Capitalise on Canada’s economic strengths As the global economy experiences volatility, one country stands out for its continuing stability and high economic growth – Canada. With high GDP per capita, an attractive tax regime and business-friendly legislation, Canada offers Singapore businesses the ideal launch pad for the expansion of their business into the North American market especially in the commodities, oil and gas, aerospace, clean technology and water solutions sectors. Details Date: 6 June 2012 Time: 9am to 1210pm Venue: IE Singapore, 230 Victoria Street, Bugis Junction Office Towers, Level 10 Fee: $20 Time | Programme | 0815 | Registration | 0900 | Welcome address IE Singapore | 0905 | Opening address H.E. David Sevigny , High Commissioner, The High Commission of Canada | 0910 | IE Singapore’s perspective of Canada Ms Meena Chandra, Manager, Americas Group, IE Singapore | 0930 | Overview of Canada’s provinces and key industry sectors Mr. Peter Nesbitt, Regional Vice President for Asia at Export Development Canada (EDC) | 0950 | Industry updates and Investment opportunities (Aviation, Food & Consumer Retail, Infrastructure and Water Solutions) Mr Jonathan Gerber, Trade Commissioner, The High Commission of Canada | 1020 | Tea Break (Light refreshments) | 1050 | Tax incentives and regulations in Canada Mr. Chris Roberge, Managing Director, Canadian Tax Services, Deloitte (Hong Kong) | 1110 | Legal Requirements for investing in Canada Ms. Franca Ciambella, Managing Director, Consilium Law Corporation | 1130 | Panel discussion Moderated by Ms Meena Chandra | 1200 | Networking Lunch | 1300 | End |
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