THE PATH TO LEADERSHIP

A Statement of Mission, Vision, and Values.

We will champion the enterprising spirit of young Canadians in the promotion of Canadian industry and culture, as we receive recognition as a major force in the global

marketplace.

Inspired by this irrepressible drive to become world-class, we will provide access to national and global networks for young Canadians to acquire the international

development, trade and cross-cultural experience to become the next leaders of Canada.

Grounded in the enduring principles of integrity, compassion and mutual respect in everything we say or do, we will touch the hearts and minds of Canadians in

communities across the land.

MISSION OVERVIEWFollowing the Prime Minister’s mission to China in November 2014, Junior Team Canada (JTC) will support the government’s Global Markets Action Plan by promoting Canadian businesses and organizations in the world’s largest economy: China. While overseas, JTC will travel to the booming economic cities of Chongqing, Chengdu and Guangzhou to strengthen bilateral trade and people-to-people ties during the China-Canada Year of Friendship.

Working with the Embassy of Canada and the Canada-China Business Council, JTC will coordinate opportunities to engage Chinese industry, government, education and youth leaders in order to obtain market intelligence and key contacts for our Canadian partners. During the mission, JTC will focus on promoting foreign direct investment and identifying commercial opportunities for Canadian companies and organizations in economic sectors with particular growth potential in the Chinese marketplace such as agriculture, education, environmental technology, engineering, information communications technology, manufacturing, mining, natural resources and tourism.

Upon our return, JTC will produce market sector reports which will include a summary of the mission, market intelligence gathered, opportunities identified for Canadian partners and key contacts made.

WHO WE AREGlobal Vision is a national not-for-profit registered Canadian charitable organization founded in 1991 by former educator and Member of Parliament Mr. Terrence Clifford C.M. Global Vision engages enterprising young Canadians aged 16-25 through education and hands-on experiences to develop as leaders that can and do make a difference in their communities, to Canada and the world.

Junior Team Canada (JTC) is the flagship program of Global Vision. JTC allows youth to learn about Canada’s trading partners through a ‘boots on the ground’ experience promoting Canadian industry and culture in foreign markets. JTC differentiates itself by providing youth with real-world experiences to make meaningful connections between business, government and community.

The JTC program has trained well over 30, 000 young Canadians on missions to over 30 countries on 6 continents. Today graduates of JTC can be found in leadership positions in business, government, education and civil society organizations in Canada and around the globe.

Over the past 25 years Global Vision has built a legacy as an innovator providing global education to youth worldwide. During this time, it has been repeatedly recognized for its work by governments, education and business leaders. Most recently the Globe & Mail, Canada’s national newspaper, recognized Global Vision as one of the Top Ten Entrepreneurship Programs for Young Canadians.

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT

I am delighted to introduce the 2015 Junior Team Canada (JTC) Ambassadors on the Trade Mission to China. Global Vision's mission is to promote Canadian industry and culture. The team members represent every region of Canada and were selected from a national competition with hundreds of participants.

These enterprising youth have secured both financial support and mandates from their communities. Collectively they will represent the interests in several sectors of the economy for a variety of enterprises. In the twenty-five years of this program, I have seen the positive efforts and contributions of these JTC Ambassadors in hundreds of communities across Canada. They touch the hearts and minds of all that they encounter, both at home and abroad.

A special thank you to the officials of the Department of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Development, to our sponsors and to so many supporters in the communities of Canada: governments, community organizations, citizens and businesses. Your faith in these delegates - Canada’s next global leaders- is very much appreciated.

Best Wishes,

Terry Clifford

Order of CanadaPresident, FounderGlobal Vision25th Anniversary Tour

STAFF

Terrence Clifford C.M.Founder & PresidentGlobal Vision

Terry was an educator and school principal by career. He was educated at the Universities of Guelph, Toronto and Cornell. Throughout more than 25 years in education, Mr. Clifford taught at the elementary, secondary and university levels. He innovated several programs, authored a mathematics text series and has accepted provincial awards for outstanding leadership as a teacher and principal. 

Mr. Clifford served nearly 10 years as a Member of Parliament. He represented the Ontario riding of London-Middlesex where he was first elected in 1984 and again in 1988. He served and chaired Caucus and Standing Committees focusing on energy, the environment, employment, free trade, transport, and European Parliamentary relations. Mr. Clifford was recognized for his success in forging powerful cross partnerships and his global initiatives in science, technology, business and education. He did not campaign for a third term in the House of Commons, leaving federal politics in 1993.

While a M.P., he founded Global Vision in 1991. The national charitable organization has served over 30 000 youth as they develop their leadership and entrepreneurial skills through the organization's various programs. Global Vision has supported the work of 5 Prime Ministers and represented Canada on trade & development Missions and geopolitical & economic Summits in over 30 countries on 6 continents. In 2004 the Governor General inducted Terry as a Member of the Order of Canada, recognizing his efforts with Global Vision.

Amy E. GirouxDirectorGlobal Vision

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.

Amy now works as the Director of Global Vision, managing the organization and coordinating domestic and international programs. She has led several Junior Team Canada Missions to Africa, the Americas, Asia and Europe.

Driven with her own keen desire to make a difference in developing countries, Amy has used the Junior Team Canada model to establish global youth training programs in several several countries including China, Korea, Malaysia, Mexico and the Philippines.

Amy is very passionate about youth and believes in 'paying it forward'. She lives in Gatineau, Quebec with her husband and two children. When not at work, she volunteers at her children's school and in her community. When she's not busy working, she can be found spinning or hiking in the Gatineau Hills.

Adam PeabodyProject Coordinator, Global VisionPartners: McInnes Cooper, Knowledge Park Fredericton

Before joining Global Vision, Adam worked as the lead Recruitment & Admissions Officer in Atlantic Canada for Bishop's University. He graduated from Bishop's in 2013 with a Bachelors in Politics and Economics. While at school, he was heavily involved as a volunteer in Orientation Week, clubs, and student government, serving as President in his final year.

Adam is a veteran of the Junior Team Canada program, having represented his country on three trade & development Missions: to Peru in 2008, China & Malaysia in 2010, and China in 2014. He has also served as a delegate for Canada's 2010 G8 & G20 Summits, and as a team leader for JTC's delegation to APEC 2014 in Beijing. Now working as a Project Coordinator, he helps to organize domestic and international programs.

Adam is a firm believer in “learning by doing” and hopes to help other youth leaders gain meaningful experiences through Global Vision’s programs.

Andrea SarkicYouth Outreach Coordinator (Summer 2015) , Global Vision

Andrea is a veteran of the Junior Team Canada program. She’s represented Canada on three JTC trade missions to Asia and has actively volunteered with Global Vision’s domestic programs since 2009. Andrea currently works as a government relations consultant after gaining seven years of experience within federal government and politics including serving on two Cabinet Minister’s staff. Through this experience Andrea has acquired a strong understanding of issues-management and government decision-making processes. Andrea is looking forward to furthering her understanding of Canada-China bilateral relations on the upcoming JTC Mission to China. She is excited to share her JTC experience with new Ambassadors and act as a mentor as the newest Global Vision leaders develop their skillsets.

Benjamin PalmerYouth Outreach Coordinator (Summer 2015), Global VisionPartners: University of New Brunswick

Benjamin is a recent graduate of Leo Hayes High School, in Fredericton New Brunswick. He is an active volunteer in his community, and an advocate for mental health initiatives. Benjamin has been on advisory boards at the municipal, and federal levels as well as being the Director of Communications at his high school. He has a passion for social media, youth leadership, and global collaboration. Through being on his city’s Youth Action Team, Benjamin feels he can accurately promote Fredericton’s strengths while in China. He will be attending University of New Brunswick in the fall.

Jared HenryYouth Outreach Coordinator (Summer 2015), Global VisionPartners: University of New Brunswick, Irving Oil

Jared is a grade 12 student at Sussex Regional High School in New Brunswick. He is interested in politics, business and economics as well as history and law. Jared believes that an understanding of these topics is fundamental to being a force for effective change in both the local and global community. He looks forward to bringing his community of Sussex to the world through the Junior Team Canada trade mission to China.

Scott RairdanYouth Outreach Coordinator (Summer 2015), Global VisionPartners: Dalhousie University

Scott is currently in his first year at Dalhousie University where he studies Sustainability and Management. Scott is very involved in the club scene at university as well as student government where he serves his fellow students in several roles. He has been heavily involved in Global Vision programs over the past year, participating in the regional Round Tables, the Arctic Youth Ambassador Summit in Iqaluit and a JTC trade mission to Peru. Scott is looking forward to representing Canadian education institutions in China to help further their brand awareness in this rapidly growing market as a member of Junior Team Canada. 

Talal KhanYouth Outreach Coordinator (Summer 2015), Global VisionPartners: University of Western Ontario

As a passionate student leader, an involved community member and an avid philanthropist, Talal hopes to empower and inspire other youth on the JTC trade mission to China. He is currently in his second year at Western University majoring in accounting and finance. Before joining JTC, Talal has been instrumental in his dedicated pursuit of thousands of dollars in scholarships, bursaries and grants for students in Ontario through his executive work with the Ontario Red Cross and Economic Club of Canada. He is looking forward to experiencing China and promoting Canadian institutions to prospective international students.

Wendy WeiYouth Outreach Coordinator (Summer 2015), Global VisionPartners: Ontario Agriculture College, Upper Grand District School Board, Invest in Guelph, Soy 20/20, Plant Agriculture

Wendy is a grade 11 student at Centennial CVI High School in Guelph, Ontario. She is an active member of her school badminton and tennis teams, and has founded two businesses in her community.

Wendy's leadership roles include serving as a provincial officer for DECA Ontario, Canada's largest youth business organization, and a Student Advisor for the Ontario Ministry of Education. She is looking forward to applying her business and leadership skills for the China trade mission, while exploring new opportunities for her community.

JUNIOR TEAM CANADA 2015 AMBASSADORS

Aanikh KierPartners: Hootsuite, TNBT FoundationVancouver, British Colombia

Aanikh is currently completing his Grade 11 year at St. Georges School in Vancouver, BC. At the age of 13, Aanikh created his first business and social venture - UndrTheRadr (UTR). At age 15, Aanikh became the youngest social entrepreneur ever to receive venture capital funding on CBC’s Dragons’ Den. His App, UndrTheRadr reached the #2 most downloaded App on the iTunes App Store beating out Apps such as: Angry Birds. Through this success, Aanikh became one of the youngest app developers in the world to have had a top 3 App.

Selected as one of Canada’s Top 20 Under 20 and a National Youth Ambassador for The Next Big Thing Foundation, Aanikh has used the power of public speaking and media through venues such as TEDx to reach millions of people with the message of overcoming challenges and making a difference in the world. Aanikh looks forward to collaborating and innovating alongside his other JTC Ambassadors.

Alexis WagnerPartners: Bioproducts Development and Discovery Centre, Professional Engineers of Ontario, University of Guelph, Crop Bio Life, NLD Business, Tourism, Culture and Rural Development, NLD Fisheries and AquacultureSaint John's, Newfoundland

Alexis graduated as a from the University of Guelph with a Bachelor of Biological Engineering and a minor in Food Engineering. She received the highest undergraduate convocation award as an internationally recognized nanoscale biopolymer researcher, founder of Guelph Golden Gears volunteer network, three-term Engineering Society VP Academic, student senator, Academic All-Canadian varsity athlete, and youth field hockey coach. She also received the Canadian Society for Bioengineering Design Project Award for her bioreactor design project on Kombucha, a fermented tea, uncovering the scientific background behind an ancient bioprocess becoming an important sector of the beverage industry. After graduation, Alexis moved to St. John’s, Newfoundland to work for Labatt Breweries of Canada and has since joined several boards that focus on food education and policy. She is looking forward to identifying new markets for Canada’s agricultural and bioproduct exports.

Amy Wang

Partners: Mount Allison UniversityToronto, Ontario

Amy is currently a grade 12 student at York Mills Collegiate Institute in Toronto. She is passionate about student advocacy and environment sustainability so she is became involved in student council and currently serves as the president of the Toronto Youth Environmental Council. Her involvement in several business activities including DECA has also sparked her interest in foreign affairs and social entrepreneurship.Amy is excited to make a tangible impact in Chinese and Canadian communities by creating meaningful partnerships between the two countries.

Catherine LaquerrePartners: Tourisme Québec, BC Aboriginal Tourism, Hotel Chateau Laurier, Caisse Desjardins, Foret Montmorency, Croisieres AMLQuébec, Québec

Catherine studies international tourism at the St.Lawrence College and the Cégep Limoilou in Québec City. Originally from Alberta, Catherine was raised by a bilingual family and has traveled abroad extensively, including Canada, from coast to coast. Catherine has held positions in student councils from primary school to college, and is an active volunteer in her community. Being selected for the JTC 2015 trade mission to China is one of her proudest accomplishments, and she looks forward to enriching the Canada-China trade relationship with great enthusiasm.

Charles-Hugo GagnePartners: Francois Godin                                                        Saint Hyacinthe, Québec

Charles-Hugo just graduated from Champlain College as a member of the Honour Roll and the Dean's List where he studied social sciences. At College, he was a member of the ones Democrats and the Model United National club. Charles has also participated in the Parliament Etudiant du Quebec, a one-week non-partisan simulation at the National Assembly of Quebec. Charles is playing Lacrosse at a competitive level where ha has gained significant leadership skills. He is looking forward to continuing his studies in civil and common law at the University of Ottawa next September where he will focus on corporate and financial law. Charlie Violin

Partners: Oakville Rotary Club, Oakville Incentives GroupOakville, Ontario

Charlie is heading into grade 11 this fall as an IB student at St. Thomas Aquinas Secondary School where he is an active member of his school community. Charlie has helped develop new sport teams, school events and other initiatives to encourage school spirit amongst his classmates. Charlie is also an active community member, volunteering in several organizations such as the Ontario Parliamentary Youth Advisory Committee, the Organization of Ontario Secondary Schools amongst other organizations. Charlie is looking forward to promoting his community on the international stage as a JTC Ambassador on the 2015 mission to China.

Corrina HaPartners: Municipality of Chatham-Kent, University of Toronto Schools, Richmond Hill, Firan Technology Group, RBCRichmond Hill, Ontario

Corinna recently completed her senior year at the University of Toronto Schools and plans to pursue an undergraduate degree in commerce at McGill University this Fall. Through various initiatives including starting her own entrepreneurial ventures, writing a white paper on global citizenship education, and managing her school's multilingual literary journal, she has firmly demonstrated her belief in youth positively impacting the world. Corinna looks forward to creating valuable bilateral partnerships between Canadian and Chinese leaders. 

Fred NinhPartners: Canadian Council of CEOsOttawa, Ontario

Fred Ninh is an Associate with the Canadian Council of Chief Executives, where he is responsible for providing advice and analysis on a wide range of domestic and international economic policy issues. Fred holds a Master’s degree from the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University, where he was Co-Editor-in-Chief of the Paterson Review of International Affairs, Contributing Editor of the Journal of Public and International Affairs (Princeton University), and Co-President of the NPSIA Students’ Association. Fred received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Wilfrid Laurier University, and also spent time overseas studying at Sciences Po’s Paris School of International Affairs and the University of Amsterdam.Harii MaheshPartners: KPMG, Master’s Insurance

Vaughan, Ontario

Harii will be attending the Schulich School of Business this fall, working towards a Bachelor of Business Administration degree. Harii is currently a Student Trustee of the York Region District School Board, the third largest school board in Ontario. He also serves as the Vice President of the provincial student trustee Public Board. Harii is a dedicated youth activist, promoting volunteerism among youth and founding two non-profit organizations reaching over 40,000 youth. Harii is extremely excited to take his experience to the next level through the upcoming Junior Team Canada mission to China where he hopes to make a tangible difference and make lasting friendships.

Harrison HartPartners: SMART Technologies, Oak Point EnergyDe Winton, Alberta

Harrison is currently completing grade eleven at Strathcona-Tweedsmuir School. He has been heavily involved with various school groups ranging from Model United Nations and Round Square to being captain of the volleyball and track & field teams. Harrison has recently completed his Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award and has been an advocate for the program in his school and local community. He is excited to meet new people and learn more about Chinese culture on this JTC trade mission.

Howard WuPartners: CPI GlobalVaughan, Ontario

Howard is a rising freshman at New York University's Stern School of Business pursuing a major in finance. He is the founder and current president of FBLA Ontario, the Canadian branch of the largest student-run business organization in the world. Outside of vocational focused activities, he also enjoys debating and playing basketball. Howard believes this Trade Mission to China is a great opportunity to showcase the many different products and services that Canada has to offer and hopes to strengthen bilateral trade between these two great countries. He is excited and prepared to represent Canada and his sponsors on this upcoming Trade Mission.

Ian YipPartners: Ginger Beef

Vancouver, British Colombia

Ian is in the IB Diploma Program and aims to pursue further studies in International Business. He has participated in a number of entrepreneurship programs in Canada and internationally; including being part of a team representing Canada in a Global Venture Challenge competition. Currently, he spends time mentoring other youth in academic and entrepreneurship programs. An active youth involved in sports, skills, outdoors and volunteerism, Ian is a Gold Level candidate in the Duke of Edinburgh Awards Program. Ian looks forward to creating new partnerships between Canadian and Chinese businesses on his first Junior Team Canada mission.

Ibrahim FayyazPartners: Comage Container LinesMississauga, Ontario

Ibrahim will be starting his first year at York University's Schulich School of Business this fall. He is highly involved in his community and currently serves as President of the Young Liberals of Mississauga-Erindale since 2012. Ibrahim has worked on education issues with the Ontario Ministry of Education and Finance and has served on DECA Ontario's advisory board. He is passionate about entrepreneurship and start ups and is extremely excited to investigate these areas while in China with JTC. 

Jasmine WangPartners: Enterprise Edmonton, Canadian English Academy, Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Confucius Institute, Novamen Edmonton, Alberta

Jasmine is currently completing her grade 11 year at Old Scona Academic High School. An award-winning speaker, she teaches the Speech and Debate course at her school and has been selected to represent Alberta in the 2015 Pilgrimage to the UN, which will culminate in an international speech competition in New York.Jasmine holds several leadership positions within her school, among them President of Graduation Council. She teaches piano to youth while pursuing her Licentiate in Piano Performance and has been a featured soloist in concerts with the Edmonton Symphony, Edmonton Youth Orchestra, and Edmonton Philharmonic. Jasmine is excited to simultaneously explore her lifelong passion for business and diplomacy while making a real impact in her community through Junior Team Canada. John Kwon

Partners: University of Western Ontario, CSP Law GroupRichmond Hill, Ontario

John is heading into his second year at UWO studying business management and organization. He is a passionate student who is involved in numerous clubs. He also seeks various volunteering opportunities in the community. John previously represented his region in Iqaluit, NU with Global Vision at the Arctic Youth Ambassador Summit. He looks forward to once again representing his community and Canadian education institutions on the Junior Team Canada mission to China.

Kevin ChengPartners: Edward Jones InvestmentsToronto, Ontario

Kevin will be commencing his undergraduate studies at the University of Waterloo in September this year. Kevin previously participated in the JTC 2014 Trade Mission to Peru through which he successfully established an exchange program at his school. Passionate about technology advancements with a strong interest in finance, Kevin holds leadership positions in many clubs as well as Junior Achievement, a youth-focused business organization. He is particularly excited about further developing trade relationships between Canadian and Chinese firms focused on entrepreneurship.

Leah BoyerPartners: SK Trade & Export Partnership, SK Ministry of the Economy, Lloydminster Economic Developnent CorpLloydminster, Saskatchewan

Leah is currently completing her grade 10 year at Holy Rosary High School. At the age of eleven, she travelled to Japan where she attended a month-long summer ‘village’ organized by Children’s International Summer Villages. where she experienced cultural diversity firsthand. There she was able to both share about Canada, as well as learn about other countries.Following this trip, Leah has held various youth leadership positions in both her school and local community. Most recently, she served as a planning team member for the 43rd National Student Commonwealth Forum after attending as a delegate the previous year. She is eager to promote the education sector and her Canadian partners overseas, as well as explore the rich culture of China on her first Junior Team Canada Mission with Global Vision.Martin Nickel

Partners: Multicrete Systems, University of GuelphHeadingly, Manitoba

Martin will be completing his final semester of a Mechanical Engineering degree at the University of Guelph this fall. Martin was a competitive figure skater on the national and international stage, and continues to coach and volunteer at various events to give back to the sport. Growing up, Martin was a passionate advocate for his community. As an ambassador for the JTC 2015 trade mission to China, he is looking forward to exploring how economic and cultural relationships with China could bring value to his origins in Thompson, Manitoba.

Mary GaoPartners: Lit Calgary, Alberta 

Mary is currently completing her first year at Lester B. Pearson United World Collegiate of the Pacific. She is an active volunteer in Calgary with organizations such as Breast Cancer Canada and Youth Central as well as an active leaders in her school, managing the pottery program and a teen volunteer group. Her passion lies in behavioural economics, educations and business. She is extremely excited to be a representative of Canada with JTC and looks forward to connecting local businesses with those in China. 

Max BaiPartners: Romarco, University of Toronto Schools, Hudbay MineralsNorth York, Ontario

Max is a Grade 11 student at the University of Toronto Schools (UTS) in Toronto, Ontario. He has a keen interest in business, which he channeled into a second place finish at the DECA International Competition, and two championship medals at the DECA Ontario Provincial Competition. In-school, Max holds many leadership positions, such as Editor-in-Chief of the UTS Journal of Mathematics, and was part of a team that fundraised $27000 to send a school experiment to the International Space Station. Outside of school, Max teaches as a black-belt student volunteer at an internationally-affiliated Karate club. Max is fluent in Mandarin, and is excited to further promote Canada’s Chinese trade relationships.

Melody HuangPartners: Glenforest Secondary School, Credit Valley Lions ClubMississauga, Ontario

Melody is completing her grade 11 year at Glenforest Secondary School in Mississauga, Ontario. Her leadership positions in several student-run organizations such as Volunteering Peel, Model United Nations, and DECA, have inspired her to pursue a career in global entrepreneurship.Melody is excited to be representing the Canadian education sector, as well as forging partnerships in China on her first Junior Team Canada Mission.

Michel Kingma-LordPartners: Wizard Dragon Ginseng, Himilaya Real EstateQuébec, Québec

Michel is currently completing his Bachelors degree with minors in management, industrial relations, psychology and entrepreneurship at Université Laval. Michel has taken part in many leadership activities such as National Model United Nations (where he served as president and treasurer), social clubs and volunteering for MIRA and LEUCAN. He has also worked on his own start-up company. Michel is passionate about the environment, industrial technologies and globalization. He is honoured to have been chosen to represent and forge partnerships between Canadian and Chinese businesses in the upcoming Junior Team Canada mission. 

Monica XuPartners: Markham Rotary Club, CTLP-tong Shanghai EngineeringMarkham, Ontario

Monica is an International Baccalaureate student at Bayview Secondary School in Richmond Hill, Ontario. Be it debating, organizing community events, or participating in business case competitions, she loves seeking new experiences and getting involved. Monica is a passionate advocate for youth leadership and volunteerism, and is excited to be representing Canada in China this summer.

Monique SereneoPartners: Manitoba Chamber of Commerce, Saint James Division, Boreal Wildcraft Tea, Centreport Canada Inc, Winnipeg FoundationWinnipeg, Manitoba

Monique recently completed her final year at Westwood Collegiate in Winnipeg and will be attending Queen's University in the fall. Having led her school's Youth in Philanthropy group, Monique is passionate about youth engagement -particularly youth's ability to instigate positive change. She has also held leadership positions through student council and youth committees in organizations such as Habitat for Humanity and Manitoba Eco-Network. Monique is looking forward to representing her region and forging partnerships between Canadian and Chinese business on the Junior Team Canada Mission.

Moustafa EzzPartners: Huron College, University of Western Ontario, London Economic Development, Trudell MedicalLondon, Ontario

Moustafa will be entering his fourth year of the Honors Specialization in Political Science program at Huron college at Western University this fall.Passionate about international relations, public policy, and student leadership, Moustafa’s many involvements include Western University’s Model United Nations and Model NATO conferences, Presidency of the Students' Council, the London Institute for Public Policy.Moustafa is particularly excited to promote the many competitive advantages London brings to the Chinese Canadian trade relationship.

Nadeem KilaniPartners: Alberta Wheat Commission Calgary, Alberta

Nadeem (Nad) is in his final year at Webber Academy in Calgary, Alberta. Throughout his time in high school, Nad has participated in national and international level debating tournaments, cofounded a nonprofit organization, Canada Thinks, and in Junior Achievement, where he ran the finance division of his company.Nadeem is excited to participate in the Junior Trade Mission, both for what he will learn and for the partnerships he will aid in forming. Next year, Nad will begin studies at the Wharton School, pursuing a degree in Finance and Statistics.

Nicole ZhaoPartners: Bond Education Group, Real One RealtyToronto, Ontario

Nicole is entering her final year of high school at Earl Haig Secondary School. She is a senior executive on the student council, a track and field and volleyball athlete, and a passionate advocate for student voices.

Nicole holds many leadership positions outside of school including with the Organization of Ontario Secondary Schools, and has organized several conferences for youth in her community. She loves meeting new people and is excited to venture into the culture and business atmosphere of China on her upcoming Junior Team Canada Trade Mission.

Nitish DangPartners: WFS Transport, SaveMax Real Estate, Blue Ocean ImmigrationBrampton, Ontario

Nitish is a grade 11 International Baccalauriate student at Turner Fenton Secondary School in Brampton, Ontario. His community and academic involvements include DECA Ontario, which promotes youth leadership, entrepreneurship and financial literacy.Nitish attended the 2014 National Youth Ambassador Caucus, and is excited to further represent his community on a trade mission to China.

Pierre-David OtisPartners: Maison Félix Leclerc, Vignoble Cote de Vaudreuil, FSICQuébec, Québec

Pierre-David just completed his baccalaureate in industrial relations at the Université de Laval this spring. He has a deep interest in this field and has gained work and extra-curricular experience in labour relations, training and attraction throughout his education. Pierre-David is now a graduate of the Junior Team Canada program, following his first trade mission to China with Global Vision during summer 2014. This year he will be representing Québec’s tourism sector. He is extremely excited to return to China to promote Canadian business and strengthen bilateral youth relations.

Phillip SwallowPartners: MacEwan UniversityEdmonton, Alberta

Phillip is currently in his third year of a undergraduate degree at MacEwan University in Edmonton AB. He has participated in two economic round tables, and represented his region at Global Vision's National Youth Ambassador Caucus in 2013. Phillip was also selected as a delegate for the International Colligate United Nations Simulation in New York this year.

Phillip is motivated to represent Alberta's agriculture sector and educational institutions in the worlds largest economy, and to build lasting relationships.

Sana KhanPartners: DinarStandard, University of CalgaryCalgary, Alberta

Sana recently graduated from the University of Calgary with a Commerce degree in Management. She is now the Junior Contracts Administrator at Fluor Ltd.  Before her work at Fluor, she took up an Internship at the United Nations in the Office of the Under-Secretary-General for Management. Prior to that she worked at a social entrepreneurship start-up while volunteering with the UN Women organization. San is currently working as an E-Commerce Operations Consultant in Calgary. She is excited to represent both the non-profit and educations sectors on her first Junior Team Canada Mission. 

Samuel DubucPartners: Banque Nationale du Canada, Caisse Desjardins, CNDANicolet, Québec

Samuel is currently completing his IB diploma and health science at Champlain College in Saint-Lambert, Quebec, and plans to pursue a degree in economics and finance in United States. He is the founder of the non-profit organization Export Support, which promotes education around the world by sending essential materials in countries in need.He is also involved with the Nicolet soccer association, both as a player and a referee. Samuel excited to represent his community in the JTC 2015 trade mission to China.

Shivam DubeyPartners: InSinkErator CanadaMississauga, Ontario

Shivam Dubey is currently a grade 11 student at St. Joseph Secondary School, Mississauga, Ontario. Shivam has a passion for student voice and leadership, business, and international affairs. Shivam’s many involvements in the community include positions as the Grade 11 Senator for his school’s student council, the Director of Government Relations for Mississauga’s Youth Advisory Committee, and his school’s DECA Chapter Founder and President.

Shivam is a diehard Toronto Maple Leafs fan, with a ardent love for sports, Community, and Breaking Bad. Shivam is excited to be a part of Junior Team Canada, and hopes to catalyze positive relationships for Canadian businesses in China. 

Tony MaPartners: St. Lawrence College, Mount Allison University, University of Western Ontario, Invest York, Richmond Hill, Meritrust FinancialRichmond Hill, Ontario

Tony is entering his second year at Western University, where he is pursuing a double degree in computer science and business administration. Tony has previous held leadership positions in his Junior Achievement Company as well as Student Government, and he looks forward to serving on the University Student Council at Western this September.

He is excited to create meaningful partnership opportunities in China and attract foreign investment to his region.

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