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CanCham SL unveils strategy to deepen Canada-Sri Lanka economic ties
From left: CanCham SL Founder and Board Member Priyantha Chandrasekara, Founder and Board Member Mohammed Hameez, and Secretary General Nilupul De Silva – Pic by Shehan GunasekeraThe newly established Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka (CanCham SL) has unveiled a strategy to position Sri Lanka as a regional gateway for Canadian trade, investment, and Indo-Pacific engagement, while strengthening bilateral economic ties between the two countries. Speaking at a special media briefing held at CanCham House in Colombo, CanCham SL representatives outlined a long-term vision centred on investment promotion, trade facilitation, tourism development, innovation, education, and strategic regional cooperation. Operating under the patronage of the Canadian High Commission in Sri Lanka and with the approval of Global Affairs Canada, the Chamber said it aims to serve as a dynamic platform connecting Sri Lankan and Canadian enterprises while integrating Sri Lanka more actively into Canada’s expanding Indo-Pacific commercial strategy. CanCham SL said it plans to actively engage in business networking forums, investment promotion activities, sector-focused programs, trade delegations, educational collaborations, women’s empowerment initiatives, youth and child development activities, and broader Indo-Pacific regional engagements in the coming months. A major focus of the presentation was Canada’s growing strategic interest in the Indo-Pacific region and Sri Lanka’s potential role within that framework. CanCham SL Secretary General/Executive Director Nilupul De Silva said the Chamber aims to function as a dynamic platform for strengthening trade, investment, tourism, innovation, and professional collaboration between Sri Lanka and Canada while supporting wider Indo-Pacific engagement. “The objective of today’s meeting is to provide an overview of the Chamber’s future direction, planned engagement, strategic partnerships, and priority sectors for business promotion between Canada and Sri Lanka,” she said. De Silva also stressed the importance of regional cooperation through the wider Canadian chamber network operating across the Indo-Pacific, while acknowledging the role played by key Founding Members including Kuladhu Sellaththurai, Priyantha Chandrasekara, and Mohamed Hameez in establishing the initiative. CanCham SL Founder and Board Member Mohamed Hameez said CanCham SL was formally established on 31 December 2025 amid Canada’s increasing regional engagement. “Cana...
CanCham SL launched to strengthen Canada-Sri Lanka trade and Indo ...
The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka (CanCham SL) has formally commenced operations in Sri Lanka with the approval and support of Global Affairs Canada, aiming to strengthen Canada–Sri Lanka business relations and expand opportunities within the Indo-Pacific region.The Canadian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka will serve as the Patron of CanCham SL, reinforcing the Chamber’s commitment to enhancing bilateral and regional economic cooperation.Secretary General and Executive Director Nilupul De Silva said the Chamber’s key objective is to facilitate stronger commercial engagement between the two countries while supporting sustainable economic growth and regional collaboration.She said CanCham SL recently participated in a historic milestone with the formal signing of a landmark Memorandum of Understanding alongside Canadian Chambers across the Indo-Pacific region, in the presence of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney last month.The agreement marks a new era of collaboration among Canadian Chambers in the Indo-Pacific, with a focus on strengthening trade and investment ties, enabling strategic resource sharing, enhancing regional cooperation and promoting knowledge exchange across member chambers and markets.During the meeting, Prime Minister Carney announced Canada’s commitment of CAD 500 billion towards strengthening Canada’s economic relationship with the Indo-Pacific region over the next decade. Canada has also established a sovereign wealth fund with an allocation of CAD 25 billion to support long-term strategic and international economic initiatives in the region.De Silva said the Chamber would work closely with business leaders, diplomatic missions, government institutions, investors and industry stakeholders to create meaningful opportunities for Canadian and Sri Lankan enterprises while attracting investments to Sri Lanka.“We also hope to provide business facilitation and market connectivity services, promote innovation, technology transfer and knowledge sharing, and mainly support SMEs, entrepreneurs and startup ecosystems to reach the next level,” he said.The Chamber also aims to position Sri Lanka as a strategic gateway for Canadian businesses seeking greater engagement within the Indo-Pacific region.One of the major strengths of CanCham SL is its access to an extensive Canadian business network comprising over 400 Chambers of Commerce and business associations across Canada with a large and diverse membership base.CanCham member Mohamed H...
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The newly established Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka (CanCham SL) has formally commenced its operations with the approval and support of Global Affairs Canada.
