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CERBA MAJOR EVENTS 2018 TABLE OF CONTENTS NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEMBER SERVICES: Chairman Job Bank: post your job openings on our website GILLES BRETON International Affairs Consultant CERBA attracts a lot of job seekers who possess very specific skills. Posting your opening on our website will enhance its visi JANUARY 23 OPINION Directors bility and outreach to potential candidates and will give you the BORIS ARYEV Stans Energy Corp opportunity to target the desired audience. For CERBA members BRENT KNIGHT R1 Airlines Conference Vancouver Resource CERBA Chairman's Message ...... 4 we are offering this service as a part of the membership package, CHRIS WESTDAL Silver Bear Resources but it is also available for non members for an extra fee. Opportunities with DANIEL KIESELBACH Deloitte Tax Law ASSOCIATION NEWS ERIN CHUTTER Rare Capital Corp. Interested in Posting a Career Opportunity? One Belt, One HONOURABLE J. TREVOR EYTON Career postings can be listed on our website for: Road Central New Members ...... 5 MARTHA HARRISON McCarthy Tetrault MIKE VAN AKKOOI Kinross Gold Members free Asian Investment Non members $200 + tax Member News ...... 6 NATHAN HUNT Ronald A. Chisholm International Policy NORMAN STORM Falcon Oil&Gas LLP PIERRE SEIN PYUN Bombardier Career postings should be sent to your local CERBA Regional NEW FACES PIOTR DUTKIEWICZ Carleton University Director electronically. Submissions are accepted in Word or MARCH 6 PDF. Requests for job postings from non members should Meet Tom Nevakshonoff, Chair of new Chairman Emeritus include billing information or a Visa, Mastercard or Amex num CERBA Chapter in Manitoba ...... 11 LOU NAUMOVSKI Amur Minerals Corporation, World Gold Council ber. Positions are posted for 30 days or until resume closing Conference Toronto CERBA Eurasia date, whichever is earlier. For more information please con Mining EXPERT'S CORNER ALBERTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS VANCOUVER BOARD OF DIRECTORS tact your local CERBA Regional Director. Chairman Chairman Conference Brent Knight R1 Airlines Erin Chutter Rare Capital Corp. Taxation of Mining Companies Resume Bank: within the official Directors Directors Dear CERBA Members, we are happy to remind you of an program of PDAC Operating in Canada ...... 12 Erin Chutter Global Energy Metals (ex officio Bryan Hughes EDC added value service included in your membership package: member) Daniel Kiselbach Deloitte Tax Law LLP Resume Bank. Among our dedicated volunteers and interns MAIN STORIES Erkin Atakhanov Personal Finance Consulting Dominique Spragg Viking Air there are a lot of talented bilingual and multilingual profession APRIL 25 27 John Kemp First Medics International Dr. Stephen Ramsey Grey Owl Engineering als who are searching for new career opportunities. If you are Laurent Auger Alberta International Vancouver looking to fill in a position with your company please feel free to CERBA Delegation at Eastern Intergovernmental Relations John Kitchen Steveston Net and Gear have a look at the resumes in the Member only section of our Business Belarus Visit of Canadian Economic Forum in Vladivostok ...... 13 Nick Bryanskiy Bennett Jones LLP John Sloan Former Ambassador of Canada Pat Wories Enersul to Russia, Armenia and Uzbekistan website and contact the potential candidates directly. Delegation Business CERBA Delegation at the USA Uzbekistan Joseph Bonvillain Manning Elliott LLP Delegation MOSCOW BOARD OF DIRECTORS Vladimir Scekic MIVA Engineering Business Forum with President Chairman Observers CERBA LINKED INspired to the Republic Mirziyoyev ...... 17 Nathan Hunt – Ronald A. Chisholm International Tulegen Kalau ENERTEK Kazakhstan Would you like to be the first to know what is new in the CERBA of Belarus Directors Victoria Hayes Ministry of International Trade community? 12th CERBA Eurasia Construction Alexander Skoblo Dentons Russia (BC Provincial government) Anatoly Andriash Norton Rose Fulbright and Infrastructure Forum 2017 ...... 18 Please follow our company page on LinkedIn: MAY 24 26 Clark Bailey EuroChem Group TORONTO BOARD OF DIRECTORS http://www.linkedin.com/company/canada eurasia russia business Kelly Allin Deloitte Russia Chair association RCBC Symposium on Canada Russia Luc Jones Antal Russia Martha Harrison McCarthy Tetrault Receive regular updates from us and feel free to like, share and comment! Forum St. Petersburg SPIEF 2018 Commercial Relations ...... 20 Madina Assylbekova Gowling WLG Directors Matt Wills John Deere Construction & Alex Peshekhonov Global Performance CERBA members, we would like to remind you that you are most wel Forestry Division Improvement Inc. come to start discussions, share your views and ask questions in our CERBA Hosts the President of the Mikhail Romanov Ernst & Young Alex Shifrin LP/AD exclusive member only LinkedIn group. Created specifically for the con JUNE 11 Moscow Chamber of Commerce ...... 26 Neil Withers CFA Russia Alina Pekarsky Sci Tech Ventures venience of our members, this group is an excellent tool to start a new Pavel Zhelvis RusTechnip LLC Associates; Schulich Executive Education conversation, bring up a pertinent issue or just reconnect to someone Forum Ottawa Annual KCBC VII CERBA Vancouver International Ron Lewin TerraLink Technologies Centre, York University who shares the same values. Stanislav Borodyuk Kinross Gold Corporation Boris Aryev Stans Energy Corp. Meeting Conference: Mining and Resource Svetlana Bobrovich Barrick Gold John Coll Bombardier Opportunities Along The Silk Road ...... 27 Observers Lou Naumovski Amur Minerals Corporation; Annick Goulet Embassy of Canada in Moscow World Gold Council MEMBERSHIP Redouane Mekideche Embassy of Canada in Mark Gilbert Bombardier Commercial Aircraft SEPTEMBER 6 7 LOOKING BACK For membership inquiries, please contact your regional CERBA office: Moscow Mike Van Akkooi Kinross Gold Forum Vladivostok Canadian Round Events and Association Activities ...... 32 Robert C Kay Migao Corporation TORONTO CHAPTER Katherine Balabanova, MONTREAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS Wendy Harris CESO e mail: [email protected] Table at the Chairman Wolfgang Spillner Logistics Consultant Phone: 1 (416) 862 4403 Eastern Economic Gilles Breton International Affairs Consultant MONTREAL CHAPTER Sebastien Dakin, Directors KAZAKHSTAN BOARD OF DIRECTORS e mail: [email protected] Alexandre Borduas BRP Chairman Forum in Phone: 1 (514) 575 6334 CERBA NEWSLETTER Design: Ilya Kalnish BCF Norman Storm Falcon Oil&Gas LLP VANCOUVER CHAPTER Tatiana Domilovskaya, Vladivostok (TBC) Dmitry Radomsky Leo Knaapen Bombardier Vice Chairman Nicolas Fresne Former Head of Quebec Alex Chernoff PetroKazakhstan e mail: [email protected] OCTOBER 3 5 Mission in Russia Directors Phone: 1 (604) 720 2905 Observers Aigul Shamshildayeva Orion Group Kazakhstan ALBERTA CHAPTER Frank Kense, Jocelyn Neron Ministere de l'economie, de Bolat Dosmukhametov AsiaCredit Bank e mail: [email protected] Forum / Almaty KIOGE 2018 l'innovation et de l'exportation du Quebec Darryl Clark Cameco Kazakhstan Phone: 1 (780) 915 1110 trade show Dauren Alybayev NAC Kazatomprom OTTAWA CHAPTER Sebastien Dakin OTTAWA BOARD OF DIRECTORS Dauren Amirov Bombardier Transportation Rail e mail: [email protected] Chairman Signal Ltd Phone: 1 (514) 575 6334 NOVEMBER TBC Gilles Breton International Affairs Consultant Kanat Skakov Dentons KAZAKHSTAN CHAPTER Taskyn Koshman Directors Kehler George Glenwood CanAgroExports e mail: [email protected] Conference Toronto CERBA Eurasia Alexandra Logvin Fasken Martineau Kirill Afanasyev Schneider Group Kazakhstan Phone: 7 (747) 555 1319 DuMoulin LLP Ksenia Babushkina Ernst &Young MOSCOW CHAPTER Alex Grichine Christopher Westdal Silver Bear Resources Observers Construction and e mail: [email protected] Greg Shields Hyperline Alexandr Skorov ProTax & Accounting Phone: 7 (985) 762 1240 Infrastructure Nicolas Temnikov Consultant Bruce Gaston Darmen Technology Conference Pierre Pyun Bombardier Darren Smith Embassy of Canada to MANITOBA CHAPTER Tom Nevakshonoff Observers Kazakhstan e mail: [email protected] Cecilia Silundika AANDC Phone: 1 (204) 664 2111 OPINION ASSOCIATION NEWS
from that experience, I developed the personal belief that it is DELCREDIX our IT solution for credit management processes MESSAGE FROM in the long term mutual interest of Canada and the countries of NEW MEMBERS of companies helps a lot to improve the quality, efficiency and transparency of all credit management related processes and the region to work at developing a multi faceted, more diversi ALMAZ ROCK GROUP develops can lead to a compliance respecting business approach. CERBA NATIONAL fied and deeper economic relationship. In my view, there is a and manages communications in Find out more about us on: complementarity of interests that goes far beyond the tradi the following segments: www.delcreda.com, or contact us: [email protected] CHAIRMAN tional trade in commodities. Over the years, we had managed Business consultancy services for individual investors and ven EurasiaPharmConsulting to include a reference to this confluence of interests in our GILLES BRETON ture capitalists The company renders services on vol public speeches by referring to the huge untapped economic Consultancy services on global untary pre inspection audit for pharma potential of Canada's trading relationship with the region. This project investments ceutical companies in order to meet the requirements prescribed by manufactur may sound somewhat like a political embellishment, but I General consultancy services on study in Canada ing practice rules (Order of the Ministry remain convinced that it is far more than just that. General Consultancy services on immigration to Canada of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation No. 916 of June No matter how valid the observation may be, it needs to be The company led by the Principal, Dr. Khoshgadam Karaman. 14, 2013 "On approval of due manufacturing practice rules") shared and acted upon. This is where CERBA comes into the and provides recommendations for elimination and correction CanAgro Exports Inc., (CAE) is of any nonconformities. picture. It can play a key role in establishing and sustaining committed to earning a reputation Luzhnetskaya embankment, 6, building 1, effective communication and understanding among econom of integrity in business, timely 119270, Moscow, Russian Federation ic stakeholders so that opportunities for cooperation can be delivery, assembly of products Tel: +79854237075 info@gmp audit.ru identified and successfully pursued. sold, and excellent in field sup port and training. With a dedicat www.gmp audit.ru This role also implies keeping up with the considerable changes ed team devoted to increasing that are taking place in the region that is of interest to us, includ knowledge and understanding of Hydracore Drills Ltd. started out in ing, among others, the regional integration efforts of the the market and the equipment being sold, CAE works with farm 1975. We are located in the ers to provide effective solutions for the needs of today's ever Vancouver area for easy access Eurasian Economic Union, major infrastructure projects such as growing agricultural market. to our global customer base. We specialize in building powerful One Belt One Road, and developments pertaining to specific CAE's mission is to partner long term with farmers to provide but light weight core drilling equipment for the mineral explo countries such as the reform plans in Uzbekistan and the nor quality agricultural products combined with a level of after sales ration market. We are one of the most recognized names in the business due to our quality equipment and unparalleled cus malized trade relation with Belarus. Throughout the region, one service and support that exceed their expectations. Our philos ophy of 'highest level service' is the way we conduct business. tomer service. can also observe the emphasis that virtually all governments are CAE works tirelessly with suppliers and partners to meet the placing on modernizing their economies. Innovation objectives, demands of the market, providing solutions that enable our cus Jeremy Lauzon, President along with climate change ecological concerns, will increasing tomers to work with increased productivity, thereby increasing E mail: [email protected] the farmer's capacity year after year. Phone: 604 940 4937 ly influence trade and investment decisions. Fax: 604 940 4919 In our discussions about Canadian export development, we DELCREDA Address: 7702 Progress Way, Delta, BC, V4G 1A4 Gilles Breton, Chairman of the CERBA National Board nowadays often refer to the need to look at Eurasia as a global Credit Management is our pas LUBEX Construction export market as well as to pursue a salutary diversification. This sion: minimizing the risk of non payment, increasing efficiency The construction and assembly Dear CERBA Members, is not to say that we are paying less attention to any given coun and transparency of complex company LUBEX is a professional Since I am addressing you for the first time as the Chairman of try, but that we develop a better understanding of each coun credit management processes and reliable partner in the construc CERBA's National Board, let me at the outset offer a few com try's position in the Eurasian region and suit our approach and improving its own credit worthiness by better working cap tion services market in Kazakhstan. The company carries out construction, reconstruction, capital ments about the context in which I am undertaking this new accordingly. At this time, and even despite the difficult political ital management also in high risk countries this is what DEL CREDA group is offering since 2012. and current repair of objects of any complexity, performs the function. relationship in the case of Russia, we have reasons to be opti Following our clients business we are now present in Germany, function of both the general contractor and the subcontractor. First, my CERBA title is new, but my involvement with the mistic about Canada's economic relations with virtually all coun Russia, Adriatic/Balkan Region, Mongolia and the USA. The All activities of the company are licensed, the company has a certificate of admission to a certain type or type of work that organization is not. Since 2014, I have had the pleasure of tries in the region. This is not just a reflection of a naturally more extension of our activities to Canada and China is in preparation. Depending on the requirements of our clients we are also prepar affects the safety of capital construction facilities and is includ being associated with the Montreal and Ottawa chapters. optimistic bent on my part, but of actual economic indicators ing special information reports about companies in a number of ed in the register of audited organizations. The company's activ Before that, during my assignment as Deputy Head of Mission moving in the right direction. high risk CIS /Adriatic region countries as a basis for credit deci ities are certified in accordance with ISO quality standards. at the Canadian Embassy in Moscow from 2008 to 2012, I had On this positive note, I would like to take the opportunity to pay sions by companies, credit insurers or credit institutions. Types of services: design work many occasions as well to participate in CERBA activities. tribute to the work of my predecessors, Lou Naumovski and Our worldwide established good relationships with the market leaders in this sector as well as with the providers of special construction and installation works Second, but perhaps more important, is the fact that most of Nathan Hunt, and to thank them for their continuing involve solutions for covering economic and political risks enables us reconstruction and repair of buildings and structures my professional career has had to do with the Eurasian region. ment in the work of the organization. to provide our clients with customized solutions, that can be monolithic construction Although I spent a lot of time on political matters, my assign In closing, I would like to express the hope to see you all as the basis for internal credit decisions or financing from credit general construction and finishing work institutions. the device of engineering networks and systems of ventilation ments in the region gave me the opportunity, thanks to gener participants in one of the many activities CERBA is planning for Debt based financing through Factoring or Finetrading offers and air conditioning ous hosts willing to share their insights, to acquire a certain the coming year. might be another appropriate solution for your company's installation of process equipment in industrial plants familiarity with the economic reality of the region. Stemming needs. Our contacts with these providers also in Russia / CIS road construction works could bring you a long way towards enabling your exports.
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Orion Group KZ Established in 1987, Orion MEMBER NEWS Group is a world leading per sonnel services provider with New Managing Director at AB 57 offices, 36 Countries, 6 con Services tinents, 24/7 coverage. Alinga Consulting Group is plea The Group has a proud history, sed to announce the appoint providing high end contingent ment of Alex Medlock as Ma & permanent managed person naging Director of AB Services nel services and worldwide mobility support to the international An Alinga Group Company. Alex Oil & Gas, Construction & Infrastructure, Mining, IT, Finance, has over 20 years of work experience in Russia and the CIS, Commercial, Renewable Energy, Nuclear, Power, Marine, Rail and is a highly respected executive within the Russian and and other industries. international business community. Services provided to clients across Kazakhstan include: local & expatriate manpower & recruitment solutions, payroll services, Dan Hill commenting on the appointment: "After 6 years of serv commissioning support services, work permits & visas, meet & ing as the Managing Director of AB Services I have decided to In the middle: Luc Jones, Partner, Commercial Director, Antal Russia greet and other project support services. For more information step back from managing the day to day operations. With the about who we are please visit: www.orionjobs.com appointment of Alex I am confident that AB Services will maintain Antal actively participates in life of the business community, 6 seas all the mountains are not enough You are also invited to contact us or visit our office: its reputation for first class service delivery to our clients and con helping companies in matters of recruitment. Antal consultants Block 6, 31, Abylkhair Khan Avenue, Atyrau, 060011, tinue its successful development on the Russian market." Dan will regularly share their expertise with clients and candidates in Kazakhstan, Tel. +77122309006, e mail: cv [email protected] remain as the majority shareholder and will be on hand to ensure media and professional events. And Antal Russia Labour a smooth transition and to support Alex in building the business. Market Overview and Salary Survey is very popular both among SkyPower Chet Bowling added "I have known Alex for a long time and look employers and candidates. The results provide valuable infor With roots dating back forward to working with him to provide our Clients with a broad mation for employers, employees and jobseekers alike, helping more than 14 years, er service offering." AB Services is located in the same offices them understand the current situation on the labour market and SkyPower's global team as Alinga making it a one stop shop for Clients. keep in touch with current trends. possesses a vast track Alex commenting on his appointment: "I was delighted to record of over 1000 accept the invitation to join AB Services. I have known Dan for In June 2017 Antal Russia was reacquired by Antal International years of combined experience in power and large infrastructure many years and know the great reputation he has built with all Group. Now Antal is a part of the impressively big recruiting fam projects. stakeholders of the business. I am excited about the next stage ily represented in more than 145 offices in 35 countries. The experienced and accomplished SkyPower team has built, of development for AB Services and look forward to continue Expertise and network of almost thousand recruiters around the 6 seas tired but happy reaching Barents Sea assembled and acquired an extensive pipeline of over 25 GW the success story." world now is working for Antals' clients benefit. worldwide some of which were recently announced in bilater Note: AB Services is a provider of recruitment services; execu At the very same time, two enthusiasts were dreaming of cross al agreements, and other contract awards, to be built in the tive search and related consulting services in the Russian mar Celebrating 10th Anniversary of BRP Can ing Russia from South to North only going off road on Can Am Middle East, Africa and South Asia over the next five years. ket. It operates cross sector and works mainly with internation Am Spyder in a Special Way ATV and hitting 6 different seas: Caspian Sea, Black Sea, Azov, SkyPower's over 30 utility scale solar Power Purchase Agree ally owned Russian businesses. AB Services is a member of the Magic historical moments: to celebrate the Baltic Sea, White Sea, and Barents Sea. ments (PPA) and Contracts in aggregate represent billions of Alinga Group of companies. 10th Anniversary of Can Am Spyder vehi dollars worth of long term renewable energy sales to leading cles, a group of Russian riders decided to The dream came true in May and June 2017: the team on three utilities and governments around the world. Bio of Alex Medlock, Managing Director, AB Services take an epic and unprecedented trip. They CanAm Spyders made it from Vladivostok to Cape Roca in www.skypower.com Alex has been doing business in Russia and CIS for over 20 wanted to cross the whole Russia and Portugal and back to Saint Petersburg, total 23,000 km driven. years. Since 2010 he has been based in Moscow. Europe on 3 wheeled vehicles, from Pacific Ocean (Russia Far Sobirovs Law Firm Canadian Bu Prior to joining AB Services Alex worked for TMF Group as Sub East) to Atlantic Ocean (Portugal). They wanted to prove the While the Offroad team on two vehicles 6x6 made it from siness Immigration Lawyers is a team Regional Director, CIS; Nordics and BII. During his time there he good enough roads are existing in Russia between the Far East Dagestan at Caspian Sea up to Barents Sea riding a total of of multilingual professionals dedicated was responsible for building one of the leading providers of and Ural mountains. 9,000 km and collecting a sample of sand or small rocks from to ensuring every client's success. We accounting; tax; payroll; HR and legal services in Russia and every sea visited. are known best for our consistent CIS. With his experience and leadership skills he built a highly quality, flexible fees and innovative engaged team with a strong client focus. thinking to find solutions to various During his career Alex has held a wide variety of senior posi legal matters our clients face. Our tions in professional services and investment banking. As well team is able to respond promptly to as Moscow he has worked in London and Vienna. He started the most challenging situations and we take pride in being quick his career in audit with KPMG and qualified as a Chartered to act in the best interests of our clients. The firm is based in Accountant. Toronto, Canada and provides legal services related to Canadian immigration and doing business in Canada. More Antal Russia has won a Brand Builder of information about the law firm can be found at the year award www.sobirovs.com In the end of 2017 Antal Russia has won a Our mailing address is: Brand Builder of the year award from Antal Sobirovs Law Firm, 3817 Bloor Street West, Toronto, International. This award confirms the sta Ontario M9B1K7, Canada tus of Antal Russia as one of the strongest and brightest brands of the Antal Interna tional among more than 35 countries of the world where Group A hand crafted wooden mascot made the complete journey too Beauty of Nature Baikal Lake is represented.
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Dentons in Kazakhstan is Lord Barker, Chairman, commented: "En+ Group is at the fore be achieved by changing the culture and behavior of people. To recognized by Chambers front of a new industrial revolution, helping lead the global drive change the existing production culture within the "Technical Asia Pacific 2018 towards a low carbon economy. A unique world class compa Limit" project and improve interaction between rigs and office, Dentons in Kazakhstan maintains its strong top tier practice ny, it combines aluminum production and hydro generation on the following activities are planned: rankings in the Chambers Asia Pacific 2018 guide. In particular, a scale unmatched anywhere else in the world. This places En+ o Conducting "Ideal Well" sessions, "Lessons learned" with ele our office became the only law firm in Kazakhstan to receive Group at the vanguard of green industrial innovation, as it trans ments of brainstorming to find quick wins three Band 1 rankings. forms its huge clean energy resources to green metal and sup o Conducting workshops on the application of the "Technical In total, Dentons was granted 32 practice and sector rankings, plies it to fast growing international markets. It is a very exciting Limit" tools for office workers and field specialists with a view to six of which were Band 1. Moreover, 48 of Dentons' lawyers time to be joining the Company." developing managerial skills have been recognized in the guide as leaders in their field In November 2017 The Group successfully completed its initial o Group and individual coaching with key specialists, individual (including Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, China, Singapore and Papua public offering of global depository receipts at the London Stock development plans, 360 assessment for the development of New Guinea.) We are pleased to announce that Aigoul Exchange and the Moscow Exchange. The offer price has been leadership skills Kenjebayeva was included for the first time as an Eminent prac set at USD 14 per share. Within the IPO the Group raised USD o Conducting training for supervisors, contractors, specialists in Russian expeditions riders meet in Moscow Milos Laznicka, BRP's titioner in Dispute Resolution in Kazakhstan. As well as acting on 1,500 million, thus making it the biggest IPO of 2017 in the met the drilling and oilfield services office, including a Guide for the Regional General Manager Eastern Europe, CIS & Russia. domestic disputes, sources report that Aigoul is also "well als and mining industry. In line with pre IPO commitments, the Development of Management and Leadership Skills respected and very good in arbitration." proceeds of the offering have been spent on deleveraging: in o Developing of KPIs and responsibility matrixes for divisions Both teams visited BRP dealers on their way and met in In Dispute Resolution Chambers Asia Pacific also recognized shortly after the listing, ahead of schedule the Group repaid in o Maintaining working groups for quality and more effective Moscow on June 1, 2017. An online tracking tool was devel the work of Kanat Skakov noting that "his experience and knowl full its VTB loan totaling USD 942 million. decision making oped to track the teams' journey. edge really stand out." o "Drilling on paper", risks, block diagrams of operations, audits, BRP history is made of such magic stories. Furthermore, Chambers Asia Pacific highly recognized the work etc. for quality planning. of Abai Shaikenov in Corporate and Banking practice describ Deere & Company comple ing him as "a leading banking and finance lawyer praised for his Gowling WLG advises on historic Rosatom El Dabaa nuclear tes acquisition of the Wirtgen commercial insight." power project Group Chambers Asia Pacific covers 41 jurisdictions, from the Central MOLINE, Illinois (December Asian region to Japan, from Mongolia to the South Pacific. The Gowling WLG acted for 1, 2017) Deere & Company guide covers the most internationally important areas of law, Rosatom State Corpo (NYSE: DE) has completed such as Arbitration, Capital Markets and Corporate/M&A. ration and its subsidia its acquisition of the Wirtgen ries in successfully ne Group, the leading manufac About Dentons gotiating the largest new build nuclear power construction proj turer worldwide of road con Dentons is the world's largest law firm, delivering quality and En+ Group going public at London Stock Exchange ects in the world: the El Dabaa project in Egypt, worth more than struction equipment. In June, value to clients around the globe. Dentons is a leader on the US$30 billion. Deere announced a definitive agreement to purchase the inter Acritas Global Elite Brand Index, a BTI Client Service 30 Award In December 2017 The Group reported its 3Q and 9M 2017 The project was officially announced in December 2017 at a national privately held company. winner and recognized by prominent business and legal publi financial and operational results. The Company delivered dou ceremony attended by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el Sisi "The Wirtgen Group will enhance the size, scale and stature of cations for its innovations in client service, including founding ble digit growth of key financial metrics in 9M: revenue and Russian Federation President Vladimir Putin. our construction equipment business and will help Deere con Nextlaw Labs and the Nextlaw Global Referral Network. increased by 21% y o y to USD 8,716 million, Adjusted EBITDA "El Dabaa is truly a monumental project for Rosatom, the tinue its global growth," said Samuel R. Allen, Deere & Company Dentons' polycentric approach and world class talent challenge of the En+ Group grew by 43% y o y to USD 2,316 million; the Republic of Egypt, and for the global nuclear industry as a chairman and chief executive officer. the status quo to advance client interests in the communities in Group's net profit increased by 60% y o y to USD 898 million. whole," said Ahab Abdel Aziz, Gowling WLG partner, global The Wirtgen Group has a global footprint with approximately which we live and work. director of nuclear power generation and Rosatom project direc 8,200 employees and sells products in more than 100 countries www.dentons.com Maxim Sokov, CEO of En+ Group, com tor. "It marks the first nuclear power project in a 'new entrant' through a large network of company owned and independent mented: "En+ Group has demonstrated economy since the UAE's Barakah nuclear power plant in 2009, dealers. Wirtgen's product portfolio is complementary to Deere's News from En+ Group: strong financial and operating performance. and entails the most significant vendor financing of its kind at existing construction equipment offering and establishes Deere En+ Group is a leading vertically inte This growth was driven by positive trends in US$25 billion." as the industry leader in global road construction. The Wirtgen grated aluminum and power producer. the global aluminum markets, our continued The El Dabaa project involves the construction of a 4,800MW Group has premium brands across the entire road construction The Company combines power plants focus on production efficiency and support nuclear power station comprising four 1,200MW nuclear reac sector spanning milling, processing, mixing, paving, compaction with a total installed capacity of 19.7 ive developments in the Russian electricity tors along with nuclear fuel, spent fuel, and operations and and rehabilitation. GW (including 15.1 GW of hydro power assets), and 3.9 mtpa market". maintenance related goods and services. Allen said the acquisition aligns with Deere's long term strategy of annual aluminum production capacity (the Group is the Gowling WLG's Nuclear Energy Group has played a key role in to expand in both agriculture and construction the company's world's largest aluminum producer outside of China). Global Performance Improve the transaction since November 2015, including negotiating the two global growth businesses. On December, 20 2017 En+ Group distributed its first dividend ment Inc. (GPI) signed a new Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC), Operations Deere & Company (www.JohnDeere.com) is a world leader in payments as a public company. The total dividend payout contract to improve the effi providing advanced products and services and is committed to amounted to approximately USD 125 million. The total dividend ciency of the "Technical Limit" the success of customers whose work is linked to the land payment for 2017 amounted to USD 326 million. with the OJSC Slavneft Me those who cultivate, harvest, transform, enrich and build upon In 2017 En+ Group appointed Vladislav Solovyev, Chief gionneftegaz. the land to meet the world's dramatically increasing need for Executive and Chairman of the Management Board of UC Through the implementation of the new project, Slavneft food, fuel, shelter and infrastructure. Since 1837, John Deere RUSAL, and Dominique Fraisse, Head of Global Energy and Megionneftegaz intends to increase the efficiency of well drilling has delivered innovative products of superior quality built on a Commodities at Natixis, to its Board of Directors. Lord Barker processes, i.e. to shorten the construction time of wells by 30% tradition of integrity. has become an Independent Chairman, thus the Board cur of the 2017 target indicators. Trust shown by the management rently consist of 12 Directors, three of whom Lord Barker, of the company Slavneft Megionneftegaz and PJSC Gazprom Philippe Mailfait and Dominique Fraisse are independent. The Neft of GPI, is the statement of Company intends to further increase the number of Directors on confidence in reliability and the Board to 13, six of whom will not have been appointed by quality of services. Such an the Group's majority shareholder. ambitious result is planned to
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Support and Maintenance (OS&M), Nuclear Fuel Supply (NFS), make faster and better The "Technical limit" is a speed result that can and Spent Nuclear Fuel (SNFT) contracts. Gowling WLG's team decisions and gives them be achieved with the best planning, perfect also provided strategic advice on risk management, project deliv a competitive advantage. execution, by performers using the best tech ery, regulatory and licensing requirements, and nuclear liability. However, less than 25% nologies and safe organization of work for life In addition to Abdel Aziz, Gowling WLG's Canada based of organizations feel that and environment. The main feature of the suc Rosatom team included Ted Betts, Paul Harricks, Ian Palm, Paul their data and analytics cessful implementation of the "Technical Limit" Murphy, Paul Armitage, Aubrey Lasky and Magda Hanebach. maturity has reached the project is the involvement of all construction level where it has actually personnel, including contractors. JONES & CO. optimized business out The activity on constant improvements in improving the efficien Jones & Co., a law firm specializing in comes. According to Datafloq, in Russia, only 10% of the com cy of companies and employees, improving the results, by max international distribution, franchising and panies began to work with big data technologies (the global imizing the convergence of those who plan and those who per From left: Lou Naumovski, CERBA National Chair 2013 2017, Consultant and International Business Advisor; Tom Nevakshonoff, intellectual property in Russia, Eurasia number is 30%). form the work, will be based on the "5P Continuous Impro CERBA Manitoba Chairman; Nathan Hunt, CERBA Moscow Board and Southeast Asia, is pleased to There's never been a more exciting time learn about data sci vement Cycle", a GPI development consisting of 5 elements: Chair; Paul Jones, Jones & C., Founder announce that its longstanding member ence and machine learning: IBM is predicting an increase of and trusted colleague, Xin (Leo) Xu, has 28% in demand for data scientists by 2020. • Plan together assists Canadian companies by providing a platform for the been called to the Ontario Bar in January Following a comprehensive consultation process with the • Produce exchange of experience and information, helps them to expand 2018. Leo Xu is a Chinese and Canadian lawyer who has devel Program Advisory Group, which included industry professionals • Perform measurement the business contacts network, and explore available business oped an extensive China practice and regularly assists clients from DeepMind, City of Montreal, Stradigi, Shopify, Ubisoft, • Prepare to understand opportunities locally and abroad, which ultimately leads to forg looking to enter China market and protect their intellectual prop Radio Canada, Gildan, Couche Tard among others, McGill's • Pick decision ing new partnerships and entering new markets. That is why I erty. Leo has passed the National Bar Examination of the School of Continuing Studies launched two new intensive was happy to join CERBA as the head of the Manitoba Chapter, People's Republic of China and holds an LL.B and LL.M. in Professional Development Certificate Programs designed to and I hope in this new position I will be able to bring significant Private International Law from the Southwest University of meet the needs of companies and organizations in a wide range NEW FACES benefits to local companies by assisting them in their interna Political Science and Law and two LL.M. degrees from of industries, from insurance to healthcare: tional development. Osgoode Hall Law School, York University (Canada). The Professional Development Certificate in Data Science and Leo's recent experience includes advising U.S. based franchise Machine Learning is designed to equip professionals with an MEET TOM systems on their expansion to China, managing Asia wide efforts engineering or science backgrounds with essential data sci to combat trademark and industrial designs infringement for a ence and machine learning skills required to manage, manipu NEVAKSHONOFF, U.S. based manufacturer of aftermarket auto parts, and advising late, analyze and extract value from data. a European manufacturer of external gear pumps and motors in The Professional Development Certificate in Data Analytics for relation to a product liability dispute with the Chinese distributor. Business was created to help business leaders and managers CHAIR OF CERBA Leo Xu has been working with Paul Jones, the founder of the develop the analytical mindset required to turn insights ob firm, since 2009. Jones & Co. has recently significantly strength tained from data analysis into actionable business decisions CHAPTER IN MANITOBA ened its Russia and Eurasia practice with addition of Katya and strategies. Logunov (Stepanishcheva), an experienced Russian lawyer who "As machine learning continues to become more present in our My name is Tom Nevakshonoff and I is also qualified as a lawyer in Ontario. Pau Jones and Katya everyday lives, it's important that the next generation of busi reside in the town of Poplarfield, Manitoba, From left: Nathan Hunt, CERBA Moscow Chapter Chair; Neil Withers, Logunov congratulate Leo on this achievement and wish him ness and technical leaders are equipped with the necessary 100 miles north of Winnipeg. For 17 years President, CFA Russia; Luc Jones, Partner, Commercial Director, Antal Russia; Redouane Mekideche, Counsellor and Trade every success in the next stage of his career. skills to take advantage of the possibilities that this new tech up until the election in 2016, I was the MLA Commissioner, Embassy of Canada in Moscow; Tom Nevakshonoff, nology brings. I look forward to sharing my own insight and for the Interlake and finished off my politi CERBA Manitoba Chairman "From January 1, the branch of knowledge on the topic, and hope that graduates of this course cal career as the Minister of Conservation OSG Records Management in will go on to apply their learnings for positive impact," states and Water Stewardship. Now I am the In the late summer of last year, I had the opportunity to travel to Montreal to take part in the Annual General Meeting which gave Astana has started its work. The Shibl Mourad, the Canada engineering lead at DeepMind. Tom Nevakshonoff, Chairman of the newly formed CERBA me the opportunity to meet personally with members of the archive store in the capital is Even if you do not plan to become a data scientist, it is advan CERBA Manitoba Chapter in Manitoba. On May 26th of last located in the city, which allows tageous to have a foundational knowledge of data science Chairman year, we held our inaugural event in Win National Board and with our cadre of Regional Directors from OSG to quickly fulfill the customer's requests. Presence of archive processes when working in interdisciplinary teams in any field. nipeg to announce our intention to form a around the world. The meeting and becoming acquainted with storages in the largest cities of Kazakhstan Almaty and Astana The two programs share the final capstone project course that chapter of the association here in Manitoba to focus on, but not the CERBA staff and leadership reinforced me in my decision to allows OSG to quickly meet customer needs in the field of: creates an opportunity for collaboration between students in the exclusive to, the agricultural sector. High level dignitaries in atten be a part of this community that is focused on making the inter • off site storage of documents; two programs. Students will have the opportunity to work on real dance included the ambassadors of the Russian Federation and national business environment more comfortable for companies • off site storage of magnetic users; projects contributed by City of Montreal, Radio Canada and Kazakhstan as well as the charges d'affaires of Belarus. Our in all parts of the world. • confidential destruction other organizations to help solve real life challenges. guest speaker was the Right Honourable Ed Schreyer, former At the same meeting, I had the occasion to renew my associa • archival processing "We listen to our students, to our instructors and keep our finger premier of Manitoba and Governor General of Canada. tion with Russian Ambassador Alexander Darchiev who issued • scan on the 'pulse' of industry needs. In creating these programs, we The formation of the CERBA chapter in Manitoba was neces me a personal invitation to visit Russia in order to attend the • creation of electronic archive". worked with industry and academic experts to create very prac sary as I believe that all of Canada will greatly benefit from the Golden Autumn the main agricultural forum and trade show in tical intensive programs that provide in demand skills and can development of business cooperation with Eurasian countries. I Russia for the past 18 years held in the beginning of October. McGill University be completed in one year," says Inna Popova Roche, Director, believe that Canadian expertise, technology and equipment The show was a remarkable opportunity for me to gauge the School of Continuing Studies Non Credit Programs, Career and Professional Development at can be in great demand in other parts of the world, especially in extent of development in Russia overall as well as to get a good Launches Data Science Pro McGill's School of Continuing Studies. the field of agriculture, but generally in all main industrial sectors regional perspective. I also had the opportunity to hear person grams. For more information about McGill's Professional Development such as mining, energy, transportation, construction, forestry ally what Agriculture Minister Tkachov viewed as the country's Driving strategic business decisions using data insights has programs, please contact: and many others. Since Canadian business circles generally priorities such as the improvement of the dairy sector and an become increasingly important in a globalized marketplace. Inna Popova Roche, Director, Non Credit Programs, tend to be a bit cautious and conservative, I believe that gentle emphasis on improved quality of seeds for annual crops and Yet, less than 0.5 percent of all data is currently analyzed and Career and Professional Development at guidance and support is often needed to direct Canadian com forage. While in Moscow, I also had a series of very productive used according to the International Data Corporation (IDC). [email protected] panies to new regions and help them to explore new markets. meetings with representatives of local CERBA member compa Processing data and information faster allows companies to CERBA, in my view, is providing exactly that. The association nies, and a lunch with the members of CERBA Moscow Board.
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tives to encourage investment in the capital intensive and high • The provision of management and technical services from a Base Erosion and Profit Shifting ("BEPS") project refers to risk mining industry. head office location to mine locations; actions set out by the Organization for Economic Co Operation In this article, we provide a high level summary of the main fea • The marketing of finished and semi finished products from and Development ("OECD") addressing tax avoidance and tures of the direct tax regimes that apply to mining companies regional trading hubs; and ensuring that profits are taxed where economic activities gener operating in Canada from a fixed place of business. We also • Debt financing and guarantees. ating the profits are performed and where value is created.) outline some areas that the tax authorities often focus on in con project, the allocation of profit along the supply chain and its ducting their audits. Areas of focus for tax authorities conformity with the value of contributions made, and the nature In their audit activities, Canada's tax authorities focus on specif and the terms of capital structures. Direct taxes applied to companies operating in Canada: ic income tax, mining tax and transfer pricing issues. Companies operating in Canada are generally subject to income From an income tax perspective, the tax authorities continue to ***** taxes levied by both the federal and provincial governments. review costs incurred to determine if any are considered capital Authors: From left: Sergey Strokov, Counselor, Embassy of the Russian Residency is the general basis for income taxation in Canada. in nature, including legal and professional fees, strategic advice Maria Cherkasova, CPA, CA, MTax Federation in Canada; Tom Nevakshonoff, CERBA Manitoba Residents of Canada are taxed on their worldwide income, and investor relations costs. Costs considered capital in nature Senior Manager, Tax Global Transfer Pricing Services Chairman, Alex Grichine, Regional Director, CERBA Moscow Chapter, including sources inside and outside Canada. Companies are not deductible immediately, and may not be deductible in P 647 777 5302 attending the Agroforum at the Golden Autumn 2018 incorporated in Canada are resident in Canada regardless of the future unless specific conditions are met. In general, costs F 416 777 8818 The people I met were happy to share their experiences of the residency or nationality of their shareholders. Further, non incurred for equity or debt issuances that do not proceed are [email protected] doing business in Russia, and their views on the opportunities residents of Canada are subject to tax on business income also not deductible. In instances where capital costs are for Canadian companies on the Russian market. earned in Canada from a fixed place of business. incurred and no specific asset is acquired, it may be possible to Lisa M. Somers, CPA, CA Following my visit to Moscow, I toured down into the Kuban Companies are also subject to provincial income taxes. Where a qualify for eligible capital expenditure treatment. Partner, Tax region of southern Russia. Specifically, I paid a visit to the city of company carries on a business in two or more provinces, there Further, the tax authorities often focus on whether costs are T +1 416 777 8543 Krasnodar and met with local officials there. While there, I had is a formula to allocate the income between those provinces. The directly related to mining activities to determine deductibility for F +1 416 777 3311 the opportunity to visit a dairy operation and was quite federal and provincial income taxes are levied at a combined mining tax purposes. For example, the authorities commonly M +1 416 726 4227 impressed with the entrepreneurial spirit and the quality of local effective rate ranging from 25% to 31%, depending on the assert that permanent camp costs, as well as all costs associ [email protected] industry. It proved to me there is much to work with and ample province(s) where business is carried on. ated with Impact Benefit Agreements ("IBA"), are not directly room for international cooperation. While in the south, I also took related to mining activities, and therefore are not deductible. Jennifer Shulman, PhD the opportunity to once again visit Sochi where I did a language Mining specific tax provisions For audits that examine transfer pricing issues, the tax authori Partner, KPMG Canada immersion program many years ago. The extraordinary devel In addition to these income taxes, all provinces impose mining ties focus on the proper application of the arm's length principle Tax, Global Transfer Pricing Services opment of this region based around the 2014 Olympics truly is taxes and/or mining royalties or mineral land taxes on mining that goes beyond just the pricing of intercompany transactions. P +1 416 777 3265 a testament to the drive of the Russian people and a huge eco operations within their jurisdiction. This level of taxation, sepa For example, the tax authorities will often consider the contrac C +1 647 964 5335 nomic potential that Russia has. rate and distinct from federal and provincial income taxes, is tual allocation of risk in a manner consistent with the BEPS (The [email protected] I have now returned to Canada a much wiser man with the con intended to compensate the province for the extraction of non fidence that the CERBA team both in and outside of Canada renewable resources that it owns. In computing income for functions at the highest professional level. In these difficult times income tax purposes, mining royalties paid to provincial gov when governments are falling short in offering services to busi ernments are treated as a deductible expense and are applied ness, associations such as CERBA, soon to be re named the on profits derived from the operations at the mining stage only. MAIN STORIES Canada Eurasia Chamber of Commerce, are willing and able to Canada's mining tax regimes also provide for the special treat step in to provide the necessary assistance. I feel confident ment of different stages of mining activities, including deduc going forward that the geopolitical situation will ultimately tions, allowances and credits. Companies may claim this treat improve and that our association will then be uniquely positioned ment against the mining operation's income in the year of CERBA DELEGATION AT to play an even more critical role in the better days to come. expenditure or, sometimes, in a prior or subsequent year. These Thank you for your support of our association. I am looking for deductions, allowances and credits are intended to create and ward to personally meeting everyone of you eventually at maintain a favorable environment for investment in the mineral resource sector. EASTERN ECONOMIC FORUM CERBA events in Canada and abroad. Because different rules may apply to different forms of organi Tom Nevakshonoff zation, it is important to consider the applicable tax treatment Chair, CERBA Manitoba before deciding what type of structure to use for investment in IN VLADIVOSTOK SEPTEMBER 6 7, 2017 a mining project (The different forms of investment in Canada are discussed in greater detail in KPMG's publication "A Guide to Canadian Mining Taxation"). For the first time, a Canadian delegation attended the Eastern EXPERT'S CORNER Economic Forum on September 6 7, 2017 in Vladivostok. The Transfer pricing delegation, put together and accompanied by CERBA Van TAXATION OF MINING Transfer pricing refers to the process of setting prices for inter couver Regional Director Tatiana Domilovskaya, included Na national cross border transactions within a multinational group. than Hunt, CERBA Moscow Board Chairman and Head of the COMPANIES OPERATING Most countries, including Canada, have federal rules in place to delegation, Stanislav Borodyuk (KINROSS Gold), Dr. Stephen prevent the erosion of the country's tax base through inappro Ramsey (Grey Owl Engineering), Edwin Gong and Andrei priate transfer pricing. Makovetski (ME Elecmetal), Randolph Lewis (Amur Minerals), IN CANADA • Many common cross border intra group transactions in the Olex Ingerov and Murat Urakov (Phoenix Geophysics) and Oleg Tchoubarov (Sea Green Enterprises). For more than a decade, mining has been one of Canada's mining industry are subject to transfer pricing rules, including: • The sale of ore or concentrates from an extraction location to The Forum took place at the Far East Federal University cam fastest growing sectors. Because the mining industry is vital to pus located on Russian Island. the country's economic well being, Canadian federal and a refining location; • Metal streaming arrangements; The Canadian group participated in the Round Table "Canada provincial tax regimes offer several mining specific tax incen Russia Business Dialogue", organized jointly by CERBA and Trade Show pavilions 12 / 2018 Volume I 2018 Volume I / 13 MAIN STORIES MAIN STORIES
EEF Round Table Olex Ingerov, Phoneix Geophysics
The discussion touched upon important points of Canada Russia business cooperation in of the mineral resources sector, logistics, fisheries and oceans, corporate social responsibility programs, and the support and development of the indigenous Andrei Makovetski, ME Elecmetal population.
Nathan Hunt, CERBA Moscow Chapter Chair
Ksenia Solovyeva (ROSSCONGRESS) and Oleg Tchoubarov (Sea Green Enterprises) ROSSCONGRESS Foundation with the strong support of the Russian Embassy and the Trade Mission in Ottawa. The Russian side was represented by the government and business stake holders such as the Minister of Natural resources of the Republic of Sakha Yakutia, Sakhamin Afanasiev, the Head of the Russian Federal Investment Agency, Maxim Sherenkin, the Far East Investment Agency, and officials of the Far East regional go vernments.
Sakhamin Afanasiev, Minister of Natural Resources, Republic Sakha Yakutia From left: Stephen Ramsey (Grey Owl Engineering), Stanislav Borodyuk (KINROSS Gold Corp.) and Sakhamin Afanasiev (Government of Sakha Yakutia)
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MIRZIYOYEV SEPTEMBER 20, 2017
Tatiana Domilovskaya, Regional Director, CERBA Vancouver Chapter, with Konstantin Sukhorebrik, General Director, Aurora Airlines At the interview with Russia Today The highlight of the Round Table was the inspiring speech of the Vice President of KINROSS Gold Corporation, Stanislav Boro dyuk, who acknowledged the importance of a continuous dia logue between the two countries, especially at such a high level event as the Eastern Economic Forum. The Forum included a great number of events and open busi ness to business and government to business discussions devoted to the various issues of the Far East development. The Forum was an eye opener for Canadian companies on existing opportunities in the many industrial sectors such as aerospace, Uzbek Oil and Gas Holding Company, Abdukhashim Abdullaev, metals and minerals, logistics and agriculture. The main event of Chairman of Uzbek Chemical Industry Company, Ulugbek the Forum was the Plenary session where top government offi Mustafoev, Chairman of Uzbekenergo, Shukhrat Vafaev, Deputy cials of Russia, South Korea, Mongolia and Japan discussed Chairman of the Uzbek Fund for Reconstruction and Develop important issues such as the geopolitical landscape and the ment, Sherzod Shermatov, Minister, Development of Information economic development of the region. Honorary Counsel of Canada in Vladivostok, H.E. Tatiana Demenok Technology and Communications. The event was attended by The Eastern Economic Forum has proven itself to be an excellent more than 100 executives of leading US companies such as venue for the establishment of important business connections. Chukotka, the Honorary Consul of Canada to Vladivostok Her General Electric, Honeywell, ExxonMobil, CNH Industrial, John CERBA was able to make contacts with the Agency, the Russian Excellency Tatiana Demenok, the General Director of Aurora Deere and others. Federal Agency for Innovative Development, the Government of Airline, Konstantin Sukhorebrik, and many others. During the panel discussions of the forum, a lively discussion This first mission to was held on issues of strengthening bilateral economic cooper the Eastern Economic ation, creating a favorable investment climate in the Republic of Forum was a success Uzbekistan, as well as implementing joint projects and programs and proves the impor On September 20, Uzbekistan US Business Forum was held in in the field of industry, development of infrastructure, tourism, sci tance of this event for New York within the framework of the visit of the President of the ence and education. Canada in general Republic of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, to the United President Mirziyoyev highlighted his vision of the transformation and in particular for States. The event was organized by the State Committee of the that he is driving forward to attract more foreign investment. the West Coast given Republic of Uzbekistan on Investments together with the Ame Aggressive economic reforms are underway including hard cur its relative close prox rican Uzbekistan Chamber of Commerce (AUCC). CERBA be rency liberalization, changes in licensing, tax reform and SME imity to the Russian came an official information sponsor of the event and brought a cluster development. With all of the changes to attract and facil Far East Region. delegation of over 10 Canadian businessmen there representing itate foreign investment, Uzbekistan is becoming a more attrac alternative energy and IT industries, the legal profession, HR and tive business destination in Central Asia. The draft agreements finance consulting. Members of CERBA such as Skypower, in the form of MOUs and Letters of Intent between the Uzbek Sobirovs Law Firm and Syrion Corp. participated in the forum. and US companies (and one announced Canadian company) The delegation from Uzbekistan included Deputy Prime Minister amounted to about 2.6 billion dollars. The Far East University Campus From left: Stanislav Borodyuk (KINROSS Gold Corp.) and Stephen Zoir Mirzaev, Minister of Agriculture and Water Resources, Elyor Ramsay (Grey Owl Engineering) Ganiev, Minister for Foreign Trade, Alisher Sultanov, Chairman of
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12TH CERBA EURASIA CONSTRUCTION AND INFRASTRUCTURE FORUM 2017 NOVEMBER 28 DECEMBER 1, 2017 November 28th, 2017 marked the CERBA Toronto Chapter's 12th Annual Eurasia Construction and Infrastructure Conference. The Conference was held within the framework of Construct Canada, the international part of the Buildings Show, Canada's largest building and construction trade show. In recognition of the importance of construction and infrastruc Director, Strategic Planning and Partnerships, the Canadian ture work to Canada and Eurasia, the main themes of the Council for Public Private Partnerships; as well as Alexander event focused on urban development and re development Elgin, PM., Urb. Design, B.Arch. Urban Strategies. opportunities, as well as state and market standards, by laws, One unique characteristic of Canada and its major metropolitan and regulations. centres like Toronto, was and still is that there is room for oppor Two panels of distinguished speakers made presentations tunity and growth. In the era of urbanization and globalization, the drawing from the experiences of Toronto and other Canadian main focus of presentations was to demonstrate the extent to provinces, as well as international examples in Kazakhstan, which current economic trends are aligned with construction and Russia, and Belarus. The overall theme was to explore markets infrastructure practices in order to support it. and seek out conditions favourable to the implementation of pro On an international scale, Nurzhan Aitmakhanov, Economic gressive urban development strategies. Counselor, the Embassy of Kazakhstan in Canada, Valery Maximov Acting Senior Trade Commissioner, Trade Mission of Russia in Canada, Victor Tarasov, Vice President, CanRos Group Inc., discussed cases across Eurasia. Taking into account current socio economic trends, construction and infra structure that supports global networks is expected to acceler ate. In order to be able to adapt to these trends, it is critical to In other words, the CERBA Eurasia Construction and Infras engage support at a global level , but embracing practices that tructure Conference was geared toward supporting the initiatives have succeeded at a local level. of construction companies looking to expand their businesses The programs of the visiting Eurasian delegations were rich into international markets and seek further cooperation, collabo with one on one contacts, site visits and information seminars. ration, and networking opportunities. CERBA was pleased to connect the vibrant Toronto/Ontario As regards particular forms of infrastructure and construction in construction/infrastructure sector with market opportunities in Ontario and other provinces across Canada, urban development Belarus, Kazakhstan and Russia and is looking forward to practices were extensively defined by Michael Inch, Vice Pre seeing interested participants during the Construct Canada sident of Procurement, Infrastructure Ontario; Steven Hobbs, 2018.
Delegation from Belarus visiting the Toronto City Hall
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The event opened with welcoming words from Mr. Alexander Shokhin, the President of the Russian Union of Industrialists and RCBC SYMPOSIUM ON Entrepreneurs (RSPP) and the Co founder of RCBC. Mr. Shokhin emphasized that, despite the current geopolitical differ ences between Russia and the West, relations between Russia CANADA RUSSIA COMMERCIAL and Canada remain stable and there is still hope for improve ment in the future, given that there are plenty of Canadian com panies still doing business in energy, transportation and other RELATIONS DECEMBER 6, 2017 sectors in Russia. Mr. Shokhin mentioned several Canadian and Russian firms that are playing an active role in the rebuild ing of Russia Canada business relations, such as Kinross Gold and Metalloinvest, and he highlighted the important role that business plays in improving the current situation. Mr. Shokhin concluded his welcome address with the words, "we cannot wait for politicians to take the lead," a comment that was followed by a big round of applause. During his welcome address, Andrey Varichev, General Director of Managing Company Metalloinvest LLC and the official repre sentative of the Russian RCBC Co chair , Alisher Usmanov, also expressed the hope that Russian Canadian relations will improve On December 6, at the headquarters of RSPP in Moscow, over time. Mr. Varichev commented: "Barring the present difficult Russia, CERBA held its flagship event of the year the Sym period, it was not for nothing that diplomatic relations were found posium on Canada Russia Commercial Relations. The event ed between Russia and Canada 75 years ago, and they are Gilles Breton, Chairman of the CERBA National Board, Co Chair of was organized jointly by CERBA and the Russian Union of stronger than any attempt to separate our two countries." Russia Canada Business Council (RCBC). Industrialists & Entrepreneurs (RSPP) in the framework of activ Alexander Shokhin, President of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP), Co founder of Russia Canada Business Gilles Breton, CERBA National Board Chairman and the Ca ities of the Russia Canada Business Council (RCBC), com traveling to Russia in 2017 increased in comparison to previous Council (RCBC) nadian Co Chair of Russia Canada Business Council, reaffirmed memorating 150 years of Canadian Confederation and 75 years hope for the improvement of Canada Russia commercial rela years, which can be seen as a positive sign. He also highlighted of Canada Russia diplomatic relations. The event was devoted future. The event turned out to be the most significant confer tions by reporting that, according to the official information pro that the Canadian economy at present is witnessing stable to a critical examination of the evolution of commercial cooper ence organized by the Russia Canada Business Council in the vided by the Embassy of Canada, the number of businessmen growth, which strengthens the country's current commercial ation between Canada and Russia to date and prospects for the past five years. position in the global market, making the Canadian market more attractive to Russian business partners. Mr. Breton admits that there are currently some issues with re gard to Canada Russia trade agreements, but emphasized this is not a unique situation as there are issues with regard to Canadian trade agreements with China and Brexit as well. According to Gilles, international trade in general is not enjoying the best of times these days and problems are not just specific to Russian Canadian relations. However, Mr. Breton emphasized that there are many new opportunities emerging in the Eurasian market which we all should take into consideration. Finally, a very close friend of CERBA, Vladislav Tretiak, Pre sident of the Society of Friends of Canada, President of the Ice Hockey Federation of Russia and Member of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, delivered a heartfelt speech about the deep ties of friendship that unite Canada and Russia. "I am sure that these ties are as strong today as they ever were, despite any political tensions. One of these ties is hockey. Our young people know about Canada through hockey, and as President of the Ice Hockey Federation, I can say that we have good relations with Canada on all fronts. We are trying to do everything we can to ensure that cooperation grows between our countries." Opening remarks were then followed by the Keynote presenta tion: "Perspectives on Canada Russia Business Relations since the 1980s: Where Do We Go From Here?", delivered by Lou Naumovski, CERBA National Chair 2013 2017, and currently Consultant and International Business Advisor. Lou described some of the highlights of his extraordinary career which started with his work in the Canadian Embassy in From left: Andrey Varichev, General Director, Managing Company Metalloinvest LLC; Vladislav Tretiak, President of the Society of Friends of Moscow and has lasted over four decades. "In August of 1982, Canada, President of the Ice Hockey Federation of Russia, Member of the State Duma of the Russian Federation; Alexander Shokhin, President I came to the Canadian Embassy here in Moscow as the Third of the Russian Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs (RSPP), Co founder of Russia Canada Business Council (RCBC); Gilles Breton, secretary. For me it was a realization of a life long dream. …I Andrey Varichev, General Director, Managing Company Chairman of the CERBA National Board, Co Chair of Russia Canada Business Council (RCBC); Nathan Hunt, CERBA Moscow Board Chair was designated to be the agricultural specialist at the Embassy. Metalloinvest LLC. 20 / 2018 Volume I 2018 Volume I / 21 MAIN STORIES MAIN STORIES
front lines as Deputy Director for Trade and Investment for the From 2007 to 2017, Lou's role in Kinross provided him with a USSR and Eastern Europe and dealt with the explosion of public unique perspective of how a responsible Canadian investor in and business interest in Canada and what was happening in the Russia can have a huge impact on the local and national econ Soviet Union under General Secretary Gorbachev." omy in a country as vast as Russia. Besides the capital invest "In 1989 the largest Canadian trade mission ever was organized ed in Russia, the additional investments in human capital, the by the government 250 people led by then Prime Minister Brian development of skills and the application of the best Canadian Mulroney came to Russia in November 1989 to meet General practices in health and safety and innovative management tech Secretary Gorbachev." Lou described the creation of the Ca niques in mining, Kinross has truly made a lasting impact in nada USSR Business Council, which he headed for two years, Russia and helped to modify rules and regulations governing and which attracted over 200 Canadian companies at its peak. mineral exploration and mine development that will lead to "Our partner in Russia was the Chamber of Commerce of the increased investment in the sector. "It was a pleasure and priv USSR. By 1991, there were 52 Canada Russia joint ventures in ilege to work with my colleagues at Kinross to make such an 1991, and they were involved in a huge range of business areas impact. I remain truly convinced that many other Canadian com including commercial printing, oil well servicing, food services panies still have the opportunity to make similar contributions to and many kinds of manufacturing ventures. It was a very positive Canada Russia business relations in the future", said Lou. time. However, 5 years later most of the joint ventures had fold Lou finished his speech by describing his activities in CERBA and ed. The pathology of those failed joint ventures was very similar most recently as National Chairman of the Association until across the board and offers some lessons for business to this September 2017. "In the current political crisis, CERBA was the day; choose your partners well and be very clear about the terms only organization in Canada and in Russia that recommended of the agreement! Some Canadian companies from those days restraint in relation to bilateral sanctions, and campaigned to pro Vladislav Tretiak, President of the Society of Friends of Canada, remained in the market and became legends, they didn't give up, tect matters of mutual interest, such as the Arctic Council. We President of the Ice Hockey Federation of Russia, Member of the but others felt uncomfortable and left." remain true to our central mandate which is to enhance and sup State Duma of the Russian Federation In 1992, Lou took a leave of absence and joined the EBRD. port trade, investment and good relations between the countries In 1982, exports of grain from Canada to the USSR approached Within a year, he had become Resident Representative for the of Canada, Eurasia and Russia. … It has been CERBA which has nearly 9 million tons per year, but Canadians still did not per Bank in Russia. "When working for the EBRD, I had a front seat continued with making contacts and supporting the exchange of haps fully understand or show due regard to the country to to observe the development of Canadian technical assistance information between Canadian companies and agents of the which they were exporting." programs in Russia. Some of these were very effective. For Russian government. The last session of the joint economic com Mr. Naumovski gave a fascinating account of how Canadians example, Canadian assistance to Russia preparing it for acces mission was held in 2010. Since then relations deteriorated sig made the first inroads into the Soviet agricultural market. "In that sion to the WTO. Unfortunately, it took 18 years for Russia to nificantly even before the events of 2014. And this is in spite of the instance they were selling genetic materials which were sup join, although through no fault of Canada nor the specialists fact that Russia was included in a very short list of priority markets posed to improve the quality of Soviet livestock. Some working on the project. Also the very first property, Cadastre, by the [Canadian] Department of Foreign Affairs in 2012." Canadian companies achieved record sales in those years, and that was established in Russia, was as a result of Canadian "Since 2015, we, of course, have had a change in the Federal it was interesting to note the difference in business culture. The legal advice." Lou described the launch in 1994 of the Prime Government and at first we were very encouraged by the initial sellers were mostly representatives of individual farms or Minister's Foreign Investment Advisory Council (FIAC) in Russia indications that the new government wished to improve relations Canadian cooperatives whereas the buyers were national for adding that being involved with that "gave me an understanding with Russia. Partly due to changes in the cabinet since October eign trading companies and large scale State farms. The Soviet of what Russians needed to do to improve the investment cli 2015, this engagement was quite limited and restricted. The Union was experiencing a significant decline in the cattle popu mate and to increase investment in Russia." Initially, there were position of sanctions and counter sanctions and the tendency of lation and in the amount and quality of dairy products being pro no Canadian members on the Council, but in 2007 Lou joined many Canadian companies to self sanction and to stay away duced in the late 1970's and early 80's." Kinross Gold Corporation as its Head of the Moscow Repre from the Russian market, hurt business confidence and encour "Those of us who live in Russia now are well aware of the real sentative Office and by 2010 Kinross became and remains the aged many business people in both countries to question advances in Russian agriculture since 1991, and this is in stark only Canadian company in FIAC. In between, Lou was the whether they could or should do business with each other. My contrast to the difficulties experienced earlier. Most recently, this Senior VP and Head of Visa International's operations in Russia answer to this question is of course they should and of course boom in agricultural and food production we are currently wit from 2000 to 2007. they should. We cannot give up…." nessing is partly spurred on by sanctions against food imports Awardees of the Symposium: Andrey Varichev, General Director, from Europe and North America, and also because of the advent Managing Company Metalloinvest LLC; Alexander Shokhin, of private farming in Russia and increased efficiency overall. President, RSPP; Konstantin Babkin, President, Novoye With some sense of satisfaction for assisting increased Sodruzhestvo; Lou Naumovski, CERBA National Chair 2013 2017, Canadian agricultural and farm implement exports to the USSR, Consultant and International Business Advisor; Ron Lewin, General I left Russia in 1984. Still, I must also acknowledge a degree of Director, TerraLink; David Aylen, Managing Partner, Gowling WLG regret that most Canadian business people were not prepared to Moscow Office; Gilles Breton, Chairman of the CERBA National make return visits to the USSR, to get to know their customers Board, Co Chair of Russia Canada Business Council (RCBC). better and understand the Soviet trading system. Moreover, I, had any political effect in influencing Russian foreign policy. As far too, was of the view in August of 1984 that the Soviet system was as Canadian businesses are concerned, Lou said that CERBA's unlikely to change in my lifetime. How wrong I proved to be!" message is that you can do business here in spite of sanctions After two years working at the Consulate General in Atlanta as and that companies must respect Canadian law and regulations, Consul and Trade Commissioner, Lou left and was sent to but that overall "sanctions are not good for business." Baghdad during the height of the Iran Iraq war. "Whilst sitting in In reply to a question about what we can learn from what hap Baghdad in 1987, I read with great interest about Mr. Gorbachev's The keynote presentation by Lou Naumovski was followed by the pened from 1980 to 1990, Lou said: "I think as Canadians we decision to allow cooperatives to start up. I decided to return to Q&A session. To a question about sanctions against Russia, Lou need to indulge in some introspection. Why is it that world class Ottawa in 1988 to be immersed once again in Soviet affairs. The Lou Naumovski, CERBA National Chair 2013 2017, Consultant and said that while they have been positive for improvements in companies from our country, companies that had global pres two years I spent there were really quite interesting. I was on the International Business Advisor Russian agriculture and food production, they clearly have not ence, that had dynamic senior executives, gave up so easily?
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Symposium, taking into account that a full resumption of gov ernment relations and support for businesses, while important, is not expected in the short term. It was admitted that the role of business associations, especially CERBA, and the private sec tor, such as Kinross and Metalloinvest, has been crucial so far in keeping the relationship alive and continuous efforts to further stimulate that revival should be encouraged. With regard to priority industry sectors, it has been observed that commercial relations between Canada and Russia have been mainly centered around a few traditional sectors, such as natural resources, agriculture, construction and transportation, but there is merit in seeking further diversification and exploring other areas such as high tech, IT and communication, innova tion, services. Roundtable Discussion From left: Konstantin Babkin, President, Novoye Sodruzhestvo; One of the strategies unanimously put forward to revive the Alexander Melnikov, General Director, Bombardier Transportation Igor Osipov, Chairman of the Board of FEFU Foundation and FEFU bilateral relation was to focus on increasing people to people Rail Signal; Piotr Dutkiewicz, Professor and Director, Centre for Rectorat Advisor on Priority Projects relations at all levels. This would include more fora for Russian Governance and Public Management, Carleton University; Nicolas and Canadian business representatives to meet and exchange. tries, and emphasized the role such events play in the success The keynote presentation by Lou Naumovski set the stage for the Fresne, Former Head of Quebec Mission in Russia; Graham Hill, For instance, the last Canada Russia business roundtable, ful revival and facilitation of the dialog between business com Roundtable discussion with representatives of the business elite CEO, Silver Bear Resources; Ron Lewin, General Director, organized by CERBA at the Eastern Economic Forum in munities of Canada and Russia. and academia from Canada and Russia in the second part of the TerraLink; Lou Naumovski, CERBA National Chair 2013 2017, Vladivostok in September 2017, was quoted as a very success Symposium. Among the panelists were Konstantin Babkin, Consultant and International Business Advisor; Stanislav Borodyuk, ful initiative launching a dialogue between businesses. More CERBA would like to express its deepest gratitude to the President, OOO "Novoye Sodruzhestvo"; Stanislav Borodyuk, Vice president and Head of the Kinross Gold Corporation Moscow opportunities such as this one should be seized in the future, Sponsors of the event: Metalloinvest (Platinum Sponsor), Kinross Rep. Office; Nathan Hunt, CERBA Moscow Board Chairman Vice president and Head of the Kinross Gold Corporation and high level participation should be encouraged at confer Gold (Gold Sponsor), EuroChem and Gowling WLG (Silver Moscow Rep. Office; Gilles Breton, CERBA National Board ences such as the Saint Petersburg Investment and Economic Sponsors). Chairman; Piotr Dutkiewicz, Professor and Director, Centre for Forum (SPIEF), the CERBA Eurasia Mining Conference at CERBA would also like to express its gratitude to John Harrison, Governance and Public Management, Carleton University; PDAC, and the Eastern Economic Forum. Recommendations Editor of the www.russiaknowledge.com, for his support and Nicolas Fresne, Former Head of Quebec Mission in Russia; also included the nomination of "positive business ambassa assistance in promoting CERBA activities in Russia, as well as Graham Hill, CEO, Silver Bear Resources; Ron Lewin, General dors" who could share their experiences and success stories for his contribution to this article. Director, TerraLink; Alexander Melnikov, General Director, about doing business in Russia with Canadian business com Bombardier Transportation Rail Signal; Igor Osipov, Chairman of munity, and vice versa. the Board, FEFU Foundation; Sergey Bourtsev, Managing Other proposed strategies for restoring Canada Russia busi Partner, ERM Eurasia; Lou Naumovski. The plenary session was ness cooperation included: expanding the business community moderated by Nathan Hunt, CERBA Moscow Board Chairman. engaged in bilateral commercial relations by targeting relevant As an introduction, each participant made a short presentation companies and emphasizing a regional approach; putting on his company, its main activities and achievements in its par greater focus on promotion of cooperation in the field of educa ticular sector, and briefly described his experience related to Sergey Bourtsev, Managing Partner of ERM Eurasia, speaking tion, academic research and culture; facilitating collaboration on doing business between Russia and Canada. about ERM main services in Russia a number of non contentious issues, including the Arctic, cli The introductions were followed by a discussion related to facil For me, this was extremely frustrating. They would come to mate change and the environment, as well as the health and itation and improvement of the commercial relations between Moscow once, for some ridiculous reason they thought that if well being of indigenous communities. Canada and Russia. In particular, the discussion covered issues they met Mr. Gorbachev they would get some business, and Currently, the Symposium organizing committee is working on such as priority sectors that business should focus on in order sadly that attitude has not really changed. A lot of companies the "RCBC Symposium Outcomes" document that would sum to further develop the Canada Russia bilateral commercial rela come and they continue to make the same mistakes. They pre marize all the observations and conclusions made during the tionship, non commercial areas where businesses from both sume that they are so wonderful that nobody in this country symposium, and describing in detail all the proposed strategies Nathan Hunt, CERBA Moscow Chair, and Gilles Breton, Chairman of countries could bring value to each other, the reason for a near could resist buying from them or help in a co investment of for improvement of Canada Russia commercial relations, as the CERBA National Board and Co Chair of the Russia Canada ly triple increase of the French commercial presence in Russia some kind. That is not the case. You have to be persistent, well well as recommendations to respective governments. The doc Business Council (RCBC), greeting the guests at the evening since 2014 while Canada's has dwindled, desired changes in informed and educated on the local business culture and regu ument will then be distributed to symposium participants and to reception for Symposium participants. commercial policy (not foreign policy) that business leaders from lations. Our country is defined by trade, but we are incredibly the representatives of the business community to receive feed both communities should be requesting from their respective slow in seizing opportunities. Even China makes foreign and back, and will finally be published on the CERBA website, dis governments, other steps that business people could take to economic policy changes faster than we do, despite their cen tributed to respective governments, and used as a blueprint for improve the commercial relationship. turies longer history and culture." future activities by relevant associations and the business com The main conclusion reached by the participants of the The first part of the Symposium concluded with an official RCBC munity. It will be directly aimed at the restoration of trade and Roundtable discussion was that, even though government sup Awards Ceremony, and awards on behalf of the Russia Canada commercial relations between Canada and Russia. port would greatly facilitate increased bilateral trade, especially Business Council were presented to those individuals who over The Symposium ended up with a Gala Reception for partici EDC financial services, businesses from both countries should the years have demonstrated outstanding commitment to fur pants, also hosted by the Russian Union of Industrialists and not wait for a normalization of relations between their respective therance of the Canada Russia commercial relationship. Entrepreneurs. Gilles Breton, CERBA National Chair, and Nathan governments to revive bilateral business cooperation. Now is the Among the award recipients were Lou Naumovski,; Alexander Hunt, Chairman of the CERBA Moscow Board, greeted the right time for business to re engage. Waiting any longer would Shokhin, President, RSPP; Andrey Varichev, General Director, reception attendees and congratulated them with the productive result in more business opportunities being missed and Canada Managing Company Metalloinvest LLC; Konstantin Babkin, discussion during the day. Mr. Breton and Mr. Hunt highlighted would run the risk of "becoming irrelevant" in Russia. President, Novoye Sodruzhestvo; Ron Lewin, General Director, the importance of the initiatives like RCBC Symposium on Suggestions on how to improve bilateral cooperation and trade TerraLink; and David Aylen, Managing Partner, Gowling WLG's Canada Russia Commercial Relations for the eventual full res flows between the two countries were put forward during the Moscow Office. toration of the bilateral business relations between our two coun Guests of the Gala Reception listening to the greeting speeches
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Vladimir Platonov, President, Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Various participants of the event Industry
the market, work hard to develop your business, and maintain A number of meetings were organized during the two days with good relations with your client', noted the businessman who a range of economic actors from the Montreal ecosystem. The took part in major projects in the business district Moscow City. delegation met with some start up companies in the Artificial The President of the Canadian high tech company Bioastra, Intelligence cluster of the Universite de Montreal, a world leader Sumitra Rajagopalan, explained that there is a strong scientific in this field. Young entrepreneurs discussed with Mr. Platonov culture in Russia. The company had some collaboration with the about collaboration with Russian museums, healthcare, and the Russian space program on smart materials that were devel banking system, involving artificial intelligence. oped. 'But there is a problem of perception in the media and it is Larger collaboration in the frame of the bilateral agreement bet important for those who know the country to do a better job ween the Government of Quebec and the city of Moscow were dis explaining what Russia really is', stressed Ms. Rajagopalan. cussed during the visit. Further activities with the city of Moscow are expected in 2018. VII INTERNATIONAL
From left: Mark Albertine, President, Open Aire; Sean Gallagher, GM, Rosemex; Marcel Hachem, President, Presse Cafe; Vladimir Platonov, President, Moscow Chamber of Commerce; Sumitra Rajagopalan, President, Bioastra; Gilles Breton, National Chairman of CERBA; and CONFERENCE: MINING AND Sebastien Dakin, CERBA Montreal and Ottawa Regional Director 'In the PWC ranking of emerging cities, Moscow came first in 5 out of 10 categories: 1) transport and infrastructure 2) intellectu RESOURCE OPPORTUNITIES al capital and innovation 3) sustainable development and envi ronment 4) technology 5) demographics and livability. Another example, we will build 63 new metro stations in the upcoming ALONG THE SILK ROAD: four years in addition to the 207 already existing. These are just a few examples of the city's vitality. We invite international com panies to take advantage of this situation by joining some of the CENTRAL ASIA AND EURASIA private public partnerships', underlined Mr. Platonov. As a comparison, the city of Montreal has a total of 68 metro sta tions and Toronto has 75. 'This is the equivalent of building all of the Montreal metro in four years! Maybe there is something we PROGRESS REPORT can learn from Moscow's experience', expressed Montreal Sean Gallagher, General Manager, Rosemex CERBA Director, Sebastien Dakin. CERBA National Chairman, JANUARY 23, 2018 On December 18 19, the Montreal/Ottawa chapter of CERBA Gilles Breton, said that trade numbers between Canada and On 23rd January 2018, the CERBA Vancouver Chapter cele VII Vancouver Mining conference was focused on its current sta organized the 'Days of the Moscow Economy in Montreal', in col Russia were increasing and he hoped that the event would con brated the 7th anniversary of the Mining conference organized tus and the potential business outcomes of this major initiative. laboration with the Moscow Chamber of Commerce and Indus tribute to the growing trend. in conjunction with the annual Roundup of the Association of The three panel event included presentations by seasoned try. The main event was a conference organized on December Canadian companies active in Russia also shared their experi Mineral Explorations. experts on the latest geopolitical landscape and its impact on 18 at the office of the law firm Borden Ladner Gervais in the pres ences of working in Moscow and of the Russian market in gen Each year this conference is tailored to reflect major develop regional economic development, untapped business opportuni tigious skyscraper 1000 La Gauchetiere, in downtown Montreal. eral. According to Sean Gallagher, General Manager of Rose ments in the Eurasia and Central Asia regions highlighting poten ties, financing programs offered to the companies interested in The President of the Moscow chamber of commerce, Vladimir mex, a manufacturer of heating, ventilation and air conditioning tial opportunities for Canadian companies to expand. Given a trade and investment in the Eurasian and Central Asian mar Platonov, gave the keynote speech of the event and described systems, doing business in Moscow is not very different from strong interest of West Coast companies in Trans Pacific cooper kets, and mechanisms helping to promote Canadian products the dynamism of the city of 15 million people. Canada or the US. 'You need to be on the ground, understand ation and global investment initiatives like the New Silk Road, the and technologies. One very important issue discussed at the
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Panel I Erin Chutter, John Sloan (Moderator), Eva Busza (Vice President, Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada) Ambassador of Canada to Russia, Armenia and Uzbekistan, Edie Thome, President and CEO of AME, Eva Buzsa, Vice President of APF, Vern Biccum, President of Iridia Medical, Professor of the Dr. Alexander Antonov, Uzbekistan
Opening Remarks of the Conference conference was the integration of indigenous people into resource development projects in order to gain social license to operate in the territories belonging to First Nations communities. The conference was sponsored by KINROSS Gold Corp (Platinum Sponsor), Deloitte LLP and Deloitte Tax Law LLP (Gold Sponsor), ME Elecmetal (Bronze Sponsor), and also supported through their marketing channels by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada (APF) and Association of Mineral Explorations (AME). The group of speakers included Erin Chutter, Chair of the Special Guest: Bill Adsit, Aboriginal Business Consultant and a CERBA Vancouver chapter, His Excellency John Sloan, Ex Member of Tahltan Nation
Panel II Ksenia Solovyeva, Nick Bryanskiy, Nurzhan Aitmakhanov, Andrei Makovetski and Prof. Greg Dipple
Welcome remarks by Erin Chutter, Satinder Bains (Deloitte Tax Law LLP) and Edie Thome, President and CEO (Association of Mineral John Sloan, Ex Ambassador of Canada to Russia, Exploration) Armenia and Uzbekistan Nick Bryanskiy, Moderator of Panel II, Bennett Jones LLP Ksenia Solovyeva, ROSSCONGRESS Foundation
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Jennifer Guo, Executive Vice President, University of British Columbia, Greg Dipple, Associate of Bennett Bank of China Vancouver Branch Jones LLP Calgary office, Nick Bryanski, Director of Resource Works Society, Stewart Muir and Sales Manager for Eurasia countries of ME Elacmetal Andrei Makovetski. International guests included Jennifer Guo, Executive Vice President of the Bank of China, Head of the Russian Trade Mission to Ottawa, Valerii Maximov, Counselors on Economic relations of the Em bassies of Russia (Sergey Strokov), Kazakhstan (Nurzhan Aitmakhanov) and Mongolia (Battushig Zanabazar) as well as Specialist on International and Regional Cooperation of the ROSSCONGRESS Foundation Ksenia Solovyeva and Repre sentative of B2Gold in Uzbekistan, Dr. Alexander Antonov. Our special guest representing BC indigenous people was Bill Adsit, the Aboriginal Business Consultant and a member of the Tahltan Nation.
ROSSCONGRESS Presentation of the Eastern Economic Forum Battushig Zanabazar, Counselor on Economic Relations, Embassy of Mongolia
The conference took place at the Deloitte Conference Center and was attended by over 70 people representing various sec tors including the mining industry, financial institutions, engi neering and environmental groups and local media.
Nurzhan Aitmakhanov, Counselor, Embassy of Kazakhstan Valerii Maximov, Russian Trade Mission to Canada Stewart Muir, Moderator of Panel III (Resource Works Foundation) Prof. Greg Dipple, UBC
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munity about the latest developments with the Eurasian Economic LOOKING BACK Union and its member countries. The Russian Ambassador, VANCOUVER Alexander Darchiev, invited participants to further explore opportu nities with the new economic bloc representing a market of close MONTREAL to 200 million consumers with solid purchasing power. DELEGATION OF THE 'Belarus, with its developed and diversified industry, provides many opportunities for Canadian companies who would like to MOSCOW STATE CERBA NATIONAL manufacture goods here at competitive cost and sell throughout all of the Union' underlined the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs AGM 2017 of Belarus, Oleg Kravchenko. UNIVERSITY (FACULTY The Charge d'affaires of Kazakhstan, Daniyar Seidaliyev, used SEPTEMBER 12, 2017 the occasion to promote the new Astana International Financial OF ECONOMY) Center, a new special economic zone for the financial sector with a special legal regime based on UK common law system. OCTOBER 11, 2017 The project aims to become a Dubai in Central Asia. The finan cial center will be located on the premises of the main pavilion of the international exhibition Expo Astana 2017, which attract At Manning Elliott LLP (How to Develop Innovations in Canada) ed three million visitors. Strong support of the BC Ministry of Jobs, Trade and Innova tions, BC Council of Innovations, University of British Columbia, Capilano University, Deloitte LLP, Manning Elliott LLP, Pangaea Ventures, Grey Owl Engineering, Fast & Epp Architects and Structural Engineers, URTHECAST and number of other part ners gave to our guests a perfect snapshot of Canadian inno Lou Naumovski (left), CERBA National Chair 2013 2017, Consultant vations in various sectors from wood based construction to one and International Business Advisor, receiving a plaque from Gilles of the world's most famous cyclotrons and web cameras Breton, to commemorate his work as CERBA National Chairman installed on the International Space Station. Our guests gained September 12, 2017, Montreal CERBA held its Annual General a good understanding of Canadian values as they apply to Meeting followed by a Briefing on Eurasian Markets with the industrial development, social corporate responsibility, links bet Ambassador of the Russian Federation, The Deputy Minister of ween industry, business and government and input into the Foreign Affairs of Belarus, the Charge d'Affaires of the Embassy Chris Weafer, Partner, Macro Advisory, delivering keynote speech development of local communities. of Kazakhstan, and leading economist, Chris Weafer. One of the leading economists and experts on Eurasian markets, At the Capillano University Campus Chris Weafer, made the keynote presentation about trends, chal lenges and opportunities in the countries of the former Soviet A group of 18 business professionals representing five CIS coun Union. After many difficulties in the last three years, he under tries (Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Armenia and Uzbekistan) lined that all countries had finally pulled out of recession and and enrolled in the MBA executive program at the Economic growth is resuming. Most countries have significantly improved Faculty of Moscow State University visited Vancouver from their ranking in the 'Ease of Doing Business' with Russia, October 8 16 on a study tour entitled, "Innovations in Canada". Armenia, Belarus and Georgia in the top 40 positions. This was the first project initiated in collaboration with the new Mr. Weafer explained that sanctions against Russia had not Vancouver based member OKTAN Knowledge Exchange always reached their goals. 'Thus far sanctions have had rela Partnership, led by Dr. Oxana Baydina, Associate Professor of tively little impact. Russian counter sanctions have actually Moscow State University, residing now in BC. helped develop the agriculture and agrifood sector in Russia. The The project took over six months to complete and included a From left: Oleg Kravshenko, Deputy Minister, Foreign Affairs of weak ruble also allowed Russian products to become more com comprehensive program of seminars, business round tables, After the Round Table with BC Government and Business Belarus; Daniyar Seidaliyev, Charge d'Affaires, Embassy of petitive on international markets. We can say that, largely, the site visits and B2B meetings with the Vancouver government Stakeholders Kazakhstan; Alexander Darchiev, Ambassador of the Russian country has adapted to the situation', explained Mr. Weafer. and private sector representatives, professional associations Federation; and Chris Weafer, Partner, Macro Advisory Over 70 people attended the event including Government repre and Universities. The Annual General Meeting was the last one presided over by sentatives from federal and provincial levels, as well as the CERBA's outgoing Chairman, Lou Naumovski, as he had com national business community and academia active in the region. pleted his four year mandate. The National Board of Directors of CERBA has elected a new Chairman in Gilles Breton, previous ly Chair of the Montreal and Ottawa chapters. 'It is an honor to be elected to this position. I am looking forward to further con tributing to the Association in this new position', said Mr. Breton. During the briefing, Mr. Naumovski was given a plaque with an inscription that reads In recognition of his outstanding contribu tion to the advancement of Canadian interests in the Eurasian region and for his inspired leadership and dedicated service as National Chairman of CERBA. Round Table with BC Government (on the right Victoria Hayes, The event which took place at the law firm of Borden Ladner Ministry of Jobs, Trade and Innovations and representatives of BC Gervais, was an occasion to inform the Canadian business com Lou Naumovski (left) and Chris Weafer, Partner, Macro Advisory (right) Innovations Council) At the site of UBC Cyclotron Facility
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The visit was not limited to just business.The group took in a The keynote speaker of the seminar was Dmitry Basik, Charge Vancouver Canucks hockey game, touredthe Capilano d'Affaires, Embassy of the Republic of Belarus to Canada, who Suspension Bridge Park, and saw lots of the iconic sites of highlighted the economic situation in Belarus and pointed out beautiful British Columbia. the major areas of cooperation. The farewell party and the ceremony of granting Program The event featured participation of a Belarusian business dele Completion Certificates concluded the visit. gation, including such companies as Bellegprom, Linen Mill, Connections established during the program came to fruition in the Ruchaika, 8 Marta, and others. form of a new member out of Moscow, EurasianPharm Consulting. The program for the delegates was jointly organized with CERBA In continuation of the International Knowledge Exchange Program partners Belorussian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. in collaboration with OKTAN Partnership, we plan to host more The delegates participated in a diverse program of meetings international business professionals later this year. with potential local partners and participated in the trade show entitled Apparel Textile Sourcing Canada. More than 200 pro ducers direct from the World's major garment manufacturing At UBC Museum of Nuclear Research TORONTO countries were displaying Apparel, Textiles, Fabrics, Fashion & CANADA BELARUS Accessories at the show. CERBA AGREEMENT TRADE UPDATE: The program of the delegate's stay in Toronto revolved around WITH NORTH BAY, the industrial town development, urban planning, land recla COOPERATION OPPOR mation in the mining regions, CSR practices of large nickel ONTARIO mining and manufacturing facilities. TUNITIES AFTER THE SEPTEMBER 19, 2017 The delegates met with City of Sudbury representatives, heard from the Vice President of Vale regarding the Company's CSR REMOVAL OF BELARUS CERBA signed an official agreement best practices, visited the offices of Urban Strategies firm, and of cooperation with Invest North Bay had an instructive excursion of the Toronto Waterfront devel At TRIUMF Research Center (UBC Cyclotron Laboratory) Development Corporation. The pur opment by several of the firm's partners. FROM THE AREA pose of the document is the The program of the visit was designed to include both the theo strengthening of the social and eco ry and practice of the Canadian approach to the process of inno HOLIDAY NETWORKING CONTROL LIST nomic base of the North Bay region vations development . This is exactly what the group was inter and the development of friendly rela ested in as it applied to their day to day activities as business AUGUST 24, 2017 tions with Eurasian countries includ RECEPTION executives.The group represented a number of industries in ing the creation of favourable condi cluding aerospace, construction, pharmaceuticals, IT, consumer tions for business interactions at all DECEMBER 14, 2017 products, and many others. levels between Canada and Eurasia. On December 14th, the Toronto Board hosted over 50 partici The parties will join forces to promote cooperation between micro, pants in the annual holiday reception. The featured guest of small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) and large corpora the evening was the new National Chairman of CERBA, Gilles tions of the North Bay region and Eurasia. Breton, who was elected at the AGM in September 2017. The guests enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere of the evening and hors d'oeuvres. The excitement was added to by a trade quiz CERBA HOSTED A which brought its winners excellent prizes to savor throughout DELEGATION FROM the holiday season. THE CITY OF NORILSK
At the Hockey Arena New Funs of Vancouver Canucks! AND NORILSK NICKEL The Toronto Chapter hosted this timely event to provide infor mation to Canadian businesses about changes in access to the COMPANY Belarus market that had not been available since 2006 when SEPTEMBER 30, 2017 Belarus was first added to the Area Control List. In spite of the restrictive measures, Canadian exports to Belarus totaled near ly $34 million and imports totaled nearly $50 million in 2014. On June 20, 2017 the Government of Canada finalized the reg ulatory process to amend the Area Control List (ACL) of the Export and Import Permits Act (EIPA). This amendment formal ly removed Belarus from the ACL, a list of countries to which the Governor General in Council deems it necessary to control the export or transfer of any goods and technology. Lifting the sanc Certificates award ceremony with the Moscow State University and tions against Belarus will further increase the trade opportunities Gilles Breton, CERBA National Chair, greets the guests at the OKTAN Knowledge Exchange Partnership between Canada and Belarus. CERBA Toronto Annual Holiday Reception
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KAZAKHSTAN ASTANA | 2ND MEETING OF THE KAZAKHSTAN CANADA BUSINESS COUNCIL JUNE 22 23, 2017 A wide range of cooperation opportunities was presented with emphasis on Kazakhstan's economic development and the integration of the country into the global economy. Opportu nities for Canadian partners to participate in the program of From left: Norman Storm, CERBA Kazakhstan Chairman; Damir infrastructure development included the creation of the Interna Abenov, Intercomp; Blair Treherne Pollock, CEO, QAZAQAir tional Financial Center in Astana on the platform of EXPO This was followed by a speech of CERBA Kazakhstan Chair 2017, and other projects. man, Norman Storm, and continued on with a speech by Mr. Arsen Nasyrkhanov from NS JSC "Kazakh Invest" about "Doing Business in Kazakhstan". The networking evening was con CERBA KAZAKHSTAN cluded with the Introduction of the list of nominees to the CERBA ANNUAL GENERAL Kazakhstan Board of Directors for the 2017 2018 year. MEETING OF MEMBERS CERBA KAZAKHSTAN
The tournament was attended by almost 80 individuals and split Erzhan Ashikbayev, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs; Tim Gitzel, OCTOBER 27, 2017 NETWORKING EVENT: CEO of Cameco Corporation; H.E. Shawn Steil, Ambassador of into 10 teams of 5 participants each, selected by drawing lot. Canada to Kazakhstan from 2014 2017 attend a KCBC second ANNUAL CHRISTMAS Each team played 5 games and the 3 best games were taken meeting. into the final account. The winner was determined by summing up the results of the three best games of the team. On June 22nd 23rd, a big event was organized in honor of the sec EVE BOWLING ond meeting of Kazakhstan Canada Business Council (KCBC). Two anniversary dates were celebrated as well: the 150th birthday TOURNAMENT of Canada and 25th anniversary of the establishment of diplo matic relations between Kazakhstan and Canada. The event was NOVEMBER 30, 2017 organized on the sidelines of the International Specialized Exhi bition EXPO 2017 "Future Energy". The two day meeting was attended by more than 160 participants from business, government and non profit sectors including 47 Canadian representatives from a variety of sectors. The event was opened by Mr. Fred Gorrell, Assistant Deputy Alexander Skorov and Inna Zvyagina, ProTax&Accounting Minister for Agriculture and Agri Food Canada and from the Kazakhstan side by Mr. Yerlan Khairov, Vice Minister for In On October 27, an Annual General Meeting and Wine Tasting vestments and Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan. was conducted at Arba Wine Boutique in Almaty, during which time an overview of the year was discussed. The event was focused on CERBA Activities and Achievements in 2016 2017, as well as the Aims and Goals of CERBA for 2018, such as the KCBC upcoming meeting in Canada. Winners of 2018 Christmas Eve Annual Bowling Tournament
In accordance with tradition, the CERBA Kazakhstan chapter was happy to organize another Christmas Eve Bowling Tour nament a special evening for participants accompanied with a lot of fun and prizes. The Christmas Eve Tournament was organized by CERBA and kindly sponsored by the company Ernst & Young and by the Ramada hotel in Almaty, Rahat Palace Hotel. The sponsors Norman Storm, CERBA Kazakhstan Chairman (in the middle) and pleasantly surprised the participants by treating them to special Taskyn Koshman (far right), Regional Director of CERBA prizes and rewards for the winners. Kazakhstan and KCBC Coordinator
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of contractors for compliance with anti corruption legislation and Lydus Partners, plus representatives of Canadian Embassy in BREAKFAST BRIEF other questions. The event concluded with a Q&A session, where Moscow, CERBA, and the new Honorary Consul of Canada in participants could get answers to their specific questions, and a Uzbekistan, Eldor Manopov, and was aimed at further facilitation WITH H.E. NICHOLAS brief discussion on the general problems and challenges faced at of the business dialog and strengthening the ties made earlier that the moment by Canadian and other foreign companies working in year, as well as pursuing business opportunities previously iden Russia, and ways to overcome these problems. tified in the Uzbek mining sector. BROUSSEAU, The mission format consisted of a two day business program, ND which started with a briefing session featuring the overview of AMBASSADOR 2 EDITION OF THE the latest business developments in Uzbekistan. The topics included a presentation on how to do business in Uzbekistan OF CANADA CANADIAN MINING and best practices when participating in public tenders by local consultant BNZ Industrial Support; the latest regulatory reforms H.E Nicholas Brousseau, Ambassador of Canada to Kazakhstan, in Uzbekistan by Dentons; EBRD's projects and solutions in TO KAZAKHSTAN, the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan, presents a speech "A look MISSION TO UZBEKISTAN Uzbekistan; the Uzbek mining sector overview conducted by a ahead of Canada Kazakhstan Commercial Partnership" SEPTEMBER 24 26, 2017 local mining expert, and other useful information. THE KYRGYZ REPUBLIC Minister of Agriculture of RoK, Mr. S.Tuyakbayev, CEO of The program then followed with a series of seminars and busi "Kazakh Invest" and other government officials, business people ness meetings in formal and informal settings, during which AND TAJIKISTAN attended the breakfast brief. Canadian participants had the chance to present their products, The event provided its participants with a classic Canadian break technologies and services to decision makers of the three major JANUARY 26, 2018 fast and featured a welcome speech by Mr. Norman Storm, mining companies: Almalyk Mining Corporation (AGMK), Navoi Chairman of CERBA Kazakhstan. Mining Corporation (NGMK) and UzbekUgol, and the The main focus of the event was a speech by H.E Nicholas Committee on Geology and Mineral Resources of Uzbekistan. Brousseau, Ambassador of Canada to Kazakhstan, Republic of On the third day, the delegation visited AGMK ore processing Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, outlining the importance of the Ca plant and electrical facilities. nada Kazakhstan Commercial Partnership. This was the second large Canadian business mission to After the speech, participants had a Q&A session with the Uzbekistan in the last 6 months. The mission proved to be suc Ambassador as well as an opportunity for individual discus cessful, enabling a number of Canadian companies to engage sion time. in advanced business exchanges with the main Uzbek mining CERBA Kazakhstan would like to extend a special thank you organizations. According to the survey that mission participants to the Wyndham Garden Astana Hotel team for their excellent filled at the end of the mission, Canadian companies reported service! high level of satisfaction (9.4 on 10). The Canadian Embassy to Russia, in collaboration with Export Quebec and Canada Eurasia Russia Business Association MOSCOW (CERBA), organized the 2nd edition of the Canadian Mining CANADIAN ICT Mission to Uzbekistan in late September 2017 as a follow up to a CERBA KPMG SEMINAR quite successful one held in mid March 2017 following which sev BUSINESS MISSION TO With the smooth and successful beginning of 2018, CEBA eral Canadian companies were able to participate in tenders val Kazakhstan Chapter arranged a Breakfast Brief with His Ex ued at US$ 3.5M and establish a presence in Uzbekistan. The YEREVAN, ARMENIA cellency Nicholas Brousseau, Ambassador of Canada to Ka "BUSINESS IN RUSSIA: mission attracted representatives of 10 Canadian companies zakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan. The breakfast brief Adria Manufacture, Denson Automation, Phoenix Geophysics, SEPTEMBER 29 OCTOBER 4, 2017 was conducted at Wyndham Garden Astana Hotel and was spon CHECKING CONTRAC Polyval, Iris Power, B2Gold, Polycorp, Sight Power, Di Corp, sored by CERBA members: Falcon Oil&Gas and Intercomp com The mission was organized by the Canadian Embassy in panies. About 45 individuals, including Mr. Y. N. Nysanbayev, Vice TORS" Moscow in close collaboration with the Canada Eurasia Russia AUGUST 30, 2017 Business Association (CERBA), the Armenian Ministry of Tran sport, Communications and Information Technologies, the This seminar, organized jointly by CERBA Union of Information Technology Enterprises (UITE) of Armenia, and KPMG, emphasized the importance the Information Technology Association of Canada (ITAC), the of contractors' check as an essential ele Canada Armenia Business Council (CABC), and Wavefront. ment of business protection for foreign companies doing busi Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) is one of ness in Russia. The main focus of the discussion was on prac the fastest growing sectors in Armenia, and Armenia already tical experience of performing complete verification of contrac has a Canadian ICT business presence. The Armenian gov tors and organizing compliance system, including interesting ernment strongly supports the business community by wel case studies and use of the special automated systems and coming international companies, developing special economic databases. zones and creating a strong investment climate with customs KPMG experts included Igor Lebedev, Partner, Irina Burdakova, Mission briefing session, from right to left: Canadian Embassy/ and tax privileges. As a member of the Eurasian Economic Senior Manager, Ksenia Rebrova and Daria Maksimova, Ma Mekideche; B2Gold/Antonov, BNZ IS/Quigley, Phoenix Geophysics/ Union (EEU), Armenia can be an entry point to a market of 180 nagers of the Risk Management Department, and other experts, Urakov, CERBA/Koshman, B2Gold/local geologist/McLaughlin, million people with an annual GDP of USD 4 trillion. The mis experienced in working with foreign, and particularly Canadian, local interpreter, Sight Power and Di Corp/Korsalov, Dentons/ sion was an excellent chance to learn more about these oppor Skyner, Lydus Partners/Skyner, Polyval/Mirer, Phoenix Geophysics/ A welcome speech of Norman Storm, CERBA Kazakhstan Chapter companies. Topics included the necessity of performing contrac tunities, and to forge linkages with local and global companies Ingerov, Polycorp/Kolomitsev, Denson Automation/Poulin (hidden), Chairman at the Breakfast brief with H.E Nicholas Brousseau, tors' check, ways and methods for a company to check contrac active in Armenia. Iris Power/Bubnov, Lydus Partners/Ozcelyan, Dentons and Ambassador of Canada to Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic and tors on its own, using experts' help to perform a contractor's Canadian Honorary Consul/Manopov, EBRD/Akhundjanov Tajikistan check, automated systems for verification of contractors, auditing
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The main key business opportunities in Armenia and focus The Forum was being held to demonstrate the prospects of the Memorandum areas of the mission included digital economy and enterprise Russian fuel and energy industry and unlock the potential of of Cooperation signing NETWORKING EVENT innovation, big data (analytics), IT security and education. international cooperation in energy. It brought together the From left: Sammy Kotwani, The ICT mission was divided into two components and compa CEOs of major global and Russian energy companies, and President , IBA; Nathan Hunt, WITH THE LITHUANIAN nies were offered to choose to participate in either or both of them: served as a platform for a discussion of the main challenges CERBA Moscow Chair B2B and optional booth at DigiTec Expo (29 September 1 faced by the energy sector and topical problems involving the BUSINESS CLUB October): At the DigiTec Expo, participants were able to con development of the following sectors: the gas industry, the oil duct B2B meetings with both Armenian and international com industry, the coal industry, petrochemistry; electricity, energy OCTOBER 25, 2017 panies. In the last two years, multinational participants included conservation and increased energy efficiency. Huawei, Ericsson, WMware as well as Oracle, IBM and Micro CERBA was pleased to in soft technology centers. Companies could also choose to join JOINT CERBA & IBA vite its members to the the Canada stand, and participate in presentations and forums. Business Networking Event Canadian ICT Forum & Round Table (1 4 October): Following organized by the Lithuanian Business Club in Moscow on the the Expo (2 October), the TCS had organized the Canadian ICT BACK TO BUSINESS 25th of October at the Lithuanian Embassy in Moscow. Forum with the objective being to learn more about the challenges The event featured a networking and opportunities of the Armenian ICT market directly from gov RECEPTION session, as well as a presentation ernment and industry experts. The following day (3 October), the by Alexey Misailov, General Di delegation visited the Centre for Creative Technologies (TUMO), OCTOBER 3, 2017 Olga Deputatova, rector of FM Logistic Customs, where a round table was hosted on the issues of ICT, education Mezzo soprano, who delivered an informational and skilled workforce. Upon conclusion of the official part of the Helikon Opera Theater lecture on the global supply chain mission, participants were welcome either to join cultural pro management complications, con gramming or to continue with B2B meetings (4 October). straints in import export between Russia and other countries, specificity of the Russian export PARTNER EVENT | THE market, Russian customs law and Russian government regula tion policy on logistics. The meeting provided Canadian participants with the opportuni RUSSIAN ENERGY ty to expand their contacts network by meeting their counter parts from Lithuanian business community, to share experience WEEK: ENERGY on doing business in Russia and learn about potential business opportunities on the Russian market. We hope that this event EFFICIENCY AND marked the beginning of a long term cooperation between CERBA and Lithuanian Business Club in Moscow. ENERGY DEVELOPMENT Upon signing, Mr. Hunt delivered the speech emphasizing that PARTNER EVENT: INTERNATIONAL FORUM India and Canada have outstanding modern and dynamic part nership in both political dialog, and trade and commerce. He RUSSIATALK OCTOBER 3 7, 2017 pointed out that there is a great potential for cooperation between the Canadian and Indian business communities, therefore it would be really great to see fruitful and mutually beneficial coop INVESTMENT FORUM eration between CERBA and IBA to the benefit of members of both organizations. Mr. Hunt had also emphasized the importan BY RBCC ce of formally establishing a partnership between CERBA and NOVEMBER 2, 2017 Indian Alliance. In return, Mr. Kotwani and Mr. Inbasekar praised CERBA traditionally supports its long standing partners the the Canadian community for "progressive political and econom Russo British Chamber of Commerce (RBCC) and the Chamber Moment of Memorandum of Cooperation signing ic policies", also highlighted the great potential for bilateral busi of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation (CCIRF), From left: Sammy Kotwani, President, IBA; Nathan Hunt, CERBA ness cooperation, and expressed hope that the Memorandum in the organization of the RussiaTALK Investment Forum. This Moscow Chair; Shri Sundaramurthi Inbasekar, Counsellor of between the two Associations will grow into a productive and Economic & Commercial and Trade Department, Embassy of India year the forum was held on November 2nd at the CCIRF head beneficial partnership. in Moscow The event offered guests the unique opportunity to make new The 3rd of October marked the remarkable beginning of the valuable business connections in the informal atmosphere. newly established partnership between CERBA and the Indian Guests enjoyed live music, fine wines, canapes and authentic Business Alliance in Moscow (IBA) with the official Memoran Indian food. dum of Cooperation signing ceremony during the joint Back to The finale of the event was an amazing singing performance by Business Reception at the Imperial Tailoring Co. a VIP class Olga Deputatova, mezzo soprano and actress of the theater He The Russian Energy Week: Energy Efficiency and Energy tailoring salon in Moscow. The Reception was also attended by likon Opera (contributed by the Producer Center "Neponiatno"), Development International Forum was organized in Moscow on Shri Sundaramurthi Inbasekar, the Counsellor of Economic & followed by the charity raffle. October 3 7, 2017 by CERBA Strategic Partner – the Ros Commercial and Trade Department from the Embassy of India CERBA would like to express its sincere gratitude to Sammy congress Foundation. CERBA was happy to participate both by in Moscow. Kotwani, President of IBA, and Founder of Imperial Tailoring sending delegates representing the association and CERBA Memorandum of Cooperation was signed by Nathan Hunt, Co. for hosting the event. CERBA also thanks Wine Express for member companies to the forum, and by serving as information Chairman of the CERBA Moscow Board, from the Canadian providing wines and production center "Neponiatno" for provid ing the entertainment program at the event. sponsor of the event. side, and Sammy Kotwani, President of IBA, from the Indian side. His Royal Highness Prince Michael of Kent 40 / 2018 Volume I 2018 Volume I / 41 LOOKING BACK LOOKING BACK
quarters in Moscow. The Forum's headline was "The Productivity Challenge: How to Enhance Performance". CERBA members CERBA/AMCHAM who were interested in attending the event, enjoyed the same privileges as RBCC members in the framework of the CERBA NETWORKING AND RBCC partnership. WINE TASTING EVENT NOVEMBER 2, 2017
Bill Boerum, President of California Wine Services and the Chairman Emeritus of Sister Cities International, delivering speech on wine industry
The event was organized in partnership with leading wine dis Painting Masterclass tributors, Eurowine, Wine Express, and Kaudal who presented various sorts of American wines they had in their portfolio. The Welcoming words by Dr. Laurie Bristow CMG, RBCC Honorary guests of the event also had an opportunity to enjoy deli President, Her Majesty's Ambassador to the Russian Federation catessen kindly provided by Kings Meat, Venta Grande, and Welcome words were delivered by His Royal Highness Prince IKRA.ru, take part in masterclasses organized by Flower Michael of Kent (Patron of RBCC), Sergei Katyrin (President, From left: Armin Eberhard, General Director, Renaissance Moscow Workshop and Mary Kay, listened to the musical performances Monarch Centre Hotel; Alexis Rodzianko, President & CEO, RF CCI), Roger Munnings (Chairman of the Board of Directors, by Dan Rozin, "Moscow Broadway" musicals artist, and Olga AmCham Russia; and Nathan Hunt, CERBA Moscow Chair RBCC), Alexander Shokhin (President, Russian Union of Indus Siracheva, "Stage Entertainment" artist starring in the musicals trialists and Entrepreneurs), and Jonathan Brenton (Minister On November 2, 2018, CERBA and AmCham held a joint net Counselor, British Embassy to the RF). working and wine tasting event, which took place at the Allegro All of the speakers emphasized the great potential of and need for Bar at the Renaissance Moscow Monarch Centre Hotel. The cooperation between Russian and foreign business, and that the wine tasting was devoted to US produced wines to be found in recent crisis brought not only challenges but also opened new the Russian market. opportunities for international cooperation. The major lesson for The event started with welcoming remarks by Nathan Hunt, SEMINAR: MORNING the business community was, in the words of H.R.H. Prince Chairman of CERBA Moscow Board, Alexis Rodzianko, President Michael of Kent, to "learn from the past in order to go forward". & CEO, AmCham Russia, and Armin Eberhard, General Manager of Renaissance Moscow Monarch Centre Hotel. TEA AUTOMATION OF WAREHOUSING BY Olga Siracheva, "Stage Dan Rozin, Artist from musicals Entertainment" artist from the produced by "Moscow SCHNEIDER GROUP musicals Mama Mia! and Broadway" Singing in the Rain NOVEMBER 15, 2017 Mama Mia! and Singing in the Rain, and enjoy networking with Canadian and American business and diplomatic elite. On November 15, Schneider Traditionally, the event was concluded with a raffle with a vari Group invited CERBA mem ety of prizes, kindly provided by American Institute of Business bers to a Morning Tea ses and Economics (AIBEc), Pericles Center for International Legal sion, dedicated to the topic of automation of warehousing. Tea Education, Mars Travel, Metropol Hotel, Flower Workshop, Time is a new event format introduced by Schneider Group, GMS Clinic, IKRA.ru, Kings Meat and Venta Grande. which means a semi formal meeting with the limited number of participants over a cup of tea, where people have a chance to Guests at the Residence Bill Boerum, the President of California Wine Services and the put their current issues to the experts so as to get some profes sional advice. The event program consisted of the 3 consecutive roundtable Chairman Emeritus of Sister Cities International, offering guests wine degustation Schneider Group experts, Ljubomir Karadshow, IT/ERP Director sessions: "Digital Revolution in the Financial Sector", "Tools to and Yuriy Zarya, Senior Application Architect covered topics of improve productivity", and "How Russia is using domestic and After the welcome speeches, Bill Boerum, the President of automation of warehouse and distribution solutions, and foreign experience to create leading products". The discussions California Wine Services and the Chairman Emeritus of Sister automation of data exchange between a 3PL warehouse and featured representatives of the top management of such distin Cities International, delivered the keynote speech on the U.S. ERP system (1C, SAP and other systems). At the end of the guished companies as The World Bank, HSBC, Norilsk Nickel, wine industry in general, and invited guests to taste a selection seminar, the guests were asked to do a practical case study on EY, and other prominent local and foreign companies. of California wines, including Lail Vineyards (St. Helena, Napa), the discussed topics. The even concluded with the Question & The Forum was concluded with an evening reception hosted by Sequoia Grove (Rutherford, Napa), MacRostie Winery & Answer session with professional feedback from Schneider Her Britannic Majesty's Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Vineyards (Healdsburg, Sonoma County), Buena Vista Winery Group experts. Dr. Laurie Bristow CMG, at her Moscow Residence. (Sonoma). Flower Workshop Representatives
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The event "InRussia" was orga Section of Polish Embassy and Aleksander Janeczek, President JOINT CERBA AMCHAM nized by the Association of of Polish Business Club in Moscow. Invited speakers, Vladimir Industrial Parks of Russia (AIP) Salnikov, Member of the Working group of the Economic SEMINAR ON CUSTOMS together with the Russian Council under the President of the Russian Federation in the German Chamber of Commerce (AHK), and with the support of field of "Industry and infrastructure policy", and Sergey Afontsev, many other foreign business associations such as the Japanese Doctor of the Economic Sciences, Advisor of Round table of AND TRANSPORTATION Association ROTOBO, the Italian Association of industrialists Industrialists of Russia and EU, delivered presentations on the Confindustria, the Belgian Russian Chamber of Commerce import substitution policy in Russia, discussed its first results NOVEMBER 15, 2017 CCBLR, Federation of the Italian Associations of Mechanical with the participants and gave their expert opinions on the devel and Engineering Industries ANIMA and others. CERBA was opment prospects for key sectors of the Russian market. also happy to support this important initiative, that provided our members with the opportunity to get the firsthand information about new trends in localization of production in Russia, as well as get a general idea on the current developments in Russian Luc Jones, Partner, Commercial Director, and Natalia Kulkova, HR business environment, and expand their contact network by Director, Antal Russia meeting representatives of other foreign business communities Antal Russia invited over 20 representatives of international and in Moscow. local companies to participate and meet with potential candi dates and discuss vacancies currently open, or due to open in the near future. Employers presented career opportunities in their companies and held a session of one to one interviews with potentially interested candidates. From left: Aleksander Janeczek, President of the Board, Polish From left: Ksenia Sizova (Senior Lawyer, PhD, DLA Piper)and The event was held as a "meet and greet" format, and provided Business Club in Moscow; Katarzyna Rzodziszska, Managing Wilhelmina Shavshina (Legal Director, Head of Customs and the companies with an opportunity to meet over 60 candidates Director, Polish Club; Ruslan Ilyasov, Development Director, DAKO Foreign Trade Regulation Practice, PhD, DLA Piper) with fluent English and skills in administration, IT, marketing, Professional Team purchasing, travel & HR. On the 15th of November, CERBA, All candidates had previously been prescreened and given con jointly with the AmCham Customs sultative training, their CVs were brought up to date and addi and Transportation Committee, tionally, every candidate had the opportunity to participate in a held a joint meeting dedicated to professional Personal Profile Analysis which provides an accu recent developments with regard to rate insight into how people behave at work. Parallel Imports in Russia. The Plenary Session "Make with Russia" The Job Fair format was appreciated by both employers and job event was moderated by AmCham From left: Yukihiko Okumura, General Director, Mitsubishi Heavy seekers, and led to a number of job offers as a result. Industries RUS; Maxim Avdeev, Deputy Chairman, Government of the Customs & Transportation Commit During this outplacement project, Antal provided support to Yaroslavl Region; Denis Zhuravsky, Association of Industrial Parks, tee Co chair, Art Franczek (who is more than 100 former U.S. Embassy employees in Moscow, also the President of the American CEO / Head of GR Syngenta Russia (Moderator); Vasiliy Osmakov, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation; plus in two U.S. Consulates, in St. Petersburg and Vladivostok, Institute of Business and Econo Matthias Schepp, Chairman of the Board, Russian German Chamber not only with this Job Fair but with training, personal career con mics). The invited speaker was of Commerce; Niels Hessmann, General Director, Bayer AG ; Jens sultations and personal analysis. Art Franczek, Wilhelmina Shavshina of DLA Dallendoerfer, Senior Managing Director, WILO Rus AmCham Customs & Redouane Mekideche, Counsellor and Trade Commissioner, Piper, one of the leading customs Embassy of Canada in Moscow Transportation Committee experts in Russia. One of the main Within the three panel sessions "Make with Russia", "Supply In SEMINAR: IMPORT SUB Co chair issues discussed was the trade Russia" and "Export from Russia" top managers of leading Their speeches featured the Q&A session and ended with a net mark registry developed by the EEU and how it is going to be used international companies operating in Russia, and Russian busi STITUTION IN RUSSIA BY working session. to control parallel imports and the import of counterfeit goods. The nessmen discussed a wide range of issues about trade, pro event received very positive feedback from participants, and we duction and creating new products in Russia. Among the partic POLISH BUSINESS CLUB/ are considering organizing a similar event in Spring 2018. ipants there were the representatives of international corpora PARTNER EVENT: tions and Russian businesses, heads of business associations CERBA and leading expert organizations, government authorities and ARCTIC TODAY AND THE PARTNER EVENT: regional development corporations, investment companies and NOVEMBER 30, 2017 INRUSSIA INTERNA financial institutions. FUTURE, DECEMBER 4 6, TIONAL BUSINESS CON MEMBER EVENT: ANTAL ST PETERSBURG FERENCE RUSSIA JOB FAIR DECEMBER 4 6, 2017 NOVEMBER 23, 2017 The VII International Forum "Arctic: NOVEMBER 23, 2017 On November 30, CERBA and Polish Business Club organized Today and the Future" was held on International Business Conference "InRussia" took place in a seminar on "Import Substitution in Russia: First Results, December 4 6 in Saint Petersburg with the support of the State Lotte Hotel in Moscow on November 23. The objective of the The Job Fair was held on November 23rd Consequences, and Expectations". The event took place at the Commission for Arctic Development. The event was organized event was to provide a platform for business to address the 2017 in Antal's Moscow office as a part of an Polish Embassy in Moscow on November 30, and gathered by Interregional Public Organization "Association of Polar issues of international business cooperation, localization of pro outplacement project for former employees over 50 participants. The seminar started with the welcoming Explorers" (ASPOL) in the form of discussion on key issues of duction and innovation development in Russia. of the American Embassy in Russia. words by Andrzej Karpiuk, Counselor, Head of Economic social and economic development of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation.
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Gilles Breton, National Chairman of CERBA At the Arctic Forum Exhibition Finally, Mr. Breton emphasized that CERBA has long become a In addition to the forum itself, the participants had a chance the forum of choice for dialogue between Canada and Russia in exhibition devoted to modern technological solutions available connection with the Arctic and the North, and is committed to to aid companies in their development of the Arctic region. Both continue providing a platform for facilitation of the Canada Vladislav Tretiak, President, Ice Hockey Federation of Russia (left), Russian state corporations and private companies presented Russia Artic Dialog, and bilateral business relations in general. and Nikolay Valuev, Former Professional Boxer and Two Time WBA Heavyweight Champion, Currently the Russian State Duma Deputy the newest technological solutions they use in their development (right) of the Arctic zone of the Russian Federation. The exhibition also TH had an Arctic cultural and historical heritage component, sup CERBA 16 ANNUAL On December 5, the legendary Yar Restaurant opened its doors ported by authentic culture exhibits by the indigenous people of to the 16th CERBA Annual Charity Auction with Vladislav other prominent public figures. Since its inception, the auction the Russian North and Far East. CHARITY AUCTION WITH Tretiak, held by CERBA jointly with V. Tretiak Charitable Foun had always enjoyed the personal support of the world famous Two day forum program included over 30 discussions and spe dation. CERBA Charity Auction has been organized in Moscow Hockey Legend, the best goaltender of all time and the cial events, dedicated to the issue of future Arctic development. VLADISLAV TRETIAK every year since 2002 to raise money to help orphans, improve President of the Ice Hockey Federation of Russia VLADISLAV We are happy to report that CERBA was represented at the schools, sporting facilities and provide equipment to hospitals in TRETIAK. forum on the highest level Gilles Breton, CERBA National DECEMBER 5, 2017 various Russian regions like Ulyanovsk, Saratov, Irkutsk and the Chairman and the Co Chair of Russia Canada Business North of Russia. The event is an evening of fun and entertain Council, took an active part in the general forum program. He ment, attended by the business elite of Canada and Russia, as also delivered the presentation on the topic "Sustainable well as media representatives, famous sportsmen, artists and Development in the Arctic: Common Challenges and Solutions" at the Session on International Cooperation in the Arctic, held on December 4 as a part of plenary discussion.
Charming Interiors of the Yar Restaurant
Plenary Session on the topic of International Cooperation in the Arctic
In his speech, Mr. Breton emphasized the importance coopera tion between Canada and Russia with regard to further devel opment of the Arctic region, considering the common chal lenges faced by Canada and Russia in the Arctic, and the gen eral need for improving bilateral relations. He also pointed that This year, the event received the strong support from the the involvement of national governments was crucial in creating Russian, Canadian and international business communities, the conditions for bilateral interaction in the early stages, but, in and was attended by more than 250 businessmen, civil ser the current stage, it is crucial for the private sector to take over vants, diplomats, and well known cultural and public figures the lead role and to do so following the principle of sustainable from the Russian and Canadian sides. development. Mr. Breton also mentioned several Canadian Vladislav Tretiak, President, Ice Hockey Federation of Russia; Vera The festive evening featured a spectacular entertainment pro companies involved in the arctic region as an example, including Terekhova, Director, V. Tretiak Charitable Foundation; Nathan Hunt, gram, live auction, silent auction with lots ranging from art and Kinross Gold, SNC Lavalin, Viking Air, and BRP. CERBA Moscow Chair fashion items to jewelry and elite alcohol, and charity lottery.
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canapes and fine wines. Thanks to the courtesy of our partner Opera Yard, our guests also had an opportunity to listen to the wonderful music masterfully performed by a well known jazz music band. As always, the event concluded with CERBA Christmas raffle lottery featuring a variety of great prizes. In total, this time we had over 150 attendees, representing mem ber companies and our numerous partners including govern ment, public and educational institutions. In the end, the event came out as one of the most successful CERBA social events in 2017, providing CERBA members with great opportunity to make new contacts, as well as to reaffirm and strengthen the existing partnerships and connections. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to sponsors of the event: Kinross Gold, Barrick Gold, and Mamaison All Suites Spa Hotel Pokrovka. This year's live auction lots included the most special and Nathan Hunt, CERBA Moscow Chair, delivering greeting speech We also appreciate the support of contributors to our Christmas unique items: Commemorative Ring, created for the 45th an lottery: Gowling WLG, InterContinental Moscow Tverskaya, niversary of The Super Series USSR Canada 1972, made of Renaissance Moscow Monarch Centre Hotel, Lotte Hotel, 14 Ct gold, decorated with enamel, diamonds, sapphires, Marriott Moscow Novy Arbat, V. Tretiak Charitable Foundation rubies, Hockey Jerseys of the Canadian and the Soviet Union and Venta Grande. National Teams decorated with autographs of legendary Canadian and Soviet hockey players, participants of the Super Series 72, the Painting of Honored Artist of Russia Nikas Safro RACS CERBA nov, hand painted Goalie Helmet, made in a single copy spe cially for Vladislav Tretiak, and many other unique items. CONFERENCE Thanks to the strong support this initiative has received both from Russian and Canadian business circles, this year we were "RUSSIAN CANADIAN able not only to keep up with the high standards set by our pre vious charity events, but actually to surpass the previous results RELATIONS: FROM and set a new record by raising an unprecedented amount of over $300,000 USD! Svetlana Bobrovich, Head of the Moscow Representative Office, ECONOMICS TO We would like to say a special thank you to all CERBA members Barrick Gold who provide constant and wholehearted support for this impor Diana Potokina (right), Producer, Opera Yard, receiving a lottery tant charity initiative: Clark Bailey (EuroChem), Nathan Hunt prize from Nathan Hunt (left), CERBA Moscow Chair The evening featured greeting speeches by Nathan Hunt, CULTURE" (Chisholm), Stanislav Borodyuk (Kinross Gold), John Schreiner Chairman of the CERBA Moscow Board, and Marianna Seabra, (IMAX), Madina Assylbekova and David Aylen (Gowling WLG), Sales and Marketing Director of the Mamaison Hotel. DECEMBER 15 16, 2017 and many other members of CERBA and Canadian business Stanislav Borodyuk, Vice President and Head of Moscow community. Representative Office of Kinross Gold Corporation, and We would also like to express our sincere gratitude to the cor Svetlana Bobrovich, Head of the Moscow Office of Barrick Gold, porate sponsors of the event Aktis Stroy and En+ Group. also greeted the guests on behalf of their companies sponsors Finally we would like to thank contributors to our charity lottery: of the event. Lotte Hotel, Marriott Aurora, Renaissance Monarch Moscow, The guests enjoyed the traditionally friendly and festive atmos Mamaison Pokrovka, InterContinental Moscow Tverskaya, phere of the CERBA Christmas party, beautiful interiors and Kings Meat, Venta Grande. delicious food of Mamaison All Suites Spa Hotel Pokrovka, We very much appreciate your support and hope for your active including tasty Czech cuisine and authentic Czech beer, participation in our future charity initiatives! CERBA MOSCOW ANNUAL CHRISTMAS COCKTAIL DECEMBER 12, 2017
The end of 2017 year was celebrated by Moscow chapter mem bers, associates, and business partners, in the traditional format of Annual Christmas Cocktail. The reception was held on 12th of December at CERBA Partner Hotel Mamaison All Suites Stanislav Borodyuk, Vice President and Head of Moscow Spa Hotel Pokrovka. Representative Office, Kinross Gold Corporation On December 15 16 in Moscow CERBA and the Russian Association for Canadian Studies (RACS) jointly organized the
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14th International RACS Conference on Russian Canadian Relations, which took place in the Conference Hall of the Institute for the U.S. and Canadian Studies of Russian Academy of Sciences (ISKRAN). The Conference was dedicated to the 150th Anniversary of the Canadian Confederation, and to the 50th Anni versary of ISKRAN. The Conference was divided into two sessions, held consecutively on De cember 15 and December 16. The first part of the Conference was devoted to economic, political and busi ness themes in Russian Canadian relations, including Northern and Arctic issues. The opening of the International Conference started off with the welcoming words of Nathan Hunt, CERBA Moscow Board Chairman; Dr. Georgy Borisenko, Head of the Ministry's North From left: Nathan Hunt, CERBA Moscow Chair; Georgy Borisenko, America Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia; Dr. Head of the North American Department, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Sergey Rogov, Academic Director of the ISKRAN; H.E. John R. Russia; Sergey Rogov, Academician of RAS, Scientific Chief of Kur, Ambassador of Canada to the Russian Federation; Dr. Institute of US and Canada RAS, Honorary President of RACS; H.E. Valery Garbuzov, Director of the ISKRAN and Dr. Tatyana John R. Kur, Ambassador of Canada to the RF;Valery Garbuzov, Kuzmina, President of RACS, Leading Researcher, Head of the Director of the Institute of US and Canada RAS; Tatyana Kuzmina, Centre for Development and Innovations of ISKRAN, RACS. Ph.D., President of RACS, Leading Researcher, Head of the Centre for During the presentations that followed, speakers covered a wide Development and Innovations of the Institute of US and Canada RAS range of issues from history and politics to Arctic development and environmental protection. The following presentations were Professor, Russian State University For the Humanities, and delivered: "Russia and Canada in the Context of the New World many other presentations. Order" by T. Kuzmina, President, RACS, "The Formation of the The first day of the Conference ended up with the networking Canadian Confederation and the Milestones of its History: View reception kindly provided for the conference participants by the from Russia" by Y. Akimov, Chair of the Advisory Board of Embassy of Canada in Moscow. RACS Branch in St. Petersburg, "Economic Relations Between The program of the second day was devoted to scientific coop the USSR and Canada During the Period of Detente in the eration and to social and cultural components of the Russia 1970s (In the Assessments of Soviet Experts and Bureaucracy)" Canada relations, comparing existing practices of both coun by I. Aggeeva, Senior Researcher, Institute of World History, tries. The event concluded with the plenary session summariz "Global Transformations and Russian Canadian Relations" by ing the results of the conference and recommendations on the L. Nemova, Institute of USA and Canada Studies, "Russian ways to facilitate and strengthen cooperation between Russia Canadian Cooperation in the Arctic: Issues and Opportunities" and Canada in all aspects. The event provided the unique op by A. Demchuk, Associate Professor, Moscow State University; portunity for both sides to share their views on the current state "Russian Factor in Arctic Policy of J. Trudeau's Government" by of Canada Russia relations and discuss the ways to work D. Volodin, Head of Canadian Department ISKRAN, "Russian together to further strengthen and improve the bilateral cooper Сanadian Сooperation in the Field of Education " by E. Isaeva, ation on major issues of concern.
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