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03 & 04 April 2022

Following the political transformation of Jammu and Kashmir, which both the houses of the Indian Parliament accepted in 2019, the Indian government has made continuous efforts to kickstart the economy in the region, now categorized as two Union Territories – Jammu, and Kashmir and Ladakh.

As a bilateral trade and investment promotion organization mandated to foster business ties between Canadian and Indian micro and small business owners, the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) supports efforts by the federal and provincial governments in Canada, and the union and state governments in India to forge linkages. These efforts are aimed at reviving economies that have been dormant and need an impetus to soar again.

In 2021, in collaboration with the Consulate General of India in Toronto, and the Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO), the ICCC took lead in promoting Kashmiri niche products in Canada by organizing two virtual buyer-seller meetings.

“The Jammu visit will become a highlight of the 2022 India Mission. Our delegation was accorded full protocol by the local administration, and the reception from the local businesspeople and the organizations was beyond our expectations."

"It is clear that the people of Jammu and Kashmir want to move ahead swiftly and bring in economic prosperity to the people of the region.”

- Ripudaman Singh Dhillon, President, ICCC

The first buyer-seller meeting held in February 2021 had Kashmiri micro and small business owners from the handicrafts and handlooms sector connecting with potential buyers from Ontario. In the second buyer-seller meeting held in September 2021, Kashmiri micro and small business owners from the leather and agro-products connecting with Canadian buyers.

Both these buyer-seller meetings received overwhelming response both the Jammu and Kashmir and Canada.

When the ICCC’s India Mission 2022 was planned, Jammu was chosen as one of the cities on the itinerary because the Chamber’s leadership felt it was important, in fact, imperative that Jammu was one of the cities on the mission’s itinerary.

While on the mission, the Chamber’s leadership decided to that it was also important to visit Srinagar and the Kashmir valley only to let the world know that the entire region – Jammu, Kashmir, Ladakh – is open for business.

The spectre of political and economic uncertainties that had enveloped the region for a prolonged period is rapidly becoming outdated, as both the union government in India, and the administration in the union territories work in unison and with a purpose to usher in economic stability and growth.

Jammu & Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization officials  with ICCC India Mission 2022 delegation

On 3 April, the ICCC’s India Mission 2022 delegates reached Srinagar. The purpose was to let the world know that Kashmir is as normal as any other region of India. On 4 April, the mission delegates reached Jammu to a visit that was marked with official interaction with senior officials of the administration, and with businesspeople of the city and the region.

The highlight of the visit was an interactive session that the Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO) organized with the local Jammu-based micro and small business owners with the mission delegates. More than 40 local businessowners participated in the program.

Ankita Kar, the Managing Director of JKTPO, made a presentation, seeking collaboration with the ICCC’s mission delegates in sectors such as tourism and hospitality, skills development, infrastructure, and agro-foods. Ripudaman Singh Dhillon, President, ICCC, in his presentation, offered collaboration and joint ventures with local entrepreneurs in these spheres.

The purpose of workshop was to promote investment and exports along with facilitating business linkages. Various Industry representatives & entrepreneurs from JK participated. Ranjan Prakash Thakur, Principal Secretary, Industries and Commerce, J&K, delivered the keynote address.

Responding to the session with the JKTPO, Mr. Dhillon said, “The Jammu visit will become a highlight of the 2022 India Mission. Our delegation was accorded full protocol by the local administration, and the reception from the local businesspeople and the organizations was beyond our expectations. It is clear that the people of Jammu and Kashmir want to move ahead swiftly and bring in economic prosperity to the people of the region.”

He added that as a Chamber, we will be working with the different organizations in the near future to ensure that Indo-Canadian entrepreneurs will play a positive role in the economic rejuvenation of Jammu and Kashmir.

The Jammu stopover also included a meeting with the representatives of the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industries (PHDCCI). Rahul Sahai of the PHD Chamber briefed the ICCC delegation about robust industrial development scheme in J&K, discussed core areas of investment opportunities in J&K and Canada, discussed some regional focus areas of handicrafts, IT, Agriculture, Medicinal plants, Tourism opportunities.

Prior to these business meetings, the ICCC delegates met Rajeev Bhatnagar, Advisor to His Excellency Hon. Manoj Sinha, Governor of Jammu and Kashmir. During the brief but meaningful interaction, Mr. Bhatnagar welcomed the initiative undertaken by the ICCC to make a trip to Jammu, and hoped that it would become an annual stopover for the future India Missions of the Chamber.

Thereafter, the mission delegation had another brief but significant interaction with Dilbag Singh, IPS, the Director General of Police of Jammu and Kashmir. During this interaction, the DGP urged the mission delegates to promote education as a sector and bring Canadian educational institutions to Jammu and Kashmir so that the local youth can avail of opportunities for higher education in the region, without having to go outside.

In the final leg of the visit to Jammu and Kashmir, the delegation visited the Government Industrial Training Institute (ITI) at Kathua. Established in 1981 by the Technical Education Department, Government of Jammu and Kashmir under the overall aegis of Directorate General of Training (DGT), Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Government of India New Delhi, the ITI-Kathua provides skills development and training to local youth in spheres that are amenable to immediate employment.

The delegation met students of Centre of Excellency in Kathua, Jammu. A project with the vision to create skilled professionals with hands-on training at ITI, Kathua funded by Ashok Leyland. This project is the vision of His Excellency Hon. Manoj Sinha, Governor of JK.

S. K. Chadda, Member of ICCC’s Strategies Group, had arranged for the meetings with Rajiv Bhatnagar, Dilbag Singh and the visit to ITI-Kathua. Mr. Dhillon thanked him for his continued support to the mission. He said, “I want to extend a warm thanks to Mr. Chadha on behalf of delegation and ICCC for making our visits to Jammu and Kashmir a grand success. The hospitality at all levels is unforgettable.”

After a momentous two-day whirlwind tour of Jammu and Kashmir, the mission delegates reached Punjab.

3 CMs in 3 Days

01, 02, 03 April 2022

The Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce’s (ICCC) India Mission 2022 has reached its midway mark with visits to Delhi, Lucknow, and Ahmedabad. The itinerary now includes stopovers in Jammu, Chandigarh and Dehradun. The India Mission 2022 has achieved a hitherto unparalleled landmark by meeting three chief ministers of three Indian states in the last three days.

The delegation met Hon. Yogi Adityanath, Uttar Pradesh’s Chief Minister on 31 March; Hon. Bhupendra Patel, Gujarat’s Chief Minister on 1 April; and Hon. Bhagwant Mann, Chief Minister of Punjab on 2 April. The Punjab CM was in Gujarat for an official visit.

The delegation is expected to meet Hon. Manohar Lal Khattar, Chief Minister of Haryana, and Hon. Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Minister of Uttarakhand later this week.

ICCC India Mission 2022 delegation with Punjab's new Chief Minister Hon. Bhagwant Mann

ICCC's India Mission 2022 delegation presenting a gratitude plaque to Gujarat CM Hon. Bhupendra Patel

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath with ICCC's India Mission 2022 delegation

“Never before has any ICCC India Mission managed to meet as many Chief Ministers. This is unprecedented and unparalleled,” Ripudaman Singh Dhillon, President, ICCC, said.

He thanked the delegation members for putting in a lot of effort to ensure that there was a full component of both political and business meetings at all the cities on the itinerary.

The ICCC President especially mentioned the role of SK Chadda, a special advisor to the Hinduja Group, who has recently been appointed to the Strategies Group of the ICCC. “Mr. Chadda brings tremendous experiences and contacts at all levels of the government and the bureaucracy,” Mr. Dhillon said.

“The ICCC India Mission 2022 visit and the success it has so easily managed to achieve in meeting both the political and business agenda is indicative of the change in the leadership of the ICCC,” said Virender Rathi, Corporate Secretary, ICCC.

“The new ICCC leadership is focused on results and not just efforts. Never before has the mission delegation mad so many meetings.” He said the new and emerging scenario on the trade front between Canada and India will provide a further impetus to the bilateral ties.

Media Coverage

Hindustan Times report on ICCC delegation's meeting with UP Deputy CM

After a hectic two-days in Lucknow, where the India Mission 2022 delegation had meetings with political decision makers including the Chief Minister, the Deputy Chief Minister, and a former Minister, along with key government officials, the delegation reached Ahmedabad where, once again, the itinerary was chock-a-block full with meetings and visits to prominent places.

After a brief but meaningful meeting with Hon. Bhupendra Patel, Gujarat’s CM, the delegation participated in the Memorandum of Understanding renewal ceremony with the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and Industries. This was followed by a business reception jointly organized by the Indo Canada Business Chamber (ICBC) and the ICCC.

Fortunately, the delegation leaders, who had been trying to arrange for meetings while on the go, heard from the office of the Punjab Chief Minister Hon. Bhagwant Mann, that he was in Ahmedabad and would be meeting the ICCC India Mission 2022 delegation on 2 April. In the meeting, Hon. Mann appealed that the Indo-Canadian delegation should become a catalyst for new investments in Punjab.

28, 29, 30 & 31 March 2022

Warm welcome in Uttar Pradesh

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath with ICCC's India Mission 2022 delegation

Averaging three high-powered meetings per day, the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce’s India Mission 2022 is off to a whirlwind start.

After back-to-back meetings in Delhi with the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industries, the Trade Promotion Council of India, Canada’s head of the Trade Commissioner Service in India, Andrew Smith, Telecom Equipment Manufacturers Association, on 28 and 29 March, the delegates landed in Lucknow to a warm welcome by the newly re-elected Uttar Pradesh government.

The ICCC India Mission 2022 delegates met Hon. Yogi Adityanath, Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, at his official residence, and exchanged pleasantries with him. Ripudaman Singh Dhillon, President, ICCC, emphasized to the UP CM the need to restart the Ontario – Uttar Pradesh Investment and Trade Collaboration Initiative that was launched in 2020 but had to be abandoned because of Covid-19.

The other meetings in Lucknow included Hon. Brijesh Pathak, the Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Hon. Siddharth Nath Singh, former Minister, and MLA, and officers from the IAS cadre serving the UP government.

Speaking at the TPCI roundtable, Arvind Bhardwaj, ICCC's Executive Vice President and Director Finance, Sponsorship and Communications, said, "The TPCI represents the technology-driven India that is transforming the way trade is conducted globally, even as it continues to respect tradition.

It is spearheading the Atmanirbhar Bharat dream of India’s Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. India’s dream to be self-reliant is important for many reasons – geopolitical, economic, cultural, and social. Our Chamber is committed to ensuring that this dream will be fulfilled.

We are in the forefront of collaborating with our partners in India to ensure that the members of the Indian diaspora are contributing to this wish fulfillment.

Commenting on the successful launch of the India Mission 2022, Ripudaman Singh Dhillon, President, ICCC, said “We couldn’t organize the India Mission in 2020 and 2021 because of the pandemic, but we were determined to do so this year because the pandemic-related restrictions have been lifted both in Canada and in India.”

He said, the overwhelming response that the ICCC’s India Mission 2022 has received so far is an indication of the appetite that the business community has for trading and investment opportunities.

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ICCC and PHDCCI business leaders after the roundtable on bilateral trade

Presenting a plaque ICCC President Ripudaman Singh Dhillon presenting a plaque to PHDCCI President Pradeep Multani

Putting the Covid-19 pandemic’s lockdown restrictions firmly behind, the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) launched its annual ‘India Mission’ on 28 March 2022 with a roundtable discussion on trade and investment between Canada and India at the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industries (PHDCCI) in Delhi. The PHDCCI is organizing roundtable discussions in all the cities that India Mission is scheduled to visit.

The ICCC’s ‘India Mission’ which will be on till 9 April 2022 focuses on promoting trade relations between micro and small businesses and explore investment opportunities in Canada and India.

Its focus is on the growing and economically thriving centres in North India. The multicity, multisector mission with whistle-stop visits to New Delhi, Lucknow, Ahmedabad, Jammu, Chandigarh, and Dehradun, will comprise meetings with political and government decisionmakers, industry and corporate leaders, representatives of Chambers of Commerce and Industry Association, micro and small business owners.

The participants included the India Mission delegates comprising members of the board of directors of the Chamber, and Indo-Canadian business and community leaders.

Speaking on the launch of the mission, Ripudaman Singh Dhillon, President, ICCC, said, “We are delighted to organize a successful India Mission after a gap of two years. The Covid-19 lock down restrictions prevented us from organizing the mission in 2020 and 2021.” Mr. Dhillon said the ICCC India Mission 2022 will benefit micro, small and medium enterprises both in Canada and in India.

The first day’s program included another roundtable with the Telecom Equipment Manufacturers Association (TEMA). The two organizations – the ICCC and TEMA – agreed to form committees in key spheres of operations for both, including committees in education, small business, policy, etc.

The delegation will also be participating in a roundtable at the Trade Promotion Council of India (TPCI). The TPCI is gearing up to bring a 40-member trade delegation to Canada in the F&B sector in April. The ICCC will be organizing B2B meetings for this delegation. In case you are interested in participating in these B2B meeting, please write to Mayank at mbhatt@iccconline.org

The highlight of the India Mission 2022 is the visit to Jammu. This is the first visit by the ICCC to the Jammu and Kashmir region and the primary purpose is to support the Government of India’s endeavour to rapidly develop the region economically. In 2021, the ICCC had organized two virtual buyer-seller meetings in collaboration with the Jammu and Kashmir Trade Promotion Organization (JKTPO), and the Consulate General of India in Toronto.

New Delhi (28 & 29 March), Lucknow (30 & 31 March),

Ahmedabad (01 & 02 April), Jammu (04 April),

Chandigarh (05 & 06 April), Dehradun (07 & 08 April)

Needed: A new approach to economic ties

ARVIND BHARDWAJ

Reports of revival of negotiations between Canada and India for a comprehensive economic partnership is welcome news.

India is negotiating trade deals with Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries. India plans to conclude negotiations with Australia, the UK and the GCC by 2022 and effectively enhance exports by $500billion by 2023.

Apparently, there is no deadline set for concluding the negotiations with Canada. Hopefully, the trajectory will not be as long and torturous as it was in the past, and the negotiations are concluded soon.

Reports indicate that India is willing to combine both the Foreign Investment Protection Agreement (FIPA) and Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) into one agreement, if Canada is willing to consider the modification, which is both significant and one that could pave the way for a quick resolution.

India has an imperative to change the composition of its trade partners. At present, India is heavily dependent upon China. The bilateral trade between India and China hit $126 billion in 2021, up 44% over 2020.

Both 2020 and 2021 witnessed escalating tensions across the India-China border, and public opinion in India is pronouncedly skewered in favour of self-reliance rather than continuing its dependence on China.

Canada – India trade scenario has perennially under performed. It has not captured the projected heights that the former Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper had envisaged (of reaching $15billion by 2015). Bilateral trade remains abysmally low and has been pushed down even more because of the pandemic. For the April-November 2021 period, bilateral trade was $4.32 billion (India’s exports = at $2.35 billion, Canada’s exports = $1.97 billion).

The surplus trade balance that India has managed is largely because of pharma, ferroalloy, iron and steel, chemicals, precious stone and jewellery. Canada’s exports comprise of red lentils (Canada supplies 80% of India’s red lentils), paper and wood pulp, coal, petroleum, fertilizer, and heavy machinery.

Following successful trade negotiations, Indian exports of textiles and plastics as well as heavy machinery would enhance substantially. The new trade and investment partnership would ease the movement of professionals to Canada.

It is time both Canada and India look at the post-pandemic economic reality from a new perspective that abandons old thinking and swiftly adopts innovative approaches.

Hemant Shah Appointed to ICCC Advisory Board

The Board of Directors of the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) appointed Hemant Shah as a member of the Advisory Board.

Mr. Shah is a pioneer in Canada – India bilateral trade. He started a trading venture nearly five decades ago from Winnipeg. A forward-thinking and community-minded business leader with demonstrable experience in the promotion and development of international trade.

He has a successful record in the establishment of productive export opportunities to countries in Asia, Europe, North America, and the Middle East. Mr. Shah is a recipient of several prestigious awards from the business community and government.

Mr. Shah took a leading role in establishing a memorandum of understanding between Canada and India to expand trade relations between the two countries. He facilitated many trade missions to India on behalf of Canadian government departments.

During his long and illustrious career, he represented 41 Canadian businesses from Manitoba at a trade show sponsored by Canada. He has organized and coordinated several delegations to India and Southeast Asia in cooperation with the Department of International Affairs, International Trade and Western Economic Diversification.

A community leader with a formidable reputation of serving the Indo-Canadian community not just in Manitoba but across Canada, Mr. Shah is active in promoting the interests of Indo-Canadians and helps newcomers as well as established Indo-Canadians contribute to the fabric of the Canadian mainstream.

Advisory for Indian citizens in Canada & planning travel to Canada

The Canadian capital city of Ottawa and several other major cities including Toronto are currently witnessing protests with road blockages, demonstrations, large gatherings, and general strikes. This has led to disruptions to traffic, public transportation, and shortages of essential items, including food and water.

Owing to the prevailing situation, a state of emergency has been declared for the City of Ottawa. The impact on traffic and services is likely to continue and local authorities in other major cities of Canada may also impose curfews or other restrictions at short notice.

In view of the ongoing situation, Indian citizens in Canada and those planning to visit Canada are hereby advised to:

Exercise a high degree of caution and remain alert;

Avoid areas where demonstrations and large gatherings are taking place, such as downtown Ottawa;

Follow the instructions of local authorities, including curfews;

Monitor local media for information on ongoing demonstrations and the evolving situation.

Indian citizens in Canada are also encouraged to register with the High Commission of India in Ottawa or Consulates of India in Toronto and Vancouver through their websites, or the MADAD portal madad.gov.in  Registration would enable the High Commission and the Consulates to better connect with Indian citizens in Canada in the event of an emergency.

Upcoming Programs

Global Warming & Climate Change

2:00 PM Monday 14 February 2022

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The Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce in collaboration with the International Forum of Meteorological Societies (IFMS) is organizing a virtual session on global warming and climate change.

The session will comprise:  

Dr. Ahluwalia’s presentation on Causes of Global Warming & Climate Change its Remedies and How to cope with the effects of GW&CC

Jim Abraham’s presentation on the Measures federal and provincial governments are taking to safeguard Canadians from the potential disastrous effects of GW&CC

Dr. Harinder P. S. Ahluwalia is the President of the International Forum of Meteorological Societies (IFMS) which aims at creating collaboration between the National Meteorological Societies of the world to leverage each other’s strengths. He is also the President and CEO of Info-Electronics Systems Inc. (IES) based in Montreal with an office in New Delhi.

Mr. Jim Abraham, President of the Canadian Meteorological and Oceanographic Society (www.cmos.ca), is a well-known meteorologist. As the Director General of Monitoring Networks at the Meteorological Service of Canada (MSC), Jim managed a wide variety of weather, water, and environmental operational and research programs over a 36-year career with the Meteorological Service of Canada.

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Virtual Information Session

Centennial College Recruitment Services for Employers

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm

Tuesday 22 February 2022

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Many Centennial College students are available year-round for Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities, including co-op placements and field placements. Our students can help businesses with short-term staffing needs, small projects, peak period demands and other recruitment needs.

Find out how your business can benefit from Centennial College’s various Work Integrated Learning (WIL) opportunities, learn about available employer funding programs and discover the numerous ways you can work with Centennial College to attract qualified employees.

The session will include information on:

Hiring Co-op Students

Recruiting Field Placement Students

Available Graduate, Summer and Part-Time Recruitment Services

Applied Research, Capstone Projects and International Partnerships

Funding and Tax Credits

Co-op Students

Centennial College offers over 50 co-op programs in the fields of Business, Engineering Technology and Applied Sciences, and Transportation.

The co-op program gives our students a chance to gain meaningful work experience while allowing you to fill short-term staffing needs and assess potential full-time employees.

Students are available full-time for 4-month assignments (8- and 12-month work terms may be arranged)

Organizations that offer paid co-op opportunities may be eligible for the Ontario Co-operative Education Tax Credit (up to $3000 per student for each co-op work term)

If you are interested in hiring a co-op student, contact our staff by phone: 416-289-5209 or by email: cooped@centennialcollege.ca.

Field Placement Students

A large number of academic programs require students to complete a mandatory field placement. These placements are ideal for short-term recruitment needs. Field placements are unpaid and can range from a few days to several weeks, depending on the program. Placementsare offered in a range of programs, such as Community and Health Studies; Hospitality, Tourism and Culinary Arts; Communications, Media, Arts and Design.

If you are interested in hiring a field placement student, please contact SOLV, our single-point of contact for employers seeking to connect with business-enhancing opportunities and services across Centennial College. You can reach SOLV by phone: 416-289-5022 or by email: solv@centennialcollege.ca.

Canada - India Trade & Investment Collaboration Initiative

8:30 am - 10:00 am EST

Thursday 24 February 2022

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The Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) in collaboration with the Consulate General of India in Toronto and Invest India is organizing a webinar on Canada - India Trade & Investment Collaboration Initiative.

The program will comprise a special address by Consul General Apoorva Srivastava, and a detailed presentation by Invest India on investment and trade opportunities in India especially in Food Processing, Pharmaceuticals, Renewable Energy, Tourism & Hospitality.

It will also include a panel discussion comprising industry veterans and experts.

ICCC is Partner Organization at Panorama India's
Republic Day Celebrations

Hybrid event:

All performances streaming live from Living Art Centre,  Mississauga on social media & 30+ TV channels

Date:

Sunday 27 February 2022

Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce

924 The East Mall Toronto M9B 6K1

T: 416-224-0090

E: iccc@iccconline.org

W: www.iccconline.org

Kishore Chandra (K.C.) Doshi passed away peacefully at home on February 4, 2022. He was 85.

He was the founding President of the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC). He held the President's position from 1977 to 1978 and then from 1979 to 1980.

He will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 55 years, Sudha, daughter Sonal, and grandson Aidan, as well as friends and family who remember his kindness and generosity.

A private family funeral service will be held on Wednesday, February 9th. A Celebration of Life with extended family and friends will follow this spring.

 

Kishore C Doshi - ICCC's President from 1977 to 1978
& 1979 to 1980

When the ICCC celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2002, Mr. Doshi remembered the formation of the institution in an interview with Renu Mehta, ICCC's then Vice President.

“Harshad Patel, Jay Chauhan and I first conceived of the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce in early January 1977. Numerous organizations served the social, cultural and religious community, but none where businessmen and professionals could network to enhance development, or find support in becoming contributing members of the economic, social and cultural fabric of Canada. We felt that only a secular and non-political organization could achieve this. On 15 January 1977, at a meeting attended by 13 people, we put together a task force to develop the aims, objectives, structure and a name for the proposed association. Thus, on 12 March 1977 the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce came into being. A Board of Directors was elected which, in turn, elected founding President.”

Kishore C Doshi (standing in the second row, third from left, behind the then Consul General Preeti Saran) at the Passing on the Queen's Baton event organized by the ICCC in 2010, in collaboration with the Consulate General of India in Toronto, and the City of Toronto. 

Mr. Doshi was born in Mumbai, India, one of 8 siblings and countless cousins. After his schooling at St Xavier's School, he pursued his dream of education in North America and attended Syracuse University for his MBA.

He began his working and married life in Lindsay, Ontario, and they continued building their strong community of friends in Ottawa, and finally Toronto.

He began his career with Union Carbide followed by Cochrane Dunlop. His entrepreneurial spirit then led him to co-found Video Captions, a pioneering business that brought closed captioning to Canada.

Mr. Doshi was awarded the Diamond Jubilee Medal in 2012 in recognition of his contributions to Canada. He volunteered many years for the Liberal Party of Canada in the Don Valley East riding.

Kishore C Doshi receiving the
Queen's Diamond Jubilee Award in 2012

His family would like to thank Drs. Casey, Cheung and Shah at Sunnybrook Hospital, family Dr. Kithani, and the stem cell transplant team at Princess Margaret for gifting Kishore an extra 14 years with loved ones. They are also grateful for the compassionate care provided by his personal support workers over the past year at home.