Ottawa: On Sunday, 8 December 2019, CPACT-NCR held first Annual General Meeting, which was attended by Mr. Raza Bashir Tarar, High Commissioner of Pakistan along with other Pakistani diplomats, Councillor Eli El Chantiri, Ottawa’s renowned Leadership and Career Advancement Specialist Lisa Anna Palmer, members from diverse communities and BOD and advisors from CPACT-NCR, Montreal and Toronto.

Tariq Mahmood, Vice Chairman and Uzma Khan, President CPACT-NCR highlighted in their reports the achievements and plan for NCR Chapter. Founding Chairman Abdul Hayee Bokhari and Chairman Nasir Malik underlined the manifesto and role of CPACT in fostering trade relationship between Pakistan and Canada and VP Development Sadia Sajid accentuated on the benefits of CPACT membership.

Lisa Palmer delivered keynote address articulating the importance of leadership support and mentorship in not for profit organizations.

High commissioner of Pakistan Mr. Raza Bahir Tarar and Councillor Eli El Chantry applauded the efforts of vibrant CPACT in bringing communities together.