Meeting with Iraqi Ambassador on Ottawa
On October 30th, 2018 , The Iraqi Embassy on Ottawa arranged a meeting between Mr. Abdulkarim Ka’ab – Iraqi Ambassador on Ottawa & Mr. Yasser Al Mimar, the president of Iraqi Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The meeting was held on Embassy of Iraq, Ottawa. Both parties has discussed the way of activating the work of Canadian companies in Iraq’s market and to identify the most important barriers that face these companies, and finding the best approach to apply and adopt a significant methods to overcome obstacles and difficulties in the market.
The Ambassador informed Iraqi Canadian Chamber of Commerce and Industry to play a key role in cooperation with the Iraqi Embassy in Ottawa to encourage Canadian companies to enter the Iraqi market and start implementation & investment some projects there, especially most of Iraq’s areas have a stable security.
Mr. Yasser Al Mimar has confirmed that many investment opportunities for Canadian companies are available in Iraq, and all parties need to coordinate more with the Canadian government and the Ministry of International Trade Diversification and with the Iraqi side to create a good conditions and environment appropriate for these companies to work in Iraq.
Small Business Networking Event
Today at #yyc Iraqi Canadian Chamber of Commerce & Industry participated in largest networking event in Calgary! Connections are being made and networks are growing!
The chamber has discussed how to get quick tips that you can implement into your business right away. The Small Business Calgary Expo is the biggest B2B small business expo in Calgary. Exhibiting lets you weave your business into the fabric of a dynamic community of entrepreneurs. It’s where you find the businesses and leaders that make YYC truly vibrant. That’s where you want to be.
Mr. Yasser Al Mimar – The president of ICCCI, and Mr Raid Al Qaraghuli – VP of ICCCI have discussed the opportunities of growing the business in Calgary and/or Canada, and the approach that can help Canadian companies to open a significant business window in Iraq. The team found that Calgary offers many advantages that make it an attractive place to start or grow a business. From a highly educated workforce to the low cost of doing business and exceptional quality of life, Calgary offers an unrivaled opportunity for companies to invest or build their business here
Investment Discussion with Canadian Trade Commissioner
last month, ICCCI’s team had a great exchanges of ideas with The Canadian Trade Commissioner team (Greg Mann & Jeff Hohn)
The heart of discussion was about the way of building a solid business relationship between Canada & Iraq, and what is the Canadian perspective and the opportunities to do business in Iraq, and the opinion that could help Canada to continues enhance its economy. The Canadian embassy in Baghdad and its office in Erbil work with the Iraqi government and other local and international partners. Canada has funded projects in Iraq as follows
For the period 2016 to 2019, Canada has committed over $260 million in assistance projects to Iraq, including:
- $179 million in humanitarian assistance
- $34 million in development assistance
- $48 million in stabilization and security assistance
There’s no better time than now to include Iraqi market in our business strategy plans
Scholarships to Study in Canada
For Iraqi students who keen to study in Canada but in need of financial support, Iraqi Canadian Chamber of Commerce & Industry have rounded up a selection of scholarships for international students, provided by the Canadian government, individual Canadian universities, and other organizations.
Canadian government scholarships
Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships – Canadian government scholarships and fellowships offered to international students undertaking postgraduate study within the natural and social sciences or health research.
Canada Graduate Scholarships – Master’s Program – Scholarships for Canadian students enrolled on a master’s degree or PhD at a (CGS-M allocated) university in Canada.
IDRC Research Awards – Canadian government scholarships for students from developing countries to undertake a master’s or doctoral-level research degree at a recognized Canadian university.
Canadian Business Council
The Iraqi Canadian Chamber of Commerce & Industry takes their business to the next level, and took advantage of the invitation that has been made by Canadian Business Council in Dubai to meet with executives team there
On August 14th, 2018 , Mr. Yasser Al Mimar – President of ICCCI – Iraqi Canadian Chamber of Commerce & Industry had a great discussion with Beth Hishfeld – Executive Director for Canadian Business Council in UAE. The discussion about growing opportunities for #CDN companies to start working & do #investment in Iraq.
ICCCI is working for strong #Business ties in Canada & Iraq through providing Canadian businesses with unprecedented access to the Iraq business market
IPC’s Pipeline Conference & Cybernetics Symposium
ICCCI has attended IPC’s Pipeline Conference and Cybernetics Symposium last week. The IPC is an ideal opportunity for companies to get wider knowledge about the pipeline industry. The event is organized by the Canadian Energy Pipeline Association (CEPA) and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) through the International Pipeline Conference Foundation (IPCF). The IPCF strives to support the pipeline industry through support of research, scholarships, and other good works.
GenYYC information evening
What is GenYYC ?
Engaged leaders build strong organizations and strong communities
GenYYC is a new leadership development program designed in partnership by the Calgary Chamber and the Calgary Foundation. The goal of this program is simple: build great leaders, strong organizations and an engaged community.
Our city’s leaders recognize the inherent value of collaboration between the business sector and the charitable community. They see the opportunity and responsibility these groups have, to work together to build a stronger economy and, in turn, a better world. This type of leadership encourages a vibrant, progressive, inclusive, and diverse Calgary. It’s time for us to build the next generation of resilient pathfinders.
This program connects Calgary’s emerging leaders to a network of from all industries and sectors – both for-profit and not-for-profit, who share this common value, with the aim of inspiring social and community impact through intersectoral collaborations.
Meeting With Calgary Chamber of Commerce
We had fantastic time at Calgary Chamber of Commerce to discuss different models of partnership to enhance the business in Calgary/Canada. Iraqi Canadian Chamber of Commerce & Industry – ICCCI has discussed the opportunity & ideas about the ways to help #Canadian and #Iraqi businesses benefit fully from increased trade, investment opportunities & transfer of technology.
