ABOUT THE MISSIONS

The Business Mission to India, organized by the Government of Ontario, will visit New Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai and Punjab from January 14 to 21, 2007, after which the official Ontario delegation will join the Canada-Pakistan Business Council Business Mission to Pakistan, from January 19 to 25, 2007. The official Ontario delegation will visit Lahore and Islamabad.

There is a strong business case for business missions to India and Pakistan during January 2007.

Objectives

The objectives of the missions to India and Pakistan are:

To increase Ontario's profile as a producer of innovative and quality goods and services for which demand exists in India and Pakistan and as a destination for investment.
To introduce Ontario exporters to the potential of the Indian and Pakistani markets and advocate on their behalf.
To promote collaboration between Ontario and India in the area of research and development.
To promote Ontario's education expertise and resources.
To promote Ontario's expertise in the Information and Communication Technologies sectors in the Pakistan market.

Dates

India Business Mission: January 14 to January 21, 2007.
Canada-Pakistan Business Council Mission to Pakistan: January 19 to 25, 2007.