Established in 1973, the Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce (BCCC) is a not-for-profit and independent business association held by the private sector with a primary objective of fostering stronger commercial relations between Brazil and Canada.
About
Led by a volunteer Board of Directors comprised of renowned industry leaders and experts in conducting business between Brazil and Canada, the BCCC plays a vital role in linking players from Brazilian and Canadian private and government sectors facilitating dialogue between both parties and assisting members in identifying key opportunities to expand their activities and further their business interests.
What we offer our members
Advocacy & government access
- Access to Brazilian/Canadian dignitaries and trade-missions organized by public (e.g., Ministries) and private (e.g., Industry groups) stakeholders
- Strong and reputable channel to help shape government views of specific sectors to further objectives of the business community (e.g., through policy design)
Qualified information and insight
- Exclusive sectoral events and reports focused on the identification and promotion of investment opportunities between Brazil and Canada (e.g., government priorities/projects, funding programs)
- Insight into key trade barriers and how to facilitate business connections between Brazil and Canada
Connectivity
- Access to an unrivalled network of institutions (e.g., universities, not-for-profits), executives/entrepreneurs conducting business between Brazil/Canada
- Support for targeted promotion of members and their activities across the BCCC network of contacts (e.g., targeted introductions, sponsorship opportunities in BCCC events, brand visibility)
Key Sectors of Focus
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Mining
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Education
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Innovation, Science & Technology
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Life Sciences
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Trade & Investment
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Diversity & Inclusion
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Infrastructure
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Start-Ups
LET'S DO BUSINESS TOGETHER
BCCC will help you connect with successful and influential people. Currently the BCCC represents some of the leading companies in the business world.
History
The Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce was established in 1973 as a business association whose primary objective is to foster stronger commercial relations between Canada and Brazil. Headquartered in Toronto, the BCCC plays a vital role linking players from private and government sectors who work together to strengthen bilateral trade and investment opportunities between Brazil and Canada.
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Management & Board of Directors
Carolina Mangabeira Albernaz
Director, Business Development & Operations
Email: calbernaz@brazcanchamber.org
Elisa Nolli
Coordinator, Marketing & Operations
Email: enolli@brazcanchamber.org
Cory McPhee | Vale Canada
Co-Chair of the BCCC
VP of Corporate Affairs & Communications at Vale Base Metals
Ted Hewitt | SSHRC
Director of the BCCC
President at Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
Evelyn Joerg
Director of the BCCC
Vice-President, Portfolio Management, Infrastructure | Brookfield Asset Management
Frederico Marques
Director of the BCCC & Chair of the BCCC Mining Committee
Partner | McCarthy Tretault LLP
John Welch
Director of the BCCC & Honorary Member
Marcelo Sarkis
Director of the BCCC & Chair of BCCC IST Committee
Senior Patent Agent and Principal | Prima IP
Paola Saad
Director & Past-President of the BCCC & Chair of the Trade & Investment Committee
President | Mandala Group
Ricardo Meirelles
Director of the BCCC & Chair of the Healthcare Committee
Ted Hewitt
Director of the BCCC & Honorary Member
President | Social Science and Humanities Research Council
Alma Farias
BCCC Vice-President (2007 – 2009)
Ambassador Ana Lelia Beltrame
Consul General of Brazil in Toronto
John Welch
Mary Anderson
BCCC President (2005 – 2010)
Raul Papaleo
BCCC President (2012-2014)
Ted Hewitt
President at Social Services and Humanities Research Council
Ambassador Piragibe dos Santos Tarrago
Brazilian Ambassador to Canada (2011 – 2013)
Ambassador Afonso Jose Sena Cardoso
Former Consul-General of Brazil in Toronto
About our Operational Committees
The Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce Committees are responsible and accomplished for much of the work done by the Chamber. Once we have strong and active committees it makes us strong Chamber as a whole.
All Committees help develop projects, evaluate current and future field opportunities, and provide advice on facts and issues concerning their area of expertise. The Committees meet regularly to discuss new developments, review Chamber projects, and identify future opportunities.
On another perspective, our Committees identify important issues and promote high level discussions about businesses between Brazil and Canada. They also make it possible for the Chamber to extend its reach, and thereby, expand its works on helping companies, individual members and students and transform good opportunities into businesses.
Mining
Objectives
The Mining Committee is responsible to promote the exchange of information about the mineral and mining industries among the members of the BCCC, including information about certain specific regulation, industry highlights, finance opportunities, exploration and mining activities in Brazil and Canada.
The Committee is also in charge of managing BCCC’s participation in the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada’s (PDAC) annual convention in Toronto.
Committee Members
Frederico Marques
Chair | McCarthy Tetrault
Cory McPhee
Vale Canada
Daniel Ricica G.
Vice-Chair | KPMG
Education
Objectives
The Education Committee (EC) was created on 22 June 2015 as an operational committee responsible for advising the Board on all matters related to education at all levels (high school, college/university and languages), including students exchange matters, in Canada and Brazil.
A key objective is to facilitate information sharing among BCCC members related to education matters in areas such as basic and advanced language learning, undergrad and post-graduation programs, full diplomas (BA, BS, etc), Masters, PhD, as well as scholarships, incentive programs opportunities between Canada and Brazil, within country frameworks and with the aim of equal flow of students to/from both countries.
Committee Members
Dayana Laurindo
Chair | Lambton College
Marcelo Sarkis
Prima IP
Marcus Santos
Ryerson University
Margareth Zanchetta
Ryerson University
Jose Cabral
Ryerson University
Ted Hewitt
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
Sathish Bala
Healthcare
Objectives
The Healthcare committee is responsible for advising the Board on all matters related to cooperation agreements, institutional relationships and innovative technology in the Healthcare industry between Canada and Brazil.
The key objective is to facilitate information sharing among BCCC members related to advances in Healthcare in areas including but not limited to research, investment and business opportunities between both countries, within country frameworks, approaches and good regulatory practices, and with the aim of securing a competitive business advantage.
Committee Members
Ricardo Meirelles
Chair
Diego Correa
Athimos
Raquel Boechat
Athimos
Marcelo Sarkis
Prima IP
Izabela Duarte
The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service – Life Sciences
Science, Technology & Innovation
Objectives
The Innovation, Science and Technology Committee is responsible for advising the Board on all matters related to innovation, science and technology (IST), including intellectual property (IP) matters, in Canada and Brazil.
The key objective of this Committee is to facilitate information sharing among BCCC members related to advances in Innovation, Science and Technology and related Intellectual Property matters in areas including but not limited to research, investment and business opportunities between both countries, within country frameworks, approaches and good regulatory practices, and with the aim of securing a competitive business advantage.
Committee Members
Marcelo Sarkis
Chair | Prima IP
Ted Hewitt
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
Terry Boyland
CPQi
Trade & Investment
Objectives
The Trade and Investments Committee is responsible for advising the Board in marketing related activities, services and events promotion of the Chamber.
The key objective is to develop a sustainable marketing strategy that will successfully promote the Chamber’s accomplishments to its members and the community at large. The Committee should also coordinate and improve communication with current and prospective members through marketing tools such as Website, Newsletter, Events Promotion and Social Media.
Committee Members
Paola Saad
Chair | Mandala Group
Sandra Alvarez
EDC
Terry Boyland
CPQi
Peter Hawkins
Mellohawk Logistics
Marcelo Correa
Startups
Objectives
The BCCC Start-Ups Committee is designed for start-ups and its main goal is to offer additional resources on how to do business in Canada as well as institutional support.
A key objective is to facilitate information sharing among BCCC members related to advances in the sector including, but, not limited to, research, investment, and business opportunities between Canada and Brazil.
Committee Members
Terry Boyland
Chair | CPQi
Marcelo Sarkis
Prima IP
Sathish Bala
Raquel Boechat
Athimos
Andre Garber
Fasken
Felipe Veras
Next Level Hub
Midierson Maia
Internucleos
Ted Hewitt
Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council
Diversity & Inclusion
Objectives
The BCCC Diversity and Inclusion Committee is designed to promote as a business strategy, advise the Chamber on current initiatives, and support all other Operational Committees to ensure a balanced representation in events and other projects.
A key objective is encourage, empower and support the extension of different groups and individuals when doing business between Brazil and Canada.
Committee Members
Jamile Cruz
Chair | I&D 101
Marcelo Sarkis
Prima IP
Paola Saad
Mandala Group
Infrastructure & Real Estate
Objectives
Coming soon.
Committee Members
BCCC Chapters
BCCC is a national organization based in Toronto, ON. It has recently expanded into creating chapters to better serve membership and give access to players around Canada. BCCC currently has an active chapter in Winnipeg, Manitoba
BCCC Winnipeg Chapter
Chair: Gustavo Zentner, President at Interpoc Inc.