Table of Contents About Us Editor’s Note
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About the organization
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Become a member
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Volunteering 9 President’s Note
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Govenor General’s Message
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Prime Minister’s Message
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Message from the Premier of Ontario
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Message from High Commissioner of India
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Message from the High Commissioner
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for Canada to India Greetings from the Minister of State
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for Multiculturalism
P.M. Modi’s “Transformative” Canada Visit
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By Kasi V.P. Rao
India Set to Take its Rightful Place in the Global Economy
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By Bhim D. Asdhir
Aligning Canada’s mining expertise with India’s demands
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By Indira Singh
Greetings from the Minister of State for Sport
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Greetings from Hon. Deepak Obhrai
20
Consulate General’s Message
21
Chief Guest’s profile
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Keynote Speaker’s Profile
24
Award Winners 2015
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Insights 35 Prime Minister Modi’s Visit Imparts Huge Momentum to Bilateral Ties
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By Vishnu Prakash
Prospects for Two-way Investment Between Canada & India
38
By Nadir Patel
India-Canada: Building Bridges Through Diaspora Networks
40
Investment Potential in Rajasthan
52
By K.L. Jain
Business Immigration to Canada - “Ride the Express”
54
By Jagmohan Nanda
Canada-India Linkages in Higher Education
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By Dr. Shanthi Johnson
Year in Review 2015
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Board of Directors 2014-2015
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Advisory Board 2014-2015
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ICCC’s Committees
67
Alberta Council Report
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Halifax Council Report
70
Montreal Council Report
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Winnipeg Business Council
72
Annual Awards & Gala Night 2014
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By Dr. A Didar Singh
16th Annual Charity Golf Classic 2014
78
Towards Strategic & Modern Partnership 42
Winter Gala 2014
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By Kant K. Bhargava
India Mission 2015
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Year in Review 2014–2015
87
Engaging Partners, Implementing Strategies: ICCC’s Partners
98
Smart Cities in India
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By Bharat Punjabi
Sponsors 101
Hall of Fame
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