The Canada-India Business Council specializes in cultivating dynamic working relationships with notable partners across business, not-for-profit, and government sectors; our primary objective being to grow business operations in the bi-national space.

 who we are

The Canada-India Business Council has a strong history of working to ensure the economic prosperity of this bi-national relationship. India and Canada share strong and longstanding economic and cultural ties, with Canada being home to one of the largest Indian diasporas in the world – nearly 1.5 million people.

The premier bi-national hub
: Since 1982, the Canada-India Business Council has served the needs of businesses working in the thriving Canada-India economic corridor.

A facilitator of prosperous business value: The staff and Board of the Canada-India Business Council are focused on facilitating and nurturing business relationships, ensuring Canada’s connection to the fastest-growing large economy in the world. As Canada looks to broaden and deepen its relationship with India, the Canada-India Business Council has a vital role to play.

A provider of high-quality environments for stakeholders to engage: It is our focus to facilitate successful business connections by providing high-quality, high-touch environments for key stakeholders to convene and engage in robust dialogue. Our targeted approach has resulted in the development of successful working relationships between the Canada-India Business Council and notable partners across business, not-for-profit, and government sectors. 

Our History

March 15, 2023

Inaugural Bengaluru Innovation Summit

The first annual Bengaluru Innovation Summit shone a light on India's technology sector and highlighted the achievements of female leaders

March 11, 2022

Ministerial Dialogue on Trade and Investment

The Hon. Mary Ng, Minister of International Trade, and Minister Goyal discussed re-launching negotiations on the Canada-India Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) 

June 22, 2021

Launch of Advisory Council

In response to Prime Minister Modi's address, we formed the Advisory to gain key insights on how to significantly grow the economic corridor

October 8, 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Delivers the Keynote Address at the Invest India Conference

Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the virtual Invest Conference with a speech on the benefits of doing business with India   

February 22, 2018

Canada-India Mumbai Business Forum

CEO Kasi Rao inaugurated the Forum and spoke on a panel with the FICCI, ASSOCHAM, CII,  and Government of Canada on the backend of Prime Minister Trudeau's trip to India

October 17, 2017

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Speaks at the Diwali Gala and Awards

Prime Minister Trudeae's remarks emphasized the need for stronger trade relationships between Canada and India

July 1, 2017

Nonstop Toronto-Mumbai Flight

Air Canada launched the first, non-stop, Toronto-Mumbai service

November 11, 2011

First Annual Mumbai Business Forum

Our first even on Indian soil, the Mumbai Business Forum attracts major business leaders and stakeholders every year 

November 12, 1982

Incorporation

The Hon. Roy MacLaren, Member of Parliament, and prominent businessman Thomas J. Bata saw India's economic potential and co-founded the Canada-India Business Council 

SINCE 2023

22  

Events Hosted

10

Roundtables Held

700+

Leaders Engaged