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Business council charts new SL–Canada trade drive

The Sri Lanka–Canada Business Council of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently convened its 35th Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, bringing together Council members, office bearers and distinguished stakeholders to review the Council’s activities during the past year and set its direction for the year ahead. The AGM was attended […]

The Sri Lanka–Canada Business Council of The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce held its 35th Annual General Meeting (AGM), convening Council members, office bearers, and distinguished stakeholders to review and plan for the upcoming year. High Commissioner of Canada to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, Isabelle Martin, attended the AGM alongside Council members and invited guests.

The AGM saw the re-election of Mohamad Hameez as President for the 2026/2027 term, with M. Irshad Razack and Pemith Paaris continuing in their roles as Senior Vice President and Vice President, respectively. The Executive Committee for 2026/2027 was appointed, along with a subcommittee focused on Membership Development, Women Entrepreneurship, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).

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