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“Canada 150” Business Mission from India
What
In Celebration of Canada’s 150th Anniversary, a business mission to Canada is being organized by
the Indo-Canadian Business Chamber (ICBC) and the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) in
association with the High Commission of Canada in New Delhi.
How
High Commissioner for Canada in India, H.E. Nadir Patel, will lead a business mission of qualified
Indian companies and organizations interested in increasing trade and investment between
Canada and India. The objectives are: to increase awareness of our two markets, and build
partnerships in order to increase two-way trade of goods and services, between Canada and
India; and to encourage the promotion of FDI attraction.
This business mission will:
Present the opportunities India offers to Canadian exporters;
Provide information on investment opportunities in Canada;
Facilitate B2B meetings for Canadian and Indian companies to identify partners; and
Present the Canadian economic and business landscape to businesses from India.
When
8th – 10th June, 2017
9th June, 2017 – Toronto: The ICCC Canada India Business Symposium
10th June, 2017 – Toronto: The ICCC Annual Awards and Gala Night
(http://www.iccconline.org/event-2470374 )
Optional programming to be undertaken in Vancouver, British Columbia on 12th June, 2017
Where
Toronto, Ontario and Vancouver, British Columbia
Format
ICCC and ICBC will facilitate business-to-business (B2B) meetings in Toronto. The priority sectors
for this business mission are advanced manufacturing and technology; value added food
processing, information and communication technology, clean technology, life sciences, and
innovation.
Trade Show
A trade show will be held during the Canada India Business Symposium (CIBS) If you are
interested in participating please contact us or click here.
Note
Qualified companies will be notified by 25th April. Representatives should apply for visas before 1st
May in order to participate in the delegation. Delegates will be responsible for arranging for their
own visas (see attached info sheet), accommodations and flights to and within Canada. However,
ICBC encourages delegates to contact one of the two preferred travel partners below to engage
their services. Their services include airfare, accommodation, ground transportation and city tour
packages etc. Visa facilitation service is not included.
Mr. Shyam Mansharamani Addl. General Manager Forvol International Services 1214, 12th Floor, New Delhi House 27, Barakhamba Road, New Delhi - 110001 Telephone Numbers +91-9811 297 901 011-2371 6554, 011-2331 5200/0702/0619 Email: [email protected] www.forvoltours.com
Mr. Chandan Joshi Associate Director Uniglobe Travel Mod Travel 4-7-C, DDA Shopping Centre, New Friends Colony, New Delhi, Delhi, 110025 Telephone Numbers +91-8826 082 232 011-47107500, 011-47107525 Email: [email protected] www.uniglobemodtravel.com
Registration Cost
INR 40,000 + 15% tax / per delegate
The above stated fee includes the participation fees at the ICCC Canada India Business Symposium
and Annual Awards and Gala Dinner with seating at a corporate table.
Please note that this fee does not include airfare, hotel stay, visa fees or any other elements.
Deadline for registration
20th April 2017
To receive an invitation to be a part of this delegation, please email us a statement of interest,
noting your corporate goals with respect to Canada and a company/organization profile at the
earliest to [email protected]
For further inquiries contact
Shouvik Nag
Telephone (Office: + 91-011-4300 5808; Mobile: +91-8743013455)
Email: [email protected]
Web: www.icbc.org.in ; http://icbc.org.in/event/business-mission-to-toronto-canada/
CANADA 150 - Business Mission from India
Applying for Canadian visas Important information for participants
Participants from Invited companies will be responsible for obtaining their own visas.
ICBC, ICCC, and the High Commission of Canada cannot facilitate visa applications.
Participants need to apply for a Temporary Resident Visa.
If you currently have a visa, please ensure that it is valid at least until the day of your admission into
Canada.
Your passport must be valid through the period of travel in Canada.
Please apply as early as possible but certainly before May 1, 2017.
On-line application
The preferred way to apply is online
at:www.cic.gc.ca/english/e-services/account.asp
This site directs you how to apply. Follow all the
instructions to the end.*Make sure to also comply
with the additional instructions listed below.
You will need to be at a computer station that can
upload documents to finalize your application.
Payment can be made by credit card on-line.
Once your visa is approved you will be notified to send in your passport to have the visa inserted. This
will take about 24-48 hours to complete.
* Additional instructions specific to Canada 150 participants:
Make sure to include a copy of your Letter of invitation to the supporting documents you are
uploading;
Once your application is completed, send a heads up email mentioning your application number to
the following email address: [email protected] with Canada 150 as the email
subject.
Visa Applications Centres in India
If you prefer to apply through a Visa Application Centre, please see this site: www.vfsglobal.ca/canada/india/ . There are 10
VACs in India. This site allows you to choose the closest one. This application option requires you to surrender your
passport during the visa application process. You will then need to pick up your visa at the VAC where you submitted your
application.
Why apply online?
You retain your passport during the application process.
You submit your passport only when requested, from anywhere in the world.
You upload electronic copies of your supporting documents instead of providing paper copies.
You submit your application from a computer, from anywhere.
You can check your application’s status through your online account.