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  • 12 Feb 2022 10:04 AM | Anonymous

    Needed: A new approach to economic ties


    ARVIND BHARDWAJ

    Reports of revival of negotiations between Canada and India for a comprehensive economic partnership is welcome news.

    India is negotiating trade deals with Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. India plans to conclude negotiations with Australia, the UK and the GCC by 2022 and effectively enhance exports by $500billion by 2023.

    Apparently, there is no deadline set for concluding the negotiations with Canada. Hopefully, the trajectory will not be as long and torturous as it was in the past, and the negotiations are concluded soon.

    Reports indicate that India is willing to combine both the Foreign Investment Protection Agreement (FIPA) and Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) into one agreement, if Canada is willing to consider the modification, which is both significant and one that could pave the way for a quick resolution.

    India has an imperative to change the composition of its trade partners. At present, India is heavily dependent upon China. The bilateral trade between India and China hit $126 billion in 2021, up 44% over 2020.

    Both 2020 and 2021 witnessed escalating tensions across the India-China border, and public opinion in India is pronouncedly skewered in favour of self-reliance rather than continuing its dependence on China.

    Canada – India trade scenario has perennially under performed. It has not captured the projected heights that the former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper had envisaged (of reaching $15billion by 2015). Bilateral trade remains abysmally low and has been pushed down even more because of the pandemic. For the April-November 2021 period, bilateral trade was $4.32 billion (India’s exports = at $2.35 billion, Canada’s exports = $1.97 billion).

    The surplus trade balance that India has managed is largely because of pharma, ferroalloy, iron and steel, chemicals, precious stone and jewellery. Canada’s exports comprise of red lentils (Canada supplies 80% of India’s red lentils), paper and wood pulp, coal, petroleum, fertilizer, and heavy machinery.

    Following successful trade negotiations, Indian exports of textiles and plastics as well as heavy machinery would enhance substantially. The new trade and investment partnership would ease the movement of professionals to Canada.

    It is time both Canada and India look at the post-pandemic economic reality from a new perspective that abandons old thinking and swiftly adopts innovative approaches.

    Hemant Shah Appointed to ICCC Advisory Board


    The Board of Directors of the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) appointed Hemant Shah as a member of the Advisory Board.

    Mr. Shah is a pioneer in Canada – India bilateral trade. He started a trading venture nearly five decades ago from Winnipeg. A forward-thinking and community-minded business leader with demonstrable experience in the promotion and development of international trade.

    He has a successful record in the establishment of productive export opportunities to countries in Asia, Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Mr. Shah is a recipient of several prestigious awards from the business community and government.

    Mr. Shah took a leading role in establishing a memorandum of understanding between Canada and India to expand trade relations between the two countries. He facilitated many trade missions to India on behalf of Canadian government departments.

    During his long and illustrious career, he represented 41 Canadian businesses from Manitoba at a trade show sponsored by Canada. He has organized and coordinated several delegations to India and Southeast Asia in cooperation with the Department of International Affairs, International Trade and Western Economic Diversification.

    A community leader with a formidable reputation of serving the Indo-Canadian community not just in Manitoba but across Canada, Mr. Shah is active in promoting the interests of Indo-Canadians and helps newcomers as well as established Indo-Canadians contribute to the fabric of the Canadian mainstream.

    Advisory for Indian citizens in Canada & planning travel to Canada

    The Canadian capital city of Ottawa and several other major cities including Toronto are currently witnessing protests with road blockages, demonstrations, large gatherings, and general strikes. This has led to disruptions to traffic, public transportation, and shortages of essential items, including food and water.

    Owing to the prevailing situation, a state of emergency has been declared for the City of Ottawa. The impact on traffic and services is likely to continue and local authorities in other major cities of Canada may also impose curfews or other restrictions at short notice.

    In view of the ongoing situation, Indian citizens in Canada and those planning to visit Canada are hereby advised to:

    Exercise a high degree of caution and remain alert;

    Avoid areas where demonstrations and large gatherings are taking place, such as downtown Ottawa;

    Follow the instructions of local authorities, including curfews;

    Monitor local media for information on ongoing demonstrations and the evolving situation.

    Indian citizens in Canada are also encouraged to register with the High Commission of India in Ottawa or Consulates of India in Toronto and Vancouver through their websites, or the MADAD portal madad.gov.in  Registration would enable the High Commission and the Consulates to better connect with Indian citizens in Canada in the event of an emergency.

    Upcoming Programs

    Global Warming & Climate Change

    2:00 PM Monday 14 February 2022

    Register

    The Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the International Forum of Meteorological Societies (IFMS) is organizing a virtual session on global warming and climate change.

    The session will comprise:  

    Dr. Ahluwalia’s presentation on Causes of Global Warming & Climate Change its Remedies and How to cope with the effects of GW&CC

    Jim Abraham’s presentation on the Measures federal and provincial governments are taking to safeguard Canadians from the potential disastrous effects of GW&CC

    Dr. Harinder P. S. Ahluwalia is the President of the International Forum of Meteorological Societies (IFMS) which aims at creating collaboration between the National Meteorological Societies of the world to leverage each other’s strengths. He is also the President and CEO of Info-Electronics Systems Inc. (IES) based in Montreal with an office in New Delhi.

    Mr. Jim Abraham, President of the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (www.cmos.ca), is a well-known meteorologist. As the Director General of Monitoring Networks at the Meteorological Service of Canada (MSC), Jim managed a wide variety of weather, water, and environmental operational and research programs over a 36-year career with the Meteorological Service of Canada.

    Are you looking to hire highly skilled,
    knowledgeable students?

    Virtual Information Session

    Centennial College Recruitment Services for Employers

    5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

    Tuesday 22 February 2022

    Register


    Many Centennial College students are available year-round for Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities, including co-op placements and field placements. Our students can help businesses with short-term staffing needs, small projects, peak period demands and other recruitment needs.

    Find out how your business can benefit from Centennial College’s various Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities, learn about available employer funding programs and discover the numerous ways you can work with Centennial College to attract qualified employees.

    The session will include information on:

    Hiring Co-op Students

    Recruiting Field Placement Students

    Available Graduate, Summer and Part-Time Recruitment Services

    Applied Research, Capstone Projects and International Partnerships

    Funding and Tax Credits

    Co-op Students

    Centennial College offers over 50 co-op programs in the fields of Business, Engineering Technology and Applied Sciences, and Transportation.

    The co-op program gives our students a chance to gain meaningful work experience while allowing you to fill short-term staffing needs and assess potential full-time employees.

    Students are available full-time for 4-month assignments (8- and 12-month work terms may be arranged)

    Organizations that offer paid co-op opportunities may be eligible for the Ontario Co-operative Education Tax Credit (up to $3000 per student for each co-op work term)

    If you are interested in hiring a co-op student, contact our staff by phone: 416-289-5209 or by email: cooped@centennialcollege.ca.

    Field Placement Students

    A large number of academic programs require students to complete a mandatory field placement. These placements are ideal for short-term recruitment needs. Field placements are unpaid and can range from a few days to several weeks, depending on the program. Placementsare offered in a range of programs, such as Community and Health Studies; Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts; Communications, Media, Arts and Design.

    If you are interested in hiring a field placement student, please contact SOLV, our single-point of contact for employers seeking to connect with business-enhancing opportunities and services across Centennial College. You can reach SOLV by phone: 416-289-5022 or by email: solv@centennialcollege.ca.

    Canada - India Trade & Investment Collaboration Initiative

    8:30 am - 10:00 am EST

    Thursday 24 February 2022

    Register

    The Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) in collaboration with the Consulate General of India in Toronto and Invest India is organizing a webinar on Canada - India Trade & Investment Collaboration Initiative.

    The program will comprise a special address by Consul General Apoorva Srivastava, and a detailed presentation by Invest India on investment and trade opportunities in India especially in Food Processing, Pharmaceuticals, Renewable Energy, Tourism & Hospitality.

    It will also include a panel discussion comprising industry veterans and experts.

    ICCC is Partner Organization at Panorama India's
    Republic Day Celebrations


    Hybrid event:

    All performances streaming live from Living Art Centre,  Mississauga on social media & 30+ TV channels

    Date:

    Sunday 27 February 2022

    Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce

    924 The East Mall Toronto M9B 6K1

    T: 416-224-0090

    E: iccc@iccconline.org

    W: www.iccconline.org

  • 09 Feb 2022 10:53 AM | Anonymous


    Kishore Chandra (K.C.) Doshi passed away peacefully at home on February 4, 2022. He was 85.

    He was the founding President of the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC). He held the President's position from 1977 to 1978 and then from 1979 to 1980.

    He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 55 years, Sudha, daughter Sonal, and grandson Aidan, as well as friends and family who remember his kindness and generosity.

    A private family funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 9th. A Celebration of Life with extended family and friends will follow this spring.

     

    Kishore C Doshi - ICCC's President from 1977 to 1978
    & 1979 to 1980

    When the ICCC celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2002, Mr. Doshi remembered the formation of the institution in an interview with Renu Mehta, ICCC's then Vice President.

    “Harshad Patel, Jay Chauhan and I first conceived of the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce in early January 1977. Numerous organizations served the social, cultural and religious community, but none where businessmen and professionals could network to enhance development, or find support in becoming contributing members of the economic, social and cultural fabric of Canada. We felt that only a secular and non-political organization could achieve this. On 15 January 1977, at a meeting attended by 13 people, we put together a task force to develop the aims, objectives, structure and a name for the proposed association. Thus, on 12 March 1977 the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce came into being. A Board of Directors was elected which, in turn, elected founding President.”


    Kishore C Doshi (standing in the second row, third from left, behind the then Consul General Preeti Saran) at the Passing on the Queen's Baton event organized by the ICCC in 2010, in collaboration with the Consulate General of India in Toronto, and the City of Toronto. 

    Mr. Doshi was born in Mumbai, India, one of 8 siblings and countless cousins. After his schooling at St Xavier's School, he pursued his dream of education in North America and attended Syracuse University for his MBA.

    He began his working and married life in Lindsay, Ontario, and they continued building their strong community of friends in Ottawa, and finally Toronto.

    He began his career with Union Carbide followed by Cochrane Dunlop. His entrepreneurial spirit then led him to co-found Video Captions, a pioneering business that brought closed captioning to Canada.

    Mr. Doshi was awarded the Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012 in recognition of his contributions to Canada. He volunteered many years for the Liberal Party of Canada in the Don Valley East riding.


    Kishore C Doshi receiving the
    Queen's Diamond Jubilee Award in 2012

    His family would like to thank Drs. Casey, Cheung and Shah at Sunnybrook Hospital, family Dr. Kithani, and the stem cell transplant team at Princess Margaret for gifting Kishore an extra 14 years with loved ones. They are also grateful for the compassionate care provided by his personal support workers over the past year at home.

  • 05 Feb 2022 10:05 AM | Anonymous

    President's View


    RIPUDAMAN SINGH DHILLON

    Time to lift pandemic-related restrictions

    The time is nigh for the pandemic restrictions to be lifted globally. There are risks involved in the re-emergence of new variants but after two years of living with COVID-19 the world’s population is conversant with the risks and a majority have taken the right approach to dealing with the challenge by getting vaccinated.

    More than 80% of Canadians have been vaccinated with two doses and 44% with the booster. It is likely that in 2022, we may need another round of vaccine shot, but that is small price to pay for a swift return to normalcy. While there are many aspects to handling this challenge, the governments both at the federal level and in the provinces and the cities are proactively advocating for full vaccination of the population. This has proven to be a divisive matter, with a miniscule percentage of the population resolutely choosing to remain unvaccinated. In the larger interest of all Canadians, it would be futile to expect this minority to acquiesce to the majority’s demand. But it is time to realize that the pandemic restrictions have affected the vaccinated – who are substantially more in numbers – than the unvaccinated.

    The adversities that small business owners have faced during the last two years have only partially been offset by the largess that the federal and provincial governments have given. But this is not a permanent fix. Canada must acknowledge that robust economic activity will get it back on track and fight inflation (which is at a 30 year high). Equally importantly, it will put an end to the sudden rise of unsavoury forces that are threatening to take over the carefully crafted Canadian ethos of accommodation of diverse views.

    As a Chamber of Commerce of an ethnic-based, racialized business community that is growing exponentially both in numbers and influence, we support the federal and the provincial and the city governments in their efforts to overcome the manifold challenges posed by the pandemic and the restrictions. We urge them to consider that it is now time to go easy on the restrictions.

    Businesses must do business; not survive on dole.

    India Fights COVID-19

    ICCC Board's Interactive Session with
    Ontario Minister Hon. Monte McNaughton

    The Board of Directors of the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce had an interactive session with Hon. Monte McNaughton, Ontario's Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development and Hon. Deepak Anand, Parliamentary Assistant to the Ministry of Labour, Training and Skills Development on Thursday 3 February 2022. Minister McNaughton spoke about the new initiatives launched by his Ministry including the newly launched Skilled Trade Ontario, and expanding health-care benefits to all working Ontarians. Ripudaman S Dhillon, President, ICCC, introduced the session and the board members, and Rakesh Joshi and Arvind Bhardwaj asked questions.

    Upcoming Programs

    Global Warming & Climate Change

    2:00 PM Monday 14 February 2022

    Register


    The Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the International Forum of Meteorological Societies (IFMS) is organizing a virtual session on global warming and climate change.

    Dr. Harinder P. S. Ahluwalia, President, IFMS, will make a public presentation on this subject. Jim Abraham, President, Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society will speak about the efforts of the Canadian government’s efforts to safeguard Canadians from adverse effects of global warming and climate change.

    The session will comprise:  

    Dr. Ahluwalia’s presentation on Causes of Global Warming & Climate Change its Remedies and How to cope with the effects of GW&CC

    Jim Abraham’s presentation on the Measures federal and provincial governments are taking to safeguard Canadians from the potential disastrous effects of GW&CC

    Dr. Harinder P. S. Ahluwalia is the President of the International Forum of Meteorological Societies (IFMS) which aims at creating collaboration between the National Meteorological Societies of the world to leverage each other’s strengths. He is also the President and CEO of Info-Electronics Systems Inc. (IES) based in Montreal with an office in New Delhi.


    Mr. Jim Abraham, President of the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (www.cmos.ca), is a well-known meteorologist. As the Director General of Monitoring Networks at the Meteorological Service of Canada (MSC), Jim managed a wide variety of weather, water, and environmental operational and research programs over a 36-year career with the Meteorological Service of Canada.

    Are you looking to hire highly skilled, knowledgeable students?

    Virtual Information Session

    Centennial College Recruitment Services for Employers

    5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

    Tuesday 22 February 2022

    Register


    Many Centennial College students are available year-round for Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities, including co-op placements and field placements. Our students can help businesses with short-term staffing needs, small projects, peak period demands and other recruitment needs.

    Find out how your business can benefit from Centennial College’s various Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities, learn about available employer funding programs and discover the numerous ways you can work with Centennial College to attract qualified employees.

    The session will include information on:

    • Hiring Co-op Students
    • Recruiting Field Placement Students
    • Available Graduate, Summer and Part-Time Recruitment Services
    • Applied Research, Capstone Projects and International Partnerships
    • Funding and Tax Credits

    Co-op Students

    Centennial College offers over 50 co-op programs in the fields of Business, Engineering Technology and Applied Sciences, and Transportation.

    The co-op program gives our students a chance to gain meaningful work experience while allowing you to fill short-term staffing needs and assess potential full-time employees.

    Students are available full-time for 4-month assignments (8- and 12-month work terms may be arranged)

    Organizations that offer paid co-op opportunities may be eligible for the Ontario Co-operative Education Tax Credit (up to $3000 per student for each co-op work term)

    If you are interested in hiring a co-op student, contact our staff by phone: 416-289-5209 or by email: cooped@centennialcollege.ca.

    Field Placement Students

    A large number of academic programs require students to complete a mandatory field placement. These placements are ideal for short-term recruitment needs. Field placements are unpaid and can range from a few days to several weeks, depending on the program. Placementsare offered in a range of programs, such as Community and Health Studies; Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts; Communications, Media, Arts and Design.

    If you are interested in hiring a field placement student, please contact SOLV, our single-point of contact for employers seeking to connect with business-enhancing opportunities and services across Centennial College. You can reach SOLV by phone: 416-289-5022 or by email: solv@centennialcollege.ca.

    ICCC is Partner Organization at Panorama India's Republic Day Celebrations


    Hybrid event:

    All performances streaming live from Living Art Centre,  Mississauga on social media & 30+ TV channels

    Date:

    Sunday 27 February 2022

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    India's Budget 2022


    India’s economic growth in the current year is estimated to be 9.2 per cent, highest among all large economies. The overall, sharp rebound and recovery of the economy from the adverse effects of the pandemic is reflective of India’s country’s strong resilience. This was stated by India’s Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Hon. Nirmala Sitharaman while presenting the Union Budget in Parliament on 1 February 2022.

    The Finance Minister said, India is celebrating Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav and it has entered into Amrit Kaal, the 25-year-long leadup to India@100, the government aims to attain the vision of Prime Minister outlined in his Independence Day address and they are:

    Complementing the macro-economic level growth focus with a micro-economic level all-inclusive welfare focus, 

    Promoting digital economy and fintech, technology enabled development, energy transition, and climate action, and

    Relying on virtuous cycle starting from private investment with public capital investment helping to crowd-in private investment.

    Read more: Indian Budget 2022

    Download Key Highlights


  • 28 Jan 2022 10:12 AM | Anonymous


    Four bodies recovered on Canada-US border identified as belonging to Indian nationals


    Statement issued by High Commission of India - Ottawa

    Further to the report of the tragic death of four people, including an infant, whose bodies were recovered near the Canada-US border in Manitoba on 19 January 2022, Canadian authorities have confirmed the identities of the four deceased as;

    (i) Jagdish Baldevbhai Patel, male, 39 yrs

    (ii) Vaishaliben Jagdishkumar Patel, female, 37 yrs

    (iii) Vihangi Jagdishkumar Patel, female, 11 yrs. and

    (iv) Dharmik Jagdishkumar Patel, male, 3 yrs.

    All the four were Indian nationals. The next of kin of the deceased have been informed. The Consulate General of India in Toronto is in touch with the family of the deceased and is providing all consular support. The High Commission offers its sincere condolences to the family and friends of the victims.

    Canadian authorities have also, after medical examination, informed that based on the circumstances, the death of all the persons have been determined to be consistent with exposure to the outdoor elements. The High Commission of India in Ottawa and our Consulate in Toronto continue to work closely with Canadian authorities on all aspects of the investigation into this incident. A special team, led by a senior consular officer from the Consulate General of India in Toronto, is camping in Manitoba to assist ongoing investigations by Canadian agencies and to render any consular services for the victims.

    People-to-people relations are an important pillar of India-Canada bilateral relations. Canada is a preferred destination for Indian immigrants and students. India and Canada work together to ensure the safety and well-being of all Indian immigrants into Canada. The two countries have a regular consular dialogue which takes up issues related to migration and welfare of citizens in each other’s territories.

    On longer term issues that this tragedy has brought into focus the need to ensure that migration and mobility are made safe and legal and that such tragedies do not recur. A number of ideas remain under discussion between India and Canada. For instance, to prevent and suppress irregular migration, smuggling of migrants and trafficking in human being and to facilitate sustainable and circular mobility, India has proposed a comprehensive Migration and Mobility Partnership Agreement (MMPA) to Canada, which remains under the consideration of the Canadian government.

    India's Republic Day Celebrations in Ottawa


    Link to recording 

    Upcoming Programs

    Indian Budget 2022 - Analysis

    12:30 AM ET Wednesday 2 February 2022


    This Virtual Panel Discussion by way of an analysis on Indian Budget 2022, brings in diverse set of analysis from proven leaders for a distilled understanding on the theme which is bound to enhance insights on how the proposals/ pronouncements will pan out. All those interested may register, tune-in on the appointed date and time of the event and benefit from the deliberations. Click here to register for the event.

    The distinguished speakers are: 

    Dr. V. K. Vijayakumar, Chief Investment Strategist and Seasoned Budget Analyst, Geojit Financial Services  

    Mr. Ajay Srivastava, Addl. Director General of Foreign Trade, DGFT Ministry of Commerce, Govt. of India.

    Dr. B. Santha Kumar, Practicing Chartered Accountant & Taxation Expert,  Managing Partner, SKV & Associates. 

    Moderator

    Prof. (Dr) N. Krishna Kumar, Dean, State Bank Institute of Leadership, Kolkata

    You may send in your questions for the speakers during registration or ask at the Q&A session towards the end of the program.

    Global Warming & Climate Change

    2:00 PM Monday 14 February 2022


    Register

    The Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the International Forum of Meteorological Societies (IFMS) is organizing a virtual session on global warming and climate change.

    Dr. Harinder P. S. Ahluwalia, President, IFMS, will make a public presentation on this subject. Jim Abraham, President, Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society will speak about the efforts of the Canadian government’s efforts to safeguard Canadians from adverse effects of global warming and climate change.

    The session will comprise:  

    Dr. Ahluwalia’s presentation on Causes of Global Warming & Climate Change its Remedies and How to cope with the effects of GW&CC

    Jim Abraham’s presentation on the Measures federal and provincial governments are taking to safeguard Canadians from the potential disastrous effects of GW&CC


    Dr. Harinder P. S. Ahluwalia is the President of the International Forum of Meteorological Societies (IFMS) which aims at creating collaboration between the National Meteorological Societies of the world to leverage each other’s strengths. He is also the President and CEO of Info-Electronics Systems Inc. (IES) based in Montreal with an office in New Delhi.


    Mr. Jim Abraham, President of the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (www.cmos.ca), is a well-known meteorologist. As the Director General of Monitoring Networks at the Meteorological Service of Canada (MSC), Jim managed a wide variety of weather, water, and environmental operational and research programs over a 36-year career with the Meteorological Service of Canada.

    Are you looking to hire highly skilled, knowledgeable students?

    Virtual Information Session 


    Centennial College Recruitment Services for Employers

    5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

    Tuesday 22 February 2022

    Register

    Many Centennial College students are available year-round for Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities, including co-op placements and field placements. Our students can help businesses with short-term staffing needs, small projects, peak period demands and other recruitment needs.

    Find out how your business can benefit from Centennial College’s various Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities, learn about available employer funding programs and discover the numerous ways you can work with Centennial College to attract qualified employees.

    The session will include information on:

    • Hiring Co-op Students
    • Recruiting Field Placement Students
    • Available Graduate, Summer and Part-Time Recruitment Services
    • Applied Research, Capstone Projects and International Partnerships
    • Funding and Tax Credits

    Co-op Students

    Centennial College offers over 50 co-op programs in the fields of Business, Engineering Technology and Applied Sciences, and Transportation.

    The co-op program gives our students a chance to gain meaningful work experience while allowing you to fill short-term staffing needs and assess potential full-time employees.

    • Students are available full-time for 4-month assignments (8- and 12-month work terms may be arranged)
    • Organizations that offer paid co-op opportunities may be eligible for the Ontario Co-operative Education Tax Credit (up to $3000 per student for each co-op work term)

    If you are interested in hiring a co-op student, contact our staff by phone: 416-289-5209 or by email: cooped@centennialcollege.ca.

    Field Placement Students

    A large number of academic programs require students to complete a mandatory field placement. These placements are ideal for short-term recruitment needs. Field placements are unpaid and can range from a few days to several weeks, depending on the program. Placementsare offered in a range of programs, such as Community and Health Studies; Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts; Communications, Media, Arts and Design.

    If you are interested in hiring a field placement student, please contact SOLV, our single-point of contact for employers seeking to connect with business-enhancing opportunities and services across Centennial College. You can reach SOLV by phone: 416-289-5022 or by email: solv@centennialcollege.ca.

    ICCC is Partner Organization

    at Panorama India's Republic Day Celebrations


    Venue: Living Art Centre,  Mississauga

    Date: To be announced

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  • 17 Jan 2022 10:11 AM | Anonymous

    ICCC Weekly Newsletter

    14 JANUARY


    Image: Sanjeev Malik

    DID YOU KNOW?

    India has two types of calendars - solar calendar and the lunisolar calendar. Like the Roman (Julian) calendar, the Indian national calendar is a solar calendar with 365 days [with a slightly different way to account for the leap years]. Thus, the calendar starts every year on March 21/22, the Makara Sankranti [Pongal] falls every year on Jan 14/15, the Mesha Sankranti [Vishu] falls every year on April 14/15 and the Mithuna Sankranti [Raja] on June 14/15

    Sankranthi (or rather Makar Sankranthi) as the names suggest is a movement of the Sun into the constellation of Makara (know as Capricorn in English). So, it is not related to the movement of the moon. It would have correlated to the dates on the Hindu calendar only if it was related to the movements of the moon. Pongal is a harvest festival, which again is related to the seasons that are dependant on the Sun rather than the movements of the moon.

    By the way, there are many festivals that fall on similar dates on the English Calendar, like the festivals of Vishu, Baisakhi and others fall around the same dates. Again, these are based on solar movements hence match with English Calendar.

    President's View


    RIPUDAMAN SINGH DHILLON

    Hope springs eternal

    The appointment of Cameron MacKay as Canada’s High Commissioner to India is a welcome announcement. Along with MacKay, new Consul Generals have been appointed in Mumbai, Chandigarh and Bengaluru. Global Affairs Canada made the announcement on 22 December. A day later, Ministers Mary Ng and Piyush Goyal held talks to discuss bilateral trade ties.

    Canada’s new thrust on the Indo-Pacific front has been gathering momentum, with overtures to South-East Asian countries, and especially Taiwan. Canada’s initiatives will have to necessarily involve India. The new appointments in the high commission in New Delhi and consulates in India will hopefully bring about a new thrust in restarting the long-dormant Canada – India ties that everyone agrees has unrealized potential that has long been neglected by both the countries.

    Pertinently, it is necessary to engage the Indo-Canadian diaspora in this effort. The steadily growing diaspora is rapidly changing in complexion especially following the changes in the immigration regulations. Indians coming to Canada are qualitative different from those that came five years ago. It is necessary to involve them, as well as those who have been here for long, and have established themselves into the process of making Canada – India economic relations more meaningful.

    Facing the Omicron variant - Support to small businesses


    Chrystia Freeland

    In recent weeks, most parts of Canada have announced new lockdowns or other public health restrictions. Many of these restrictions have an impact on people’s jobs and their businesses. I would like to reassure Canadians, by reminding them that the federal government has made sure that economic support is available to you if you need it.

    Last week, applications opened for the Canada Worker Lockdown Benefit. If you are a worker in a region that is locked down or subject to 50 per cent capacity restrictions – and if you have lost 50 per cent or more of your income as a direct result of those restrictions – you can be eligible to receive $300 a week. You can now apply online directly through the Canada Revenue Agency.

    We also know that businesses, especially small businesses, need support.

    That’s why we have in place the Local Lockdown Program, which will provide wage and rent subsidy support of up to 75 per cent to employers who have had to reduce the capacity of their main business by 50 per cent or more.  And I will remind business owners that we have also temporarily lowered the revenue decline threshold from 40 per cent to 25 per cent.

    There is also further rent support of an additional 25 per cent that is available for businesses subject to a full lockdown.

    Expanded eligibility for both the wage support and the rent support runs from December 19, 2021, through to February 12, 2022.

    For businesses facing other pandemic-related losses, support is also available through the Tourism and Hospitality Recovery Program and the Hardest-Hit Business Recovery Program.

    Our government takes seriously our responsibility to be prudent managers of public finances and we expect eligible Canadian companies to respect this support and use it only when needed.

    Read more: Support

    Are you looking to hire highly skilled, knowledgeable students?


    Many Centennial College students are available year-round for Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities, including co-op placements and field placements. Our students can help businesses with short-term staffing needs, small projects, peak period demands and other recruitment needs.

     Co-op Students

    Centennial College offers over 50 co-op programs in the fields of Business, Engineering Technology and Applied Sciences, and Transportation.

    The co-op program gives our students a chance to gain meaningful work experience while allowing you to fill short-term staffing needs and assess potential full-time employees.

    • Students are available full-time for 4-month assignments (8- and 12-month work terms may be arranged)
    • Organizations that offer paid co-op opportunities may be eligible for the Ontario Co-operative Education Tax Credit (up to $3000 per student for each co-op work term)

    If you are interested in hiring a co-op student, contact our staff by phone: 416-289-5209 or by email: cooped@centennialcollege.ca.

    Field Placement Students

    A large number of academic programs require students to complete a mandatory field placement. These placements are ideal for short-term recruitment needs. Field placements are unpaid and can range from a few days to several weeks, depending on the program. Placementsare offered in a range of programs, such as Community and Health Studies; Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts; Communications, Media, Arts and Design.

    If you are interested in hiring a field placement student, please contact SOLV, our single-point of contact for employers seeking to connect with business-enhancing opportunities and services across Centennial College. You can reach SOLV by phone: 416-289-5022 or by email: solv@centennialcollege.ca.

    Virtual Employer Session for ICCC Members

    For more information on how your business can benefit from our various Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities, learn about available employer funding programs and discover the numerous ways you can work with Centennial College to attract qualified employees, attend our Virtual Employer Session:

    Date / time & registration information to be announced soon

    Cameron MacKay is Canada's High Commissioner to India


    Cameron Mackay, who was Canada’s ambassador to Indonesia and Timor-Leste, has been appointed as Canada’s High Commissioner to India, replacing Nadir Patel. Diedrah Kelly has replaced Annie Dubé as consul general in Mumbai, Patrick Hébert has replaced Mia Yen in Chandigarh, and Benoit Préfontaine has replaced Nicole Girard as consul general in Bengaluru.

    Trade Talk:

    Ministers Mary Ng & Piyush Goyal

    Mary Ng, Canada’s Minister of International Trade, Export Promotion, Small Business and Economic Development, spoke with Piyush Goyal, India’s Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs & Food & Public Distribution and Textiles on 22 December 2021.

    Minister Ng and Minister Goyal underscored Canada and India’s robust relationship based on the two countries’ long-standing friendship, which is strengthened by strong people-to-people ties and growing economic co-operation.

    They welcomed a re-engagement on negotiations toward a Canada-India comprehensive economic partnership agreement and a Canada-India foreign investment promotion and protection agreement, and committed to working closely together to reach agreements in the coming months.

    Minister Ng underscored Canada’s long history of supplying high-quality pulses to India and reiterated the importance of further facilitating this trade.

    Finally, Minister Ng and Minister Goyal reaffirmed their shared commitment to a successful 12th WTO Ministerial Conference, when it is rescheduled. The ministers agreed to continue the momentum of the WTO and support ambitious outcomes on key priorities, including on trade and health and fisheries subsidies. They also agreed to continue working together toward a strong, inclusive, and sustainable economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

    ICCC is Partner Organization

    at Panorama India's Republic Day Celebrations


    Venue: Living Art Centre,  Mississauga

    Date: To be announced

    India fights COVID


    Over 1.55 billion vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive

    India’s Active caseload currently stands at 11,17,531

    Active cases stand at 3.08%

    Recovery Rate currently at 95.59%

    84,825 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 3,47,15,361

    247,417 new cases in the last 24 hours (13 January)

    Daily positivity rate (13.11%)

    Weekly Positivity Rate (10.80%)

    697.3 million Total Tests conducted

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  • 06 Jan 2022 9:00 PM | Anonymous


    Just when you thought it was safe...

    In 1975 Steven Spielberg made Jaws, a movie that changed idiom of popular cinema forever. Its success was unprecedented and three years later a sequel was on its way. The tagline for Jaws 2 was “just when you thought it was safe to go back in the waters…”

    The world’s experience with COVID-19 has been somewhat similar. Just when everyone seems to get a bit relaxed, and life of normalcy is seemingly just around the corner, another variant spring practically out of nowhere, and everyone scurries back indoors, waiting for the immediate danger to subside. There have been many virus variants since March 2020, and the most recent one – Omicron – that emerged in November 2021 in South Africa appears to have taken the world by storm.

    The World Health Organization (WHO) had warned in December 2021 that an Omicron tsunami would sweep the world, leading to unprecedented number of people getting affected by the new variant. While epidemiologists concur that this variant is not as toxic as the previous variants, it is certainly more contagious and quicker to spread.

    It isn’t surprising that Omicron has crossed a million mark in the United States. So overwhelmed are governments across the globe that some of them have even abandoned counting the number of people afflicted by the variant.

    However, it appears that the virus’s spread has peaked, and that the world may soon be emerging out of its thrall. But as we have seen in the past two years, just when everything appears to be returning to normal, we see a new variant emerge (IHU).

    Are you looking to hire highly skilled,

    knowledgeable students?


    Many Centennial College students are available year-round for Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities, including co-op placements and field placements. Our students can help businesses with short-term staffing needs, small projects, peak period demands and other recruitment needs.

    Co-op Students

    Centennial College offers over 50 co-op programs in the fields of Business, Engineering Technology and Applied Sciences, and Transportation.

    The co-op program gives our students a chance to gain meaningful work experience while allowing you to fill short-term staffing needs and assess potential full-time employees.

    Students are available full-time for 4-month assignments (8- and 12-month work terms may be arranged)

    Organizations that offer paid co-op opportunities may be eligible for the Ontario Co-operative Education Tax Credit (up to $3000 per student for each co-op work term)

    If you are interested in hiring a co-op student, contact our staff by phone: 416-289-5209 or by email: cooped@centennialcollege.ca.

    Field Placement Students

    A large number of academic programs require students to complete a mandatory field placement. These placements are ideal for short-term recruitment needs. Field placements are unpaid and can range from a few days to several weeks, depending on the program. Placementsare offered in a range of programs, such as Community and Health Studies; Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts; Communications, Media, Arts and Design.

    If you are interested in hiring a field placement student, please contact SOLV, our single-point of contact for employers seeking to connect with business-enhancing opportunities and services across Centennial College. You can reach SOLV by phone: 416-289-5022 or by email: solv@centennialcollege.ca.

    Virtual Employer Session for ICCC Members

    For more information on how your business can benefit from our various Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities, learn about available employer funding programs and discover the numerous ways you can work with Centennial College to attract qualified employees, attend our Virtual Employer Session:

    Date / time & registration information to be announced soon

    Sweeping economic impact of digital loonie


    Federal documents hint at sweeping economic impact from central bank ‘digital loonie’. The Finance Department has looked at legislation linked to a central bank digital currency.

    Internal government documents show Finance Department officials believe there could be sweeping implications for the economy if the Bank of Canada ever issued its own cryptocurrency.

    According to a Canadian Press report of 3 January 2022, the Bank of Canada has spent years looking at whether to introduce a digital currency, but so far hasn’t seen an immediate need to issue one. In one briefing note from last January, officials warned Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland that the issuance of a central bank digital currency would entail “wide-reaching implications for the economy, the financial system” and the Bank of Canada’s operations.

    The documents also show the central bank held a series of meetings with federal officials over the course of 2020 to gauge the implications of a “digital loonie” on departments and agencies. Large swaths of the documents obtained by The Canadian Press under the access-to-information law have been blacked out because the department says they contain sensitive government information.

    But what remains suggest some federal concerns about a central bank digital currency, with departments wanting to provide more input before a decision is made. The Bank of Canada has upped the pace of its work on a digital currency, mirroring efforts by counterparts in other countries as the Covid-19 pandemic accelerates the transition to a digital economy.

    The bank only plans to issue a digital currency if the use of physical bills for transactions plummets and one or more private cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, become widely used in Canada.

    ICCC is Partner Organization at Panorama India's

    Republic Day Celebrations


    5 fun facts about gold investments


    1. 2nd most common use of gold is investing, right after jewellery. In 2019, 282 metric ton (that is 282,000 kilograms) of gold valued at approximately $4billion was used for investment purposes.

    2. Two countries make up 50% of demand – India and China together make up for 50% of the current global gold demand.

    3. The gold investment market is untapped – Globally, gold makes up less than one percent of the investment portfolios.

    4. Mined gold doesn’t respond to price changes quickly – instead, recycling is the source of gold supply that is most responsive to economic shocks.

    5. 90% of recycled gold comes from jewellery. The remaining 10% of recycled gold is extracted from technology like computers and cell phones.

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  • 01 Jan 2022 5:15 PM | Anonymous

    President's View


    RIPUDAMAN SINGH DHILLON

    Governments need support to change strategy to combat
    Covid-19 variants

    The rapidity with which the Omicron variant of Covid-19 is spreading throughout the world has been astonishing. The global economy, beset with the pandemic since March 2020, was just beginning to emerge out of the shadows. Just when it seemed that it was moving out of the morass, it is facing headwinds again. Globally health authorities have reached a consensus that omicron is not as toxic as the previous variants. However, it is highly contagious. In Ontario alone the cases have risen to 18,000+ within less than a week – the highest number since the outbreak of Covid-19 in early 2020.

    The new measures that the Ontario government has announced about the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testing, which will restrict the publicly funded tests only to a select group are necessary in view of the rapidity, contagiousness, and the recurrence of the new variant of the virus. When double and three-times vaccinated people are testing positive, there is a definite need to rethink the approach to combatting the pandemic.

    It is becoming clear that the state-enforced economic lockdown is unsustainable eventually. It is a drain on public finance, and a death knell for small businesses. If anything, the economic lockdown has created more inequalities in the society, with large corporations becoming larger, and small businesses finding it hard to survive.

    Even the reduction of the self-quarantine period to five days is a welcome measure, although its efficacy remains to be proven. If omicron variant is not as toxic, there is no need for an extended two-week self-quarantine period for all those who show symptoms of the virus.

    Finally, we will have to come to terms with the virus and its variants. It is unlikely that we will see the back of Covid-19 soon. Globally, the governments will have to formulate calibrated strategies that aim to achieve minimal economic disruption, and factor that minority population which will refuse to get vaccinated. Admittedly, these are not easily achievable goals. Governments everywhere and at all levels need the universal support to continue remain flexible with policies in dealing with the ever-changing situation.

    Omicron variant

    ICCC in the News

    Indo-Canadian luminaries honoured with Order of Canada


    Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, announced 135 new appointments to the Order of Canada. The list included V.I. (Lucky) Lakshmanan, Bob Dhillon and Pradeep Merchant.

    All the three have long-standing ties with the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce. Lakshmanan is the recipient of the ICCC’s Lifetime Achievement Award in 2019. Both Bob Dhillon and Pradeep Merchant have served on the ICCC’s Advisory Board in the past.

    The citations note the following achievements for the three recipients

    Vaikuntam Iyer Lakshmanan, O.C.: For his philanthropy and for his expertise in hydrometallurgy and business, which have greatly benefited his profession, community and Canada-India relations.

    Navjeet Singh Dhillon, O.C.: For his achievements in business, and for his unwavering commitment to philanthropy and higher education.

    Pradeep Merchant, C.M.: For his longstanding contributions to his community, including his philanthropy and his leadership in the promotion of bilateral ties between Canada and India.

    The ICCC President Ripudaman Singh Dhillon offered his heartiest congratulations to the three recipients of the honour. He said, “It is indeed an honour for our Chamber that such luminaries of our Indo-Canadian community have been bestowed with such a prestigious recognition. All the three have been actively associated with our Chamber for several years, and have contributed to both our Chamber and to our community in multiple ways. They are a beacon of inspiration.”

    Order of Canada

    Perspective

    ICCC's Startup Initiative


    SANJAY KULKARNI

    First of all, the ICCC welcomes the Consulate General of India to be our official partner in this initiative. The CGI has been a great supporter in this effort from the beginning.

    The following are three core objectives of the Startup Initiative at ICCC:

    • To help start-ups in India and Canada by connecting them with members of our community who are already active in this area or who want to participate in this growing sector
    • Commercial relationships are welcome to develop later but primary objective is to help the entrepreneurs and
    • To create awareness in our membership of this rapidly growing sector of the economy in both countries


    Screengrab of virtual session of ICCC's Startup Initiative

    The core mandate of ICCC is to promote trade between India and Canada. The start-up sector is growing at a tremendous speed in both countries. Therefore, it is logical that we play an important role in this arena. In addition to existing growing sectors such as technology and biotech, our focus will be on the ESG sector (Environment, Social, and Governance), the fastest growing sector for the next few years.

    The board of directors met with Honorable High Commissioner of India to Canada, His Excellency Ajay Bisaria. He indicated that the ICCC should take initiative in this area. A Start-up committee was formed with Mr. Sanjay Kulkarni, Director of Strategy and Start-ups, Mr. Ripudaman Dhillon, President and Mr. Virender Rathi, Corporate Secretary as active members of the committee.

    We signed an Memorandum of Understanding with BRTSIF – a foundation set up by BSE Institute Ltd. and BIL Ryerson Futures Pvt. Ltd. to promote startups and support the government of India’s vision for entrepreneurship development and innovation culture.

    In collaboration with BRTSIF, the ICCC had two successful events on 28 November 2021 and 18 December 2021, where six start-ups from Zone Start-ups India presented in each sessions.

    Mrs. Apoorva Srivastava, the Consul General of India, Toronto and Mrs. Nina Tangri, Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction were chief guests. The response from participants was encouraging. Many of the participants are looking forward to future events and they want to play an active role in this initiative.

    Our target is to cover at least 100 start-ups in 2022. We are told by our partners that we will far exceed this target. With our partners, Zone Start-ups India, 24 start-ups will participate by the end of January 2022. We are in the process of forming partnerships with other start-up groups.

    Insight

    Awareness Campaign of IFMS about

    Global Warming and Climate Change


    DR. HARINDER ALHUWALIA

    The International Forum of Meteorological Societies (IFMS) unites the National Meteorological Societies (NMSocs) of the World in the same manner as UN Agency World Meteorological Organization (WMO) does for National Meteorological Services (NMS) of the World.

    The main objective of this Volunteer-based organization is to assist and bolster the efforts of WMO and the World Bank Group (WBG) in building capacity around the world for accurate weather forecasting which is important not only for disaster management but also for the economic wellbeing of every country.

    IFMS creates collaboration between National Meteorological Societies to make them stronger than they would be by themselves and connects all of them to WMO and WBG. In addition, it aims to create awareness among professionals, general public, politicians and bureaucrats about weather and water related issues.

    Session 4 of IFMS Global Conference

    In order to create awareness about Global Warming and Climate Change (GW&CC) which is creating a lot of news around the world, IFMS devoted Session 4 of its Conference on December 8, 2021 on this very important subject. The Public Lecture given by the author of this article consisted of 2 parts:

    Part 1: Public Lecture on “Causes of Global Warming & Climate Change (GW&CC), its Remedies and how to cope with its effects”.

    Part 2: Panel Discussion by 5 Experts in this area on the topics discussed on in Part 1.

    There were two sub-parts to the Public Lecture on the issue of GW&CC. The first part was to understand what is causing Global Warming, how we can get more information and how we can reduce it. The second part was: knowing that GW&CC is happening and is intensifying over time, how we can protect our lives and properties from the natural disasters caused by GW&CC.

    In the first sub-part, we discussed the following issues:

    a) What is GW&CC and what is causing it?

    b) How we can reduce, if not eliminate, it?

    c) What are the impacts of GW&CC on our health/life and property?

    d) Where we can learn much more about it?

    In the second sub-part it was stated that knowing that GW&CC is happening, how we can protect ourselves from its adverse effects. The following topics were covered:

    i. What is required to protect ourselves e.g., accurate impact-based weather forecasting, Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems, building Institutional and Societal Capacity, etc.

    ii. What is IFMS doing in Capacity Building in the above areas.

    Significance of average temperature rise was explained. The current situation is that average temperature has risen by 1.1o over the preindustrial age (late 19th Century). If it goes to an average of 1.5o, there will be very significant number of disasters. Anything beyond 1.5o will cause great devastation.

    In Part 2, we had a very strong panel to discuss the GW&CC and respond to the questions posed by participants in this Session. It consisted of the following experts:

    Dr. Michael Farrar (President of the American Meteorological Society) as the Moderator and the following 5 persons as Panelists: Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra (Director General – India Meteorology Department), Prof. Tsegaye Tadesse (University of Nebraska), Dr. Ladislaus Chang’a (Director R&D in Tanzanian Meteorological Agency), Mr. Zablon Shilenje (WMO-R1(Africa) -Technical Officer) and Mr. K. Y. Camyale Chao (Executive Director of ICDI)

    After the Moderator Dr. Mike Farrar, President of the American Meteorological Society introduced the Panel and each member of the Panel presented the status of preparedness in his country, their Opening Remarks were followed by a Question-and-Answer (Q&A) period.

    Our unpreparedness against COVID-19 pandemic has destroyed the economies of many countries and the damage caused by the disasters due to GW&CC could be even more debilitating for the safety of our citizens and our economies.

    Session 5 of IFMS Global Conference

    Because of the fact the GW&CC is happening and is resulting in disasters, therefore, our next Session of the Conference was on Multi-Hazard Early Warning Systems (MH-EWS). Two experts from European Union Prof. (Dr.) Daniel Sempere and Dr. Xavier Llort, who have already implemented such systems for Europe and many of its constituent countries, gave a very impressive presentation on MH-EWS which was greatly appreciated by attendees.

    They spoke about what it takes to forecast adverse events accurately and convert them into impact-based forecasts related to specific strategic areas to be protected which is a change in forecasting paradigm.

    Then Panel consisting of a Moderator (Dr. Harinder Ahluwalia), a Co-Moderator (Prof. Oscar Frumento) and the following 5 international experts provided their Opening Remarks which was followed by a Q&A period:

    Dr. Agnes Kijazi (Director General TMA), Mr. RC Bhatia (Retd. ADG-IMD), Mr. Jim Abraham (President of CMOS) and the two presenters mentioned above.

    Conclusions

    GW&CC is causing a huge concern to all nations because glaciers are melting causing ocean level to rise and weather-related disaster are prevalent in almost all nations. If the average temperature rises above 1.5o, a lot of more destruction will occur. Therefore, it is an important duty of organizations like IFMS to educate people about what is going on and what they need to do to save our planet. It is the duty of every citizen to understand the causes of Global Warming and how we can control them by our daily actions. We also need to create Institutional and Societal capacity to understand what to do in case of disasters.

    IFMS is offering Public Lectures on these issues to any organization which would like to educate its members.

    IFMS, being a world-wide organization, which the author is leading, is trying to create awareness and capacity to safeguard the society at large.

    Recovery Activation Program


    Small businesses that are new to the Recovery Activation Program (RAP) can still complete their Digital Needs Assessment (DNA) on www.rap.bot.com for free by enrolling in our upcoming segments for the RAP Digital Certificate Program.

    After completing at least one program stream, candidates can submit their applications for grant funding by answering three questions and providing eligibility information. If applicants have previously completed a RAP stream, they can proceed directly to the application process and submit their details. The answers submitted by the prospective grantees will be evaluated by a panel of experts from TRBOT. The application window will close on January 10, 2022.

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    Range Enterprise comes on board as
    ICCC's Affinity Partner


    Range Enterprise, one of Canada’s fastest growing corporate gifting companies, has become ICCC’s Affinity Partner. Check out here the range of corporate gift it offers, and avail 10 percent discount on rack rates.

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