As the membership continues to grow and the needs of our members & wider business community evolves, the CACC is excited to formally launch the newly created Toronto Committee Co-Chaired by local CACC Directors, Greg McNab from Baker McKenzie and Ross Campbell from The MBO Group. On Wednesday, March 6, 2019, the CACC is hosting a private evening reception in downtown Toronto hosted by Corporate Sponsor PwC Canada. We cordially invite senior executives from both private and government sector whose organizations have business interests in trade & investment between Australia and Canada. With Australian visiting CACC CEO, Melissa Wharton and guests of honours from both Canadian & Australian Governments we hope you can attend an evening to discuss how we can further the advancement of trade & investment between Australia & Canada and hear from local Board of Directors about the exciting year ahead.   NOTE THIS IS AN INVITE ONLY EVENT & SPACE IS LIMITED - PLEASE RSVP EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.   CORPORATE SPONSOR   GUESTS OF HONOUR Australian High Commissioner to Canada, Her Excellency Natasha Smith Ms Smith is a senior career officer with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and was most recently First Assistant Secretary, Multilateral Development and Finance Division. She has served as Assistant Secretary, Humanitarian Response Branch and Assistant Secretary, Integration Task Force. She has previously served overseas as Counsellor (Development) at Australia’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York and First Secretary (Development) at the Australian Embassy in Jakarta. Ms Smith holds a Bachelor of Economics from James Cook University. Assistant Deputy Minister, International Business Development and Chief Trade Commissioner of Canada Dr. Ailish Campbell   Ailish Campbell joined Global Affairs Canada as the Chief Trade Commissioner of Canada in March 2017 (www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca). She leads a cross-Canada team of 400 and an international...

Simplified Legals & International Tax - What You Need to Consider This SME roundtable discussion will highlight what it takes for Australian & Canadian businesses to expand in either country. Leading experts will help you navigate the complexities of starting a business in a new country as it relates to legals and tax.  What are the business advantages and where you need to show caution. This roundtable is suitable for: Small businesses thinking about expanding their business to Canada or Australia Businesses in the midst of globaln expansion NOTE: This event is open to CACC SME Members only. Please see below for how to become a member. SPEAKERS   Jon Fung, Manager - William Buck Hailing from Brandon Manitoba, Jon has 5 years of experience in the Business Advisory field and served on multiple not-for-profit organisations related to developing entrepreneurship and financial literacy. In January 2016 Jon moved to Sydney joining William Buck’s Business Services department focusing on assisting international corporations with establishing a business within Australia, reporting requirements and tax advice. Michael Bacina, Partner - Piper Alderman Michael is a Partner in Piper Alderman’s Corporate Team based in Sydney.  He attended the University of New Brunswick, Canada and worked in Toronto for several years for leading law firms before returning to Australia. He has a long history of advising SMEs looking to protect their interests and is passionate about fintech and blockchain technology.   ********************************************** AGENDA 7:30AM Registration/Networking 8:00AM Roundtable Discussion with Q&A 9:10AM Networking 9:30AM Roundtable Concludes ********************************************** This event is open to CACC SME Members only. Please visit the CACC website here to find out more on how to become a SME Member. For any other queries, please email SME@cacc.com.au or contact (02) 9053 0000.

Please join the CACC for our annual Diversity and Inclusion reception where we will explore the positive impacts of diversity and inclusion on organisational culture and performance. We welcome visiting international guest, Vicki Saunders from Canada as she launches SheEO in Australia. A lot has happened in this space over the past 12 months and as we reflect the year gone by, we will discuss what lies ahead. A few themes we'll be exploring with our diverse speakers' panel: How diversity of thought and experience can ignite innovation in an organisation The impact Diversity & Inclusion have on a business unit The steps to take to foster greater Diversity & Inclusion in business practices How to build an inclusive and diverse culture This event is part of a wider discussion taking place in both Melbourne (21 March) and Sydney (29 March). HOSTED BY SPEAKERS VICKI SAUNDERS CEO - SheEO Vicki Saunders is an entrepreneur, award-winning mentor, advisor to the next generation of change makers and leading advocate for entrepreneurship as a way of creating positive transformation in the world. Vicki is Founder of #radical generosity and SheEO, a network-based, ecosystem approach to selecting, funding, supporting and scaling women-led Ventures building new models, new mindsets and new solutions for a better world. Vicki has co-founded and run ventures in Europe, Toronto and Silicon Valley and taken a company public on the Toronto Stock Exchange. Vicki was recently named one of the 100 most influential leaders of 2015 from “EBW – Empowering A Billion Women”, In 2001, Vicki was selected as a Global Leader for Tomorrow by the World Economic Forum. (LinkedIn) MICHELLE BENNETT Partner - KPMG Michelle has 20 years of experience in legal and accounting firms, developing extensive expertise in relation to the application of State Taxes and GST across all commercial transactions. Michelle’s goal is...

How to Know if Your Business is Ready for International Expansion? SPEAKERS Phil Lancaster, Consultant Senior - DELIVIO, Melbourne After starting life with a technical background in Industrial Automation and then Computer Networking Phil focused more on the sales aspect. Enjoying mentoring new engineers & sales staff along the way, Phil built and sold 3 technology businesses and between these businesses; was General Manager, Enterprise Director and Consultant to a range of others. For the past 12 years Phil has primarily focused on helping emerging tech businesses establish themselves in the APAC region. Robert Hossary, Altios Australia  Robert Hossary has been involved in international business for the past two decades. For the past seven years, Robert was the General Manager NSW / ACT for the American Chamber of Commerce in Australia (AmCham) and helped advise many Australian and US companies about their international expansion requirements. Prior to that, Robert was country manager  in the USA for a technology manufacturer and in 2008 was named in VSR Magazine’s 1st Annual Review & Outlook as a business leader in the USA’s Mobility Industry. He has also worked in Taiwan with responsibility for Asia Pacific and the Middle East. With a background in Technology, Transport, Fashion and Healthcare, Robert’s background and experience is very well suited to his current role with Altios International. ********************************************** AGENDA 7:30AM Registration/Networking 8:00AM Roundtable Discussion with Q&A 9:10AM Networking 9:30AM Roundtable Concludes ********************************************** This event is open to CACC SME Members only. Please visit the CACC website here to find out more on how to become a SME Member. For any other queries, please email SME@cacc.com.au or contact (02) 9053 0000.

Please join the CACC for our annual Diversity and Inclusion reception where we will explore the positive impacts of diversity and inclusion on organisational culture and performance A lot has happened in this space over the past 12 months and as we reflect the year gone by, we will discuss what lies ahead. A few themes we'll be exploring with our diverse speakers' panel: How diversity of thought and experience can ignite innovation in an organisation The impact Diversity & Inclusion have on a business unit The steps to take to foster greater Diversity & Inclusion in business practices How to build an inclusive and diverse culture This event is part of a wider discussion taking place in both Melbourne (21 March) and Sydney (29 March). WELCOMING REMARKS René Lalande, Honourary Consul of Canada in Melbourne René Lalande joined the Male Champions of Change in 2017. René was appointed Chief Executive Officer at Transdev Australasia in September 2016. As CEO, René oversees more than 5,800 Transdev employees who deliver multimodal public transport services across Australasia. Prior to joining Transdev, René was Managing Director at Bombardier Transportation Australia.  René has nearly 35 years of experience in the public transport, automotive and aerospace industries, and has held numerous senior executive roles, including Vice President Operations at both Heroux Devtek and Spectra Premium Industries. René brings to Transdev a wealth of expertise having worked in both international and local markets, with previous projects in Canada and Mexico. In July 2017, René was appointed as Honorary Consul for Canada in Melbourne by The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. (LinkedIn) SPEAKERS NIGEL HAWORTH CEO, Drake International - Australia Holding three decades of global leadership experience driving performance across myriad brands in the professional services sector, Nigel boasts unmatched knowledge in all facets of business operations. Nigel has assumed the role of...

Business Luncheon with The Right Honourable Stephen Harper In his timely and insightful new book, Stephen J. Harper, Canada’s 22nd Prime Minister, draws on a decade of experience as a G-7 leader to help leaders in business and government understand, adapt, and thrive in an age of unprecedented disruption. The world is in flux. Disruptive technologies, ideas, and politicians are challenging business models, norms, and political conventions everywhere. How we, as leaders in business and politics, choose to respond matters greatly.  Some voices refuse to concede the need for any change, while others advocate for radical realignment. But neither of these positions can sustainably address the legitimate concerns of disaffected citizens. Event includes plated lunch along with Mr. Harper's new book "Right Here, Right Now". Spaces are limited, so please register early to avoid disappointment. HOSTED BY KEYNOTE SPEAKER The Right Honourable Stephen Harper Canada’s 22nd Prime Minister     The Right Honourable Stephen Harper served as Canada’s 22nd Prime Minister from 2006 to 2015. Today, as Chairman and CEO of Harper & Associates Consulting, he spends most of his time working in the financial services, technology and energy sectors. In 2004, Harper co-founded the modern Conservative Party of Canada and won three successive national elections, in 2006, 2008, and 2011. A strong advocate for free trade and open markets, Harper led a government that focused on pragmatic, growth-oriented economic policies and results-driven social policy. Under his leadership, Canada reduced federal taxes to their lowest level in 50 years, created 1.3 million new jobs, balanced the budget while making critical investments in health care and infrastructure, attracted new investment and fostered innovation. During his time in office, Harper oversaw historic trade negotiations to expand Canada’s commercial relationships including: the conclusion of the Canada-Europe Trade Agreement, the Canada-Korea Free Trade Agreement, the Canada-Colombia Free Trade Agreement, a modernized Canada-Israel Free Trade Agreement, and Canada’s entrance into the Trans-Pacific Partnership. Additionally, he served as an ally to developing economies, encouraging market liberalization in jurisdictions such as Colombia and...

2018 has been filled with enormous change and transformation for the Chamber. We've welcomed new Directors to our Board,  appointed a new President and Treasurer, inducted new leadership to our Committee Chair positions and are in final stages of a new website, CRM system and most importantly a 5 year strategic plan that will see us focus on key growth sectors whilst expanding our reach & support to businesses in new markets in both Australia & Canada. All these amazing accomplishments by our passionate, tenacious & resourceful volunteer group, whom without their commitment and dedication there would be no Chamber. Please join members of the CACC Board, Committee Members & SME Members after work over pizza & beer to celebrate the year gone by and look  ahead to an exciting  2019.    

From little things big things grow…are you the next Australian success story? Australia’s small businesses have long embraced franchising as a way to expand in Australia and internationally.  But in today’s challenging environment is franchising still relevant?   Hear from well-known Australian & Canadian brands, Bakers Delight and La Porchetta as well as industry experts from Canada and Australia about: their experiences in using franchising to expand into Canada and other international markets; whether franchising is still the right business model and, if not, what? differences between Australia and Canada and other key international markets; critical mistakes to avoid if you are looking to expand. This event is for: Australian small business owners looking to expand into Canada and other international markets Service providers to these Australian business owners Companies providing finance to these Australian business owners  Anyone interested in learning more about expanding businesses into Canada and other international markets Hosted by PIPER ALDERMAN. Event includes a light breakfast. Spaces are limited, so please RSVP to avoid disappointment.    SPEAKERS PANEL LESLEY GILLESPIE OAM, Co-Founder - Bakers Delight (Cobs Bread Bakery in Canada) Lesley Gillespie is Founder and Director of Bakers Delight Holdings Ltd which oversees all bakery operations across 4 countries (Australia, New Zealand, Canada and USA) as well as a Director of the Chia Company, supplier of chia seeds and chia seed food products. Her achievements include being a finalist in the 2004 Prime Minister’s Award for Community Partnerships, receiving the 2002 Boroondara Citizen of the Year (shared with her husband Roger), an OAM in 2006 and a Fellowship from Monash University in 2013 (where she gained a Honours Degree in Science and a Diploma of Education). Apart from the ongoing and active partnership of Bakers Delight and Breast Cancer Network Australia, Lesley is Patron of the Hawthorn Community Chest...