Atomic Energy of Canada Limited (AECL), Mississauga, ON. AECL signed a
memorandum of understanding with Shanghai Nuclear Engineering Research and
Design Institute to implement a nuclear engineering cooperation program in
support of the operation of the Qinshan Phase III CANDU Nuclear power plant. The
project also includes the development of new reactor designs for future
application.
BAE Newplan Group Limited, Mount Pearl, NF; Woodpick Enterprises Ltd.,
Wareham, NF; NFLD Marketing International Oceans Inc., St. John's, NF. BAE
Newplan Group, a subsidiary of SNC-Lavalin Inc., Woodpick Enterprises and NFLD
Marketing International Oceans signed a memorandum of understanding with
Zhejiang Zhoushan International Fishery Co. Ltd., Zhoushan City and Zhejiang
Ocean and Fisheries Bureau of Hangzhou, to cooperate and pursue projects in the
fisheries and oceans sector. Projects will begin with viability studies and
include fish harvesting and processing, under-utilized (emerging) species and
new product market development, fish smoking, and aquaculture. The deal is
valued at $80 million, of which $40 million is Canadian content.
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), Burnaby, BC. BCIT signed
a contract with Shanghai Foreign Services (SFS), a licensed student recruiting
company in Shanghai, to recruit Chinese students for BCIT programs. SFS will be
authorized to organize short-term training groups at BCIT for various
certificate programs. The estimated value for this project is $1 million, of
which $500,000 is Canadian content.
BCIT signed a contract with Edushanghai International Co. Ltd., a licensed
student recruiting company in Shanghai, to recruit Chinese students for BCIT
programs. Edushanghai will be authorized to organize short-term training groups
at BCIT for various certificate programs. The estimated value for this project
is $500,000, of which $300,000 is Canadian content.
BCIT signed a memorandum of understanding with Sichuan Communications College
(SCC) to develop distance education programs for Chinese students through SCC.
Programs will include civil engineering technology, automotive maintenance and
technology management. The estimated value of this project is $1 million, of
which $250,000 is Canadian content.
BCIT signed a memorandum of understanding with Tong Ji University
establishing a partnership to develop curriculum for polytechnic education
programs. Tong Ji graduates may continue their studies towards degree programs
offered at BCIT. The deal is valued at $500,000, of which $200,000 is Canadian
content.
BCIT signed a memorandum of understanding with Red Dot Management Inc. to
develop corporate training and joint educational programs in China. The programs
will offer accreditation from BCIT. The project is valued at an estimated at
$650,000, of which $300,000 is Canadian content.
BCIT signed a memorandum of understanding with the Zhenjiang Institute of
Science & Technology (ZIST), Zhejiang Province, to license BCIT's mechanical
technology programs to be taught at the Institute. Graduates of this program
will be accredited by both BCIT and ZIST. The project is valued at an estimated
$2.5 million, of which $1 million is Canadian content.
Canadian Securities Institute (CSI), Toronto, ON. The Canadian Securities
Institute signed a letter of intent with Shanghai Zhonglu Consulting Co. Ltd. to
promote and advocate CSI's securities and investment training programs in China.
The deal is valued at $700,000 all Canadian content.
Canbreal Therodiagnostics International Inc., Ottawa, ON. The Canadian
Breast Cancer Laboratories, Canbreal Therodiagnostics International Inc., signed
a memorandum of understanding with the Nantong Cancer Hospital of Jiangsu
Province to establish a regionally-based cooperative program for the development
of innovative biotechnology products and services, such as new diagnostic
procedures and therapeutic products. The project will focus on public health
initiatives including early prevention and quantitative diagnosis of breast
cancer. The project is valued at an estimated $45 million over five years, $35
million in Canadian content.
Carlos Ott and Petroff Partnership Architects, Toronto, ON. Carlos Ott
and Petroff Partnership Architects signed a draft contract agreement with the
Municipal Government of Hangzhou to design an opera house in Hangzhou, the first
part of a the New Administration Centre of the City complex. The project is
valued at $225 million, of which at least $3.2 million is Canadian content.
CECA International Trade Inc., Montreal, QC. CECA International Trade Inc.
signed a contract with Shanghai Shen Hong appointing them as a distributor for
Canada Gold Maple Syrup products produced by Citadelle, a farmer's cooperative
located in Plessisville, Quebec. This venture is a major undertaking for both
CECA and Citadelle into the Chinese market.
Centennial College of Applied Arts and Technology, Toronto, ON.
Centennial College signed a cooperation agreement with Yuanjing Business
Consulting Service Co. Ltd., a licenced student recruitment agency, to
facilitate educational and cultural exchanges between China and Canada. Chinese
students will receive career training at Centennial in the fields of
international business and trade, accounting and finance, computer programming
systems, hospitality and tourism administration and automobile engineering
technology.
Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA-Canada), Vancouver,
B.C. Certified General Accountants Association of Canada and the National
Accounting Institute (NAI) of Shanghai signed a memorandum of understanding for
the development of a public practice manual and specialized courses in
comptrollership, finance and securities, and government accounting. The NAI is
an accounting training institution that accredits 10,000 professional
accountants and financial managers each year.
Chai-Na-Ta Corp., Langley, BC. Chai-Na-Ta Corp. signed a contract with
Madaus AG of Germany to, through their joint venture with Madaus CNT Health
Sciences Limited, will acquire the rights to 40,000 square metres of land from
the Chinese Foreign Investment Promotion Bureau of the Wuxi National Hi-Tech
Industrial Development Zone. This piece of land will be used for the
construction of factories for manufacturing health foods and herbal-based
pharmaceutical products. The project is valued at $18 million, of which $9
million is Canadian content.
China World Best Group Company Ltd. China Worldbest Group Company Ltd.
(CWGC) will establish a dying and knitting plant subsidiary in Drummondville,
Quebec (W&B Industries) creating 380 jobs in the region. The Governments of
Canada, Quebec and the city of Drummondville all contributed to the realization
of this project. The investment is valued at $45 million.
College de Rosemount, Montreal, PQ. The College de Rosemount signed a
memorandum of understanding with Shanghai Funeral & Internment Service
Center (FIS) to establish a training program to help further develop the
expertise of funeral service employees. The first phase of the program will
involve the training of 10 people from China at College de Rosemount. The deal
is valued at $150,000, all Canadian content.
Concordia University, Montreal, PQ. Concordia University signed an
academic cooperation agreement with Southeast University of Nanjing in the
fields of engineering and computer science and arts and science. The agreement
involves research, collaboration and the exchange of expertise and faculty. The
agreement will focus on web-based introductory content in several academic
fields.
Concordia University signed an academic cooperation agreement with Nanjing
University in the field of chemistry. The agreement includes research,
collaboration, co-training, and the exchange of expertise and staff. This
agreement will focus on bio-inorganic and materials chemistry.
Cosem Neurostim Ltd., Saint-Foy, QC. Cosem Neurostim signed a letter of
intent with Shanghai Chun Ling Co. to collaborate on the research and
development of neurostimulators. Shanghai Chun Ling will become a shareholder in
Cosem Neurostim and the primary rights holder to promote Cosem products in
China. Shanghai Chun Ling's investment is valued at $300,000, and will open the
multi-million dollar Chinese market for both companies.
Entrust Technologies, Ottawa, ON. Entrust Technologies signed a
memorandum of understanding with Shanghai Electronic Certificate Authority
Centre Co. Ltd. to establish a relationship to provide e-business security
solutions for the Chinese market.
First Nat Consulting & Export Corp., Point-Claire, QC. First Nat
Consulting & Export signed a contract with Fasto Fountain Ltd. to build and
manage a tomato processing and potato powder plant in the Shanghai region. A
percentage of the plant's output will be imported to Canada by First Nat. The
deal is valued at $3 million, of which $2 million is Canadian content.
Friede Goldman Newfoundland Limited, Marystown, NF. Friede Goldman
Newfoundland signed a memorandum of understanding with Zhejiang Zhoushan
International Fishery General Co. Ltd. to construct up to sixty fishing vessels
in Marystown and provide associated equipment, technology transfer and training.
This multimillion dollar project will be completed over 15 years.
Government of Manitoba. Gary Doer, Premier of Manitoba and Xu Zhongling,
Governor of Anhui Province signed a memorandum of understanding to increase
trade and economic information in agriculture, animal husbandry, education, food
and beverage processing, communications, agricultural machinery and information
and telecommunications. The agreement will strengthen cooperation and exchanges
between the two provinces and promote an open dialogue between respective
scientific research centres in each province in the areas of health care,
information technology and biological engineering.
Newfoundland and Labrador Development Corporation (NLDC), St. John's, NF.
NLDC signed a contract with Goodard Electronics Group of Suzhou province to
invest in NLDC's International Manufacturing Centre's Venture Capital Fund. The
centre will provide international manufacturers with a duty-free zone to import
components, assemble Hi-tech products, distribute goods to markets in North
America and Europe, and offer product maintenance services. The deal is valued
at $2.5 million, all Canadian content.
Holland College, Charlottetown, PEI. Holland College signed a joint
venture agreement with Zhenjiang College to deliver its Business Programmer
Analyst Information Technology Program in Zhenjiang, Jiangsu Province. This five
year renewable agreement has an overall estimated value of 1.8 million, of which
$830,000 is Canadian content.
Holland College signed an agreement with East China Petroleum College to
deliver its Business Programmer Analyst Information Technology Program in
Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province. This five year renewable agreement has an
overall estimated value of $1.8 million, of which $770,000 is Canadian content.
Holland College signed a memorandum of understanding with Changzhou Institute
of Technology, to pursue an educational joint venture to deliver Holland College
programs in Changzhou city. The project is estimated at a value of $1.8 million,
$830,000 in Canadian content.
IBI Group, Vancouver, B.C. IBI Group signed a memorandum of understanding
with the Shanghai Informatization Office to prepare an Intelligent
Transportation System (a computerized traffic management system) Strategic Plan
for Shanghai. The project is valued at $440,000, of which $400,000 is Canadian
content.
IBI Group signed a memorandum of understanding with the Shanghai Science and
Technology Commission to examine the feasibility of a computerized taxi dispatch
and monitoring system. The project is valued at $1.5 million, of which
approximately $1 million is Canadian content.
Intracoastal System Engineering Corporation, Vancouver, BC. Intracoastal
System Engineering Corporation signed a contract with JST Automation to provide
its Power Line Communication technology to enhance existing electrical meter
reading in China where resources require accurate use management and timely
monitoring. The total project value is $5.8 million, of which $1.3 million is
Canadian content.
Justice Institute of B.C., New Westminster, BC. Justice Institute of B.C.
signed a memorandum of understanding with Shanghai Medical Emergency Centre to
pool their training and expertise in order to develop Shanghai area doctors as
world class teachers of resuscitation training and the skills of emergency care
personnel. The deal is valued at $150,000, of which $50,000 is Canadian content.
Lotus Group International Ltd., Vancouver, B.C. Lotus Group International
signed a letter of intent with Wuhan Overseas Scholar Business Park whereby
China will gain well educated and well trained leaders and entrepreneurs in the
high technology sector. The project will include the establishment of bilingual
(Chinese/English) schools, the exchange of faculty and students and the
establishment of full bachelor, master and doctorate degree programs. This
agreement will assist graduates of the programs in business start up and
employment opportunities.
Lotus Group International signed a letter of intent with Huazhong University
of Science and Technology to provide a five-year intensive hi-tech training
program. The participants will attend Huazhong University for a two-year
training course, then complete a three-year session at Century College in
Vancouver. The final year will be an on-the-job training experience arranged by
Century College. The project is valued at $2 million, of which $500,000 is
Canadian content.
Meridian Technologies Inc., Etobicoke, ON. Meridian Technologies signed a
technology assessment agreement with Shanghai Cosmopolitan Automobile Accessory
Co. Ltd. to open a discussion for potential joint venture collaboration on a
magnesium high pressure die-casting foundry to service the Asia-Pacific Market.
Motry International Inc., Toronto, ON. Motry International signed a
contract with Shanghai Honest Commercial and Trade Co. Ltd. to collaborate on
the production and marketing of plush toys. Shanghai Honest Commercial and Trade
will manufacture the toys in China and Motry will design and market the toys in
Canada and abroad. The venture is valued at $500,000, of which $350,000 is
Canadian content.
Motry International, in collaboration with Icewine Co. of Canada, signed a
letter of intent with Shanghai Honest Commercial and Trade Co. Ltd. to export
Niagara region ice wine to China. The deal is valued at $800,000 yearly, all
Canadian content.
Motry International signed a letter of intent with Shanghai Jiahua Co. Ltd.
to collaborate on the production and marketing of Chinese herbal cosmetics.
Shanghai Jiahua will develop the cosmetics in Shanghai and Motry will design and
market the cosmetics in Canada and abroad. The venture is valued at $500,000, of
which $300,000 is Canadian content.
Mount Royal College, Calgary, AB. Mount Royal College signed a
cooperation agreement with the Beijing National Conservatory of Music to
establish faculty and student exchanges. This agreement will enrich the learning
experience in culture and music.
Mount Saint Vincent University, Halifax, NS. Mount Saint Vincent
University signed a memorandum of understanding with Ginling Women's College and
Nanjing Normal University to foster collaborative research, promote the exchange
of faculty and students, and share expertise in teacher training, distance
learning, food science and nutrition, and the education of women. Mount Saint
Vincent University is dedicated primarily to the education of women.
Nascor Incorporated, Calgary, AB Nascor Incorporated and Grand Central
Holdings Limited of Suzhou Province signed a two phase agreement to introduce
Canadian-style housing into the Chinese market. The deal is valued at $10.8
million, $9 million of which is Canadian content.
Niagara College, Welland, ON. Niagara College signed a contract with
Shanghai Commerical Polytechnic to offer two-year diploma programs to Chinese
students. Approximately 40 students will enrol in the computer programming
course and 30 students in the hospitality and tourism course, both of which will
be taught in English in Shanghai. The students will receive accreditation from
both Niagara College and Shanghai Commercial Polytechnic. Faculty members from
Niagara College will travel to China to teach portions of the programs. The
project is valued at $400,000 over two years, of which $200,000 is Canadian
content.
Niagara College signed a contract with Shanghai Commercial School to
establish a two-year diploma program for Chinese students. Approximately 80
students will enrol in the English taught international business program which
has an e-commerce focus. Students will receive accreditation from both Niagara
College and Shanghai Commercial School. Faculty members from Niagara College
will travel to China to teach portions of the programs. The project is valued at
about $400,000 over two years, of which $200,000 is Canadian content.
Nortel Networks, Ottawa, ON. Nortel Networks signed a CDMA supply
contract with China Shanghai Datang Mobile Communications Equipment Co. Ltd. to
enable Datang to locally manufacture CDMA systems for upcoming Unicom CDMA
projects. The contract will substantially enhance Nortel's positioning in the
Chinese wireless market. The deal is valued at over $150 million, of which $120
million is Canadian content.
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology, Edmonton, AB. The Northern
Alberta Institute of Technology (NAIT) signed a letter of agreement with
Shanghai Youth Limousine Garage to establish a course of study based on NAIT's
Automotive Service Technician Program. The program will combine Canadian
training conducted at NAIT in Edmonton and Chinese training conducted at
Shanghai Youth Limousine Garage facilities in Shanghai and Jiangsu. The project
is valued $1 million, all Canadian content.
Pan Pacific Design and Development Group Ltd., Scarborough, ON. Pan
Pacific Design and Development Group signed a design contract with Anyue Real
Estate Co. Ltd. to carry out the master planning, architectural and landscape
design for Azure Heights Residential Village in Qinghuagdao, Hubei province. As
the largest modern residential development of Qioghuagdao, the project will
include various types of residential buildings, luxury condominiums, offices and
commercial retail amenities. This project is valued at $800,000, all Canadian
content.
Partition Components Asia, Markham, ON. Partition Components Asia signed
a letter of intent with Anhui Baitong Group to establish a joint venture factory
to bring the PC-350 gravity-lock, a system of components for constructing
interior walls, to China. The project's estimated value is $2 million, of which
$500,000 is Canadian content.
PIC Canada Ltd., Airdrie, AB. PIC Canada signed an agreement with PIC (Zhang
Jia Gang) Pig Improvement Co. Ltd. to cooperate on pig production and introduce
genetic breeding stock to China. PIC will also provide pig production
management, including nutrition, health, manure, transportation, slaughtering
and meat packing plant management. This deal is valued at $10 million, of which
$2 million is Canadian content.
QGI Institute of Information Technology, Toronto, ON. QGI Institute of
Information Technology signed a letter of intent appointing the Graduate School
of Tongji University as an authorized educational supervisor of QGI programs.
QGI programs will be linked with universities and colleges in southern parts of
China offering English as a second language, IT, business education and
short-term professional training. The agreement is valued at $10 million, of
which $2 million is Canadian content.
QGI Institute of Information Technology signed a letter of intent with
Lawrence International Development Company, a branch of Shanghai Donglin Group,
to provide management, administration and Canadian-style curriculums for two
schools that are part of a new district development in the city of Nanjing,
Jiangsu province. This agreement is valued at $10 million, of which $1 million
is Canadian content.
Quebec Wood Export Bureau (QWEB), Quebec, PQ. QWEB and Tecsult
International Ltd. signed a memorandum of understanding with Shanghai Huili
Group Co. Ltd. to conduct a feasibility study for establishing a hardwood
flooring manufacturing plant in Shanghai. The project is valued at $6 million,
of which $3 million is Canadian content.
Royal Roads University, Victoria, B.C. Royal Roads University signed a
contract with the Shanghai Foreign Service Corporation to recruit Chinese
students facing mid-career challenges of the new knowledge-based economy for
business programme training in Canada. The deal is valued at $675,000, all
Canadian content.
Saint Mary's University, Halifax, NS., Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC.,
and Université du Québec à Montreal, Montreal, QC. Saint Mary's
University, Simon Fraser University and Université du Québec à Montréal
signed a protocol of agreement with Shanghai University to establish the
Canada-China Institute of Shanghai University. The Institute will focus on
communication and business related programmes in French and English.
Seneca College, Toronto, ON. Seneca College and Shanghai University
signed an educational cooperation agreement to promote cultural and educational
communications between China and Canada. The agreement will promote the
establishment of broadcasting, television, international business and marketing
programs. The first part of these programs will be offered in China, with the
final year of study at one of Seneca's campuses in Toronto. The deal is valued
at $1.2 million, of which $600,000 is Canadian content.
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC. Simon Fraser University signed a
memorandum of understanding with the Shanghai Academy of Social Sciences to
promote a research collaboration between the two institutions. Initially, the
focus will be on research relating to the issue of immigration and will actively
involve the national Network of Centres of Excellence (NCE) in immigration
coordinated by Simon Fraser University.
Spruce Capital Homes Ltd., Prince George, B.C. Spruce Capital Homes
signed a memorandum of understanding with Chengdu Jian Rui Fa Construction
Development Co. Ltd. for the supply of design services, wood structural
components and materials, site labour and supervision for the construction of 6
Canadian-style wood frame detached houses in Chengdu, Sichuan Province. The 6
houses are Phase 1 of a planned development of approximately 100 houses and
townhouses. The agreement is valued at $3 million, of which $900,000 is Canada
content.
STW Holdings (Canada) Consultant Inc., Richmond Hill, ON. STW Holdings
signed a contract with Shanghai Scienceland Co. Ltd. to provide building and
design consulting services for the Children's Technoland area at Shanghai's
Scienceland, a gallery designed specifically for children under the age of
twelve. Scienceland is a new government-sponsored museum project offering
educational opportunities relating to all areas of science. The project is
valued at $5.8 million, of which $3.5 million is Canadian content.
Turkhot Tech Inc., Longueuil, QC. Turkhot Tech signed a joint venture
contract with Shanghai Shihua Technology to fabricate thermal and heat pumps in
Shanghai. Shihua will also market Turkhot's improved thermal heat pump for the
Chinese market that also purifies the air inside the home at up to 99 percent.
The initial joint venture investment is valued at $2.25 million, with subsequent
sales worth over $20 million yearly in Canadian content.
University of British Columbia, Vancouver, B.C. The Faculty of Commerce
and Business Administration of the University of British Columbia signed a
cooperative agreement with the Aetna School of Management of Shanghai Jiao Tong
University to establish a joint International Master of Business Administration
(IMBA) program. Chinese students will attend classes taught by UBC faculty in
Shanghai and, upon completion of the program, will receive a UBC degree.
Approximately 50 students will be accepted into the program in the first phase
which may begin later this year.
Westeel Ltd., Winnipeg, MB. Westeel signed a contract with Hoi Tung
Marine Machinery Suppliers to supply eight grain storage silos at the Port of
Qingdao. The silos, with a total storage capacity of 100,000 metric tonnes, will
allow the port authority to import grains and oilseeds such as barley and
soybeans for further processing in China. Westeel is one of North America's
oldest and largest manufacturers of agricultural and industrial steel storage
products. The contract is valued at $1.9 million, all of which is Canadian
content.
Yukon College, Whitehorse, YT. Yukon College signed a memorandum of
understanding with the International Study Institute (ISI) of Tokyo, and its
affiliates, to establish guidelines for a long-term business partnership at
ISI's school in Shanghai. Cooperative efforts include sending Chinese students
to Yukon College to study English. The deal is valued at $50,000 yearly, all
Canadian content.
Yukon College signed an agreement with the International Study Institute in
which ISI will send 40 to 50 students and 4 faculty members to Yukon College in
September, 2001 for a one-month English as a second language immersion program.
The deal is valued at $100,000, all Canadian content.
Yukon College signed a general memorandum of cooperation with Shanghai
Foreign Language School and Shanghai International Studies University for
academic and student exchanges between the schools.
