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Gujarat CM Takes Investment Outreach to Canadian Businesses

Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel is visiting Canada after meeting leaders in the United States.

He will arrive in Toronto on August 23 with a Gujarat delegation.

He plans to speak with companies, universities and business groups.

These meetings are meant to encourage them to invest or work with Gujarat.

He will also discuss startups and new business ideas.

The visit is connected to a large Gujarat investment summit planned for January 2027.

Patel is scheduled to leave Toronto for Dubai on August 25.

The wider trip includes discussions about technology, semiconductors, artificial intelligence and training workers.

Key facts

Toronto arrival: Patel is scheduled to arrive on August 23 and receive a welcome from Indian diplomatic representatives and the Gujarati diaspora.
Toronto departure: He is scheduled to leave Toronto for Dubai on August 25 after visiting Niagara Falls.
Upcoming summit: The 11th Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit is scheduled for January 2027.
Business outreach: Meetings are planned with representatives of the University of Waterloo, Canada Nickel Co., HGS Bioscience, Fairfax and Canadian Tyres.
Startup engagement: Patel will lead a roundtable with The Indus Entrepreneurs on Gujarat’s startup ecosystem and collaboration opportunities.
Canadian officials and groups: The schedule includes a meeting with Goldy Hyder of the Business Council of Canada and a GSFC roundtable involving Export Development Canada representatives.
Focus sectors: The broader visit addresses semiconductors, artificial intelligence, technology, research, skilling, manufacturing, data infrastructure and global supply chains.

thehansindia.com · 1 week ago