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2010 Investment in Canadian Agriculture and Agri-food Industry Seminar April 29, 2010 Toronto, Ontair, Canada Sponsors: Organized by: Community Supporters:
Chinese investors show strong interests in Canadian Agriculture and the Canadian Agri-food Industry ( Please read report ). In order to help Chinese-Canadian communities develop farming businesses and attract investment to Ontario, Canada-China Agriculture and Food Development Exchange Center is organizing a seminar. This seminar will present opportunities for investment and networking with Chinese investors. This is the second annual seminar, based on the successful event held last year.
Changes to the seminar from last year:
- Partners and Sponsors:In addition to Coldwell Banker, K. Miller Realty, we are proud to obtain invaluable support from the Ontario Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, Ontario Institute of Agrologists (OIA) and BMO Financial Group.
- Audience: Besides drawing an audience from the Greater Toronto Area, we will also attract participants from multiple Canadian Provinces and China.
- Meeting Place: This year the event will be held in the prestigious, Ontario Investment & Trade Centre, located right next to the Eaton Centre downtown Toronto. From the 35th Floor you will have a spectacular view of Toronto’s many attractions and the shoreline of Lake Ontario.
To keep effective networking and communication, we will need to limit the size of the seminar to 60 people.
Due to the need to limit the size of the seminar we encourage early registration in order to ensure your place.
Who Should Attend:
- Farmers, Agri-food business owners and any others who want to attract investments, export products to China or those who are interested in selling farm land or businesses to Chinese-Canadians.
- Officers from government agencies, organizations or associations who are interested in understanding a new trend.
- Agriculture and Agri-food business suppliers, consultants, service business owners and any others who want to find new opportunities in this emerging booming market.
Organized by:
Canada-China Agriculture and Food Development Exchange Center
Become a Sponsor: Benefits: - Introduction at the beginning
- Full page, black and white advertisement in the proceedings
- Company logo included in promotional flyers
- Company logo and link on every page of the website
- Two complimentary conference registrations
- A welcoming email to registrants sent on your behalf
- Opportunity to provide 3 pieces of information or promotional items in registration kit
- Verbal recognition of your sponsorship Date and Time:
April 29, Thursday, 2010 9:00am - 4:00pm. Address:
Ontario Investment & Trade Centre, 35th Floor
250 Yonge St. Toronto (near the Eaton Centre, location map is at the bottom.) Our key Speakers ( More Speakers will come soon!): Dr. Doug Yungblut, P.Ag. President of Agricultural Institute of Canada, will make an opening remarks.
Mr. Terry Kingsmill, M.A., P.Ag ,Registrar of OIA, will speak about " Internationally Educated Agrologists -- Opportunities for Ontario agriculture and agri-food industry".
Mr. Elmer Buchanan, Former Minister of Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, Vice-Chair, Ontario Farm Products Marketing Commission, will speak about Ontario agriculture advantages and farm market regulations.
Mr. Chyang Wen, Senior Business Consultant , Ministry of International Trade and Investment, will speak about Ontario advantages for agriculture, agri-food Investment Immigration.
Mr. Jack Huitema , Coldwell Banker, K. Miller Realty, will speak about Ontario based Farm Investment Opportunities.
Mr. David Rinneard, National Manager, Agriculture, Bank of Montreal (BMO) will speak about how important agriculture to the Bank of Montreal.
Mr. Sri Sethuratnam, Farm Start-Up Programs Manger, Farm Start will introduce to farm start programs to Canadian Chinese communities.
Mr. Katlun Yong, a Newcomer and Sheep Farmer in Ontario will speak on “Our Agri-food Investment Experience and Achievements in Ontario”.
Dr. L. Yao will speak " Value Added Products and Investment in the Food Industry"
Mr. Zhao Yong , Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will speak on " Canadian meat Processing Regulations".
Mr. Youming Zhao, P.Ag. President of CCAgr will speak on Canadian Chinese Agri-investment Status and Trends.
Registrations ( GST Included): (Sorry, There is No Seat Available Now! See you next time. )
Early registration fee must be received before April 15th, 2010： $30
Fee for registration between April 16 and April 27, 2010： $40
After April 27 and Fee at the Door : $50
Please send us fee with your Registration Form Payment Methods: A. By Interac Email Money Transfer : 
To:
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B. By cheque:
Pay to: Canada-China Agriculture and Food Development Exchange Centre
Mailing Address: 1300 Garth Street, P.O. Box 79009
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, L9C 5V0
C. In person to your bank：
Pay to: Canada-China Agriculture and Food Development Exchange Centre
Bank Account: Royal Bank of Canada
Account Number:12- 04202-003-100-163-5
Pay us with your exchange label and inform us of the transaction via email:
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Example:
David Miller, Paid on March 20, 2010 the amount of $30.02.
This will make it easier for us to confirm your payment on our bank statement.
D. By Cash at the door on April 29 (After April 27 ) : $50.
Ideally, call us before hand to make sure there is space available before you arrive.
We can be reached at 905--769-4756 on the day of the seminar. Please send us fee with your Registration Form Seats are limited. Register Now. Save your money, Save your time, Save your Seat! LocationThe Centre is bordered by Dundas Street (North), Yonge Street (East), Queen Street (South), and Bay Street (West). Conveniently located on both the subway (TTC) and PATH system.
Ontario Investment and Trade Centre
250 Yonge Street, 35th Floor
Toronto, Ontario
M5B 2L7 Location Map 
The Eaton Centre is accessible in several ways:
Subway (TTC)
To take the subway to the Centre - take the Yonge line to either Dundas or Queen Station.
Streetcar (TTC)
To take the streetcar to the Centre - take the Dundas line to Yonge and Dundas or the Queen line to Yonge and Queen.
The PATH system connects downtown buildings by an underground walkway. We are north of The Bay department store and south of the Atrium on Bay in the PATH system.
GO Transit
Union Station is the closest GO Transit station to The Eaton Centre. From Union Station, one can walk north approximately 15 minutes on Bay Street to Queen Street. The Eaton Centre doors are found on Queen Street, east of Bay Street and west of Yonge Street.
Car
* Accessing the city from the west via the QEW: Exit at Bay Street or Yonge Street. Follow Bay Street north of Queen Street. Continue to the Mariott Hotel and turn right into the next driveway to access the Dundas Parkade.
* Accessing the city from the North via the 404/DVP: Exit at Richmond Street. Follow Richmond Street west of Church to Victoria Street, turn right and continue north for two blocks. At Shuter Street, turn left, and cross Yonge Street to access the Yonge Parkade.
* Accessing the city from the east via the 401: Exit at the DVP south and follow the above directions.
* Accessing the city from the west via the 401: Exit at Yonge Street south. Follow Yonge Street 1 block south of Gerrard, turn left at Gould Street, turn right on Victoria Street - turn right on Shuter Street - cross Yonge Street to the Yonge Parkade.
Parking: Toronto Eacton Center, Yonge Parkdale (under ground parking) 220 Yonge Street, Toronto, ON M5B 2H1. Very close to 250 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario M5B 2L7 Maxium Rate: $18/Day More Reading：
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