India Business mission 2026 – from vision to venture: Canada to India

Indo-Canada

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Biography

Dr. Wendy Ellis 

Organization:: George Brown Polytechnic 

Dr. Wendy Ellis is the Dean of the Faculty of Health Sciences, which comprises the School of Dental Health, the School of Allied Health, and the Sally Horsfall Eaton School of Nursing. In this capacity, she provides strategic and academic leadership for the Faculty, overseeing the Clinical Placement Office and the internationally recognized and accredited Simulation Centre. 

With more than two decades of experience in clinical practice, research, and higher education, Dr. Ellis has held a variety of leadership positions that reflect her commitment to academic and professional excellence. She possesses extensive expertise in the development of interprofessional clinical programs within acute care hospital systems and has successfully led numerous interprofessional practice and education initiatives across Canada. Her work in teaching and learning at both the university and college levels—as an educator, researcher, and administrator—has informed her commitment to fostering excellence through scholarship, innovation, and collaboration. 

Dr. Ellis also contributes to the broader academic and professional community through active participation on several boards and committees, which addresses regulatory issues significant to both educators and governing bodies. Her research interests include interprofessional collaborative practice models, patient safety, quality of care, learner success, and simulation-based education. 

Interest areas Education; AI; and or other intersections of related sectors Cities of focus for the ICCC India Mission, March 2026 �� Delhi �� Chandigarh �� Mumbai 

Biography 

Shannon Skinner 

Organization:: Shannon Skinner Media

Shannon Skinner is an award-winning broadcaster, author, speaker, and travel journalist based in Toronto. She is the creator and host of the groundbreaking television series Extraordinary Women TV with Shannon Skinner, a platform dedicated to amplifying the voices and achievements of women around the world. Through her radio programs, columns, articles, personal blog, media appearances, and inspirational talks, she continues to empower and inspire global audiences. 

Shannon is also the author of Your Whispering Heart: An Inner Guide to Creativity. As a travel journalist, she writes extensively about global destinations, with a particular focus on India— exploring its culture, heritage, and evolving identity. 

Interest areas Hospitality and Tourism 

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Biography

Kam Rathee 

Organization:: Rathee & Associates, Inc. 

A highly experience and renowned authority in international business development with senior leadership roles since 1983 in the CanadaIndia corridor. Have held senior executive positions at Crown life, Canada life, C-IBC, CIEC and Blake’s LLP. 

Have been involved in business, legal, corporate, social, political and cultural spheres and provided tangible and profitable advise to companies internationally. A master at opening doors for companies in new markets. As a prominent lawyer still maintains a practice of law in the Supreme Court of India. 

Interest areas AI, Education, Technology, Hospitality and Tourism, Agri and Agri-food 

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Biography

Murarilal Thapliyal 

Organization:: Thapliyal & Rai Law Professional Corporation 

Murarilal Thapliyal has been a practicing lawyer in Brampton for over 17 years, with a track record of leadership and community service. As a social activist and community leader, he has been dedicated to supporting charitable causes through the Thapliyal Foundation, contributing to organizations like Sai Dham Food Bank and Sick Kids since 2010. 

He has been recognized by the City of Brampton with the Multicultural Community Long Serving Award and has been awarded for his commitment to charity and community welfare. Murarilal is currently the Ambassador of Peel Police, where he actively contributes to public safety initiatives. 

His passion for service is reflected in the recognition he has received, including the Charity Award (2022) and being named Indo-Canadian Leader of the Year (2023). He has also led the Indo Canada Chamber of Commerce as President, driving business growth in the community. 

Interest areas Trade and Education 

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Biography

Alok Nagpal 

Organization:: Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce 

Alok Nagpal is a distinguished entrepreneur, real estate investor, developer and broker with over three decades of global business leadership across Canada, the United States, and India. Alok has successfully led both startups and large enterprises to new heights. He also actively manages a personally held and diversified portfolio that includes commercial and residential real estate developments, Loblaws franchise operations (Largest Food and Pharmacy Retailer in Canada) and strategic investments in hospitality and fuel retail assets. Recognized for building high performing teams and structuring complex transactions, Alok has consistently ranked among top commercial real estate professionals in Canada earning national recognition. 

In addition to his business ventures, Alok serves on the Board of the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce as Vice President – Memberships & International Trade. In this role, he focuses on strengthening Membership Engagement and Value, supporting small and medium sized enterprises, Bilateral Trade relations and fostering meaningful cross border partnerships. His leadership philosophy centers on collaboration, accountability and long-term impact. 

Previously, Alok served as President of one of North America’s largest food banks, reflecting his deep commitment to community service and social responsibility. He believes sustainable success is built by creating value not onl 

Artificial Intelligence (AI), Agriculture and Agri-Food Technology, 

Interest areas Startups and Innovation, Hospitality and Tourism 

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Biography 

Sanjay Kumar Prasher 

Organization:: Canadian Title Immigration and Visa Consulting Inc. 

Sanjay Prasher, B.Sc., MBA (UBS, Panjab University, Chandigarh) is a distinguished entrepreneur, global mobility strategist, and regulated Canadian immigration professional with over 25 years of experience in international business and immigration advisory. 

Mr. Prasher began his corporate journey with globally respected pharmaceutical leaders such as GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Merck & Co., where he held managerial positions and developed a strong foundation in strategic planning, compliance, and client-focused operations. 

Driven by entrepreneurial vision, he founded Matrix Infologics Inc.IT outsourcing company, successfully scaling it into a recognized IT enterprise and later expanding into the Canadian market. 

Recognizing the evolving landscape of global mobility, Intra-Company Transfer, TN VISA, Mr. Prasher pursued formal studies in immigration law and established Canadian Title Immigration and Visa Consulting Inc. (CTIV), a consulting practice specializing in Canadian immigration and global mobility programs. 

He is a licensed member of the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants (CICC) and a former member of the Immigration Consultants of Canada Regulatory Council (ICCRC). He is also a Gold Member of the Canadian Association of Professional Immigration Consultants (CAPIC) and an active Member of the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC). 

Beyond his professional achievements, Mr. Prasher is deeply family-oriented, drawing strength, balance, and purpose from his close-knit family values. He believes that trust, responsibility, and commitment—principles central to family life—are equally essential in business leadership. An avid reader, he is passionate about literature on leadership, public policy, history, and global affairs, continually enriching his worldview and strategic insight. Through his dedication to integrity, knowledge sharing, and relationship building, Mr. Prasher remains committed to strengthening India– Canada business and immigration ties while contributing meaningfully to the professional community.

Interest areas 

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Education and Skill Development, Technology Startups and Innovation, Global Mobility 

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Biography

Vikas Gupta 

Organization:: Dee EdTech Inc. 

Vikas Gupta is an entrepreneur, education leader, and international trade professional with over 20 years of experience across technology, education management, and global business development. He is the Founder and President of Education-Cube, a Canadian EdTech organization focused on career counseling, international education pathways, and workforce readiness. He also leads Cube Web Technologies, an AI-driven research and analytics firm supporting data-driven growth and innovation. 

Holding a background in education and an MBA in International Business, Vikas further specialized in data science and environmental systems in Canada. He currently serves as Vice-President (Finance) and Director (International Trade) at the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce, advancing bilateral trade and institutional partnerships between Canada and India 

Interest areas Education, AI, and Technology Startup and Innovation 

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Biography

Mukesh Narula 

A dynamic leader and past Vice President (Membership) of ICCC, Mukesh Narula has played a key role in driving membership growth, engagement, and partnerships for ICCC. 

A successful Real Estate Broker in the GTA and a former professional cricketer, Mukesh brings teamwork, discipline, and strategic vision to every role. 

His strong community connections and passion for Indo-Canadian business collaboration make him a dedicated advocate for members. As ICCC enters its 50th year, Mukesh aims to take the Chamber to new heights of inclusivity and impact 

Interest areas 

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Biography

Sukhwinder Sagoo 

Organization:: Lovely Travel and Tours International Inc. 

Lovely Travel and Tours International Inc., established in May 1995, is a fast-growing Canadian travel company based in Brampton, Ontario, serving clients across the Greater Toronto Area. 

Operating under the brand LovelyFares.ca, the company is both TICO and IATA accredited, reflecting its compliance with industry standards and global ticketing authority. With nearly three decades of experience, Lovely Travel specializes in air tickets, customized tour packages, hotel bookings, and complex international itineraries. 

Through advanced booking technology, the company provides access to millions of competitive airfares across major global airlines. Supported by an experienced and customer-focused team, Lovely Travel is committed to delivering reliable, efficient, and personalized travel services. Its long-standing reputation is built on quality service, trust, and dedication to meeting the diverse travel needs of the community. 

Interest areas GlobalTour and Travel 

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Biography

Vikrant Gogia 

Organization:: The Success Chamber 

Mr Vikrant.Gogia, Director, The Success Chamber, is the founder, Owner & Managing Director of his own company Group A Logistics India Pvt. Ltd. He is a master’s degree holder in Logistics and Multimodal Transport Station Management, an IATA-certified and Govt. approved Customs Broker. A meticulous logistics planner with over 2 decades of professional experience to his credit, Vikrant and his dedicated team of experts today manage complex logistics for exhibitions, Road Shows, conferences and large projects, involving specialized transport needs while complying with all regulatory requirements in India and abroad. 

Vikrant’s experience comes in towards helping foreign business entities to legally establish in India and vice-versa, also creating back office operations in India for overseas principals, providing all import/export infrastructure, operate as importing agents with an IEC no. to warehouse imported material on behalf of an overseas exporter and supply these subsequently to local buyers. 

The Success Chamber is the one-stop solution for overseas exporters to India and Indian companies trying to meet sourcing requests from abroad. The Success Chamber primarily operates from New Delhi, India and has a registered business entity in Ontario, Canada. We have 8 offices across India backed up by a Support Staff of 20. 

Multi-Sector Interest areas 

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Biography

Saibal Ghosh 

Organization:: The Success Chamber 

With a pooled-in experience of 60 years of attracting, servicing and effecting exports from overseas companies into India, functioning as catalysts for trading and investment partnerships, connecting Indian customers to foreign suppliers, helping foreign business entities to legally establish in India and vice-versa, also creating back-office operations in India for overseas principals, providing all import/export infrastructure, operate as importing agents with our own IEC no. to warehouse material and supply these to existing partners in this market. 

The Success Chamber is your one-stop solution to enter the Indian market and help Indian companies to find equipment, services and technologies from overseas sources to service the Indian market. The Success Chamber primarily operates from New Delhi, India and has a registered business entity in Ontario, Canada. We have 8 offices across India backed up by a support staff of 20. We undertake primary market research and match current gaps in the market. We match supply and demand, suggesting ways and means to take forward the relationship. We, then step-in to provide a be-spoke service to clients, for them to effectively get a deal with the help of our infrastructure support. 

Interest areas 

All Sectors – special focus on Consumer Goods, Lifesciences, Healthcare, Energy, Renewables, Defence 

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Biography

Rajan Sharma 

Rajan Sharma, CPA 

As a Senior Tax Auditor with over 27 years of experience at the Compliance Branch of the Ontario Ministry of Finance, I bring strong technical expertise in the multi billion dollar corporate tax audits and fiscal policy to the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce trade mission. My work has provided deep insight into regulatory compliance and cross-border exchange of information relating to compliance per local and international laws. 

Born in New Delhi and serving in the Canadian public and private sector since 1982, I offer a valuable dual-market perspective that supports trust 

based business engagement. I am also committed to strengthening 

the professional talent pipeline by helping businesses better access, 

integrate, and retain skilled talent to advance economic ties between 

Canada and India. 

Rajan is a founder of Bollywood Ki Dhun, bollywwodkidhun.com an NGO which promotes Indian art and culture in North America. Rajan is also a professional 

singer and has his own orchestra. 

Mr. Sharma has released a religious album 

“HAMAN HAI ISHQ MASTANA” and “A TRIBUTE TO LEGENDARY 

KISHORE KUMAR” ALBUM. 

Interest areas Government 

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Biography

Dheerendra Singh Bhadoria 

Organization:: LCS Construction Solutions Inc. 

Dheerendra is the Director and Co-Founder of LCS Construction Solutions Inc., leading commercial, institutional, and hospitality projects across North America with a strong focus on quality, efficiency, and long-term client relationships, where he provides a practical, solutions-driven approach from pre-construction through final delivery. 

He is also the Founder of LCS Project Management Consulting group, providing IT and project management consulting to help businesses grow within and beyond Canada. Through Wifi Computers, he delivers hardware and IT services across Ontario, serving both retail and business clients. Additionally, through Villa Furniture, he is expanding into furniture and interior solutions, focusing on quality and value. 

Dheerendra comes from a strong farming background in India, where his family has been engaged in agriculture for generations. Deeply connected to his roots, he is passionate about transforming the existing farming infrastructure into a modern, business-driven agricultural model. His vision is to introduce technology, efficient processes, and structured management practices to convert traditional farming into a scalable, sustainable, and profitable agri-business. 

An entrepreneur at heart, Dheerendra builds businesses with a clear vision, operational discipline, and a commitment to long-term growth. 

Interest areas Agriculture, Manufacturing 

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Biography

Sandeep Mamgain 

Organization:: Voyzant Inc. 

My adventure began at SKYLINK, where I progressed from Sales Manager to General Manager, gaining invaluable insights along the way. In 2018, I established CTS Fares Canada, which quickly became a prominent consolidator in the industry. The acquisition by Mondee in 2020 was a significant milestone, and by 2022, I took pride in seeing Mondee listed on Nasdaq, with myself leading its Canadian operations. 

Currently, I hold the position of Executive Vice President at Voyzant, where I oversee North American and global operations, concentrating on growth and expansion. My dedication to community service has remained steadfast since I joined the Indo-Canadian Chamber of Commerce (ICCC) in 2008. I was honored to receive the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Pin in recognition of my commitment. Through various initiatives, including missions to India, I continue to work towards building connections and supporting our vibrant community.