Membership Benefits

For the past thirty years, the Canada India Business Council (C-IBC) has helped Canadian companies of all sizes realize on the opportunities that the Indian market represents.

Our members include both globally recognized Canadian and Indian brands as well as innovative and up and coming SME’s.

C-IBC members include companies and organizations from a broad range of sectors including: clean tech, banking and financial services, legal services, consulting, manufacturing, agriculture, construction, mining, technology, transportation, communications and education.

C-IBC is headquartered in Toronto with operations in British Columbia, Quebec and New Delhi, India.

Member Benefits:

C-IBC offers a range of membership options to support your business goals.

Contact us for additional details at:

National Office:
1 St. Clair Ave. East
Suite 302, Toronto, ON M4T 2V7

Phone: (416) 214-5947
Fax: (416) 214-9081
Email: info@canada-indiabusiness.ca

Business Strategy:

Whether your organization has long established operations in India or is considering how best to enter the market, C-IBC offers a variety of services to support your goals including:

  • Strategic counsel on industry and business issues;
  • Introduction to senior public and private sector contacts in both India and Canada;
  • Market, sector and competitor analysis;
  • Business insights and information including backgrounders, position papers and policy discussions

Connect & Grow:

C-IBC member are given access to exclusive networks and briefings with Indian government officials, industry leaders and sector specialists as well as other members.  This includes:

  • Listing in and access to the C-IBC Canada-India Rolodex of trusted providers, consultants and companies
  • Regular networking events, issue specific briefings, practical workshops and expert seminars held throughout the year and across Canada and India
  • Invitations to delegations and trade missions to India for private sector groups often with federal, provincial and municipal governments in Canada and India
  • Special events and closed briefings with Indian Cabinet Ministers and CEO’s

Marketing & Media:

Canadian and Indian media regularly approaches C-IBC for referrals to business experts and sector specialists that can provide insight into current events, as well as business issues and trends. Members benefit from:

  • Preferred status for media opportunities
  • Active support in communicating your story, brand and message in India and Canada
  • Logo recognition

Advocacy:

Creating a trade and business environment that supports our members is a founding principle of C-IBC.  This includes:

  • Liaising and consulting with members to share concerns and suggestions with Senior Government officials in Canada and India;
  • Releasing recommendations and position statements on trade policy, regulation and other issues of interest to members;
  • Proactive public and media relations to shape the national story of Canada –India trade and business

Member Discounts:

C-IBC members receive:

  • Reduced rates on travel, accommodations and support services across Canada and India;
  • Discounts on event tickets;
  • Reduced rates on sponsorship opportunities for special events and publications

Events:

  • Sectoral sessions
  • Special events with Indian Cabinet Ministers and CEOs
  • Delegations to India
  • Networking opportunities with peers and prospects
  • Advance notice of events, including Diwali Gala Dinner

Daily Newsbrief

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Our Newsbrief will provide you with the latest on business in and between Canada and India, as well as information on all our upcoming events.

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