Inaugurating the seminar, Rajan Kashyap, principal secretary, Finance, invited Canadian investors to join with the Punjab government to develop infrastructure in Punjab. He also highlighted the desire of the government to involve the private sector in the sphere of transportation, tourism, health, and power.

Dr Chander Mohan, president of Indian Association for Canadian Studies laid stress upon similarities between the two countries while emphasising the scope for Indian students while pursuing higher education in Canada. V.S.Mahajan, Director, Centre for Indian Development Studies (CIDS) stated that the seminar was fourth in the series of seminars being organised in India.

Dr Satish Kapoor, professor, University Business School proposed a vote of thanks. The trade advisor, Canadian High Commission talked about trade exchange between India and Canada. The seminar was organised jointly between the University Business School and CIDS.