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Padminee Chundunsing provides strategic direction for the Venture and serves as a bridge-builder across business, community and Francophone networks. She is presented by the organization as a catalyst for inclusive growth and Francophone engagement, with experience in governance, advocacy and community leadership. Her wider public profile emphasizes consensus-building, bilingual leadership, cultural connection and long-term institution-building.
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.
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.
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.
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.