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As the first city in North America to proclaim Tamil Heritage Days, Markham’s multi-sector business delegation arrived in Chennai, India this weekend to join the world’s largest Tamil-populated city in large-scale festivals on January 13, 14 and 15.
Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti and the City’s delegation arrived in Chennai on Sunday as part of its two-week trade mission to India. With a population of over nine million, Chennai is India’s fifth-largest city and widely considered a popular destination for Tamils worldwide.
Markham’s delegation, including Regional Councillor Joe Li and Ward 7 Councillor Logan Kanapathi, marks the first official visit from the Greater Toronto Area to Chennai.
The delegation met with the Mayor of Chennai Saidai Samiyappan Duraisamy and Member of Parliament of Chennai North, Honourable Shri T.K.S. Elangovan, two well-known figures in the Tamil diaspora. In two separate ceremonies in which the cities exchanged gifts, Mayor Scarpitti presented Mayor Duraisamy and Hon. MP Elangovan with Markham’s proclamation of Tamil Heritage Days.
Delegates from Markham and Chennai held meetings focused on building investment attraction initiatives and promoting Markham as a prime investment opportunity for India-based investors and business leaders. Mayor Scarpitti also discussed ideas on building relationships with local Chambers of Commerce, politicians and high-tech industries.
“The City of Markham is thrilled to be ringing in Thai Pongal and this important occasion with the City of Chennai,” remarked Mayor Scarpitti. “This is a great time to reflect on the tremendous benefits both Markham and India have gained as a result of our past and current trade missions. The strong partnerships and alliances we have built with Chennai and other cities during our visit reinforce the significant mutual value these joint initiatives provide to our cities.”
As part of the visit the delegation toured Apollo Hospital today. Markham Stouffville Hospital’s official representative and Chief of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Dr. George Arnold was also present to tour this world-renowned institute.
In collaboration with the Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce (ICCC), the City of Markham embarked for its six-city India Mission 2013 on January 2. The 2013 trade mission is the largest ever organized by the ICCC and comprises over 120 members including several prominent dignitaries, such as Hon. Jason Kenney, Canada’s Minister for Citizenship, Immigration and Multiculturalism.
Earlier in the week the delegation took part in the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD-India) in Kochi and the Vibrant Gujarat 2013 Summit in Gandhinagar.
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