Junior Team Canada Trade and Development Mission to February 13-22, 2019

Global Vision will lead a Junior Team Canada Trade and Development Mission to Peru to strengthen cultural and economic ties between Canada and Peru. The 2019 Mission will build on our successful JTC Missions to Peru in 2015 & 2016, promoting Canadian businesses and organizations in the rapidly growing Peruvian economy. This mission is very timely given the recent signing of the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) of which Canada and Peru are members in May 2018. In addition, it aims to commemorate 75th Anniversary of Canada-Peru bilateral trade relations.

During the mission, JTC will focus on showcasing Canadian secondary and post-secondary education opportunities for Peruvian students. We will engage Peruvian students through school visits, presentations, receptions and meetings with international recruitment agencies and Ministry of Education officials. Junior Team Canada will also identify trade opportunities for Canadian companies and organizations in several sectors including: Agriculture, Education, Finance, Clean Technology, and Mining.

Our mission will also focus on development challenges such as: economic growth for poor communities, democratic participation, health, education, and food security. Our Junior Team Canada Ambassadors will work together with Peruvian youth leaders to open up the dialogue on these pressing development issues and develop innovative solutions that can be implemented in their very own communities.

Upon our return to Canada, JTC will produce market sector reports that will include a summary of the Mission, market intelligence and opportunities identified for Canadian enterprises and key contacts made. We will also present our innovative solutions to the development challenges to the Government of Canada, in hopes of informing policy and investment decisions in the near future.

Our Team Terry Clifford, Founder and President Born in Acton, Ontario, Terry was an educator and school principal by career. He was educated at Universities of Guelph, Toronto and Cornell. Throughout more than 25 years in education, Mr. Clifford taught elementary, secondary and university levels. He innovated several programs, authored a mathematics text series and has accepted Provincial awards for outstanding community leadership both as a teacher and Principal. Mr. Clifford served almost 10 years in public service. He represented the Ontario riding of London— Middlesex where he was first elected in the 1984 federal election and re-elected in 1988, therefore becoming a member in the 33rd and 34th Canadian Parliaments. He served and chaired Caucus and Standing Committees with both national and international responsibilities. Key areas of his work were energy / environment, employment, free trade, transport and European Parliamentary relations. He has been recognized for his success in forging powerful cross partnerships and for his global initiatives in science, technology, business and education. Clifford left federal politics in 1993 as he did not campaign for a third term in the House of Commons. While there, he founded in 1991 a national organization called Global Vision that engages enterprising young Canadians through education and hands on experience to develop as leaders. The mission of Global Vision is to promote Canadian culture and industry to the world.Global Vision sends young Canadians on international trade missions and participates in the Prime Minister's initiatives at APEC, G8 and G20 Summits. Global Vision to date has supported the work of 5 Prime Ministers, trained 30,000 youth and has represented Canada's interests in 30 countries in 6 continents. In 2004, he was made a Member of the Order of Canada for his efforts with Global Vision.

Amy Giroux, Director Amy began her career as a Political Attaché for the Secretary of State of Canada and Minister for Multiculturalism and Citizenship. She graduated from the University of Guelph with an Honours Bachelors in Political Science.

As the Director of Global Vision, she manages the organization and develops national and international trade and development programs. Amy has led over 35 Junior Team Canada Missions to Africa, the Americas, Asia, Oceania and Europe. She is the Team Educator for the Junior Team Canada missions to APEC and the CEO Summit and most recently lead a delegation to Papa New Guinea.

Driven with her own keen desire to make a difference in developing countries, Amy has taken the Junior Team Canada model to establish global youth training programs in several countries including , Korea, , Mexico and the . On the upcoming Junior Team Canada Trade Mission to Peru, She will be collaborating with the Universidad San Ignacio de Loyola Ambassadors to further strengthen Canada and Peru’s culture and trade ties through our youth leaders, as we celebrate Canada-Peru 75th anniversary of bilateral trade relations.

Mariam Ragab, Team Leader

Mariam is a third year Computer Science student at Dalhousie University with a minor in Social Justice and Inequality. Mariam is passionate about youth education and empowerment, and international public policy. From being an avid debater, code instructor for children, and a teaching assistant for courses at Dalhousie, Mariam likes to fill her time with different ways to give back. She is passionate about international human rights, given her background as an immigrant to Canada from Egypt. Last December, she was given an opportunity to judge top debaters at the World University Debate Championships, where she was exposed to the perspectives of top debaters and intellectuals from around the globe. Mariam is also a passionate volunteer for Global Vision, acting as the Atlantic coordinator for the organization, having co-organized two National Youth Ambassador Caucus’s, an Arctic Youth Ambassador Summit, and a roundtable in Halifax. Mariam also had the opportunity to represent Canada as part of the official Canadian youth delegation to APEC 2018, where she had the opportunity to present on challenges and opportunities in the digital age to changemakers from the Asia Pacific Region. Our Ambassadors Aaliyah Lahai Aaliyah is a second year student aiming to complete a double major in Microbiology & Immunology, Sustainability, as well as a certificate in International Rural Development at Dalhousie University. Her family is originally from Liberia and her interests lie in sustainable development on the African continent particularly in the area of urban farming and renewable energy. Liberia was nearly extirpated by a civil war, causing many civilians to flee, including her family. Growing up she never neglected her heritage but instead chose learning opportunities that would hopefully provide her with the skill set and knowledge necessary to aid in rebuilding Liberia and developing the surrounding West African region. Aaliyah is passionate about human rights and holds the topic of girls’ education in the developing world close to her heart. She has represented organizations such as Because I Am a Girl and the YWCA at national caucuses, speaking on women’s rights in the developing world and the economic and social benefits a country receives when the girl child is equally educated and respected. Aaliyah is hoping to strengthen the Canadian and Peruvian bond whilst representing Atlantic Canadian businesses.

Ananya Pampana Ananya Pampana is a passionate and hardworking 15 year old in grade 11. Her passion and drive for international relations, and diplomacy has taken her to great heights. She has had the pleasure to be chosen to be apart of great opportunities such as attending and speaking to the delegates at the Y20 summit in Argentina. Through her extensive experience in Model United Nations, Model G20, and the Y20 in the past 4 years, she has trained and strengthened her skills in negotiation, leadership, and making trade deals. Ananya is also very active in her local community as the Vice President of the Tri-Cities Rotary International Interact Club. She is incredibly passionate about youth mental wellness and has spoken as a key-note speaker for many wellness workshops. Ananya is also an Indian Classical singer, and a fencer.

Carson Baker Carson Baker is currently a grade twelve student attending Thousand Islands Secondary School in Brockville, Ontario. At school, Carson is the Co-Prime Minister of Student Council, alongside Co-President of his school’s Me to We school’s group, the HELP Club. In these roles, he has played roles in executing fundraisers and events in his school and community. Carson is very interested in international relations, law, and diplomacy- he wishes to pursue this in University and as a career. While in Peru, Carson plans on representing companies and organizations focused on education, as well as those in the environmental and water treatment sectors of Canadian industry. Carson is very excited to represent Canada on the international level in Peru, as well as to help build bilateral relations between the two countries and build his own relationships with people from across Canada, and in Peru.

Kaitlyn Kitzan Kaitlyn Kitzan grew up on a mixed farm in east central Saskatchewan and is still active on the family farm. Kaitlyn is in her third year of university at the University of Saskatchewan studying Agribusiness. During the school year, she is the student ambassador for the College of Agriculture and Bio-resources as well as Vice President of the Ag Bizz Club and Project Manager of Food 4 the Future. She has spent the last two summers working for the Saskatchewan Ministry of Agriculture and recently started working for Work Horse Hub. Kaitlyn serves on the Yorkton Exhibition Board as well as the Sask. Young Ag-Entrepreneur Board. Kaitlyn had the privilege to attend a JTC Mission to China in 2016, as well as travel to Des Moines Iowa for the World Food Prize, Ecuador for a Me to We trip and El Salvador for a Global Citizenship experience. She is looking to expand her knowledge on international trade especially in the field of Agriculture.

Kate Morency Kate Morency is a grade twelve student at St. Mother Teresa High School in Ottawa. She is a passionate young entrepreneur as well as an enthusiastic and positive leader. Kate has a passion for business and international relations. She participated in the Ontario Summer Company Program where she ran her own business, competed in the Ottawa U Perfect Pitch Competition and the Sprott Business Case Competition, and volunteers as the VP of Entrepreneurship with the Titans Den Business Club. Kate is very excited to accompany the JTC on the trade mission to Peru and proudly represent her community!

Michael Batas Michael Batas is a first-year student at Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alberta. As an avid pilot and energy sector advocate, he is happiest three-thousand feet above the earth, or hiking into a forest. A proud member of his local and global community, he founded the Michael Batas Environmental Stewardship Scholarship at age 9 with a goal of raising awareness among youth around environmental activism. Furthering his community service focus, he has achieved the Bronze, Silver and Gold qualifications of the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award. Recently, Michael was the Marketing Coordinator for the SevenGen Indigenous Student Energy Summit, helping organize the largest youth energy forum of its kind in Canada.

Internationally, Michael has represented Canada on the 2015 Vimy Pilgrimage Award and the 2017 International Air Cadet Exchange. In December 2017, Michael graduated from the Royal Canadian Air Cadet Program having attained the highest rank after six and a half years of service.

This past year, Michael was a delegate on the 2018 Global Vision Junior Team Canada Trade Mission to China. On the mission, he represented Canada's energy and transportation sectors while working with and discussing bilateral partnerships and foreign investment with top government and industry leaders. His performance earned him the opportunity to again be a Junior Team Canada Ambassador for the Voices of the Future program at the 2018 APEC CEO Leader's Summit in Papua New Guinea.

Michael is thrilled to be a JTC Ambassador for the 2019 Global Vision Junior Team Canada Mission to Peru. Sammie Dhillon Sammie Dhillon is in her third year of studies towards a Bachelor of Science at McMaster University in Hamilton, Ontario. Her past experiences have enhanced her passion for leadership. She had the honour of leading a caucus of 60+ Ontario students and delivering the Speech from the Throne as Premier, at Ontario Model Parliament. Sammie also had the privilege of attending the G7 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors’ meeting in Whistler, British Columbia as a selected finalist for the Minster of Finance’s G7 Student Challenge. She looks forward to facilitating and directing the flow of debate as a Chair for the McMaster Model United Nations conference this year.

Sammie is a passionate citizen of the world who enjoys volunteering and striving to make a positive impact on the lives of those around her. She looks forward to representing Canada at the international level by bringing an active and progressive voice in Peru, while broadening her skill set and expanding her professional network.

Sascha Berliner Outspoken. Driven. Accountable. Disciplined. Are four words that best describe Sascha Berliner.

As a 16 year old tenth grade student at Cobequid Educational Centre in Nova Scotia, Sascha is an avid student with a passion for business, economics and government. She is a national level debater, part of student council and is involved in her school’s shared reading program with special needs students. In the past year, Sascha has partaken in the Debate National Seminar and the Forum for Young Canadians. Sascha is very interested foreign policy and international relations hoping to pursue law after high school. She will be a representative from Nova Scotia for the mission to Peru and is eager to return home with newfound information and intelligence to further her community and province.

Shaelyn Stadnyk Shaelyn Stadnyk is currently studying to obtain an Agriculture Business degree at the University of Saskatchewan. She grew up on a cattle farm near Melville, Saskatchewan which motivated her to peruse a career in agriculture. She has been involved with Global Vision since 2015. Her involvement with Junior Team Canada includes three Regional Round Tables, one in Calgary, AB and two in Vancouver, BC, a National Youth Ambassador Caucus, as well as attending a Northern Youth Ambassador Caucus. She looks forward to sharing her knowledge about the Canadian agriculture industry as well as looking further into the Peruvian agriculture and education system.

Our Partners

Corporate

Averna Technologies A worldwide Test & Quality leader, Averna delivers innovative solutions for clients – including many Global 1000s – in numerous industries. Our talented team includes hundreds of engineers, system architects, developers, project managers and other professionals, as well as a network of partners such as National Instruments, ThingWorx, Keysight Technologies and JOT Automation

Crystalus Crystalus brings great expertise to the table in Risk Management , including credit and risk management, financial management and change management; that our contribution was highly valuable, allowing the entity to grow its capacity and deliver its mandate in a more effective and efficient way.

Datakinetics As the global leader in Data Performance and Optimization Solutions, the world’s largest banks, credit card, brokerage, insurance, healthcare, retail and telecommunication organizations rely on DataKinetics to dramatically improve their data throughput and processing.

Grain Millers Grain Millers is a trusted ingredient partner specializing in providing consistently good food and ingredients throughout the supply chain. Every day, they do what is good for consumers, for farmers, for manufacturers and distributors.

In the end, Grain Miller’s products and partnerships allow them to provide simple, clean food that helps people live healthier lives. Because doing things right is good for everyone.

NewTerra Newterra is opening up new possibilities for decentralized water treatment with redeployable systems. Their modular “plug & play” solutions can be located virtually anywhere and be scaled up and down in parallel with capacity requirements. For subdivisions, for resorts, for remote work camps – wherever a decentralized solutions is required.

Pembina Pipeline Pembina is Calgary-based, and owns a system of pipelines that transport crude oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids produced primarily in western Canada, as well as gas gathering and processing facilities and an oil and natural gas liquids infrastructure and logistics business.

Pembina's integrated assets and commercial operations along the majority of the hydrocarbon value chain allow it to offer a full spectrum of midstream and marketing services to the energy sector.

Scotiabank Scotiabank is Canada's international bank and a leading financial services provider in the Americas. They are dedicated to helping our more than 25 million customers become better off through a broad range of advice, products and services, including personal and commercial banking, wealth management and private banking, corporate and investment banking, and capital markets. With a team of more than 97,000 employees and assets of $998 billion (as at October 31, 2018), Scotiabank trades on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: BNS) and New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: BNS).

Government and Development Ministry of Trade and Export Development

The Ministry of Trade and Export Development advances economic growth to generate wealth and opportunity in Saskatchewan. The Ministry facilitates a co-ordinated cross-government approach to attract investment and grow export markets. The Ministry fosters and supports a competitive business environment, facilitates trade and strengthens Saskatchewan’s international relations.

SaskWheat The Saskatchewan Wheat Development Commission (Sask Wheat) is a producer-led organization established to grow the province’s wheat industry. The commission works to ensure that wheat is a sustainable, profitable and internationally competitive crop capturing the benefits for Saskatchewan farmers and the community. It also aims to provide leadership in identifying and supporting research, market development and advocacy that contributes to profitable and sustainable wheat production for Saskatchewan farmers.

3 Plus Corporation 3 Plus is the economic development corporation for Dieppe, Moncton and Riverview, leveraging their regional assets to foster new job creation, to enhance the region’s prosperity and to improve its overall competitiveness.

They use their expertise to promote our region and attract investment, to help expand their existing businesses and key sectors, and to help build and attract the workforce needed for new and existing businesses to thrive.

Education

Dalhousie University Dalhousie University is proudly located in Halifax, Nova Scotia which is ranked one of the friendliest cities in the world. Founded in 1818, we're one of Canada’s oldest universities, attracting more than 18,800 students from around the world. The university blends transformative academic programs with pioneering research on Canada’s East Coast.

Halifax International Language Institute The International Language Institute (ILI) was founded in 1983 and is recognized as one of Canada’s leading private language training institutes. Since 1983, thousands of international students have selected ILI to learn English, to prepare for University, or for the TOEFL or IELTS exam.

Mount Royal University Since their beginnings more than 100 years ago, MRU has been committed to quality post-secondary education. Mount Royal has transformed since then, but some things will never change. They remain committed to providing intellectually engaged learning opportunities in classes led by passionate professors. They have grown to meet the needs of students from Calgary and around the world in a safe, inclusive environment.

Ottawa Catholic District School Board The Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) is the largest school board in Eastern Ontario serving students within a 2,760 square kilometre area known as the city of Ottawa. We are the seventh largest board by school population in the province of Ontario. Our students are based out of 143 schools - 113 elementary including two special education sites, 25 secondary including the Adult High School, and 5 secondary alternate sites.

University of Saskatchewan USask is one of the top research-intensive, medical doctoral universities in Canada, and is home to world- leading research in areas of global importance, like water and food security. Study and discovery is enhanced by our outstanding facilities, including the Canadian Light Source synchrotron, VIDO-InterVac, the Global Institute for Food Security, the Global Institute for Water Security and the Sylvia Fedoruk Centre for Nuclear Innovation.