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BI WEEKLY - ISSUE #4 - FEBRUARY 2011
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5th Edition of the Brazil-Canada at PDAC 2011
As you are aware, the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada ("PDAC") represents the interests of the Canadian mineral exploration and development industry. PDAC organizes an international convention of mining every year in Toronto, Ontario-Canada, known as one of the most important events of the world for the mineral exploration and mining industries: the International Convention, Trade Show and Investors Exchange - Mining Investment Show, which will be held this year from March 6th to March 9th, 2011. In 2009 and 2010, this convention attracted over 20,000 participants from all over the world.
In addition to the official event organized by PDAC, the Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce in Toronto is co-organizing the event Brazil-Canada at PDAC 2011, a two day event that includes the Brazil-Canada Mining Breakfast followed by one-on-one meetings on March 7th, 2011 and Projects Presentations and Networking Event at the PDAC Pavilion on March 8th.
Donwload Here the Full Event Program
Registration Fee
BCCC Members CAN$ 50.00 (HST Included)
Non-members CAN$ 75.00 (HST Included)
Registration Information:
For more information on the program and details on how to register, please contact us.
E-mail: fsilva@brazcanchamber.org or Phone: (416) 646-6770 |
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Brazil-Canada at PDAC 2011
March 7th and 8th
MAY 2011
Sustainability
(more info on next issues)
JUNE 2011
Doing Business In Brazil
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Discover Brazil Magazine
Focus on what's going on in the growing economy, tourism and diverse culture of the giant South-American country called Brazil.
The publication focuses on Canadian readers interested in getting to know the host of the 2014 football's World Cup and the 2016 Olympics.
www.discoverbrazil.ca |
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Fabiana Silva
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President's Message
The Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce, together with the DFAIT, made an outstanding event, last February 16th at 1 King Street West, in Toronto. The event, called "SECTOR BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES IN BRAZIL" had, as main speaker, Ms. Abina Dann, Canadian Consul-General in São Paulo, Brazil. She made an excellent and very objective presentation , with impressive amount of information and powerful remarks. The presentation was directed to everyone who is willing to invest in Brazil, and addressed which are the sectors with opportunities and which are not, detailing the existing ones. Abina was followed by three presentations made by Arnon Melo, President and Managing Director of MELLOHAWK, a Canadian Logistics Company, Garrick Ng, Vice- President, Sustainability, of the INNOVOLVE GROUP, which is acting in the area of Green Tech/Clean Tech , and by Robin Ingle, Chairman of Ingle International, Imagine Financial and Health Care Services International Inc. The three presenters followed the same pace of Ms. Dann talking about opportunities for Canadiann Companies in Brazil and talking about their own experiences in operating in or with Brazil. From more than 70 attendants, most of them Canadian entrepreneurs, we had enthusiastic feedbacks on that event, asking to repeat the theme in other events. We have to thank very much Ms. Abina Dann for the presentation, as well as Arnon, Garrick and Robin, and announce to our Members that the presentations are available, on request, by e-mail. Sincerely Raul Papaleo - President |
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(Report) PWC - Shifting Centre of Gravity
M&A in Brazil-A Canadian Perspective
Brazil is a nation transformed. This South American giant's growth is unique among other emerging nations for its wealth of food, energy and mining commodities.
Brazil's unfulfilled domestic demand, hyper growth potential and globally competitive returns have spurred M&A action, both inbound and outbound, during the past decade. However, only a select group of Canadians have been actively deal-making with Brazilians.
Rather than dwell on the reasons and implications of historic precedent, PwC's perspective is that Canadians are well-positioned to share in Brazil's growth. A number of emerging deal drivers suggest that transacting with Brazil will be a promising new frontier for Canadian dealmakers.
The aim of this publication is twofold-to provide insight into Brazil, and to share our view on opportunities in Brazil for Canadians.
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Fraga warns on Brazilian credit growth
(FT.com)
The former central banker who laid the foundation for Brazil's boom by helping to slay inflation has warned that rapid credit growth in the country needs close scrutiny from policymakers.
Arminio Fraga, one of Brazil's most successful former central bank presidents, said in an interview with the Financial Times that the quality of some new consumer lending was open to question, although Brazil was not approaching a "subprime"-style crisis.
To read the full Article you need to make a Free Registration on FT.COM: Click Here
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Canadian developers go shopping in Brazil
Real estate companies are sinking billions into the South American country's property market, saying it is ripe for consolidation.
(Globe and Mail)
When the more than one million residents of Campinas, Brazil go shopping, they wander open-air markets and visit a smattering of outdoor strip malls. Despite a swelling middle class, the bustling industrial region about an hour outside of capital Sao Paulo has very little indoor retail space. The lack of a proper shopping mall is the kind of thing that Pierre Lalonde dreams about when trying to decide where to invest Ivanhoe Cambridge's money. Read the full Article: Click Here
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BM&FBovespa says not in merger talks with CME
(Reuters)
Brazilian exchange operator BM&FBovespa is not in merger talks with Chicago-based exchange operator CME Group but expects their partnership to expand in the near future, BM&FBovespa Chief Executive Edemir Pinto said on Friday.
His remarks followed a frenzied week of merger announcements by exchanges around the world as bourses move to strengthen ties in the face of tough competition at home.
Read the full Article: Click Here
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Large cities to get US$ 10.8 billion public transport investment
(Portal Brasil)
Infrastructure projects to be selected, including integration, control and modernization.
The Growth Acceleration Program (PAC) - Large City Mobility - unveiled on Wednesday (Feb.16) aims to expand the transportation capacity and improve public transport infrastructure in twenty-four Brazilian cities. It is expected to directly benefit 39% of the population, who live in metropolitan areas. The program will invest R$ 18 billion (about R$ 10.8 billion), R$ 6 billion of it direct investment from the Federal Government and R$ 12 billion through financing.
Read the full Article: Click Here |
| Recommended Events & Trade Missions |
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9th Annual Latin American Infrastructure Leadership Forum
Conference & Trade Show
The 9th Annual Latin American Leadership Forum presents the top 50 infrastructure projects that will drive the region's growth. Projects presented at the Forum have a cumulative value in excess of US$50 billion offering tremendous business opportunities for the public and private sector. The Forum is multi-sector providing a clear picture of the Latin American Infrastructure market and strong business development value to all firms doing business or seeking to be involved in the region. The Leadership Forum structure is unique, dynamic and interactive 500 executives from the public and private sectors participate for 2.5 days in a series of:
- Rapid project presentations representatives from strategic projects
will give informative and rapid presentations - Pre-scheduled Private Meetings. Up to 15 per registrant meet one
on-one and make business and connections - Deep Dive Workshops focused sponsored sessions covering critical
issues - Events welcoming reception, luncheons, and breakfasts that allow
people to develop rich network
When: May 4th - 6th , 2011.
Where: Rio de Janeiro
More information: Click Here
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SIAL - The North American Food Marketplace
Conference & Trade Show
SIAL Canada is an international tradeshow dedicated to food industry professionals which targets the North American market. Each year, over 530 agrifood exhibitors and 12,000 professionals come together for this uniting event.
The Brazil Pavilion at SIAL 2011 will have 75 m2 of area, space that will accommodate 20 exhibitors. The SECOM team from the Brazil Consulate in Toronto will be responsible for organizing and representing Brazil at the exhibition. The Foreign Ministry will finance the full rent for the space and the decoration of the booth, while exhibitors will be responsible for transporting their goods, customs fees and personal expenses of its representatives at the fair. The selection process to organize and integrate the Brazilian stand will be based on product quality and the first companies to confirm their presence will have priority.
If your company is interested in participating in the most prestigious food fair in North America, please contact the Minister Wanja Campos da Nobrega, chief of the Trade Promotion Section (SECOM) by email: trade@consbrastoronto.org
When: May 11th to 13th, 2011
Where: Metro Toronto Convetion Center
North Building
255 Front Street West, Toronto, Ontario
Canada
Event Schedule:
Wednesday May 11, 2011: From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Thursday May 12, 2011: From 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Friday May 13, 2011: From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
More information: on the SIAL website - Click Here
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Heenan Blaikie explores business opportunities in Brazil
Trade Mission
Heenan Blaikie is pleased to announce that the firm is organizing the "Brazil Initiative" in partnership with the Canadian engineering and construction group, SNC-Lavalin, and the Brazilian mining corporation, Vale SA.
The "Brazil Initiative" is focused on capitalizing on strategic business opportunities in Brazil and will feature a business delegation made up of a select team of senior business executives who will be traveling to Brazil in mid-March 2011 with a view to establishing profitable and lasting business relations in this country.
More information, donwload here (English)
More information, donwload here (French) |
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Participate & Share
Dear BCCC Members,
It is with great pleasure that BCCC announce that our newsletter is completing two months with a new layout. Therefore, BCCC is looking to improve it even more. In order to do that, we would like to ask for your support by sending news, events or any other type of relevant information of your company to the Chamber's email.
E-mail: info@brazcanchamber.org
We look forward to keep working with all of you.
Sincerely,
Fabiana Silva
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