CPBC hosted its annual "Meet & Greet" reception at the Toronto Cricket Club on Tuesday, April 24th, 2007. Andy Merchant welcomed the New-Sponsors & Members and informed the attendees of the details and progress made in respect of the last two Missions to Pakistan , organized in September'06 and January'2007.

November 1, 2006

This is a Memorandum of Understanding between the Canadian Advanced Technology Alliance (CATA) and the Canada-Pakistan Business Council (CPBC). The parties agree to:

Canada-Pakistan Business Council organized a dinner for the visiting Canadian High Commissioner to Pakistan, HE David Collins on Feb., 08, 2006 in Toronto. It was attended by leading businessmen, government officials, diplomats and prominent community members.

In his remarks, HE David Collins said that Pakistan offers many investment and business opportunities for Canadian companies and emphasized that bilateral trade between Canada and Pakistan has been constantly growing over the years. He lauded the role of CPBC in organizing very successful trade missions to Pakistan in recent months.

The Fundraiser Eid Diner, on November 15th, organized by CPBC at the Bayview Club, was a great success. The ceremonies were kept very simple and solemn in respect of the great earth quake tragedy in Pakistan. Although the event was held in the midweek, the turn out of guests was remarkable and the hall was filled to capacity.

At present there are a number of investment opportunities available in Pakistan at the newly emerging port city of Gawadar. Some of the possible projects include: