What is CABC?
The CABC was founded by a small group of farsighted people who, as early as 1983, saw the enormous business potential between Canada and the Arab world. Today, the CABC board and executive consists of senior level business professionals representing a range of sectors and expertise in Canada and in Arab states.
It also includes top rate lawyers and business people who have lived and worked in the region for many years as well as Canadians of Arab descent who have extensive business in both Canadian and Arab markets. Select former Canadian Ambassadors to the region as well as representatives of provincial and federal governments also bring their expertise to board deliberations.
What is CABC?
The Canada Arab Business Council is Canada’s only not-for-profit association focused exclusively on promoting trade and investment between Canada and the Arab world.
Since 1983, the Council has been the principal advocate for, and the driving force behind, Canada’s growing economic relations with Arab countries in the Middle East and North Africa region. We also work with Arab governments to promote economic relations with Canada.
Who We are
The CABC was founded by a small group of farsighted businessmen who, in 1983, saw the enormous potential for business between Canada and the Arab world….
Why CABC?
CABC includes top-rate lawyers and business people who have lived and worked in the region for many years as well as Canadians of Arab descent who have extensive business in both Canadian and Arab markets…
Our Vision
To be the organization of choice for Canadian companies and government agencies to enable business opportunities in Arab countries…
Our Partners
CABC is pan-Arab in reach because most of our members are interested in more than one Arab market and a broader geographic base allows us to speak…
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Message from the President
As we reach the midpoint of 2025, I am pleased to share this message with you during an important milestone in our calendar — our Annual General Meeting.
This second quarter has been one of continued momentum and opportunity. Through our collective efforts, the Canada Arab Business Council (CABC) has expanded its impact, fostering new partnerships and facilitating tangible trade and investment connections between Canada and the dynamic markets of the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
Our recent Business Forum reinforced how deeply Canadian companies are engaged in the region’s priority sectors — from energy transition and critical minerals to ICT, infrastructure, healthcare, and education. We are seeing not only an increase in business delegations and bilateral discussions, but also in collaborative innovation and sustainable investment.
Looking ahead, we remain committed to delivering value for our members by:
- Deepening sectoral dialogues through targeted roundtables and missions
- Building on strategic alliances with government and private sector partners across MENA
- Expanding our member services, including advisory support and bespoke market intelligence
- Amplifying Canada’s capabilities through joint promotion in high-growth sectors
The AGM is a time to both reflect and renew. I want to express my deepest thanks to our Board of Directors, our corporate and patron members, and all of our partners for their trust and engagement. Together, we continue to position CABC as Canada’s leading platform for advancing bilateral trade and investment with the MENA region.
The AGM is a time to both reflect and renew. I want to express my deepest thanks to our Board of Directors, our corporate and patron members, and all of our partners for their trust and engagement.
Together, we continue to position CABC as Canada’s leading platform for advancing bilateral trade and investment with the MENA region.
As we move into the next half of the year, I invite each of you to stay connected and active — your involvement is critical as we shape new opportunities and deliver even greater outcomes for our members and for Canada-MENA relations.
I hope to see you at our special Chair’s networking reception on June 18 from 5:00-7:30pm at the Rideau Club in Ottawa. This will be an exciting event as we recognize a new government, post Trump 100 days, and the G7 meeting at Kananaskis, Alberta. The theme is Canada and the Arab World at the Crossroads of Opportunity.
With appreciation,
Cathy Séguin
President & Executive Director
Partners
Patron Members
The CABC is Canada’s only not-for-profit association focused exclusively on bringing the Canadian and Arab business communities together.
