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 enter the final quarter of this calendar year, I would like to extend my appreciation for your dedication and support in fostering stronger trade and investment ties between Canada and the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.
The past year has been one of significant progress for our business council, with key milestones achieved in enhancing bilateral cooperation, increasing trade flows, and encouraging new investment initiatives. This quarter will also be the completion of the amalgamation of CIHEA (Canadian International Health and Education Association).
The final quarter is crucial as we wrap up key initiatives and continue building momentum. Our upcoming focus will be on our Annual Business Forum and Gala Dinner on Tuesday, November 12th, which aims to strengthen ties, attract new investors, and open more doors for collaboration.
The MENA region continues to offer dynamic growth opportunities, and our role as a business council remains to ensure that our members are well-positioned to take advantage of these prospects.
In the coming months, we will also be hosting :
- The National Council for Privatization and the Public Investment Fund for B2B meetings during the C2P3 conference,
- Collaborating with the Tunisian Embassy to Canada and the Canada Embassy to Tunisia, to host the second webinar focussed on Aviation,
- Planning a webinar focussed on ICT with Jordan Source in early December
As we conclude this year, I encourage all our members to stay actively engaged and seize the opportunities that lie ahead.
I remain confident that together, we will finish this year strong and carry this momentum into the next. Thank you once again for your commitment to strengthening the bonds of trade and investment between our regions.
Cathy Séguin
President/Executive Director
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Patron Members
The CABC is Canada’s only not-for-profit association focused exclusively on bringing the Canadian and Arab business communities together.
