers include ICCC President Naval Bajaj, HE Stewart Beck, Chris Hill of Electric Mobility Canada, representatives 17:00 – 18:00 Valedictory session & confirnment of PBD Samman Awards of British Columbia, Ontario, New Brunswick, Quebec, Saskatchewan, Mayors of Brampton, Markham, representatives of

Invest Toronto, Windsor Essex 19:00 – 20:00 Musical Extravaganza

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19:00 – 21:00 Reception at the Canadian High Commission 19:30 – 21:30 Networking reception and cultural program hosted by Pandit Deendayal Venue: HC’s Residence Petroleum University for Canadian delegates Venue: Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University, Gandhinagar Tuesday 15 January, 2013 11:55 Depart for Amritsar Saturday, 12 January, 2013 Jet Airways 9W7150 10:00 – 12:00 CHC-ICCC-PDPU seminar Canada – Gujarat: Trade and investment opportunities Official Canada country seminar Amritsar Tuesday, 15-16 January, 2013 Venue: Mahatma Mandir Tuesday 15 January, 2013 14:00 – 17:00 Canada Business Partnering Forum 13:05 Arrive Amritsar & check into hotel B2B matchmaking sessions for Canadian delegates, organized in partnership with GCC Radisson Blu Hotel

19:30 – 21:30 Invest in Canada Networking Afternoon Visit to Golden Temple Venue: Courtyard by Marriott Visit to Durgiana Mandir

Sunday 13, January, 2013 Wednesday, 16 January, 2013 09:00 Visit to Gandhi Ashram Morning Business Meetings 11:00 Visit to Akshardham Forenoon Political Meetings

14.30 Depart for Delhi 14:00 Visit to Wagha (India-Pakistan border) Jet Airways 9W2122 20:35 Depart for Delhi New Delhi Sunday 13-15, January, 2013 Jet Airways 9W2644

Sunday 13, January, 2013 21:55 Arrive Delhi Terminal III 15:50 Arrive Delhi at Terminal III and check into hotel Taj Mahal Delhi Thursday, 17 January, 2013 03:00 Depart for Toronto Monday 14, January, 2013 Air Canada AC 9353 (via Frankfurt) 09:30 – 10:30 Meeting with Som Mittal, NASSCOM Venue: NASSCOM 12:25 Arrive Toronto Terminal I

11:30 – 15:00 Roundtable on SME sector in collaboration with Indo-Canadian Business Chamber (ICBC) & National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) Venue: NSIC Bhawan

15:00 – 19:00 Meeting with senior diplomats and political leaders

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ICCC Business Mission to India ICCC Business Mission to India Hosting and Participating Organizations Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) The Confederation of Indian Industry is one of India’s most influential and representative business organizations. Its mem- The Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1977 as a representative organization for the Indo-Canadian bership represents a large-span of the Indian economic sector, including large multinational corporations, national industry community. Since its foundations, the ICCC has adopted a mandate to promote and facilitate economic relations between and SMEs and it has a close relationship with key government Ministries in an advocacy, policy-development and advisory Canada, India and other countries with a focus on areas of business, trade and investment. ICCC was conferred Pravasi capacity. Its current mandate focuses on “Business for Livelihood,” which looks to marry business ventures with grassroots Bharatiya Samman Award by the President of India Pratibha Patil at Jaipur on 9th January, 2012. The incumbent president of development and growth. ICCC accompanied Prime Minister Harper to India in November 2012. The ICCC was also a partner organization for India’s Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs for Regional PBD Canada 2011 held in Toronto in June 2011. To keep the momentum Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council, (GJEPC) India of initiatives on bilateral ties, ICCC launched a project on “Canada-India Partnership: Unlocking its Full Potential”. Set-up in 1966, the GJEPC has over the years effectively moulded the scattered efforts of individual exporters to make the gem and jewellery sector a powerful engine driving India’s export-led growth. With strength of 6,500 members’ spread all City of Brampton over the country, the Council is primarily involved in introducing the Indian gem & jewellery products to the international With a population of approximately 523,911 Brampton is the 9th largest city in Canada, voted in top 10 cities in North market and promotes their exports. To achieve this, the Council provides market information to its members regarding for- America for Foreign Direct Investment, AAA credit rating designated by Standard & Poor’s, designated by the World Health eign trade inquiries, trade and tariff regulations, rates of import duties, and information about jewellery fairs and exhibitions. Organization as an International Safe City and the 3rd largest in the Greater Toronto Area (GTA). Brampton is the second fastest growing city in Canada, averaging growth of 4.2 per cent per year (or approximately 18,000 new residents per year). Federation of Indian Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) Brampton has a successful, diversified economy and is home to more than 8,000 businesses, 153,000 workers, with an Established in 1927, FICCI is the largest and oldest apex business organization in India. Its history is closely interwoven economic base comprised of a services-producing sector of 72 percent and a goods-producing sector of 28 percent. At 34.7 with India’s struggle for independence, its industrialization, and its emergence as one of the most rapidly growing global years, Brampton has the lowest median age among Canada’s largest cities. Brampton’s demographic profile includes more economies. FICCI has contributed to this historical process by encouraging debate, articulating the private sector’s views than 175 distinct ethnic backgrounds speaking more than 70 different languages. This young, educated, and multicultural and influencing policy. A non-government, not-for-profit organization, FICCI is the voice of India’s business and industry. workforce of 153,000 strong continues to grow at a rate of 6.6 per cent annually. Brampton, a well-planned city with a rich history and cultural heritage, offers an unparalleled quality of life with access to excellent health care, education, transit, recreation, and arts and culture opportunities that are second-to-none. Federation of Karnataka Chamber of Commerce & Industry (FKCCI) The erstwhile Mysore Chamber of Commerce, the precursor of the Federation of Karnataka Chambers of Commerce & Industry, was established on May 8, 1916, in Bangalore. Sir M. Visvesvaraya, who conceived it in 1915, called it a means City of Markham to broaden the outlook of the merchants in areas that will be affecting them and also the economy of the state. It would also The delegation from the City of Markham will be led by Mayor Frank Scarpitti. Mayor Scarpitti has established a vision for afford them an opportunity of personal service and jointly deliberation and action concerning the larger issues pertaining Markham as “Silicon Valley North,” focused on its information-technology sector, its large Indian community with low-cost to Industry, Trade and Commerce. and high-standard of living. The townships recent “Markham 2020: Economic Competitiveness Strategy” highlights ‘In- formation and Communications Technology’ and ‘Life Science Convergence’ as one of its top four priorities. This strategy looks to attract investment to Markham’s biomechanics and ICT sectors, develop linkages with foreign states with high- Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) Founded in 1949, the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce & Industry (GCCI) works to create and sustain an environment condu- levels of ICT expertise (such as India), and identify areas for commercializing Canadian innovation. The city’s collaboration cive to the growth of industry and trade in Gujarat. With 2800 direct members, which include over 160 Trade and Industry with the ICCC builds on the township’s commitment to engaging India, including its past participation in PBD Jaipur, the associations and leading Chambers of Commerce of the State. In its efforts to promote economic growth of the country IIFA awards and the Indian Institute of Technology Alumni Canada. Statistics Canada in 2006 shows that Markham had and the state, Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industry has, over the years, initiated several focused and meaningful the highest proportion of visible minorities in the country- they made up to 65.4 % of its population. About one quarter was dialogues covering various micro and macroeconomic aspects of development. South Asians. iNDEXTb All India Association of Industries (AIAI) iNDEXTb was set up with a noble intention to function as a ‘facilitating’ organization to ensure smooth and hassle-free All India Association of Industries (AIAI) was established in 1956, to serve as an organization to represent India’s com- experience for a prospective investor. It is providing information regarding the opportunities available in the State of Gu- mercial capital in its liaison with government, other businesses and in international trade. Since then, the AIAI has a direct jarat for industry, commerce, trade, business openings and participation therein and to search, encourage and identify the membership of 1400 companies and indirect membership of 30,000 companies through its affiliations with various global prospective entrepreneurs, technicians, artisans and investors and to motivate them in establishing industrial unit in the State trade bodies. In particular, 70 per cent of this membership is in the SME sector. of Gujarat.

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Indo-Canadian Business Chamber (ICBC) Small & Medium Business Development Chamber of India Established in 1994, the Indo-Canadian Business Chamber is an India-based business organization with a mandate to im- (SME Chamber of India) prove trade and bilateral relations between India and Canada. It has chapters in major business cities in India, including Small & Medium Business Development Chamber of India (SME Chamber of India) puts efforts for the development and Delhi, Ahmedabad, and Mumbai. As an ICCC partner in India, the ICBC has been working tirelessly towards creating growth of SMEs. The Chamber has developed key strategies to promote and support the SME sector. The Chamber also an itinerary for this business mission with both logistical and substantive support. President Ritika Modi and ICBC COO gives importance to and encourages SMEs to adopt innovative ideas and concepts for the promotion of their business. The Nadira Hamid will be hosting this business delegation on behalf of the Chamber. Chamber organizes many Seminars, Conferences, Workshops and Training Programs and other trade promotional activities to educate & create awareness amongst the SMEs. Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC) Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC) - the Government agency for industrial and investment promo- Visvesvaraya Industrial Trade Centre (VITC), Bengaluru tion in Kerala was formed in 1961 with the objective of promoting, stimulating, financing and facilitating the development The Visvesvaraya Industrial Trade Centre is the designated Nodal Agency of the state for promotion of International Trade of large and medium scale industries in Kerala, KSIDC acts as a promotional agency involved in catalyzing the development from Karnataka, registered under the Karnataka Societies Act. It is supervised and regulated by an autonomous body consti- of physical and social infrastructure required for constant growth of industry in the State. tuted by the Government of Karnataka. VITC has been operational since 1965 under the aegis of Department of Industries & Commerce. VITC is named after Chief architect of modern Karnataka, Bharat Ratna Late Sir M. Visvesvaraya, who was National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) instrumental in the industrialization of the state. Headquartered in New Delhi, NASSCOM is a global trade body focused on the development of IT products, brand equity, global joint ventures, strategic and marketing alliances, and investment into the Indian information-technology field. Rep- World Trade Centre, (WTC) Mumbai resenting over 1200 companies, NASSCOM has delegates from 250 foreign IT-related companies with a focus on network- More than a building or an organization, the World Trade Centre (WTC) brings together business and government agencies ing these organizations with Indian companies. Its mandate looks to ensure India’s future role in the field of IT-BPO, by involved in international trade, provides essential trade services and stimulates the economy of the region it serves. WTC enabling industry to tap into emerging opportunity areas within the domestic market in India, and has established strong puts all the services associated with global commerce under one roof and its address gives a business prime and continu- domestic hubs in India’s high-tech centres such as Mumbai, Chennai, Hyderabad, Bangalore, Pune and Kolkata. ous access to resources essential for success in world trade. A World Trade Center in any city is a business shopping center, complementing and supporting the existing services of private and government agencies. National Small Industries Corporation Ltd. (NSIC), National Small Industries Corporation Ltd. (NSIC) is an ISO 9001-2008 certified Government of India Enterprise under Yash Raj Film (YRF) Studio Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME). NSIC has been working to fulfill its mission of promoting, YRF Studios (the only privately owned Studio in India) is spearheaded by Yash Chopra – a leading light of the Indian aiding and fostering the growth of small industries and industry related micro, small and medium enterprises in the country. entertainment industry for the last five decades. He celebrates 50 years as a filmmaker in 2011.YRF Studios started out as Over a period of five decades of transition, growth and development, NSIC has proved its strength within the country and a film-making company in 1970. In the last four decades it has grown from strength to strength and today has to its credit abroad by promoting modernization, up-gradation of technology, quality consciousness, strengthening linkages with large India’s most enviable film catalogue – some films of which have been the highest grossers in the entertainment business. medium enterprises and enhancing exports - projects and products from small enterprises. YES Bank Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University (PDPU) YES Bank, India’s new age private sector Bank, is a state-of-the-art high quality, customer-centric, service-driven bank Pandit Deendayal Petroleum University has been promoted by Gujarat State Petroleum Corporation (GSPC) to create a catering to the “Future Businesses of India”. Since its inception in 2004, YES Bank has fructified into a “Full Service Com- world class University in energy education and research with special focus on the oil and gas sector. The university has mercial Bank” that has steadily built Corporate and Institutional Banking, Financial Markets, Investment Banking, Cor- further expanded its programs to address the need for trained human resource in the domains of engineering, management porate Finance, Branch Banking, Business and Transaction Banking, and Wealth Management business lines across India. and humanities.

PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, established in 1905, is a proactive and dynamic multi-State apex organization working at the grass-root level and with strong national and international linkages. The Chamber acts as a catalyst in the pro- motion of industry, trade and entrepreneurship. PHD Chamber is more than an organization of the business community, as it lives by the chosen motto ‘In Community’s Life & Part of It’ and contributes significantly to socio-economic development.

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ICCC Business Mission to India ICCC Business Mission to India Brief Information on Indian Cities New Delhi New Delhi is the national capital and second most populous city in India with a population of 16.3 million in 2011. The to be visited by ICCC led India Mission 2013 greater NCR urban, which includes the neighbouring cities of Baghpat, Gurgaon, Sonepat, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Noida, Greater Noida and other nearby towns, has nearly 22.2 million residents. Delhi’s Gross domestic product GDP (at 2004-05 Mumbai prices), on average, grew by 10.7% between 2007 and 2012, making it one of the fastest growing cities in the region. Key Mumbai is India’s largest city (by population) and is the financial and commercial capital of the country as it generates service industries in Delhi are information technology, telecommunications, hotels, banking, media and tourism. Construc- 6.16% of the total GDP. It serves as an economic hub of India, contributing 10% of factory employment, 25% of industrial tion, power, health and community services, and real estate are also important to the city’s economy. output, 33% of income tax collections, 60% of customs duty collections, 20% of central excise tax collections, 40% of In- dia’s foreign trade and 4,000 crore (US$728 million) in corporate taxes. Mumbai was ranked seventh in the list of “Top Ten Amritsar Cities for Billionaires” by Forbes magazine, and first in terms of those billionaires’ average wealth. It is the spiritual center for the Sikh religion and the administrative headquarters of the Amritsar district in the state of Pun- jab. It is home to the Golden Temple (PM Harper visited in 2009 visit), the spiritual and cultural center for the Sikh religion. Bengaluru (Bangalore) The main commercial activities include tourism, carpets and fabrics, farm produce, handicrafts, service trades, and light Bengaluru’s US$9.53 billion economy and with an economic growth of 10.3%, Bengaluru is the second fastest growing engineering. The 2011 Indian census reported the population of the city to be 1,132,761. Amritsar is situated 217 kilometres major metropolis in India. The Forbes magazine considers the city as one of “The Next Decade’s Fastest-Growing Cities”. (135 mi) northwest of state capital Chandigarh and is 32 kilometres (20 mi) east of Lahore, Pakistan and therefore, very Bangalore is called the Silicon Valley of India because it contributed 33% of India’s US$ 26 billion IT exports in 2006–07. close to India’s western border with Pakistan. Infosys and Wipro, India’s second and fourth largest software companies are headquartered in Bangalore, as are many of the global SEI-CMM Level 5 Companies.

Kochi Kochi is widely referred to as the commercial capital of Kerala. Kochi is one of the fastest-growing second-tier metro cities in India. It contributes 14.47%, of the state’s GDP. Construction and manufacturing combined contributes 37%, and trade, tourism and hospitality together provides another 20%. Major business sectors include construction, manufacturing, ship- building, transportation/shipping, seafood and spices exports, chemical industries, information technology (IT), tourism, health services, and banking.

Ahmedabad The gross domestic product of Ahmedabad was estimated at $59 billion in 2010. The city is the largest supplier of denim, gemstones and jewellery in India. The automobile industry is also important to the city; after Tata’s Nano project, Ford and Suzuki are planning to establish plants near Ahmedabad while the ground breaking ceremony for Peugeot has already been performed. A NASSCOM survey in 2002 on the “Super Nine Indian Destinations” for IT-enabled services ranked Ahmed- abad fifth among the top nine most competitive cities in the country. The city’s educational and industrial institutions have attracted students and young skilled workers from the rest of India.

Gandhinagar Gandhinagar, Gujarat’s new capital has emerged as one of the fastest growing regions in the country. In addition to housing it is one of the largest manufacturing bases in India, Gujarat also accounts for a disproportionately large share of the inves- tor and entrepreneurial population in the country. Recognizing the potential of the state as a centre for the financial services industry, the government of Gujarat formulated Gujarat International Finance Tec-City Company Limited (GIFT) as a mega project to realize this vision. GIFT is conceptualized as a global financial and IT services hub.

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ICCC Business Mission to India ICCC Business Mission to India Notes List of Hotels for India Mission 2013

Name of Name of the Address Ph. Fax E-mail the City Hotels

Mumbai Taj President 90 Cuffe Parade +91 2266650808 +91 2266650303 vivanta.president@ Mumbai - 400 005 tajhotels.com Maharashtra, India

Bengaluru Le Meridian 28, Sankey Road, +91 08022262233 +91 08022267676 leme.bangalore@ P.B No. 174, lemeridien.com Seshadripuram, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Kochi The Crown XI/641A Kundanoor +91 4842865000 +91 4842865111 reservations. Plaza Junction, NH-47 crowneplazakochi@ihg. Bypass, Maradu com PO Ernakulam, Kerala 682304, India 0484 2865000

Ahmadabad Fortune Ashram Rd, Usman +91 79 3988 4444 91-79-30014445 [email protected] Land Mark Pura Ahmadabad, Gujarat 380013, India

New Delhi Taj Mahal 1 Mansingh Road +91 11 23026162 +91 11 23026070 [email protected] New Delhi - 110 011 India

Amritsar Radisson Airport Road +91 183 66 111 11 +91 183 66 111 22 [email protected] Blu Amritsar 143001 Punjab, IN

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