Events

On February 2, 2025, CPACT hosted its Annual Appreciation and Welcoming Luncheon in honor of H.E. Mohammad Saleem, High Commissioner of Pakistan to Canada. The event served as a bridge between the business, professional, and political communities, fostering stronger ties and celebrating the contributions of individuals dedicated to economic and social progress.

Canada Pakistan Affiliated Chamber of Trade held its annual AGM and appreciation lunch on Nov 26th 2023 at Chateau Kabab West Island.

It was a full house with dignitaries and invited guests. The collaboration between Toronto, Ottawa, and Montreal teams made it a resounding success. The diverse participation of dignitaries, sponsors, and volunteers emphasized the significant impact CPACT has on the community. Let's continue the momentum, work on new initiatives, and make 2024 a remarkable year for CPACT.

CPACT Cultural Festival 2023 was held on August 12th, at Cégep Gérald-Godin. The event promoted cultural cohesion; diversity and inclusion. The event was attended by Montrealers in large numbers.

The festival was graced by honorable guests, Mr. Frank Baylis, Mayor Stephane Cote of Lile-Bizard-Sainte-Genevieve, Pierrefonds Mayor Jim Beis, Francis Scarpaleggia, MP of Lac-Saint-Louis, MP Sameer Zuberi for Pierrefonds—DDO, Mayor Alan Desouza of Saint-Laurent and other notable community members. In their speeches, honorable guests commended CPACT’s initiatives of showcasing cultural tapestry of South Asian heritage and initiatives to promote cultural cohesion.

CPACT celebrated the 75th National Day of Pakistan and the inaugural Diversity Walk on August 14th 2022 at Parc Eugen-Dostie, in Ile Bizard. The hosting was a grand free event in the heart of the West Island of Montreal, with over 2,000 attendees. Esteemed guests included MP Sameer Zuberi, representing the federal riding of Pierrefonds—DDO; MNA Monsef Derraji , representing the electoral district of Nelligan as a member of the Quebec Liberal Party; Stéphane Côté, Mayor of L’Île-Bizard–Sainte-Geneviève; and CONSUL GENERAL OF PAKISTAN-MONTREAL, ISHTIAQ AHMED AKIL, attended the flag hoisting ceremony, cake cutting ceremony and participated in the Diversity Walk.

Ottawa: As we all know, it is certainly a challenging time for businesses of all kinds and sizes, there are still causes for celebration to be found in every industry and sector. Indeed, even now, we endeavor to recognize those that are, and have been doing, incredible things. After all, success can be found anywhere – whether a large organization or single-person firm. That was really the goal of the Business CPACT-NCR Appreciation Awards when they were launched this year to shine a spotlight on some of the quiet achievements of entrepreneurs, managers, owners and founders and community leaders in National Capital Region.

Dec 14, 2019: The Annual General Meeting of CPACT was held on Saturday, 14th December 2019 at 6:30 pm in Restaurant Lordia, Laval, QC. The meeting was inaugrated with exquisite United Music night along Cpact's represented individuals, Canada and Pakistan's important electives and nonetheless recognized celebrities of the town that outshined the evening with their glorious performances. Sameer Zuberi, Member of Parliament PIERREFONDS - Dollard Quebec was invited as Guest of Honor for the evening.

On December 13th 2019, Canada Pakistan Affiliated Chamber of Trade (CPACT signed a letter of intent with McGill Oncology.

The Letter of Intent was signed between Dr. Eduardo Franco, Chairman, Department of Oncology, McGill Faculty of Medicine and Mr. Zaheer Khan, Co-Chairman of CPACT, to focus on educational mission of Cancer Research & Medical Education. Both organizations pledged to organize charitable events throughout the year to benefit the Oncology department and the affected community at large. The signing ceremony was termed as a meeting of “Hearts and Minds” between CPACT and McGill Oncology Department.

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.

CPACT an International Trade organization of Canadians of South Asian countries, representing 40,000 co-sponsors, supporter-activists and members will host its 2nd Annual Choice Awards Gala in Montreal on 28 th September 2019 at Sheraton Montreal Airport Hotel. CPACT has made great strides in attracting business and professionals from a cross-section of groups and platforms. Our round-the-year connections promote businesses of various organizations through our enhanced web-portal linkages and connecting these groups through our text messages, seminars and business forums.

This year CPACT Choice Awards Gala will feature Glittering social and networking events for the honorable attendees and their guests for a Meet & Greet initiative, a Cocktail reception, Award presentations, sumptuous Meal and complementary Music Night.

The official launch ceremony of CPACT National Capital Region was conducted on 19th July in Ottawa, ON K2b 8J8 and was well attended by a diverse crowd. The event was huge success with exchange of ideas, motivational dialogue on the potential revolution of Pakistan trade affiliation and progress of Canadians of Pakistani descent.

The Canada Pakistan Affiliated Chamber of Trade (CPACT) was officially launched In Ottawa on 31st January 2019. The event was attended by Montreal and Toronto Directors and Chairing committee and dignitaries. The launch was attended by prominent local community leaders of the business fraternity and professionals. Acting High Commissioner of Pakistan Muhammad Saleem was the guest of honor Among other notable attendees were Hayee Bokhari (Founder CPACT), Co-Chair Nasir Malik (Founder / Chairman of PSC - Pak Services Community) , Chairman Zaheer Khan, Board President Samad Razaq, VP Development Ms. Sadia Sajid (Founder SAWAC) and Nahid Aziz (Advisory Board Member).

CPACT is holding its Annual General Meeting 2018 on 2nd December, 2018 at 4:30 pm.

We at CPACT believe that when people are NOT involved in the process, they resist it or distant themselves from it. Annual meetings are an amazing opportunity for the organization to put forward highs and lows of the year with group discussions on how to reform and progress in the forthcoming year.

The year 2017-2018 has been a year of accomplishments and progress with a few hiccups along the way which will be discussed at the AGM.

Every member of the community has the potential to become members of the success story with CPACT.

CPACT CHOICE AWARDS GALA 2018 is an award show where you can show your love and support for your favourite local business or professional by nominating them for the CPACT CHOICE AWARDS 2018.

Pakistan’s chapter of CPACT (Canada Pakistan Affiliated Chamber of Trade) was formally launched in the presence of His Excellency, Perry Calderwood, Canadian High Commissioner, at a function hosted by Mr. Ali Malik (President CPACT Pakistan) in Islamabad on April 10th, 2018.

The launch event for “CPACT-- Canada Pakistan Affiliated chamber of Trade” for Toronto chapter was held on Saturday December 16, 2018 at 5130 Dixie Road Mississauga.The board was nominated Vice President Rashid Jabbar and Secretary Mansha Rashid with the help of honorable Directors , 11 Advisors and 111 Founding Members HAVE PROMISED us to LEAD US to the glory of CPACT.

The ground breaking ceremony event for “CPACT-- Canada Pakistan Affiliated chamber of Trade” was held on Nov 19th in Montreal at Holiday Inn Pointe Claire. The event was hosted by the founder of CPACT; Mr.Hayee Bokhari. CPACT is formed to fill the VOID of a business and professional consortium, in particular to assist the young generation who will become the pioneers of the future and to fully develop the potential of Canadians of Pakistani Origin (CPO). Gathering was attended by Business and professional Men and women of the Canadian Pakistani Community. Newly joined member voted to approve the By-laws which gave birth to the Organization.