Indo Pacific Foundation of Canada

We are not-for-profit, and at the core of our mission is a strategic commitment to the Indo-Pacific region. We aim to foster collaboration and dialogue among communities spanning India, Macau, Hong Kong, Korea, Indonesia, Japan, the Philippines, and Vietnam. With dedicated efforts, we strive to forge robust business ties within Canada. We proudly introduce the Indo-Pacific Foundation of Canada, dedicated to nurturing trade and dialogue among Indo-Pacific communities within British Columbia and across Canada.

At the core of our mission is the focus on immigrant entrepreneurs and small businesses seeking opportunities in BC and Canada, as well as those looking to expand and export their ideas/products to Indo-Pacific countries. We strive to connect these individuals and businesses with our network, acting as a single point of contact to refer them to our members who are established businesses operating in BC.

Furthermore, we are committed to providing training and education to support the growth and settlement of immigrant entrepreneurs and small businesses in BC. For example, we plan to offer skilled trade and other educational programs to prepare individuals for job opportunities within our member and partner organizations. Additionally, for small businesses, we aim to provide education on topics such as applying for, registering, and safeguarding intellectual property rights, as well as corporate commercial issues and mergers and acquisitions to facilitate their expansion beyond Canada.

While we recognize that there are existing government initiatives at both federal and provincial levels, we see our mission as complementary to these efforts. By working closely with the government and leveraging our direct interaction with individuals and small businesses, we believe we can enhance and supplement existing initiatives to maximize their impact. Together, we can double our efforts to support the growth and success of immigrant entrepreneurs and small businesses in BC and beyond.

We believe that our initiative aligns closely with our effort complements Canada’s Indo-Pacific Strategy and Canada-Korea free trade agreement.