Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore

At our Annual General Meeting in June 2002, it was duly resolved that The Canada-Singapore Business Association (CSBA) would be reborn as the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore. The present Chamber is a proactive, non-governmental body, which represents a wide range of business interests in Canada, Singapore and the Asia-Pacific region. Our purpose is to develop an environment that fosters commerce, facilitates investment and focuses on economic relations between Singapore and Canada. We strive to best promote the interests of our members and convey their views to decision-makers in industry and in government. Accordingly, our pledge is to work tirelessly to create the opportunities that can add real value to our membership through our publications, seminars and events. Since its inception in 1983 (Canada-Singapore Business Association), the Chamber has evolved into one of the more recognized national business associations in Singapore, with a growing number of approximately 140 members.

Our membership comprises those interested in making business contacts and developing business opportunities between Singapore and Canada. Open to both Canadians and non-Canadians, our members represent businesses of every size and across the widest spectrum of activities, from large multinational corporations to small, independent businesses. Information is the key to the success of any business. The Chamber can play a vital role in your access to information by putting you in touch with other like-minded business people. Through its affiliation with other Canadian business associations and chambers in Asia, the Chamber may provide access to more than 3,000 contacts in the region.

The Executive Committee and the Executive Director manage the affairs of The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore.The Committee currently consists of the elected offices of President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, two ex-officio members (the Canadian High Commissioner and the Senior Trade Commissioner) and at least five (5) but not more than nine (9) additional board members elected at large, who also serve as chairs of various subcommittees.