Ontario’s Agri-Food Sector Overview and Emerging Export Markets

Ontario’s Agri-Food Sector Overview and Emerging Export Markets

Indo Canada Chamber of Commerce is organizing a seminar on Ontario’s Agri Food Sector overview and emerging export markets. The agri-food sector is a major player in Ontario's economy. It currently generates $34 billion a year in gross domestic product (GDP) and sustains 740,000 jobs - about one in every nine jobs across the province. Expanding the export growth of the province's agri-food businesses is part of the government's plan to build Ontario up and deliver on its number-one priority to grow the economy and create jobs.

The seminar will put light on the sector and how the small and medium businesses can play a bigger role in promoting the exports.

Speaker:  

Athar Haidar Shah, MBA

Sector Specialist: Bakery, Cereal and Milling

Athar Shah currently holds a dual-role for the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). Responsible for the domestic management of Ontario Bakery, Milling and Cereal sectors while additionally supporting investment attraction and export development in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Prior to joining OMAFRA, Athar worked in the private sector for a multi-national food processor and took on increasingly senior sales, marketing and management roles within the organization.  During his work with OMAFRA he has demonstrated a strong skill set in strategic account management processes and an exceptional commitment to client service.  Additionally he has brought a great deal of insight into potential foreign investment attraction markets.

Program:

Time:             6:30 pm onwards

Date:              Thursday, May 26, 2016

Venue:           Indo Canada Chamber of Commerce

Address:        924 The Eastmall, Toronto, ON M9B 6K1