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Padminee Chundunsing is the President and Founder of the Canada Mauritius Trade and Investment Venture (CMTIV). An accomplished executive with more than 30 years of international leadership experience, she specializes in corporate governance, strategic partnerships, economic development, and international relations.
She works closely with government, industry leaders, investors, and business organizations to advance bilateral trade and investment opportunities between Canada and Mauritius.
A respected leader within Canada's Francophone community, she has championed initiatives that promote official languages, immigration, inclusion, and economic development.
Through CMTIV, she is committed to fostering innovation, facilitating market access, attracting investment, and building strategic partnerships that generate sustainable economic growth and long-term value for both countries.
Mohammad Sheik Fareed brings finance and government experience, with exposure to large portfolio oversight and international organizations. His contribution supports financial discipline, strategic planning and sustainable development thinking within the Venture's activities.
Cedric Medar is a bilingual communications and marketing strategist focused on international relations, digital visibility and stakeholder engagement. His role supports partnership development, organizational positioning and the communication of Canada-Mauritius opportunities across audiences.
Daniel Paquette supports the strengthening of commercial relations between Mauritius and Canada. His advisory contribution focuses on market analysis, opportunity identification and practical strategies that can stimulate bilateral trade and investment.
Zaahirah Atchia is a business development and economic diplomacy strategist specializing in institutional partnerships and market development between Canada, Africa, and the Indian Ocean region.
As Founder of Atchia Strategic Advisory, she advises public and private sector organizations on growth strategy, business development, and government relations. She also serves as Special Advisor, Business Development and Francophone Engagement, to the Canadian Black Chamber of Commerce, where she led the strategic development of the inaugural Canada–Senegal Economic Forum, drafted the memorandum of understanding between the Chamber and the Embassy of the Republic of Senegal, and contributes to initiatives supported by Global Affairs Canada.
Previously, she became the first person from a diverse background to lead CBC/Radio-Canada's French Services in Ontario, providing strategic leadership for the Ontario network while overseeing the organization's national Equity, Diversity and Inclusion mandate for Regional Media.
Originally from Mauritius and fluent in English and French, Zaahirah Atchia serves as Vice-President, Business Development, of Canada Mauritius Trade and Investment Venture and is also a member of the Advisory Council of the Canada Morocco Economic Chamber.
The Canada Mauritius Trade and Investment Venture is a platform created to strengthen economic, institutional and people-to-people relations between Canada and Mauritius.
It supports the development of long-term relationships and targeted initiatives that can improve bilateral trade, encourage investment, increase visibility for both markets and connect relevant stakeholders across sectors.
The Venture is designed to operate at a practical level: facilitating introductions, highlighting opportunities, encouraging dialogue and helping structure a more coherent bilateral ecosystem.
Our vision is to help build a thriving Canada-Mauritius partnership that promotes sustainable progress, knowledge exchange, inclusive opportunity and long-term economic cooperation.
Our Mission
The Canada Mauritius Trade and Investment Venture is a business-led platform that promotes bilateral trade, investment and strategic collaboration between Canada and Mauritius.
Our mission is to facilitate relationships and initiatives that improve bilateral market accessibility, strengthen institutional and private-sector engagement, and increase high-quality trade and investment opportunities.
Foundation
The Venture was founded by leaders committed to deepening collaboration and unlocking opportunities between Canada and Mauritius.
Strategic Framing
Its public messaging has consistently defined the Canada-Mauritius connection as a living ecosystem of trade, innovation and opportunity, rather than a one-off networking initiative.
2026
In 2026, the organization used its website and LinkedIn presence to present its leadership, strategic priorities, exploratory mission activity and advocacy focus around stronger bilateral representation.
Our vision is to contribute to greater economic prosperity, stronger institutional linkages and more consistent engagement between both markets.
The Venture works with public, private and community stakeholders who have a role in fostering sustainable relations between Canada and Mauritius, including diaspora leaders, business associations, investors, entrepreneurs, educational actors and cultural advocates.
An expert body that advances business activity between Canada and Mauritius daily, providing strategic information and insight into trade and investment opportunities.
Working with researchers and advisors to deliver economic analysis, forecasting, studies and up-to-date information relevant to bilateral trade and investment.
A premium network that continues to grow, ensuring high-level access in the public and private sectors for its members and partners.
A facilitator of trade and investment: advisory services, introductions, promotional support, assistance for trade missions and high-level visits.