Day 1 – Trade and Investment

Day 1 – Trade and Investment

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Day 1 – Nigeria–Canada Trade & Investment: The Next Decade” – trade, diaspora remittances as investment capital, and priority sectors

Theme: “Entering Canada: Structures, Status and Sectors”

Location Brampton City Hall 2 Wellington St W, Brampton, ON L6Y 4R2, Canada
Date 1st Sept. 2026
  1. High‑level panel: Government and policy
    • Topic: “Policy, Visas and Incentives for Nigerian Investors in Canada”
    • Panellists: RCIC Member (Duke Immigration) / provincial immigration rep, Nigerian investment promotion agency (NIPC or similar), Ontario economic development, city economic office.
    • Focus:
      • How Nigerian investors can get work permits/PR via Start-Up Visa, provincial entrepreneur programs, intra‑company transfers.
      • Incentives from Nigerian side for Canada‑bound joint ventures and exports.
  1. Parallel breakout B – Legal and tax structuring
    • Topics:
      • Choosing the right entity: corporation, LP, holding company.
      • Cross‑border tax basics, double‑taxation relief, and moving capital out of Nigeria compliantly.
      • IP protection and shareholder agreements for joint ventures.

Networking & “Meet the Provinces”

  • Exhibition tables for provinces (Ontario, Alberta, BC, Manitoba, Atlantic provinces) showcasing their entrepreneur programs, sector incentives, and regional opportunities.


  1. Track 1 – Technology, fintech and innovation
    • Panel: “From Lagos to Toronto: Scaling Tech and Fintech into North America”
    • Topics:
      • Setting up dev/engineering hubs in Canada.
      • Accessing Canadian accelerators, incubators and grants.
      • Collaboration between Nigerian fintechs and Canadian banks/fintechs.


  2. Track 2 – Agribusiness, food processing and export
    • Panel: “Feeding North America: Nigeria–Canada Agribusiness and Food Value Chains”
    • Topics:
      • Exporting Nigerian products (ginger, shea, palm derivatives, cocoa products) to Canada.
      • Building processing facilities in Canada vs Nigeria; standards and certification (CFIA).
      • Logistics, warehousing, and distribution partnerships.


  3. Track 3 – Real estate, construction and infrastructure
    • Panel: “Real Assets: Real Estate and Infrastructure Opportunities for Nigerian Investors”
    • Topics:
      • Residential and commercial property investing in Canadian cities
      • Co‑investment structures with Canadian developers.
      • Using real estate investments within immigration strategies (where applicable).

  1. Deal rooms / pitch sessions
    • Canadian projects pitching to Nigerian investors (real estate, tech funds, agribusiness, education projects).
    • Nigerian businesses seeking Canadian JV partners for exporting or expansion.

Evening: Welcome reception

  • Informal networking with sponsors, government officials, banks and professional firms.