Integrity, Inclusivity and Innovation

About Us

CPACT is one of the largest Canadian-Pakistani business associations, in Canada, with the primary objective of fostering stronger commercial relations between Canada and Pakistan. With active members in major Canadian and Pakistani cities, CPACT plays a vital role in linking players from private and government sectors, to strengthen bilateral trade and investments opportunities.

CPACT acts an influential player in developing strong relationships with stakeholders in key industrial sectors and has a deep understanding of targeted markets, competition, and current local market trends. CPACT’s international expansion is based upon its successful launch and drive since commerce is the backbone of each successful society.

By joining CPACT, a business, an organization, or a person gets multiple benefits. CPACT has multiple networking events across the country in its various chapters, where businesses are invited to discuss and promote various opportunities. CPACT gets constant updates for various ongoing programs from different government departments in Canada and Pakistan, and this info is distributed to all its members..

CPACT acts as a bridge between governments, businesses, and communities. It works to reduce barriers, increase awareness, and create opportunities for bilateral trade and investment. Here are the main ways such an organization can promote trade relations..

Mission

To promote, study, advance and protect business relations, investments and interests of the business fraternity and to become the trusted voice, primary point of contact and preferred networking forum for executives doing business between Pakistan and Canada, as well as to protect Pakistani and Canadian values in the community..

To promote businesses through networking platforms such as seminars, business forums, websites and social media. To integrate and pool our resources to link and recognize our successful achievers in the community.

To host B2B matchmaking events that connect exporters, importers, distributors, and investors, and to arrange sector-specific forums (e.g., IT, textiles, agriculture, energy, education). To help businesses understand customs, tariffs, and compliance requirements, while providing guidance on Canadian standards and certifications for Pakistani exporters..

To organize trade delegations where Canadian companies visit Pakistan (and vice versa) to explore opportunities. To work with Canadian and Pakistani governments to reduce trade barriers—such as tariffs, quotas, or visa restrictions—and to advocate for investment treaties, tax agreements, and trade missions..

To encourage government-to-government cooperation in priority sectors like agriculture, IT, and renewable energy. To organize trade fairs, expos, and cultural showcases that highlight Pakistani products (textiles, food, IT services) in Canada and Canadian expertise (education, technology, clean energy) in Pakistan..

To promote Canadian universities, technology companies, and agricultural expertise in Pakistan. To provide training workshops on export readiness, packaging, branding, and international standards, and to help SMEs in Pakistan understand Canadian regulatory compliance (e.g., food safety, environmental standards). To educate Canadian businesses about Pakistani markets, consumer behavior, and investment opportunities..

Vision

At CPACT, we believe that ‘’Diversity leads to innovation.” Our services aim to promote business development, which is mutually beneficial, cross-culturally diverse and growth-driven, which strives to help others rise so that we as a community may outshine even the stars.

  • In most trade organizations, diversity and women’s empowerment are not just “add-ons” but are woven into their work because they directly affect competitiveness, innovation, and inclusivity in trade.
  • CPACT advocate for inclusive trade policies that ensure women-owned businesses, minority entrepreneurs, and underrepresented groups have access to markets, financing, and trade opportunities.
  • CPACT push governments and partners to remove structural barriers (e.g., customs procedures, financing rules, digital access gaps) that disproportionately affect women-led enterprises.
  • CPACT promote greater representation of women in leadership positions—both within the organization itself and in the member companies it serves.
  • By ensuring women have seats at decision-making tables (e.g., trade negotiations, chambers of commerce boards), they influence the trade agenda more equitably.
  • Women-owned businesses are often given special networking platforms, trade missions, and supplier diversity programs to connect them with global buyers.
  • CPACT align with initiatives like UN Women’s Empowerment Principles (WEPs), SheTrades (ITC), or the World Trade Organization’s Inclusive Trade Action Group.
  • CPACT promotes women businesses by hosting events, campaigns, and awards; trade organizations foster a culture that celebrates diversity and showcases successful women entrepreneurs and leaders as role models.
  • CPACT actively combat stereotypes that limit women’s roles in trade-heavy sectors.
  • Diversity and women’s empowerment in CPACT are about access, opportunity, and influence. We ensure that underrepresented groups—especially women—benefit fairly from trade and economic growth.
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