THE SWEDISH-CANADIAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE GOLDEN50 JUBILEE 1965 - 2015 Table of Contents

Greetings From Public Officials and Dignitaries 2 The Chamber 9 SCCC Board of Directors 2015 10 Meet Our Members 11 History of the Chamber 12 List of Chamber Chairs 1965 - 2015 13 Embassy Interviews 14 10 Swedish Innovations 18 The Nobel Prize - Awarding Great Minds 20 Economic Outlook: Sweden and Canada 22 Article: Alfa Laval 24 Interesting Facts About Sweden 28 Article: The Great Swedish Hockey Migration 30 SCCC Wide Range of Events and Activities 33 A View to the Future 34

Ottawa, 25 November 2015

Ottawa

As the Ambassador of Sweden to Canada, I am pleased to extend my most sincere congratulations to the Swedish Canadian Chamber of Commerce on the celebration of its 50th year of excellent service to the

Swedish-Canadian business community. Throughout the years the Embassy has enjoyed collaborating with the chamber and appreciated its dedication and enthusiasm for supporting Swedish-Canadian related business.

I am pleased to extend sincere congratulations to the staff and members of the Ottawa, 25 November 2015 Swedish-Canadian Chamber of Commerce as you gather to celebrate its 50th anniversary. TheAs themembers Ambassador of the of Chamber Sweden representsto Canada, some I am ofpleased the most to extend my most sincere prosperouscongratulations and well managed to the Swedish Swedish Canadian and Canadian Chamber companies of Commerce which on the celebration The welfare of both our country and our world depends on the engagement, play a keyof roleits 50th in strengthening year of excellent the service long lasting to the Swedish-Canadiantrade relations as well business as community. entrepreneurialism and innovative thinking of chambers of commerce much like this investmentThroughout ties between the years Canada the Embassy and Sweden. has enjoyed Both countries collaborating are with the chamber and one. Its members have helped to foster creative partnerships and lasting economic appreciated its dedication and enthusiasm for supporting Swedish-Canadian related export-oriented and as such the chamber of commerce plays an ties that are beneficial to the Swedish community and to our country as a whole. business. Moreover, their efforts have proven to be of invaluable help in strengthening the important role as a focal point for economic discussions and business bilateral relations between Canada and Sweden. support Theas well members as social of theactivities Chamber to extendrepresents business some ofnetworks. the most prosperous and well managed Swedish and Canadian companies which play a key role in strengthening Canadians are known throughout the world for their business acumen. As a country, the long lasting trade relations as well as investment ties between Canada and we would not have this reputation without the tireless work of chambers of commerce, PleaseSweden. accept Both my countries best and are profound export-oriented congratulations and as such for the an chamber of commerce whose members have committed themselves to making their communities more enjoyableplays and anmemorable important celebrationrole as a focal of thepoint Chamber’s for economic 50th discussions year. and business support prosperous. as well as social activities to extend business networks. Allow me also to take this opportunity to wish the Chamber every I wish you a most enjoyable celebration as you mark this momentous milestone. success inPlease the future.accept my best and profound congratulations for an enjoyable and memorable celebration of the Chamber’s 50th year. Allow me also to take this opportunity to wish the Chamber every success in the future.

YoursYours sincerely David Johnston November 2015

H.E.H.E. PerPer Sjögren

Postal Address: Telephone: E-mail: 377 Dalhousie Street, Suite 305 +1 613 244 8200 [email protected] OTTAWA ON K1N 9N8

Visitors' address: Fax: Website: 377 Dalhousie Street, Suite 305 +1 613 241 2277 www.swedishembassy.ca

2 3 December 4, 2015 Message from the Mayor

A PERSONAL MESSAGE FROM THE PREMIER It is my great pleasure to offer congratulations to the Swedish-Canadian Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) on its 50th Golden Jubilee. On behalf of the Government of Ontario, I am delighted to extend warm greetings to our Swedish-Canadian business community and to everyone attending the Swedish- Founded in 1965, SCCC has been a steadfast model of cooperation and Canadian Chamber of Commerce (SCCC) 50th Golden Jubilee celebrations. collaboration through strategic partnerships and the promotion and fostering of Swedish-Canadian business opportunities. As Premier, I am grateful for our province’s tremendous diversity — it makes us stronger and is a rich source of ideas and perspectives. Most of all, it connects us to all corners We join with business partners, communities and well-wishers in recognizing 50 years of the world and allows us to seize valuable global opportunities. The Swedish- of bi-lateral trade, culture and youth relations between Sweden and Canada. Canadian community has contributed immensely to our multicultural success story, and has done much to strengthen our cultural fabric and our economy. On behalf of Toronto City Coucil, I congratulate the Swedish-Canadian Chamber of Commerce once more on this milestone anniversary and look forard to strengthening I wish to take this opportunity to express my gratitude for your business community’s the socio-economic and trade ties between our two countires. valued contributions. Through your enterprise and skills, you have helped create jobs, strengthen our workforce and invigorate our economy.

I would also like to commend the SCCC for fostering business excellence and innovation for the past 50 years. Know that your organization is playing a vital role in building a stronger, more prosperous Ontario and Canada. Mayor John Tory Congratulations on your 50th anniversary! Please accept my best wishes for City of Toronto continued success.

Kathleen Wynne Premier

4 5 On behalf of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in Canada (EUCCAN), I am pleased to acknowledge the importance of the Swedish-Canadian Chamber an umbrella organization of European Union bilateral Chambers of Commerce and of Commerce and to congratulate the Chamber on the momentous occasion of its Business Associations, it is my great pleasure to congratulate the Swedish-Canadian 50th Anniversary. Chamber of Commerce to their Golden Jubilee. Sweden and Canada have a strong commercial relationship with significant The Swedish-Canadian Chamber of Commerce was one of the first oranizations to trade flows. Many of the multinational Swedish companies have been doing join EUCCAN and has been a strong engaged member ever since. I would like to business in Canada for decades. Both countries are export-oriented with an take this opportunity to thank the Chamber, its staff - especially Marie Larsson - and advanced industrial sector. members for the continued support. I’m looking to the on-going cooperation. Since 1965, the Swedish-Canadian Chamber has been the forum for economic 50 years of Sweden in Canada - that’s a reason to celebrate. Please accept my discussions and collaboration, organizing professional and social activities aiming congratulations for all that has been achieved and my best wishes for the years to strengthen business relations. Through its vast membership, the Swedish-Canadian to come. Chamber is an invaluable network for further enhancing the long lasting trade and economic relationship between Sweden and Canada. Your sincerely, The Swedish Chambers International (SCI) represent a significant part of the Swedish business community abroad and are located in 26 different countries. The Swedish- Canadian Chamber is a member of the SCI. The Swedish Chambers play a key role in trade promotion, contributing to the expansion of bilateral trade and strengthening Thomas Beck the trademark Sweden. President Please accept my best wishes for a memorable anniversary and continued success in the years to come.

Maria Rankka CEO of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Swedish Chambers International

6 7 The Chamber

Vision technologically advanced and strive to balance commerce with conscience. The like-minded values Welcome Words From the SCCC Chairman Of The Board For over 50 years, the Swedish-Canadian Chamber and entrepreneurial spirit have contributed to many Dear SCCC Member, of Commerce (SCCC), a non-profit business association, Swedish companies electing to expand in Canada. has been promoting the development of Swedish- For the past 50 years, the Swedish-Canadian Chamber of Commerce (SCCC), a non-profit Canadian commerce by facilitating company visits, The Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement business association founded in 1965, has been a model for cooperation and collaboration business references and referrals, information exchange, (CETA) between Canada and the EU now presents by forging strategic partnerships and promoting the development of Swedish-Canadian topical seminars and regular networking events that further opportunities for economic exchange and business opportunities. The growth of the SCCC has been facilitated through company visits, provide an opportunity to learn, and equally important growth to the benefit of both countries. business references and referrals, information exchanges, topical seminars and cross-cultural to meet and share experience with people with similar networking events. The mutual desire to create economic prosperity between Sweden and interests. Team Sweden in Canada, is well positioned Canada has provided invaluable opportunities to learn, share experiences, innovate and grow. to support the demands, caused by significantly The Toronto area has one of the largest concentrations of Swedish businesses in North America Mission increased trade flows between the two countries. and many leading Swedish companies doing business in Canada, including Alfa Laval, Atlas Copco, Ericsson, H&M (Hennes & Mauritz), IKEA, Sandvik, SKF, Stora Enso, Tetra-Pak, and To promote business and culture between Sweden Valuable partners and sources for us when Volvo Trucks, many of the above mentioned companies are current and past members of SCCC. and Canada. preparing and carrying out our activities are the www.swedenabroad.com, In an ever more competitive global market, both Sweden and Canada have managed to Team Sweden in Canada Swedish Institute at www.si.se, maintain a competitive position through innovation and science and technology. Two very the official Swedish website www.sweden.se, important factors for the future of our two great countries. We are proud to be part of the official Team Sweden for visiting Sweden www.visitsweden.se and for in Canada. investment and promotion www.business-sweden.se. We are thrilled and honoured to celebrate the SCCC 50th Golden Jubilee event at The Royal York Hotel, and we are excited to promote a dynamic new chapter in relations between Sweden and Canada enjoy a strong commercial Canada and Sweden through the recently negotiated Comprehensive Economic and Trade relationship. Both countries are highly industrialized, Agreement (CETA). As a member of the SCCC, we would like to thank you for your contribution to the Chamber, meeting and interacting with individuals and corporations, all with the mutual mandate of encouraging trade, exchanging innovative ideas and increasing business relations internationally, while maintaining a strong cultural foothold. Yours Truly,

Lennart (Len) P. Kleine Chairman of The Board 8 9 SCCC Board of Directors 2015 Meet Our Members

Member Listing

Lennart (Len) P. Kleine, Chairman Platinum Members Senior Director, Business Development, Finance & Information Management Lakeridge Health Corporation Marie Larsson, Executive Director

Volvo Trucks Canada Inc. Volvo Cars of Canada Corp.

Marc Engelen, Director Gold Members President and CEO, Klaus Koeppen, Director Volvo Cars of Canada Corp. Investment Advisor, CIBC

Silver Members Norditrade Inc. Ann Marie MacDougall, Director Accenta Display Corporation Nuvia Steve Halvorson, Director Founder and President, Assante Wealth Management pixcode Controller, Alfa Laval LeaderBoom Inc. Bennett Jones LLP RE/MAX Brytor International Renteknik Group Inc. Cändybar Shadforth Communications Corporate Traveller Specops Software Patricia MacLean, Director David Margulies, CFA Tetra Pak Canada Lars Henriksson, Honorary Council Director, Communications Eton Ganghester 1928 President and Owner, and Marketing FMT Aircraft Gate Support Systems Individual Members Norditrade Inc. Ericsson Canada Inc. H. Margulies, Tax & Management Int, Inc. Axel Kindbom ITN Logistics Group Ann Gulliver Jenalex Ergonomic Products Chris Stanger & Associates Dentons Joseph (Joe) Lougheed Kusum Sen CIBC Klaus Koeppen Mathias Kindbom Axel Kindbom, Director Lars Ruuth, Director Landing Point Geoge Preger Lawyer and Partner of Marketing Manager, LeaderBoom Inc. Thor Eklund Dickinson Wright LLP SKF Canada Limited Ministry of Economic Dev. and Trade To learn more about our members visit www.sccc.ca

10 11 History of the Chamber List of Chamber Chairs 1965 - 2015

The Swedish-Canadian Chamber of Commerce All past chairs are honorary directors of the Chamber (SCCC) was founded in 1965 by Nils Kallin who was President for SKF as well as the Swedish Consul Founder Nils Kallin 1982 – 1983 Staffan Englund General at the time. The main incentive for founding the 1965 – 1967 Björn Leyner 1983 – 1986 George A. Preger SCCC was to assist the Swedish Trade Commissioner in his quest to extend the contact within Swedish 1967 – 1968 Harry Johansson 1986 – 1988 Bo Overgaard companies across Canada. In 1965 the Swedish 1968 – 1969 Karl Kohler 1988 – 1990 Robert J, Stocks Trade Commissioner was based in Montreal, Quebec 1969 – 1970 Ingmar Söderström 1991 – 1992 Nils Lood and thus the SCCC opened doors to the Toronto market, which in turn gave the Trade Commissioner 1970 – 1970 John Harris 1992 – 1993 Gordon Butler more access to Western Canada. 1971 – 1972 Sven Svensson 1993 – 1994 Carl-Viggo Östlund

Largely due to the resource industries, such as pulp & 1972 – 1973 Ralph Ander 1994 – 1995 Börje Fredriksson paper and mining, Sweden and Canada have been 1973 – 1974 Jan Nytzen 1995 – 1996 Bernt Hoegberg doing business since the early 1900’s and important 1974 – 1975 Harry Johansson 1996 – 2000 Lars Henriksson to have the ability to reach the Swedish-Canadian market on a national level. 1975 – 1976 Lars Vannman 2000 – 2002 Frank Wennberg 1976 – 1977 Pelle Norberg 2002 – 2004 Lars Henriksson Bjorn Leyner became SCCC’s first Chairman. 1977 – 1978 Austen Cambo 2004 – 2006 Lars-Erik Sjöberg Mr. Leyner was sent to Canada from Sweden to start up the first office for Astra (currently known as 1978 – 1979 Clive Thompson 2006 – 2009 Dave Thompson AstraZeneca) and the company has since that time 1980 – 1981 Anders G. Frick 2009 – 2013 Erik Thorsrud grown to include a research centre in Montreal, QC as well as offices in Mississauga, ON. Mr. Leyner 1981 – 1982 Jan E. Eriksson 2013 – 2015 Lennart P. Kleine remained a loyal member until his death in 2003.

Letter from the Royal Swedish Embassy dated June 22, 1965 To learn more visit http://sccc.ca/?p=2653

12 13 Embassy Interviews: Canada Sweden Relations countries in all fields of activity. I feel privileged to planning integrates quality of life, energy efficiency, be an Ambassador in Canada where I am met by a climate and clean technology goals. Research Past, Present, Future positive, generous and friendly attitude. In light of this, exchanges continue to blossom in areas such as life it is my ambition is to bring our governments, business sciences and bioenergy, and Canadians are very communities and people closer. This can be done proud that Dr. Arthur McDonald is receiving the 2015 through facilitating and supporting cooperation in Nobel Prize in Physics in Stockholm. education and research, innovation, as well as fostering contacts between Swedish companies and What role can organizations such as SCCC play to the Canadian market. Both our countries are highly expand trade between the two countries? industrialized, technologically advanced and strive to H.E. Kenneth Maccartney, Canada’s H.E. Per Sjögren, Sweden’s balance commerce with conscience. This common PS The Swedish-Canadian Chamber of Commerce Ambassador to Sweden Ambassador to Canada base is conducive to close co-operation in my is a key organization in the concept of Team Sweden assignment as the Swedish Ambassador to Canada. together with the Swedish Embassy and Business Sweden. Our common aim, but with somewhat different We asked H.E. Kenneth Macartney, Canada’s individual and regardless of background, provide Every year, there are many visits and exchanges. roles, is to bring together and promote the Swedish Ambassador to Sweden and H.E. Per Sjögren, guaranteed basic security in all aspects of life. When Any comments? Business community in Canada for the promotion of Sweden’s Ambassador to Canada, to share some I visit Canadian provinces and meet representatives of Swedish industry and export. SCCC is a meeting point thoughts on the relationships between Canada governments, local authorities, business representatives PS Every year we receive numerous visitors at the for the Swedish business community and is thereby and Sweden. and Swedish communities, I sense that these common Embassy, both political and other levels, who represent creating contacts between companies but also in values between our countries are strong. Consequently diverse interests of Swedish society. Migration, relation to the Canadian Business community. SCCC How would you describe relations between Canada there is an interest in Canada about the open and integration, education and research cooperation also has an important role in connecting Swedish and Sweden? transparent Swedish society and our good results are some areas of special interest for our Swedish companies with local chambers of commerce in both in terms of growth, employment, gender equality, delegations and visitors. Education and the student Sweden and Canada. KM They are excellent and represent the sum of competitiveness and living conditions. exchange program between Sweden and Canada countless personal connections, commercial activities, are areas of increasing interest in both countries. KM Given the significant opportunities that will be political and official level interactions, research What role can you as ambassadors play? During last year the number of Swedish students at presented by CETA, it is important to spread knowledge and academic collaboration, cultural exchanges, Canadian universities amounted to about 600 persons of CETA’s benefits so that Canadian and Swedish curiosity over how each country deals with similar KM Our job as Ambassadors is to seek opportunities who build bridges between the younger generations in companies can take advantage from the moment the societal, political or economic challenges… and of to facilitate, expand and deepen the quality and our countries. agreement comes into force. Business associations, such course, a shared passion for hockey! I recently hosted quantity of such exchanges. Happily, our task is to as the Swedish-Canadian Chamber of Commerce, can the iconic Swedish radio show, “Sommar i P1” and build on a rock-solid foundation. We have a shared KM I have been consistently impressed by the play an important role in this. Indeed, championing was overwhelmed by the really warm response by international outlook and many commonalities in terms delegations that visit back and forth to exchange CETA would be a fitting 50th anniversary goal for Swedes who wanted to share with me their personal of values, societal norms and structures, geography best practices in many different sectors. Swedish this organization that has done so much to promote connections with Canada. and climate, and natural resources wealth, as well as policy-makers frequently visit Canada to study how we Canada-Sweden economic relations over the years. the fact that we are both export-oriented economies manage immigration and integration, and Canadians Happy 50th! PS Sweden and Canada share the same values to noted for advanced research and innovation. are interested in how Sweden is managing a large include respect for democracy, human rights and influx of refugees. Sustainable cities is the focus of the rule of law. Our government’s goal is to create PS As Ambassador for Sweden, my main task is to many Canadian municipal and private sector groups To see the full length version of these interviews visit societies focused on the safety and welfare of the strive for close and deep relations between our visiting Sweden, keen to learn more about how city www.sccc.ca/?p=3981

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Art Director Signature/Date Copy Writer Signature/Date Account Service Signature/Date: 5. 1959 Nils Bohlin invented the three-point safety 8. 2006 Daniel Ek and Martin Lorentzon invented 10 Swedish Innovations belt, introduced by Volvo, estimated to have saved Spotify which allows users to stream and share millions over 1 million lives since it was introduced. of music tracks to their computers and smart phones. Today, Spotify has over 40 million active users around the world.

From Anders Celsius’s thermometer in the 1700’s to Björn Westerholm’s eco-friendly portable charger Power Trekk in 2011, Sweden has long been a country that encourages innovation. The following are 10 innovations that,

1. 1741 Anders Celsius, a Swedish astronomer, 3. 1917 Gideon Sundbäck invented the modern day physicist and mathematician, invented the Celsius zipper which became popular during the first World 9. 2006 Petra Wadström invented Solvatten, Scale. War when the Americans used it in their sleeping bags 6. 2003 Niklas Zennström invented Skype, a portable solar water heater system which makes and overalls. a software application that has enabled over 660 unsafe water drinkable using solar energy. Solvatten million worldwide users to make free voice and video is used in 20 countries worldwide and can produce calls over the internet. 22-33 liters of clean, drinkable water when exposed to two to six hours of sunlight.

2. 1883 Swedish inventor Gustaf de Laval 4. 1951 Erik Wallenberg invented the Tetra Pak, 10. 2011 Björn Westerholm, CEO at myFC, commercializes the worlds first centrifugal milk-cream Ruben Rausingan aseptic packaging technology 7. 2005 Anna Haupt and Terese Alstin invented introduces PowerTrekk a portable charger that uses separator. that has been referred to as the most important food the Hövding bicycle helmet ~ the world’s first airbag eco-friendly fuel cell technology to convert hydrogen . packaging innovation of the 20th Century by the for cyclists. into electricity and can instantly power any compatible Institute of Food Technologies (IFT) and the Royal electronic device – mobile phones, GPS, laptops and Swedish Academy of Engineering Sciences (IVA). digital cameras.

Swedish Innovations source: www.sweden.se

18 19 The Nobel Prize - Awarding Great Minds Prominent Swedish and Canadian Canada Nobel Laureates 2015 Arthur B, McDonald, Physics Sweden 2013 Alice Munro, Literature 2011 Ralph M. Steinman, Physiology or Medicine 2015 Tomas Lindahl, Chemistry 2009 Willard S. Boyle, Physics Every year in early October, the world turns its gaze of Alfred Nobel. The prize is based on a donation 2011 Tomas Tranströmer, Literature 2009 Jack W. Szastak, Physiology or Medicine towards Sweden and Norway as the Nobel Laureates received by the Nobel Foundation in 1968 from 2000 Arvid Carlsson, Physiology or Medicine 1999 Robert Mundell, Economics are announced in Stockholm and Oslo. The Nobel Sveriges Riksbank on the occasion of the bank’s 1982 Alva Myrdal, Peace 1997 Myron Scholes, Economics Prize, which has been awarded for discoveries such 300th anniversary. The Prize in Economic Sciences is 1982 Sune Bergström, Physiology or Medicine 1997 William Vickrey, Economics as radioactivity and penicillin, is arguably the world’s awarded by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, 1982 Bengt I. Samuelsson, Physiology or Medicine 1994 Bertram N. Brockhouse, Physics most prestigious award. following the same principles as for the Nobel Prizes. 1981 Kai Siegbahn, Physics 1993 Michael Smith, Chemistry 1981 Torsten Wiesel, Physiology or Medicine 1992 Rudolph A. Marcus, Chemistry The prestigious award that captures the world’s Legacy of Alfred Nobel 1977 Bertil Ohlin, Economics 1990 Richard E. Taylor, Physics attention The Nobel Prize is the legacy of Sweden’s Alfred 1974 Eyvind Johnson, Literature 1989 Sidney Altman, Chemistry The Nobel Prize is considered the most prestigious Nobel (1833-1896). Prizes are awarded to ‘those 1974 Harry Martinson, Literature 1986 John C. Polanyi, Chemistry award in the world. Prize-winning discoveries include who, during the preceding year, shall have conferred 1974 Gunnar Myrdal, Economics 1983 Henry Taube, Chemistry X-rays, radioactivity and penicillin. Peace Laureates the greatest benefit on mankind.’ When he signed his 1970 Ulf von Euler, Physiology or Medicine 1981 David H. Hubel, Physiology or Medicine include Nelson Mandela and Barack Obama. Nobel last will in 1895, Nobel declared that the bulk of his 1970 Hannes Alfven, Physics 1976 Saul Bellow, Literature Laureates in Literature, including Rudyard Kipling and estate should be converted into a fund and invested 1967 Ragnar Granet, Physiology or Medicine 1971 Gerhard Herzberg, Chemistry Doris Lessing, have thrilled readers with works such as in safe securities. The four institutions in Sweden and 1966 Nelly Sachs, Literature 1966 Charles B. Huggins, Physiology or Medicine The Jungle Book and The Grass Is Singing. Norway (the two countries were united between 1961 Dag Hammarskjöld, Peace 1957 Lester B. Pearson, Peace 1814 and 1905) conferring the prizes were to be ‘the 1951 Pär Lagerkvist, Literature 1949 William Giauque, Chemistry The Nobel Prize has been awarded to people Swedish Academy of Sciences, Karolinska Institutet 1948 Arne Tiselius, Chemistry 1943 Michael Smith, Chemistry and organizations every year since 1901 (with a in Stockholm, the Academy in Stockholm’ and ‘a 1931 Erik Axel Karlfeldt, Literature 1923 Frederick G. Banting, Physiology or Medicine few exceptions such as during World War II) for committee of five persons to be elected by the Storting’ 1930 Nathan Söderblom, Peace 1908 Ernest Rutherford, Chemistry achievements in physics, chemistry, physiology or (the Norwegian parliament). 1929 Hans von Euler-Chalpin, Chemistry Source: Wikipedia medicine, literature and peace. 1926 Theodor Svedberg, Chemistry The Nobel Foundation 1924 Karl Manne Siegbahn, Physics Nobel Day is 10 December. For the prize winners, In 1900, the four institutions awarding the prizes 1921 Hjalmar Branting, Peace it is the climax of a week of speeches, conferences agreed to create the Nobel Foundation, a private 1916 Carl Gustaf Verner von Heidenstam, Literature and receptions. At the Nobel Prize Award Ceremony institution based on the will of Alfred Nobel. The 1912 Gustaf Dalén, Physics in Stockholm that day, the Laureates in Physics, Nobel Foundation would administer Alfred Nobel’s 1911 Allvar Gullstrand, Physiology or Medicine Chemistry, Physiology or Medicine, and Literature willed assets, totaling SEK 31 million (EUR 3.4 million, 1909 Selma Lagerlöf, Literature receive a medal from the King of Sweden, as well USD 4.4 million), make public announcements and 1908 Klas Pontus Arnoldson, Peace as a diploma and a cash award. The ceremony is arrange the prize ceremonies. The total amount 1903 Svante Arrhenius, Chemistry followed by a gala banquet. The Nobel Peace Prize is awarded each year is based on the most recent return awarded in Oslo on the same day. on investment. The capital is currently worth around SEK 3.1 billion (EUR 354 million, USD 474 million), Prize in Economic Sciences almost double the amount of the original estate when In 1968, Sweden’s central bank (Sveriges Riksbank) adjusted for inflation. established the Prize in Economic Sciences in Memory Source: To see the full length of this article visit www.sweden.se 20 21 Economic Outlook: Sweden and Canada Sweden Official Title: Kingdom of Sweden

General Information Elections: Monarchy is hereditary. Members of Capital Stockholm Total Area 449964 km2 Parliament: 4 year terms; next elections, Canada and Sweden enjoy a strong commercial Investment: Currency 1 CAN$=6.21 krona (SEK)(2014 - Annual Avg) September 2018. relationship with significant trade flows, two-way With the presence of large, technologically National Holiday June 6, National Day investment levels, innovation, and science and sophisticated multi-national enterprises and dynamic Language(s) Swedish Economic Information (2014) technology cooperation. Sweden, like Canada, is a and innovative SMEs, Sweden is one of Canada’s Bilateral Product Trade Sweden Canada highly industrialized and technologically advanced priority countries for investment. By example, in 2014, Political Information Canada - SwedenGDP: (billion) $630.20 $1,971.90 2500 country. The economy is heavily export-oriented, Swedish investments in Canada totaled $2,624 Type of State Constitutional monarchy GDP per capita:Can. $64,653.32 $55,559.11 2000 Type of Government Parliamentary democracy. Unicameral GDP GrowthImports rate: (%) 2.28 2.44 characterized by a well-developed and highly million, while Canada’s investments in Sweden 1500 with a 349-seat Parliament (Riksdag). Prime Minister Inflation: C an . (%) 0.21 1.90 successful industrial sector, most of which evolved reached $1,037 million. 1000 Exports from the country’s natural resources sectors. elected by the parliament. Cabinet appointed500 by the Unemployment:Balance (%) 7.93 6.92 0 Innovation: Prime Minister. Administrative divisions: 12 counties. Millions -500 Product Trade and Investment (2014) Trade: Sweden is also a top innovation partner for Canada. Governing coalition: Alliance for Sweden (M,-1000 FP, C, KD) In 2014 Canada’s exports to Sweden reached In 2014, Canada and Sweden signed a -1500 Canadian Exports: $393,082,051 Head of State King Carl XVI Gustaf (Accession-2000 1973) Canadian Imports: $1,824,259,028Bilateral Product Trade $393,082,051, while Swedish exports to Canada Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Science 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Statistics Canada topped $1,824,259,028. In the same year, trade and Technology. This agreement enables both Head of Goverment Prime Minister Stefan Löfven (S) Foreign Direct Investment in Canada:Canada $2,624- Sweden (million) 2500 Ministers Foreign Affairs: Margot Wallström (S) Canadian Direct Investment to Sweden: $1,037 (million)Can. balance was in favour of Sweden who has enjoyed countries to work together on science and technology 2000 Canadian Imports from Sweden Imports Finance: Magdalena Andersson (S) 1500 a trade surplus with Canada for many years. projects surrounding public safety and security issues Can. of mutual interest. Interestingly, the agreement will Enterprise and Innovation: Mikael Damberg (S) RepresentationMach. Mech. Elec. Prod. 1000 Exports ForeignChemical Prod. Representation in500 Canada Balance Major categories of Canada’s export to Sweden eliminate about 98% of all tariff lines. By example, Base Metal Prod. 0 Main Political Parties Social Democratic Party (S); Ambassador Per Sjögren (mainly from Ontario, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada will recognize a list of EU car standards, Vehicles and Equip. Millions -500 Canada), have been: from which EU car exporters, like Sweden, will benefit. Moderate Party (M); Green Party (MP); Liberal Party (FP); CanadianSpecialized Inst. Representation-1000 Abroad Food Prod. -1500 Machinery and mechanical products In summary, trade, innovation, and investment relations Centre Party (C); Sweden Democrats (SD); Plasttic,Ambassador Rubber Kenneth Macartney -2000 Christian Democrats (KD); Left Party (V) 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Statistics Canada Base metal products (especially copper) between Canada and Sweden have been mutually 2014 Statistics Canada Electrical and electronic products beneficial for many decades and are anticipated to Special instruments continue to develop in the future generations and years Bilateral Product Trade Canadian Exports to Sweden Canadian Imports from Sweden to come. Canada - Sweden Mach. Mech. Elec. Prod. Mach. Mech. Elec. Prod. Sweden’s export to Canada were led by: 2500 Can. Base Metal Prod. Chemical Prod. Content sourced from: 2000 Pharmaceuticals Imports Specialized Inst. Base Metal Prod. 1500 Embassy of Canada to Sweden, Embassy of Sweden, Ottawa Can. Mineral Prod. Vehicles and Equip. Machinery and equipment 1000 Statistics Canada, Business Sweden, Government of Canada Exports Vehicles and Equip. Specialized Inst. Electrical and electronic products (news.gc.ca) 500 Balance Food Prod. Food Prod. Vehicles and equipment 0 Chemical Prod. Plasttic, Rubber

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2014 Statistics Canada Article: Alfa Laval

Alfa Laval is a world leader in the key technology for the manufacturing of stainless steel products areas of heat transfer, separation and fluid handling. was opened in Peterborough, ON in 1913. A new Our company was founded on a single brilliant head office and repair centre was established in invention, and innovation remains at the heart of Scarborough, ON in 1985. everything we do. Swedish inventor Gustaf de Laval founded AB Separator in Sweden in 1883, Today our products are sold to a wide variety of commercializing his idea for a centrifugal separator to customers across Canada in diverse industries such separate milk and cream. The continuous centrifugal as Oil and Gas, Marine, Food Processing, Brewery, separator followed shortly thereafter when the Alfa building heating and cooling, and refrigeration for disc stack technology was brought to market in 1890. grocery stores and ice rinks. 2015 marks our 116th The company continued to develop solutions for the year in Canada, and we look forward to many more dairy industry, and introduced the continuous milk successful years promoting Swedish innovation in pasteurizer, yeast separators, and the worlds first Canada. milking machine before de Laval’s death in 1913 at the age of 67.

With a very high demand for these solutions from dairies as well as dairy farmers around the world, subsidiary companies were quickly created to meet the global demand. The global company continued to expand, and branched into the design and manufacturing of heat exchangers in 1938, and later into sterilization systems, control systems, and fluid handling products such as pumps and valves. The company was renamed Alfa-Laval AB to reflect that its product line had moved beyond separators, yet still retained our history with the name “Alfa” derived from the alpha discs and “Laval” from the founder of the company. Early pencil drawing Alfa Laval’s first branch plant in Canada was of Cream Separator established in 1899 in Montreal, QC, and a facility Source: Alfa Laval

24 Building the

Networked Society

In the Networked Society, connectivity is the starting point for new ways of innovating, collaborating and socializing. It’s about creating opportunity to transform industries and society. ericsson.com/ca We congratulate the SCCC on 50 years of connecting the Swedish-Canadian business community. Photo: Rendering of Ericsson Global ICT Centre, Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec - Opening 2016. 26 Interesting Facts About Sweden

Peace for 200 Years Protecting Equality A military power during the 17th Century, Sweden Sweden ranks as one of the world’s most gender- has not participated in any war for two centuries. egalitarian countries, based on a belief that both men and women should share power and influence equally. Large Country, Few People Sweden is located in Northern Europe and borders the Nature For Everyone Baltic Sea, Gulf of Bothnia, Kattegat, and Skagerrak. Nature is highly valued in Sweden with National Parks The Country has a total land area of 410,335 sq km and Nature Reserves covering a tenth of the land area. and a population size of 9.8 million. Source: www.sweden.se and The World Factbook Advanced Communications Sweden has a highly developed telecommunications infrastructure; ranked among leading countries for fixed-line, mobile-cellular, Internet and broadband penetration.

History of Democracy The citizens of Sweden are entitled to vote and thereby influence which political party will represent them in the Riksdag (the Swedish Parliament), county councils and municipalities.

Sweden and Human Rights A commitment to human rights can be traced back to 1766 when Sweden introduced freedom of the press – the first country in the world to do so. A priority in Sweden foreign policy is that human rights are respected around the world.

28 29 Article: The Great Swedish Hockey Migration

Ever since the arrival in 1638 of the first Swedish settlers World Hockey Association). Sundin reached another first to Fort Christina, along the Delaware River in New Sweden, for a Swedish hockey player in North America when he Swedes have travelled across the Atlantic looking was the first Swede (and European) chosen as the No. 1 for fortune and a new life. We have seen that story pick in the NHL Draft in 1989 (selected by the Quebec captured so well by famous Swedish writer Wilhelm Nordiques). He then went on to become the first Swede Moberg and his novel, The Emigrants (1949); the story to score 500 goals in the NHL and was, as the second of Swedish immigration to North America, however, is Swede after Salming, inducted into the Hockey Hall of by no means a story of the past, but one that lives on Fame in 2012. today, through the world of sports – and specifically in ice hockey. The emigration of Swedes to the NHL shows no sign of abating. To date, 285 Swedish hockey players have Swedish ice hockey players have been one of Sweden’s played in the NHL. Famous Swedish hockey players greatest exports to North America. The great hockey in the NHL include (among others) Peter Forsberg (who migration began when Ulf Sterner (who led Sweden’s played with the Colorado Avalanche and the Philadelphia Tre Kronor to a gold medal at the world ice hockey Flyers, was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in championships in 1962) became the first Swedish hockey 2014 and is the only Swede to have won a Stanley Cup, Source: www.monroenews.com player to play in the National Hockey League (NHL) Olympic Gold and a World Championship – Twice!), when he suited up for the New York Rangers on January Nicklas Lidström (captain of Detroit Red Wings and games and one ended in a tie. professional sport for Swedes in North America. 27, 1965. part of the Hockey Hall of Fame class of 2015), Henrik • Sweden’s Tre Kronor won Olympic gold in 1994 – Lundqvist (the first goaltender in NHL history to start his beating Canada in the famous shoot-out with Forsberg Other Interesting Facts The next transatlantic trailblazer was Börje Salming who career with 6 consecutive 30-win seasons), Markus notching the winning goal, now memorialized on a together with Inge Hammarström, joined the Toronto Näslund (captain of Vancouver Canucks), Daniel Swedish stamp – and again in 2006 in Turin. Two Swedish basketball players have played in the Maple Leafs in 1973. Salming, one of the premier Alfredsson (captain of the Ottawa Senators), Henrik • The town of Örnsköldsvik is “Hockey Capital of National Basketball Association: Jonas Jerebko and defencemen of his era and who became the first Swedish Sedin (captain of the Vancouver Canucks), Daniel Sedin, Sweden” and has produced so many hockey players Miles Simon. player voted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 1996, paved Henrik Zetterberg, Nicklas Bäckström, Johan Franzen, per capita that a Swedish economist once joked it the way for a future generation of Swedish players. Above Niklas Kronwall, Patrik Berglund, Thomas Steen, Håkan should have a population of 12 million inhabitants Four Swedish baseball players have played in Major all, he dispelled the myth that Swedes were not tough Loob, Kent Nilsson, Erik Karlsson (captain of the Ottawa instead of the 28,991 who live there (2010 census). League Baseball: Charlie Bold, Eric Erickson, Charlie enough for the North American game and Salming quickly Senators), Bengt-Åke Gustafsson, Pelle Lindbergh and The MoDo hockey club of Örnsköldsvik has reared Hallström and Axel Lindstrom. became a fan favourite with Maple Leaf fans in Toronto. Viktor Hedman. such hockey greats as Hedberg, Forsberg, Markus Näslund, the Sedin twins and many other NHLers. Ten Swedish soccer players have suited up in Major Mats Sundin followed in the footsteps of Swedish players Did You Know… • Charlotte Gustavsson, MoDo’s new CEO is the only League Soccer. like Sterner, Salming, Hammaström and Anders Hedberg • Canada and Sweden have played each other in the woman to lead a major professional hockey club in (who along with fellow Swede, Ulf Nilsson, signed Winter Olympic ice hockey tournament 16 times. either Sweden or North America. Eight Swedish-born players have played in the National contracts in 1974 to play for the Winnipeg Jets in the Canada has won 12 times, Sweden has won 3 • Ice hockey is by far the most well-represented Football League.

30 31 SCCC Wide Range of Events and Activities

To Come

World Trade Day, Stockholm Nordic Collaboration Lecture Series Jubilee Golf Event Site visit to IKEA

Swedavia Consultation Eva Walder, Director-General for Trade Rentenik Visit Annual Crayfish Party CongratulationsCongratulations to to TheThe Swedish-Swedish- Canadian Canadian ChamberChamber of of Commerce Commerce on on youryour 50th50th Anniversary! Anniversary!

Visit from Färjestad BK Hockey Team Volvo Product Launch Board Meeting on Len’s Boat

Team Sweden Chairman’s Dinner Nordic Consular Cup Golf Tournament Annual Lucia Luncheon

32 33 See more event photos at http://sccc.ca/?p=173 A View to the Future ål to e next 50 Yea! Thank You for participating in this special tribute that encouragement as we support the next generation honours the past fifty years of the SCCC’s successful of business leaders to become active members of promotion, integration and involvement in business, the Chamber, to expand our reach and to break culture and community development between Sweden new ground as we share international know-how, and Canada. We are grateful for the strong ties encourage business innovation, and build strong between these two great countries and we look partnerships that lead to sustainable thriving global forward to the next 50 years with excitement and business communities.

Special Acknowledgment We would like to provide a special acknowledgement to the SCCC Board of Directors, C.J. Graphics Team, Gisela McKay and Alexandra Barak for their help in developing this commemorative booklet.

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