On 11 January 2022 Canada India Foundation in association with the Consulate General of India, Toronto organized a program to celebrate “ Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2022” virtually. The theme of the celebrations was “Canada & India, Opportunities and Challenges“. The event was inaugurated by Hon’ble Anita Anand, Minister of National Defense of Canada and a prominent Indio-Canadian along with High Commissioner Ajay Bisaria and Consul General Apoorva Srivastava. The program featured eminent panelists and expert speakers who gave suggestions for forging stronger India Canada ties.
The first session on “Strong India-Canada engagement to speed up economic recovery” was discussed by former High Commissioner of Canada to India Mr. Stewart Beck, Chief Trade Commissioner Ms. Sara Wilshaw, Mr. Gary Comerford -President and CEO of Canada-India Business Council, Mr. Vijendra Gairola -Executive Chairman, Induscann Biogrowth India, Mr. Ajay Ramasubramaniam- Founder & CEO Startup Réseau. The discussion elaborated on opportunities that can be explored to further strengthen economic relations between both countries.
Moderated by Mr. Yudhvir Jaswal, CEO, Y Media Group, the second session on “Deepening ties: Role of diaspora” saw the participation of Hon. Chandra Arya, Member of Parliament, Hon. Prasad Panda-Minister of Infrastructure, Alberta and Ms. Nina Tangri. The session also focused on the role of the Indo-Canadian diaspora in enhancing a deeper economic engagement between India and Canada.