CIF invites media for major announcements on Feb 24

MEDIA INVITE 

CIF Announces Canada India Infrastructure Forum 2014

CIF Announces Recipient of the Fifth CIF Chanchlani Global Indian Award

–      Monday, February 24, 2014 –

–          Announce the recipient of the Fifth CIF Chanchlani Global Indian Award.

(The Award includes a sum of $50,000 payable to a charity of the Award recipient’s choice)

–          Announce Canada India Infrastructure Forum 2014 in Ottawa and Toronto

What:                       CIF Press Conference

Where:                     Ontario Investment and Trade Centre, 250 Yonge Street, 35^th Floor,Toronto, ON

When:                      Monday, February 24, 2014 at 2:15 PM

2:15 PM – 4:30 PM:   Meet and Mingle / Refreshments

Announcement of Canada India Infrastructure Forum 2014

Announcement of Fifth CIF Chanchlani Global Indian Award Recipient

Q&A and Interviews

The CIF Chanchlani Global Indian Award was created by CIF to recognize an individual who demonstrates global leadership, vision and professional excellence. The Award was made possible through the generous contribution of Vasu Chanchlani, who committed one million dollars as endowment towards the Award fund, and additional monetary commitments from several CIF Charter Members.   The award recipient will receive a custom designed trophy along with a cheque for $50,000, payable to a charitable institution of his/her choice.

Canada India Infrastructure Forum 2014

Canada India Infrastructure Forum 2014 is the fourth high-profile thematic public policy forum organized by CIF to shine the light on opportunities for greater trade between Canada and India, and make policy recommendations to capitalize on the opportunities. Previous forums by CIF have focused on Energy (2009), Mining and Metals (2010) and Agriculture & Food Processing (2012). Speakers at past forums have included former President of India, Federal and Provincial Ministers from Canada and CEOs from private sector in both countries

About Canada India Foundation

Canada India Foundation is a national, non-profit, non-partisan organization established in 2007 to foster support for stronger relations between Canada and India; to educate Canadians on the changing face of India and to increase the participation of Indo-Canadians in the public policy process in Canada. CIF’s founding members include entrepreneurs, senior Canadian business executives and top tier professionals.       CIF plays a key role in Canada India relations through regular dialogues with representatives of both countries, organization of theme based policy forums and contributing, directly and through its members, to India-focused initiatives at several academic institutions.

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