TEAM CANADA 2001 SCORES OVER $5 BILLION
IN NEW DEALS IN BEIJING
February 13, 2001
Ottawa' Ontario
Prime Minister Jean Chrétien today announced the signing of 204 new business
deals worth over $5 billion to Canadian enterprises in Beijing, China, the first
stop of Team Canada 2001. The deals included 65 contracts worth a total of $1.4
billion, 65 memoranda of understanding valued at $2.0 billion, 37 letters of
intent valued at $1.2 billion, as well as 37 other forms of agreements
valued at $446 million.
"The business deals announced today through Team Canada 2001 have
reaffirmed the strength of Canada's commitment to the vibrant and dynamic
Chinese market," said the Prime Minister. "China is an important and
growing global economic player and a market of enormous importance and potential.
The outstanding success of the Beijing leg of our trade mission is a concrete
indication of the tremendous opportunities and potential which exist for
Canadian companies -- both large established firms and emerging start-ups."
With over 600 participants, Team Canada 2001 is the largest trade mission in
Canadian history. The Prime Minister is accompanied by provincial and
territorial leaders, mayors, academic institutions, non-governmental
organizations and a youth delegation. Priority sectors for this Team Canada are:
environmental technologies; agriculture and agri-food; information and
communications technologies; education technologies and cultural industries;
energy; transportation; mining and minerals; financial services; and medical and
health services. Those signing deals range from small and medium-sized
enterprises relatively new to the Chinese market, through to large and
well-established Canadian firms.
The Prime Minister noted that many of the deals signed today represent new
partnerships in training and academic exchanges, reflecting the emergence of a
strong and internationally recognized education services sector. In fact,
representative of the education sector form the largest contingent of Team
Canada 2001.
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Backgrounder
4 Square Productions Canada Ltd, Regina, SK. 4 Square Productions signed
a letter of intent with Wired TV Studio JLTV to co-produce the film Searching
for Confucius. The project, to be filmed in China and Canada, will record the
quest of a Canadian of Chinese origin who sets out to discover who Confucius was
and his relevance today. It will be broadcast on Vision TV, CFMT, and SCN in
2002. The project is valued at $220,000, of which $180,000 is Canadian content.
4 Square Productions signed a contract with the Shaanxi Television Station to
co-produce the documentary film Water, Water. To be filmed in South Africa,
India and China, the documentary investigates the disturbing water shortage
problems facing each country and their impact on the entire world. Based on the
award-winning book by Canadian author Marq de Villiers, this three-part series
will be broadcast on Canada’s Discovery Channel in 2002. The project is valued
at $1.3 million, of which $900,000 is Canadian content.
4 Square Productions signed a letter of intent with Beijing Cinema Film and
Art Production Company to co-produce the feature film Baby Emma. Based on the
true story of Emma Yang, born with Omenn’s Syndrome, Baby Emma is incapable of
developing her own immune system. This dramatic tale follows the seemingly
hopeless campaign throughout Canada and China for a bone marrow donor. The
project is valued at $5 million, of which $4 million is Canadian content.
Academy Canada, Corner Brook, NF. Academy Canada signed a cooperative
agreement with the Beijing Institute of Tourism establishing a post-secondary
Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Training Centre in China. The four-year program
begins with one year of English as a Second Language training, and ends with a
final year of study at Academy Canada’s campus in Corner Brook. Graduates of
the program will receive an internationally-recognized diploma.
AKD International, Fredericton, NB. AKD International signed a contract
with the Education Bureau of Nan Sehn District, Shenzhen to establish the
Shenzhen College of Sino-Canada to deliver a high school program using an
integrated Chinese and New Brunswick curriculum as well as a community college
program. The contract is valued at $2 million, of which $1 million is Canadian
content.
AKD International signed a contract with the Beijing Concord College of
Sino-Canada and Beijing Telecom to establish a broadband information technology
infrastructure at the Beijing Concord College. The contract is valued at $3
million, of which $1 million in Canadian content.
AKD International signed a memorandum of understanding with Fujian Business
College to establish the Fujian Concord University of Sino-Canada which will
offer university and college programs. The project is valued at $2 million, of
which $1 million is Canadian content.
AKD International signed a letter of intent with the Education Council of
Changchun to create a joint cooperative university to attract Canadian
educational institutions to deliver university level programs in China. The
project is valued at $20 million, of which $3 million is Canadian content.
AKD International signed a letter of intent with Beijing Normal University to
work together to create a university in Zhuhai City which will offer Canadian
university and college programs. The project is valued at $20 million, of which
$3 million is Canadian content.
Alberta Dragon Ltd. Calgary, AB. Alberta Dragon signed a contract with
Urumqi Kunlun Group for the purchase of 6,000 dairy cattle over the next two
years. The cattle will be distributed to various places in China. The contract
is valued at $45 million, all Canadian content.
Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board, Napanee, ON.
Algonquin and Lakeshore Catholic District School Board signed a contract with
Boren Sino-Canadian College establishing Boren as a private secondary school
approved by the Chinese government and Ontario’s Ministry of Education. The
Algonquin and Lakeshore Board will provide staff, curricula, supervision and
quality control, permitting Chinese students to acquire an Ontario secondary
school graduation diploma. The venture is valued at $1 million, of which
$100,000 is Canadian content.
All International Investments & Development Inc., Vancouver, B.C.. All
International Investments & Development signed a contract with Shanxi Liyuan
Xiqu Arts Daguanyuan Ltd. to establish Xi’an All International Culture
Entertainment Corporation. This is a property development project, covering five
square kilometres of development land in the Yanta and Baqiao District. The
project is valued at $500 million, of which $30 million is Canadian content.
AMR Technologies Inc., Toronto, ON. AMR Technologies Inc. signed a
memorandum of understanding with Baotou He Fa Rare Earth Development Co. Ltd.(Group),
Baotou, Inner Mongolia, to pursue projects in the rare earth field. Projects
include upstream/ore processing, rare earth separation/refining as well as
downstream rare earth product applications. The estimated value of this
agreement is $7.5 million, of which $1.5 million is Canadian content.
Aquamed Canada Inc., London, ON. Aquamed Canada Inc. signed a memorandum
of understanding with their Chinese partners to manufacture and distribute
Aquamed’s unique healthcare products in China.
Aquasol EnviroTech (Canada) Ltd. (Minco Mining and Metals Corporation),
Vancouver, B.C. Aquasol EnviroTech (Canada) Ltd. (Minco Mining and Metals
Corporation) signed a co-operation agreement with China Northern Locomotive
& Rolling Stock Industry (Group) Corporation and Huiton Greensource
Environmental Technologies Corporation, Ltd. to supply toilets for 10,000
railway cars in China. The project is valued at $90 million, of which $30
million is Canadian content.
A. R. Monteith Inc., Mississauga, ON. A.R. Monteith has signed a contract
with Uniok Technology Company Limited of Beijing, making Uniok the exclusive
Chinese distributor of A.R. Monteith’s PzO Digital Inks, used on Grand Format
Computer Printers. The deal is valued $11.25 million over 5 years, all Canadian
content.
Bank of Montreal, Toronto, ON. Bank of Montreal signed a cooperation
agreement with Fullgoal Fund Management Co. Ltd. to develop China’s potential
in the mutual fund industry.
Bombardier Aerospace, Montreal, QC. Bombardier Aerospace signed a letter
of intent with Shandong Airlines Rainbow Jet Co. Ltd. for the purchase of four
Challenger 604 wide body business jets. The jets will be used for the airline’s
new global charter business operations. The first aircraft will be delivered in
March 2002. The agreement in valued at $152 million.
Bombardier Aerospace signed a joint venture with Shandong Airlines and Flight
Training Device (Mauritius) Ltd. to create the Qingdao Feisheng International
Training Ltd. Corporation of Qingdao, Shandong province. This venture, housed in
a newly-built 1000 square metre centre, will operate a full flight simulator to
provide flight training for CRJ regional jet pilots.
Berg Chilling Systems Inc., Toronto, ON. Berg Chilling Systems signed a
letter of intent with Henan Zhongpin Food Share Co., Ltd. of Changge, Henan
Province, for the sale of Individual Quick Frozen (IQF) and Spiral Freezers
which include Berg refrigeration systems. The contract is worth $4 million, all
Canadian content.
Berg Chilling Systems Inc. and Mouldtek Industries Inc., Toronto, ON. Berg
Chilling Systems and Mouldek Industries signed a letter of intent with Xiamen
Overseas Chinese Electronic Co., Ltd. (XOCECO) to supply a plastic bulk handling
system for the third stage of XOCECO’s new plastic moulding workshop. The deal
is worth approximately $1.36 million, all Canadian content.
Bradley Pacific Enterprises, Vancouver, B.C.. Bradley Pacific Enterprises
has signed a letter of intent with China Tuhsu Dongfang Import and Export
Corporation of Qingdao to provide, as its exclusive agent, 30,000 metric tonnes
of high quality used Canadian waste paper for the Chinese newspaper market. The
value of the deal is estimated at $6.75 million for three years, all
Canadian content.
British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT), Burnaby, B.C.. BCIT
signed a contract with Chengdu Electromechanical College establishing a joint
educational program to deliver a mechanical technology program at Chengdu.
Graduates from the program will be accredited with both a BCIT International
credential and a CEC diploma. The project is valued at $8 million, of which
$4.75 million is Canadian content.
BCIT signed a memorandum of understanding with the Civil Aviation Management
Institute of China (CAMIC) to establish a diploma program in Airport Management
at CAMIC. Graduates from the program will be accredited with an International
Diploma from BCIT and a local diploma from CAMIC. The project is valued at $2
million, of which $800,000 is Canadian content.
BCIT signed a contract with Shenyang Electric Power Institute (SEPI) to
establish a joint educational-trade training program in heating, ventilating,
air-conditioning and refrigeration. Students completing the program will be
accredited with diplomas from both BCIT and SEPI. The project is valued at $5
million, of which $3 million is Canadian content.
BCIT signed a memorandum of understanding with Guangdong Polytechnical Normal
University (GPNU) to establish a framework for GPNU academic teachers to be
retrained in BCIT’s Technology Teacher Education Program. Teachers completing
this program will be qualified to teach in vocational schools in the province of
Guangdong. The project is valued at $1 million, of which $500,000 is Canadian
content.
BCIT signed a contract with Liao Ning International Exchange Center (LIEC) to
assist BCIT in the recruitment of students for BCIT’s regular and
international programs. The project is valued at $1.2 million, of which $800,000
is Canadian content.
Can-China Strawboard Inc., Richmond Hill, ON. Can-China Strawboard signed
a letter of intent with Guangming Group of China to build and operate strawboard
plants in the mainland of China. The plants will manufacture strawboard panels
from waste wheat straw. Can-China Strawboard will act as cooperative consultants
and agents during the development, construction and implementation process, and
supply the project with most of its machinery and equipment. The deal’s
estimated value is $70 million, of which $50 million is Canadian content.
Canada Livestock Services Ltd., Lloydminster, SK. Canada Livestock
Services signed a contract with Ning Cheng Lao Jiao Group establishing the
China-Canada Inner Mongolia Red Beef Co. Ltd. in Ning Cheng, Inner Mongolia.
Ning Cheng will import Canadian purebred beef cattle breeding stock and embryos
and use Canadian technical expertise, training courses, and quality control to
modernize and expand beef production and improve meat quality. The deal is
valued at $4.6 million, of which $4.5 million is Canadian content.
Canada Livestock Services signed a contract with ShiQi Group of Hohhot, Inner
Mongolia to undertake a beef development project. ShiQi Group will import
Canadian purebred beef cattle breeding stock and use Canadian technical
expertise, training courses, and quality control. The deal is valued at $14.8
million, all Canadian content.
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation, Ottawa, ON. Canada Mortgage and
Housing Corporation signed a letter of intent with China’s Ministry of
Construction to provide specialized services for setting up mortgage insurance
operations adapted from the Canadian model in China.
Canada North Asia Corporation, Whitehorse, YT. Canada North Asia
Corporation signed a memorandum of understanding with Liu Yunzhao of Nam Ning
City, Guangxi province, to establish factories in Canada and China to
manufacture and market Safe Driver Seat Units. The safety unit will
reduce injuries in head-on collisions and is designed to be installed in new and
older vehicles. The deal is valued at $18 million, of which $9 million is
Canadian content.
Canada’s Royal Winnipeg Ballet, Winnipeg, MB. Canada’s Royal Winnipeg
Ballet has signed a letter of agreement with the People’s Republic of China to
perform in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chongqing and Winnipeg’s sister city
of Chengdu as part of their eight-week "Asia Tour 2001". Travel, meals
and accommodation expenses will be covered by the People’s Republic of China.
Performances are scheduled for Beijing, July 4-5; Shanghai, July 8-9, Guangzhou,
July 12-14, and Chongqing, July 19-20.
Canadian Agritech Development Corp., Burnaby, B.C. Canadian Agritech
Development Corp. signed a contract with Aolida Pharmaceutical Manufacturer,
Harbin, to form a joint venture company. The company will distribute Canadian
products in China and manufacture associated products. The contract is valued at
$10 million, of which $2.5 is Canadian content.
Canadian Association of Prawn Producers, Bedford, NS. The Canadian
Association of Prawn Producers, on behalf of Atlantic Canadian offshore shrimp
producers, signed a letter of intent with China National Fisheries (Group)
Corporation, Beijing, to promote the sale of 50,000 metric tonnes of Canadian
offshore prawns to China in 2001. The project’s initial estimated value is
$100 million, all Canadian content.
Canadian Chinese Table Tennis Federation, Richmond (CCTTF), B.C. The
Canadian Chinese Table Tennis Federation signed a memorandum of understanding
with the Chinese Table Tennis Association to support and promote CCTTF’s 1st
worldwide Chinese Open Table Tennis Tournament to be held Vancouver in July
2001, as well as the sport in general.
Canadian Foundation Centre for International Education, Mississauga, ON. The
Canadian Foundation Centre for International Education signed a contract with
Guangxi University to establish a Sino-Canada International Institute. The
Canadian Centre for International Education will provide Canadian teachers,
teaching methods, and training modules such as computer basics and applications
skills. The deal is estimated at $1 million, of which $50,000 is Canadian
content.
The Canadian Foundation Centre for International Education signed a contract
with the Guangxi Provincial Education Department to establish an international
education co-operation exchange. The Canadian Centre for International Education
will provide Canadian teachers and training modules in Guangxi province for an
English language distance learning project, and will place Chinese students,
scholars and government officials in Canadian schools to learn English and
western style management and computer skills. The deal is estimated at $500,000,
of which $100,000 is Canadian content.
The Canadian Foundation Centre for International Education signed a letter of
intent with the Civil Aviation Management Institute of China to collaborate on
the establishment of a Sino-Canadian International Institute at the institute.
The agreement sets the stage for cooperation on a two-year training program for
about 150 students for which the Canadian Centre for International Education
will provide Canadian teachers, teaching methods and modules.
Canadian International Grains Institute, Canola Council of Canada, Pulse
Canada, Winnipeg, MB. The Canadian International Grains Institute, Canola
Council of Canada, and Pulse Canada signed a memorandum of understanding with
the China Feed Industry to share research and technical knowledge, establish
visits and academic exchanges, develop training courses, and communicate work
plans and work progress.
Canadian Overseas Holdings Inc., Vancouver, B.C. Canadian Overseas
Holdings signed a contract with SouFun.com, a Chinese real estate website,
launching which will provide current real estate information on British Columbia’s
Lower Mainland.
Canadian Red Cross Society, Ottawa, ON. The Canadian Red Cross Society
signed a cooperation agreement with the Red Cross Society of China to help
improve the Chinese Red Cross’ capacity in disaster preparedness, primary
health care, management and training programs over a three year period. The two
organizations have worked together for over 20 years.
The Canadian Red Cross Society signed an agreement with the Red Cross Society
of China to help develop cataract surgery programs in Inner Mongolia, Gausu and
Qinghai. The project is valued at $270,000 over three years, all Canadian
content.
Canadian Securities Institute, Toronto, ON. Canadian Securities Institute
signed a letter of intent with Ingress Investment Incubation Corp., Beijing, to
cooperate in promoting training and seminars in Canada to educate the Chinese
business community on securities markets and the public listing process on
Canada’s stock exchanges. The deal is valued at more than $100,000, all
Canadian content.
Canadian Securities Institute signed a letter of intent with the China
Securities Regulatory Commission, Beijing, to further cooperate on training,
information exchanges and technical assistance. The deal is estimated at
$100,000 over five years, all Canadian content.
Canadian Space Agency, St-Hubert, QC and Natural Resources Canada, Ottawa, ON.
The Canadian Space Agency, Natural Resources Canada’s Centre for Remote
Sensing, and the Chinese Academy of Sciences signed a memorandum of
understanding on cooperation in the field of space science and technology. This
MOU will provide a basis for Canada and China, including their respective
industries, research organizations and academia, to cooperate on, and benefit
from, projects in a variety of civilian space-related fields including remote
sensing, space-based materials science, and microgravity research. This MOU will
be in effect for the next five years.
The Canadian Space Agency and the China National Space Administration,
Beijing signed a protocol extending to 2006 MOU originally signed in 1995. This
MOU provides a basis for Canada and China to cooperate on mutually beneficial
projects in a broad range of civilian space-related fields, including space
robotics, microgravity research, astrophysics and simulation technology.
Canadian Wheat Board, Winnipeg, MB. The Canadian Wheat Board signed a
memorandum of agreement with the China National Cereals, Oils and Foodstuffs
Import & Export Corporation to supply China with one half-million tonnes of
wheat. The sale commemorates the 40th anniversary of
active grain trading between Canada and China. The deal is valued at an
estimated $125 million.
Canatal International Inc., Mississauga, ON. Canatal International signed
a contract with Jiling Province Post & Telecommunications Authority to
supply precision air conditioning equipment. The equipment will be used as part
of an initiative to upgrade and improve digital telephone exchanges in Jiling
Province. The deal is valued at $2.36 million, all Canadian content.
Capilano College, North Vancouver, B.C. Capilano College signed a
contract with Dalian University of Nationalities to develop an international
business administration and training program for Chinese minority professionals.
The deal is valued at $800,000, of which $600,000 is Canadian content.
Capilano College signed a memorandum of understanding with Beijing Capital
University of Economics and Business to jointly develop long-term student
exchange programs, a joint international management program, and a program in
China for Canadian students in international business, marketing, management and
environment science areas.
Capilano College signed a memorandum of understanding with the State
Administration for Foreign Experts Affairs to establish high quality
professional training and educational programs in north-western China, including
English language training programs for Chinese English professionals,
international business administration programs in under-developed areas and
professional development training programs in international management and
environmental science.
Canpower International Inc., Toronto, ON. Canpower International signed a
contract with the Shaanxi Provincial Power Corporation forming a joint venture
to develop the first phase of the Huxian Replacement Power Plant near Xi’an.
The project includes the construction of a new natural gas-fired, combined-cycle
power station. The venture is valued at $525 million.
Centrinity Inc., Markham, ON. Centrinity has signed a business
partnership contract with Ambow Corporation of Beijing to distribute Centrinity’s
FirstClass unified messaging communications software in China. In addition to
the business partner agreement, Centrinity signed a licensing agreement
integrating FirstClass into Ambow’s CyberCampus products intended for Chinese
schools. The deal is valued at $37.5 million, all Canadian content.
Certified General Accountants Association of Canada (CGA), Ottawa, ON.
The Certified General Accountants Association of Canada signed a contract with
the China Women’s College (CWC) of Beijing to provide foundation-level
professional accounting education courses. The contract is estimated at $215,000
over two years, all Canadian content, with the potential for renewal.
The Certified General Accountants Association of Canada signed a memorandum
of understanding with the National Accounting Institute (NAI) which specializes
in the training of professional accountants and financial managers. The CGA and
the NAI will develop courses in comptrollership, finance and securities and
government accounting. The courses will be offered at the NAI campus in Beijing.
Chai-Na-Ta Corp., Langley, B.C. Chai-Na-Ta, one of the world’s largest
suppliers of North American ginseng signed a joint venture agreement with
Beijing Medicine and phyto-pharmaceutical products. The investment is worth $8
million.
Chai-Na-Ta signed a joint venture agreement with Hua Zhong Agricultural
University and Wuhan Green Century Biotechnical Company Limited to research and
develop environmentally friendly bio-pesticides and bio-fertilizers. The
investment is worth $3 million.
China BroadBand Corp., Calgary. AB. China BroadBand signed a contract
with Sichian Huagu Big Sky Network Ltd. to provide high-speed Internet
connection service to the Chengdu Metropolitan Area Network. The contract is
valued at $75 million, all Canadian content.
China BroadBand signed a contract with Guangzhou Deming Education Service Ltd.
to deliver a high school and national university entry test tutorial program
through its web site 101school.net, a prominent education Internet content
provider in China. Deming will deliver its content through China Broadband’s
broadband Internet service. The deal is valued at $7.5 million, of which $3.75
million is Canadian content.
China Xin Network Inc., Quebec City, QC. China Xin Network signed a
memorandum of understanding with the China Economic Information Network (CEInet)
to form a joint venture in order to exclusively commercialize internationally
the English version of all CEInet web economic content. CXN and CEInet are web
base providers of Real-Time Financial and economic information of events in
China affecting market conditions.
Clearwater Fine Foods Inc., Halifax, NS. Clearwater Fine Foods signed a
memorandum of understanding with Shandong Shanhai Fishery Business Center,
Jinan, for Clearwater to sell up to 12,500 metric tons of frozen, cold water
shrimp over five years. The deal is valued at approximately $15 million, all
Canadian content.
Cognac 2253320 Corporation, Pierrefonds, QC. Cognac 2253320 Corporation
signed a letter of intent with Guangming Group of Heilongjiang to sell its
Seguinot V.S.O.P. and X.O. cognac brands in China. The deal is worth $11.2
million, of which $2.8 million is Canadian content.
Columbia International College of Canada, Hamilton, ON. Columbia
International College signed a contract with Hubei Huayi Boarding School, Wuhan
City, to establish a Hubei Huayi International School. The school will offer
both Chinese and Ontario High School curricula and is expected to enroll 500
students.
Concordia University, Montreal, QC. Concordia University signed a
memorandum of understanding with the Academy of Chinese Traditional Opera,
School of Arts, in the field of fine arts. The agreement includes the
identification and development of academic cooperation, the potential for
industry linkages, and the exchange of expertise and staff. Concordia’s
Faculty of Fine Arts is the largest of its kind in Canada.
Concordia University signed an academic cooperation agreement with the
Beijing Film Academy in the field of fine arts. The agreement includes film
studies, academic program cooperation and the exchange of faculty and students.
Concordia University signed an academic cooperation agreement with the Pulp
and Paper Industrial Research Institute of Beijing in the fields of Engineering
and Science. The agreement includes collaborative research, cooperation in the
training of graduate students and an exchange of expertise and staff. Focus will
be on the bio-degradation of waste from the pulp and paper industry, the
photobleaching of paper and the research on environmental pollution.
Concordia University signed a comprehensive academic cooperation agreement
with the Beijing Concord College of Sino Canada (BCCSC). The agreement includes
the placement of BCCSC graduates at Concordia, the cooperation on web-based
instruction, the training in academic technologies and computer-based language
testing.
Concordia University signed an academic cooperation agreement with Hunan
University in the fields of Engineering and Computer Science. The agreement
includes collaborative research, cooperation on academic programs, and the
exchange of expertise and staff.
Concordia University signed an academic cooperation agreement with Beijing
Normal University in the field of Academic Technology. The agreement includes
cooperation in the training of graduate students in educational technology,
faculty and student exchanges and the delivery of web-based courses and programs.
Conestoga College, Kitchener, ON. Conestoga College signed a contract
with Heilongjian International Tourism and Business College to develop a
three-year business administration program. Heilongjian students would study
business administration and basic English courses for two years in China, then
spend their graduating year at Conestoga College. Conestoga students registered
in the program would pass their first and third years in Kitchener and study at
Heilongjian for the second year. The contract is valued at $6 million, of
which $1.5 million is Canadian content.
Conference of Rectors and Principals of Quebec Universities (CREPUQ),
Montréal, QC. CREPUQ signed six memoranda of understanding with the
following institutions to establish student exchange programs. Kaifeng
University, Henan University, Beijing Foreign Studies University, Dalian
University of Foreign Languages, Capital Normal University, and Beijing Second
Language Institute.
Dalhousie University, Halifax, NS. Dalhousie University and its partner,
Izaak Walton Killam Hospital, signed a letter of intent with Chongqing Medical
University establishing an educational linkage to introduce the profession of
orthoptics to China. Orthoptics practitioners assess and treat children and
adults with the disturbance of eye movement. Early treatment prevents vision
loss. The program is valued at $1 million, all Canadian content.
Dalhousie University signed a letter of intent with the Beijing Institute of
Otorhinolaryngology and the Beijing Tong Ren Hospital to introduce to China the
profession of speech language pathology. This innovative project will provide an
opportunity for speech language development research in two different language
systems as well as offer previously unavailable opportunities for persons with
communications disorders. The project is valued at $1 million, all Canadian
content.
Dalhousie University signed a letter of intent with Chongqing University to
establish an educational linkage on electronic commerce and on financial
services, the latter with an intended relationship with heads of banks in the
Chongqing municipality. The program is valued at $500,000, all Canadian content.
DC Canada International (DCCI) Corp. Ottawa, ON. DC Canada International
signed a contract with Hebei Education Publishing House, Beijing, to continue
producing its "Learning English" textbook series in China and
conducting its teacher training program. The ultimate goal is to utilize
Canadian English language teaching expertise to produce English language
textbooks for use in China. The contract is valued at $1 million, of which
$600,000 is Canadian content.
Dessau-Soprin International Inc., Laval, QC. Dessau-Soprin International
signed a memorandum of understanding with Sichuan Electric Power Corporation to
establish an engineering design and consulting service joint venture.
DFS, Winnipeg, MB & Smith Carter, Saint John, NB. DFS & Smith
Carter Architects and Engineers signed a contract with Beijing Rose Garden
Villas Ltd. to provide planning and design services for a new residential
community outside Beijing. Under the terms of the project, 500 homes will be
completed by the end of 2002. The deal is worth $750,000, all Canadian content.
Digital Accelerator Corporation, Vancouver, B.C. Digital Accelerator
Corporation signed a contract with NetOne Information Technology Inc. Ltd. to
develop an Internet protocol based on digital television production and
distribution system, which allows for broadcast quality video on demand. The
deal, valued at $45 million, has a Canadian content value of $15 million.
Diversinet Corp., Toronto, ON. Diversinet Corp. signed a memorandum of
understanding with MobileBiz@Tecom to embed Diversinet’s technology into
MobileBiz@Tecom’s infrastructure. MobileBiz@Tecom will also distribute and re-sell
Diversinet’s wireless security software in China.
Eastern Restoration Centre, North York, ON. Eastern Restoration Centre
signed a contract with Da Zheng Group of Chang Chun City and Zeng Huan Hospital
in Shen Zhen, China, to set up Chinese traditional medicine services in Toronto.
The total value of the contract is $2.4 million, of which $1.2 million is
Canadian content.
ECO Waste Solutions, Ottawa, ON. ECO Waste Solutions signed a letter of
intent with Zhang Jia Bian Enterprise Group Co. Ltd. to market a clean burning
oxidizer that uses a low temperature burn to dispose of hospital and airport
waste. The venture is potentially valued at $100 million, of which $40 million
is Canadian content.
EMS Technologies, Ste Anne-de-Bellevue, QC. EMS Technologies signed a
memorandum of understanding with the Chinese Academy of Space Technology for
continued cooperation in the application of space technologies for
communications satellite payloads.
Entrust Technologies, Ottawa, ON. Entrust Technologies and China
Financial Certification Authority signed a memorandum of understanding to
collaborate on teaming arrangements and closer cooperation in providing
e-business security solutions, and to establish a partner relationship in
co-marketing security products and services.
First Nat Consulting & Export Corp., Point-Claire, QC. First Nat
Consulting and Export Corporation signed a contract with Jilin Province
Livestock & Poultry Group to develop an egg processing, separating and
pasteurising plant. First Nat will provide machinery as well as installation and
technological expertise. The deal is valued at $4 million, of which $3 million
is Canadian content.
Forintek Canada Corporation, Vancouver, B.C.. Forintek signed a
memorandum of understanding with Northeast Forestry University, Harbin, to
cooperatively advance knowledge in wood products and expand their use in China.
The five-year agreement will result in several collaborative projects and allow
for exchanges of research and training personnel. Forintek will also assist 165
Canadian wood industry members to identify and develop new market opportunities
and applications for wood products in China.
Gao Research Inc., Toronto, ON. Gao Research signed a contract with
Beijing Hi-tech Wealth Electronic Product Company to licence Gao’s Internet
access software for personal digital assistants. The deal is valued at up to
$7.5 million over 5 years, all Canadian content.
Gao Research signed a contract with Beijing DigiPro Information Technology
Company Limited to license Gao’s Internet access software for DigiPro’s
customers. The deal is valued at up to $7 million over 5 years, all Canadian
content.
Gao Research signed a contract with Shenzhen Oriental Science Tech Co. Ltd.
to licence its Internet access software for stock exchanges in Shenzhen and
Shanghai. The deal is valued at up to $500,000, all Canadian content.
George Kelk Corporation, Toronto, ON. George Kelk signed a contract with
Wuhan Iron and Steel Company to supply an optical width cage, a crop
optimization system, laser velocimeters, and load cell roll force sensors for
the new Wisco hot strip mill which will be the largest mill of its kind in
China. The deal is valued at Cdn $1.5 million, all Canadian content.
Golden Dragon Energy Limited, Calgary, AB. Golden Dragon Energy signed a
memorandum of understanding with PetroChina to develop a 670 km2
oil and gas field in the Erjiegou Block, Loiohe, Bohai Bay Basin. Production
will be below 3500 metres and is expected to begin in 180 days. The deal is
valued at an estimated $2 billion, of which $1 billion is Canadian content.
Golden Hill Ventures Ltd., Whitehorse, YT. Golden Hill Ventures signed a
letter of intent with Gansu Qinghua (Group) Ltd. Co. to examine the feasibility
of pursuing a joint venture natural gas pipeline transportation project. The
pipeline would span 345 km from Shan-Gen to Gansu. The project is valued at an
estimated $39 million, of which $16 million is Canadian content.
Government of New Brunswick. Bernard Lord, Premier of New Brunswick, and
Niu Mao Sheng, Governor of Hebei Province, China, signed a memorandum of
understanding to promote the friendly relationship between the two provinces in
order to foster common prosperity. Areas of cooperation include trade,
investment, education, information technologies, tourism and the management of
environmental resources.
Government of Newfoundland. Sandra C. Kelly, Minister of Industry, Trade
and Technology, signed a memorandum of understanding with the Beijing Federation
of Industry and Commerce to foster and promote private sector international
trade, foreign investment and promote industrial cooperation within the
respective jurisdictions. This agreement will focus on the education,
manufacturing, biotechnology, and environmental studies.
Government of Nunavut. Paul Okalik, Leader of the territory of Nunavut,
and Mr. Wang Fengqi, Vice-Chairman of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region,
established a formal relationship between the two regions. They agreed to
strengthen ties by means of exchanges in the fields of culture, education,
science and technology, and by enhancing their bilateral trading relationship.
They further agreed that a delegation representing the government of the Inner
Mongolia Autonomous Region should visit Nunavut in 2001, to be followed by a
reciprocal visit from Nunavut to Inner Mongolia in 2002.
Government of Prince Edward Island. Pat Binns, Premier of Prince Edward
Island, and the Governor of Hainan Island, China, signed a letter of intent to
establish a Friendship Province relationship. The two provinces plan to promote
exchanges and cooperation in the fields of information and communications
technology, education, agriculture and fish farming, health and service delivery.
Great Earth Architects & Engineers International, Toronto ON. Great
Earth Architects & Engineers International signed a contract with China
Lan Tian Company to design a five-star hotel building complex, a Toy World
exhibition and sales store and headquarter offices for China Lan Tian in
Beijing. The contract, valued at $132 million over three years, has a Canadian
content value of $300,000 to $500,000.
Great Earth Architects & Engineers International signed a memorandum of
understanding with Orient Group of Companies to complete the master planning and
architectural design of the 2000-hectare land of a new ecological and garden
town being developed at the Qinglung Lake near Beijing which will accommodate
200,000 residents. The deal is valued at $2 billion, of which $2 million is
Canadian content.
Harris Corporation, Dollard-des-Ormeaux, QC. Harris Corporation signed a
contract with China United Electric I/E Corporation to sell 44 microwave radios
as part of an integrated telecommunications system to be exported to Laos. The
deal is valued at $2 million, of which $1.4 million is Canadian content.
Henry Global Consulting Service, Ottawa, ON. signed a letter of intent
with Beijing Tongzhao E-Commerce Ltd. to develop e-commerce products and
services for the Internet and intranet, Web design and training programs. The
joint project is valued at $2 million over two years, of which $1 million is
Canadian content.
Henry Global Consulting Service signed a cooperation agreement with Jincheng
Paper (Group) Co. Ltd. in Linghai City, Liaoning Province, to export Canadian
pulp material and paper production equipment. The deal is valued at $40 million
over two years, all Canadian content.
HFU Film (Canada) Ltd., Burnaby, B.C.. HFU Film (Canada) signed a
contract with the Art Institute of Chinese Film and the Chinese Business
Education Centre to provide training on modern digital film and television
production.
Holland College, Charlottetown, PEI. Holland College signed a joint
venture agreement with Chengdu Electromechanical College to deliver Holland
College’s Business Programmer Analyst Information Technology Program in
Chengdu, Sichuan Province. This five-year, renewable agreement, is valued at
$1.8 million, of which $850,000 is Canadian content.
Holland College signed a joint venture agreement with Neijiang Railway
Mechanical College to deliver Holland College’s Business Programmer Analyst
Information Technology Program in Neijiang, Sichuan Province. This five-year,
renewable agreement, is valued at $1.8 million, of which $850,000 is Canadian
content.
Holland College, Charlottetown, PEI. Holland College signed a joint venture
agreement with Wuhan Railway Transportation College to deliver Holland College’s
Business Programmer Analyst Information Technology Program in Wuhan, Hubei
Province. This five-year, renewable agreement, is valued at $1.8 million, of
which $850,000 is Canadian content.
Holland College, Charlottetown, PEI. Holland College signed a joint venture
agreement with Chongqing Polytechnic College to deliver Holland College’s
Business Programmer Analyst Information Technology Program in Chongqing City.
This five-year, renewable agreement is valued at $1.8 million, of which $850,000
is Canadian content.
Hotway Biochemicals Canada Co. Ltd., Vancouver, B.C.. Hotway Biochemicals
signed a contract with the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Wuhan Institute of
Botany and Puyand Hongtianwei Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd, establishing a Research
and Development Centre of Natural Plant Products in China. The total investment
is $1.7 million over five years, all Canadian content.
Hydronov Inc., Mirabel, QC. Hydronov signed a contract with Dalian Hualu
Vegetables Co. Ltd. to provide Canadian-made equipment for the construction of
hydroponic greenhouses. The deal is valued at $5 million, of which $3.5 is
Canadian content.
Innovative Board Technologies (IBT), Cambridge, ON. Innovative Board
Technologies signed a memorandum of understanding with Shenyang Shendor
Wooden Company Ltd., Shenyang, Liaoning Province, to manage a moulded doorskin
panel plant in which IBT has a 25% interest, as well as to provide the company
with a basis from which to market its experience worldwide.
Innovative Board Technologies signed a memorandum of understanding with
Shenyang Meridian Consultants Ltd. to form the new joint venture company
INNOMERIDIAN MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS LTD to provide IBT with an in-house
think-tank for new project development as well as to offer expertise gained in
the establishment of several other joint ventures and its financing and
construction with foreign companies.
Inter-citic Mineral Technologies Inc. and Internet Incubation.com, Toronto,
ON. Inter-citic Mineral Technologies and Internet Incubation.com signed a
contract with China’s Minmetals and Hong Kong’s Henderson China and Ideally
Commerce to establish China Metals Net.com. The company is expected to be the
dominant non-ferrous metals trading B2B e-marketplace in Asia. The deal, valued
at $1.8 billion yearly, has a Canadian content value of $450 million.
International Education Alliance Inc., Vancouver, B.C. International
Education Alliance (IEA), an education service and consulting company, signed a
memorandum of understanding with the State Administration of Foreign Experts
Affairs, PRC (SAFEA) that appoints IEA as SAFEA’s official overseas partner to
recruit qualified English teachers and other professionals to teach in China.
IEA will cooperate with SAFEA to set up teacher upgrading and/or other training
programs. Canadian content is estimated at $100,000 per year. The total project
value is $200,000.
International Education Alliance signed an agreement with the Haikou Ou Feng
Industrial Co. Ltd. in Hainan Province making IEA the official agent to Haikou
Ou Feng Industrial providing educational services to its English as a second
language Haikou (China) Matriculation College for Canadian Universities (HMCCU)
which is scheduled to open in Fall 2001. The educational services provided by
IEA include Canadian college/university referral, ESL program design, ESL
teacher referral, overseas study service, and education-administration
consultation. The Canadian content is estimated at $2.4 million per year. The
total project value is $5 million.
International Science & Technology Development Centre (ISTDC), Regina,
SK. International Science & Technology Development Centre (ISTDC) signed
an agreement with Jinan Foreign Language School (JFLS) to cooperate in the field
of education exchange.
International Science & Technology Development Centre signed an agreement
with China National Committee for Pacific Economic Cooperation-Human Resource
Development Committee (CNCPEC-HURC) to promote personnel exchanges and increased
trade activities between Canada and China.
Investex S.A. Inc., Toronto, ON. Investex S.A. signed a memorandum of
understanding with the Government of Dengta City, Liaoning Province, to partner
with the Dengta City Import & Export Co. to import Canadian products such as
technology and wood products into China and to export Chinese-made goods such as
leather products to Canada. The project is estimated at $7.5 million annually,
of which $3.5 million is Canadian content.
Joe Ng Engineering, Hamilton, ON. Joe Ng Engineering has signed a
contract with China National Technical Import & Export Corp. for a
technology park heating project. The project is valued at $7.3 million, all
Canadian content.
J.P. Environmental Products Inc., Guelph, ON. J.P. Environmental Products
signed a memorandum of understanding with Shenyang Blower Works of Shenyang to
establish a joint venture for the production of noise and vibration control
products in China. The deal is valued at $2 million, of which $800,000 is
Canadian content.
Justice Institute of B.C., New Westminster, B.C. The Justice Institute of
B.C. signed a memorandum of understanding with the Beijing Medical Emergency
Centre to pool their expertise and experience to develop world class Chinese
physicians to teach resuscitation training and skills of emergency care
personnel in Beijing. The deal is valued at $150,000, of which $50,000 is
Canadian content.
Kryton International Inc., Richmond, B.C.. Kryton International and their
partner Kryton Person Science and Technology Development Co. Ltd signed a
memorandum of understanding with Tongji University, Shanghai, to create a joint
Canada-China research group at the Material Science and Engineering Institute of
the University. The research group will work to advance technology in specialty
chemical products for the construction industry. The venture is worth $2.4
million, of which $1.08 million is Canadian content.
Kurtz Produce Inc., Ariss, ON. Kurtz Produce signed a distribution
contract with Zhong Shan Shaxi Hua Qiu Trading Company Zhongshan to sell and
distribute Canadian premium spring water across China under the Amabel label.
The deal is valued at $10 million over three years, of which $7.5 million is
Canadian content.
Langley School District, Langley, B.C. Langley School District signed a
memorandum of understanding with Beijing Xin Tao School to facilitate student
exchanges between Canada and China. Up to 50 Chinese students will eventually
attend Langley secondary school for up to one year to meet B.C. graduation
requirements.
Lingo Media, Toronto, ON. Lingo Media signed an agreement with People's
Education Press (PEP), Beijing, to publish multimedia English-language learning
programs consisting of student textbooks, workbooks, audio cassettes, teacher
resource guides and supplemental components. To be introduced incrementally for
grades 1 to 12 throughout China, it has an initial potential market of 190
million students. PEP dominates Chinese educational publishing with over 80% of
the trade. Estimated Canadian content value for editorial and manuscript
development is in excess of $1.5 million. The total project value is $120
million over four years.
Lotus Group International Ltd., Vancouver, B.C. Lotus Group International
signed a letter of intent with the Administrative Committee of Dalian Golden
Pebble Beach to assist in the marketing of the Golden Pebble Beach Resort and
Recreation Area project world-wide. The joint venture project is valued at $100
million over seven years, of which $500,000 is Canadian content.
Lotus Group International signed a letter of intent with Freshwater
Industrial Development of Shanghai to improve the quality of the drinking water
throughout China through a filtration process.
MacDonald International Technology, Toronto, ON. MacDonald International
Technology signed a joint venture contract with Dalian Bright Sun Computer
Systems (DBSC) to develop and market educational software products. This venture
combines MITC’s marketing and subject matter expertise in ESL teaching and
curriculum development together with DBSC’s software development capabilities
to produce e-Learning products targeted for the Chinese market. The project’s
value is estimated at $2.5 million, of which $1 million is Canadian content.
Motry International Inc., North York, ON. Motry International signed a
contract with Qingdao Runde Cereal Soils Products Co. Ltd. to import peanuts
from China to process into peanut butter. The total value of the contract is
$750,000, all Canadian content.
Mount Royal College, Calgary, AB. Mount Royal College signed three
cooperation agreements, one with The Sichuan Conservatory of Music and one with
the Shanghai Conservatory of Music to establish faculty and student exchanges.
Mount Royal College also signed a memorandum of understanding with Jinlin
University, Changchun, Jinlin Province, to establish an exchange of professors,
students and of programs. These agreements will enrich the learning experience
on musical and cultural levels with its partners.
Natural Resources Canada Ottawa, ON. The Geological Survey of Canada of
the Earth Sciences Sector of Natural Resources Canada and the new China
Geological Survey of the Ministry of Land and Resources have renewed the
memorandum of understanding for cooperation in Geosciences. The MOU provides
opportunities for geoscientific cooperation and may include other participants
from government, university or industry. Upon signing, This MOU will go into
effect for the next three years. An enhanced knowledge of the geoscience of the
two countries helps provide the essential information needed for the
environmentally sound exploitation and development of the natural resources that
continue to be a major component of Canada’s and China’s economies.
Natural Resources Canada signed a memorandum of understanding with the Shanxi
Provincial Government to establish a working relationship to bring about the
deployment of the CH4MIN technology for methane mitigation from coal mine
ventilation in China. This technology has the potential to eliminate from coal
mines around the world up to 125 million tonnes per year of CO2 -equivalent of
methane emissions. This represents potentially more than 60 per cent of Canada's
Kyoto Protocol commitments for 2010. The estimated value of this project $4
million.
Newfield Seeds Company Ltd., Nipawin, SK. Newfield Seeds Company signed a
contract with China National Animal Breeding Stock (CABS) of Beijing to grow,
pollinate and multiply, in Saskatchewan, basic alfalfa seed produced by CABS.
The certified feed will then be shipped back to China, which has no natural bees
for pollination. The deal is valued at 4.7 million, all Canadian content.
Newfield Seeds signed a contract with Mung Feng Seed Company Ltd. of Huhot,
Inner Mongolia, to grow, pollinate and multiply, in Saskatchewan, basic alfalfa
seed produced by Mung Feng. The certified feed will then be shipped back to
China, which has no natural bees for pollination. The deal is valued at
$5 million, all Canadian content.
Nortel Networks, Ottawa, ON. Nortel Networks signed a contract with
Shaanxi Mobile Communications Company to deploy Nortel Networks’ solutions for
the dual band digital cellular network (GSM 900/1800) in Shaanxi Province. The
contract is valued at $195 million, of which $49 million is Canadian content.
Nortel Networks signed four contracts with the China United
Telecommunications Company (CUTC) to expand CUTC’s dual band digital cellular
networks (GSM900 and DCS1800) in the cities of Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Shenyang and
Liaoning Province. The contract is valued at $45 million, of which $13.5 million
is Canadian content.
Nortel Networks signed a contract with China Telecommunications Corporation
(China Telecom) to deliver and install a 12,000 kilometre OPTera optical
telecommunications backbone network. This is the largest optical contract that
China Telecommunications Corporation (China) has awarded in its history. The
contract is valued at $150 million, of which $105 million is Canadian content.
Nortel Networks signed a bilateral research agreement with Beijing University
of Post and Telecommunications for joint research in optical Internet and
network management systems.
Nortel Networks concluded a contract with China Broadband Ltd. to provide
China Broadband with the next generation of Internet equipment and services. The
total value of the contract is $375 million over five years, all Canadian
content.
Nortel Networks Asia signed a contract with Orient EXNET to provide
professional services for network design and engineering of a 20,000 km fibre
optic network. The contract is valued at $3 million, of which $1.5 million is
Canadian content.
North America Steamships Ltd., Vancouver, B.C. North American Steamships
signed a contract with the Chinese Academy of Science Investment Consulting
Company Ltd., Shandong branch, to transport, market and sell Chinese
agricultural products in Canada. The deal is valued at $45 million, of which $18
million is Canadian content.
Northstar Trade Finance Inc., Richmond, B.C. Northstar Trade Finance
signed a loan agreement in support of Husky Injection Molding of Bolton,
Ontario, a subsidiary of Zhuhai Zhongfu Industrial Corporation of Zhuhai, China.
Zhuhai Zhongfu produces plastic bottles for soft drinks and food. The loan is
for $5.1 million.
Northstar Trade Finance signed a loan agreement in support of China
Heilongjiang International Project & Technical Cooperation Group Corp. The
loan will be used for new liquefied natural gas filling stations in the Harbin
area. The loan is for $1.8 million.
Pearson Pacific (Canada) Inc., Richmond Hill, ON. Pearson Pacific signed
a letter of intent with Beijing Landscaping to establish a joint venture to
build a Canadian-style park in Beijing. The project, valued at $1 million and up
to $500,000 in Canadian content, will be planned by a Canadian landscaping
designer.
PIC Canada Ltd., Airdrie, AB. PIC Canada signed an agreement with Jilin
Haiwai Enterprise Co. Ltd. to set up a pork production system and to introduce
Canadian genetic technology and breeding stocks to China. PIC will also provide
pig production management which includes nutrition, health, manure,
transportation, slaughtering and meat packing plant management. This deal is
valued at $250 million, of which $120 million is Canadian content.
Pourslo International Development Inc., Pointe Claire, PQ. Pourslo
International Development signed a memorandum of understanding with the City of
Dunhua, Jilin Province, to build a waste-to-energy co-generation plant. The
plant will be owned and operated by Pourslo and will be designed and built by
Tessag-KSH, a Montreal-based engineering contracting company. The plant will
heat all private and commercial buildings in Dunhua, as well as supply
electricity to the Jilin Provincial electrical grid. The project is valued at
$158 million, of which $120 million is Canadian content.
Provest Management Corporation, Calgary, AB. Provest Management
signed a letter of intent with Western Securities Co. Ltd to establish a
Sino-foreign joint investment advisory company in China. The advisory company
will help increase competitiveness, promote the development of Chinese capital
market, and help make use of opportunities following China’s entry into the
World Trade Organization (WTO). The agreement is valued at $25 million, all
Canadian content.
QGI Institute of Information Technology, Toronto, ON. QGI Institute of
Information Technology, a Toronto-based high-technology Information Institute
and Internet Service Provider (ISP), signed a contract with China Information
University to set up a distance education and training course via the Internet
(Hello-han.com). Chinese students in China will follow QGI’s curriculum and
will also be eligible for special short-term professional training in Canada.
The project is valued at $10 million, of which $2 million is Canadian content.
QGI Institute of Information Technology signed a memorandum of understanding
with Beida Jade Bird Group to facilitate IT training in Canada and China through
web site development projects. The deal is valued at $40 million, of which
$20 million is Canadian content.
Royal Roads University, Victoria B.C. Royal Roads University signed a
contract with China Education Service Centre for the promotion of the university’s
MBA programs to approximately 50 Chinese students annually. The project will
include recruitment, student advising assistance with the completion of
applications and other required documentation. The contract is valued at an
estimated $1.6 million, of which $1 million is Canadian content.
Science Council of British Columbia Burnaby, B.C. The Science Council of
British Columbia signed a memorandum of understanding with MOST, the Ministry of
Science and Technology of the People’s Republic of China in Beijing. The MOU
represents a renewal of Science Council of British Columbia’s relationship
with MOST that began in 1993 and has resulted in projects for B.C. in wood
products and biotechnology with China.
Seneca College, Toronto, ON. Seneca College signed a letter of intent
with Beijing New Oriental School to create a formal English language teacher
training program to be offered in China. Students of the six-week Teaching
English as a Second Language (TESL) program will spend their final two weeks
studying at Seneca College. The project is estimated at $1.2 million, of which
$141,000 is Canadian content.
Seneca College signed a letter of intent with Guangzhou Zhonglian Industry
Bloc to establish Gaugzhou Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology. The
new institute will provide advanced training for senior vocational personnel and
business management staff. The project is estimated at $60 million, of which $1
million is Canadian content.
Sierra Tech Homes Ltd., Burnaby, B.C. Sierra Tech Homes signed a contract
with Dalian Haichang Ltd. of Dalian, China to build 123 townhouses and a
clubhouse using Canadian light steel framing together with Canadian design,
technical support and training. The project is valued at $11.7 million, of which
$4.7 million is Canadian content.
Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, B.C. Simon Fraser University signed a
memorandum of understanding with Beijing Broadcasting Institute to pursue
educational and research activities. This collaboration will initially focus on
the field of communication and will include the exchange of faculty, staff,
research publications, and academic materials as well as reciprocal visits by
senior members of the two institutions.
Sinocann Environmental Centre Ltd., Mississauga, ON. Sinocann
Environmental Centre signed a contract with the Chinese Research Academy of
Environmental Sciences to adapt Sinocann’s software for use in China. The deal
is valued at $10 million over five years, of which $6.4 million is Canadian
content.
SinoProjects.com, Vancouver, B.C. SinoProjects.com signed a memorandum of
understanding with the State Economic and Trade Commission of Energy
Conservation Information Dissemination Centre to establish a World Bank-funded
national marketing centre for energy conservation. SinoProjects.com is a major
Chinese project information provider. The MOU is valued at $3 million over three
years, of which $2 million is Canadian content.
S.M. Group International Inc., Montreal, QC. S.M. Group International
signed a memorandum of understanding with Guilin City to participate in the
construction of the Jiangdi regulating reservoir (two dams, one tunnel and two
generation stations (50 MW and 30 MW) to replenish water to the Lijiang river
and guarantee a minimum flow during the dry season. The project is valued at
$300 million, of which $22.5 million is Canadian content.
SNC-Lavalin (China) Engineering Inc., Vancouver, B.C. SNC-Lavalin (China)
Engineering signed a contract with Shenyang Chemical Group Limited to set up and
operate an Equity Joint Venture Company in the Shenyang Economic &
Technological Development Zone, Shenyang City, Liaoning Province. SNC-Lavalin
(China) will be appointed by the Shenyang Chemical Group Ltd. as trustee to
manage the relevant companies' assets. The venture is valued at
$181 million, of which $92 million is Canadian content.
SNC-Lavalin Inc, Vancouver, B.C. SNC-Lavalin signed a letter of intent
with Shenyang Rail Transit System to plan, finance, construct and operate a
22-km transit system for Shenyang, a city of six million people in the North of
China. The project is valued at $2.03 billion, of which $732 million is Canadian
content.
SNC-Lavalin International, Montreal, QC. SNC-Lavalin International,
through Canadian International Project Managers (CIPM), signed a memorandum of
understanding with State Power Corporation to undertake a safety review and
assessment of the Fengman Dam and Hydropower Plant in Jilin Province. The dam,
built in 1937 and completed in 1945, provides hydroelectric power as well as
flood control and irrigation benefits. The project is valued at
$1.5 million, of which $755,000 is Canadian content.
SNC Lavalin International signed a memorandum of understanding with Far East
Pulp and Paper Limited of Hong Kong SAR. The total project is valued at US $366
million, of which $144 million is Canadian content.
Spruce Capital Homes Ltd. Prince George, B.C. Spruce Capital Homes signed
a memorandum of understanding with Chong Kongta Housing Development Co. Ltd. to
supply design services, wood structural components and materials, site labour
and supervision for the construction of 20 Canadian-style wood frame detached
houses in the Beijing area. The project is valued at $10 million, of which $3
million is Canadian content.
SUCI Decor Inc., Montreal, PQ. SUCI Decor signed a memorandum of
understanding with China Construction First Division Group North Co. to set up a
technological showcase in Beijing featuring construction material and
multiple-services smart card solutions for real estate needs. SUCI Decor will
also provide promotional set-ups, design and sales help, available stock, and
technical assistance to contractors and customers. The project is valued at $66
million, of which $3.75 million is Canadian content.
Sunwing Energy Ltd., Calgary, AB. Sunwing Energy Ltd., a subsidiary of
Ivanhoe Energy, signed a memorandum of understanding with PetroChina Company
Limited which is expected to lead to a landmark joint-venture development of
natural gas reserves in three different development blocks comprising more than
9,180 square km in Sichuan Province. The MOU is a potential capital investment
of more than $750 million, of which $250 to $350 million is Canadian content.
T.E.S.T College International, Burnaby, B.C. Teaching English and Science
Technology College International (T.E.S.T.) signed a letter of agreement with
Southwest Jiatong University to develop and operate an English as a Second
Language (ESL) program in Chengdu.
T.E.S.T. College International signed a letter of agreement with Chengdu City
Middle School No. 20 to develop and operate an ESL program in Chengdu.
T.E.S.T. College International signed a letter of agreement with Jinan
Institute of Education to develop and operate an ESL program in Chengdu.
Teleglobe Canada, Montreal, QC. Teleglobe Canada signed a contract with
China Education and Research Network to provide access to Teleglobe’s Internet
backbone in addition to connection to the US-based Science, Technology and
Research Network.
Teleglobe Canada signed a contract with China Unicom to use their joint
capacity to provide international private lines and Internet access to their
customers.
Teleglobe Canada signed a contract with China Telecom to provide access to
Teleglobe’s Internet backbone.
Tri-Star Seafood Supply Ltd., Richmond, B.C. Tri-Star Seafood Supply
signed a memorandum of understanding with Beijing Shun Jing Fa Hai Product Ltd.
for the purchase of various live seafood products for distribution in the
Beijing area. The deal is valued $2.5 million, all Canadian content.
T.Z.F. International Herbs Investment Inc. Richmond, B.C.. T.Z.F.
International Herbs Investment has purchased the Second Medicine Factory of
Jiangsu, Yancheng City, which will be used in the production of pharmaceutical
supplies. The investment is valued at $180 million.
T.Z.F. International Herbs Investment signed a joint venture agreement with
Zhongyi Zhen Code New Technology Ltd. to operate a computer information
processing system which prints Chinese language characters. The investment is
valued at $27 million over three years.
T.Z.F. International Herbs Investment has invested an additional $150 million
in Tianan Investments Ltd., a Chinese company with investments in the production
of Chinese traditional medicines.
The University of Toronto, Toronto, ON. The University of Toronto signed
a memorandum of understanding with the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences to
cooperate on research, exchange of scholarly materials and organization of
research conferences and seminars regarding community development in China.
University of British Columbia (UBC), Vancouver, B.C. The University of
British Columbia’s Faculty of Commerce and Business Administration signed a
memorandum of understanding with Chongqing University’s Faculty of Business
Administration to develop executive training programs for senior civil servants
and enterprise personnel for the Chongqing municipality, as well as the western
region of China.
UBC signed a memorandum of understanding with the People’s Municipal
Government of Chongqing in support of proposed executive training programs.
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB. The University of Manitoba signed a
memorandum of understanding with China Women's College, Beijing, to strengthen
the working relationship between the College and the University’s Department
of Sociology and Faculty of Social Work. China Women’s College is the only
institute of higher learning for women with general, adult and professional
higher education approved by China’s Ministry of Education. The Prairie Centre
for Excellence on Prevention of Family Violence and Abuse Against Women
(RESOLVE) is located at the University.
The University of Manitoba signed a memorandum of understanding with the
Institute of Mountain Hazards and Environment, Chengdu, to facilitate
collaborative projects in the field of environmental resource management. The
Institute, with several field stations in Southwest China, conducts research on
environmental resources, disasters, and conservation in the region. Expertise in
soil science, flood prevention, disaster management and sustainable development
is available at the University of Manitoba.
The University of Manitoba signed a memorandum of understanding with the West
China University of Medical Sciences, part of Sichuan University in Chengdu,
Sichuan Province, to promote collaboration in new fields such as HIV/AIDS
research, prevention and control. The collaboration draws on the University of
Manitoba’s expertise in the cause and education on prevention of HIV/AIDS
elsewhere in the world.
University of New Brunswick, Saint John, NB. The University of New
Brunswick signed a contract with Beijing Concord College of Sino Canada offering
to host the first year of the College’s undergraduate computer science degree
as well as extending its second year hosting of an undergraduate business
administration program. The deal is worth $1.58 million, of which $864,000 is
Canadian content.
The University of New Brunswick signed a memorandum of understanding with
Beijing Normal University to create a cost-recovery e-commerce MBA program for
40 to 60 students at Beijing Normal University. The deal is worth $700,000, of
which $350,000 is Canadian content.
University of Regina, Regina, SK. The University of Regina signed a
contract with CVIC Software Engineering Co. Ltd. of Jinan to cooperate on
software research and development and information technology project management
and training. The agreement also involves participation in the university’s
co-operative equation program which will see Canadian computer science students
travel to China. The Chinese company will also set up a company in Canada to
continue with collaborative research and development projects. The deal is
valued at $3 million over five years, of which $1.5 million is Canadian content.
The University of Regina signed a contract with Peking University
establishing the China-Canada Centre for Grassland Ecosystem Research (CGER).
The centre will focus on issues of ecological protection and sustainable
development in Western China and disseminate successful Canadian experiences in
grassland ecosystem protection to Chinese partners. The project is valued at
$1.5 million over five years, with a Canadian content investment of $500,000.
The University of Regina and Hunan University of Changsha signed a
Cooperative Agreement of Academic Exchange. A maximum of 24 students will be
accepted into the University of Regina’s Computer Science Bachelor of Science
degree program. The exchange agreement is valued at $1.3 million over five
years, of which $250,000 is Canadian content.
The University of Regina and Hefei University of Technology signed a
Cooperative Agreement on Academic Exchange. A maximum of 24 students will be
accepted into the University of Regina’s computer science Bachelor of Science
degree program. The exchange agreement is valued at $1.3 million, of which
$250,000 is Canadian content.
The University of Regina signed a memorandum of understanding with the
Educational Institute of Jilin Province to promote educational and academic
exchanges between the two institutions. Both institutions will endeavour to
cooperate in joint educational and research activities, exchange of materials
and publications, and exchange of faculty. The Canadian content of the agreement
is $30,000.
The University of Regina and Shandong University have signed and extension of
their existing cooperative agreement. The agreement has led to many successful
education exchanges between faculty and students while promoting scholarship,
understanding, mutual respect and collaboration since 1981.
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK. The University of Saskatchewan
signed a cooperation agreement with Inner Mongolian Agriculture University
(IMAR) to strengthen cooperation in animal science, agronomy, agricultural
economics, natural resources and the environment, and food processing and
biotechnology through student exchanges, visits by academics, research and
administrative staff.
The University of Saskatchewan signed a memorandum of understanding with
South China Agricultural University, Guangzou, to establish a relationship to
promote mutual academic objectives in the areas of university teaching,
extension, and research in agriculture and rural economic development. The
objectives of the MOU will be met through staff and student exchanges, joint
research and development activities, and technical assistance and training.
Vancouver Island Helicopters Ltd., Sidney, B.C. Vancouver Island
Helicopters signed a contract with the Bureau of Geophysical Prospecting,
Zhouzhou Heibei, to provide helicopter support for seismic operations in the
Xinjiang Province. The contract is valued at $500,000, all Canadian content.
Viceroy Homes Limited, Port Hope, ON. Viceroy Homes, a leading
manufacturer of pre-fabricated homes signed a letter of agreement with Beijing
North American United Real Estate Ltd. of Beijing, to supply approximately 100
Canadian-style pre-fabricated home packages to be built in a prime location in
Beijing. The project has an estimated value of $6 million over a two-year
period, all Canadian content.
Victory Beverages St. John’s NF. Victory Beverages and its Chinese
partner signed a memorandum of understanding with World Marketing Zone Ltd. to
establish facility to blend apple juice concentrate from China in Argentia, NF.
The project is valued at an estimated $1 million.
Winnport Logistics Ltd., Winnipeg, MB. Winnport Logistics signed a
commercial agreement with Air China to facilitate air cargo access rights for
Winnport in Shanghai. Winnport and Air China will sell and market space on the
Canada-Shanghai air cargo service that Winnport intends to inaugurate later this
year. Winnport is now one of only three scheduled North American all-freighter
operations with access to China.
X.O. Tours Canada Ltd., Vancouver, B.C. X.O. Tours Canada signed a letter
of intent with China Travel Services to establish tourism opportunities
throughout China. The project is valued at an estimated $7.5 million over three
years, of which $1.5 million is Canadian content.
Yes Canada Education Services Inc., Penticton, B.C. Yes Canada Education
Services has received agreement from a number of Canadian partner universities
participating in a joint project with the University of Science and Technology
of China to establish a world class "China Canada International Management
Institute" (CCIMI) in China. A letter of intent was signed with the
University of Science and Technology of China. The project value is $25 million,
all Canadian content.
Yes Canada Education Services signed a letter of intent with the University
of Science and Technology of China for the establishment of a China
International Technology Innovation Centre. This Centre will support a co-op
computer science program with a number of Canadian universities who have a
strong relationship with private hi-tech industries in China and around the
world. The Centre will serve as an incubator for innovative research and new
product developments. Total project value is $30 million, all Canadian content.
Yukon College, Whitehorse, YT. Yukon College signed a contract agreement
for representation with Shenzhen Haikang Investment & Consulting Co. Ltd. of
Guangdong Province. The company will represent Yukon College as a student
recruitment agency and as a proponent of other educational projects in China.
The Canadian content of this deal is valued at $50,000 annually, all Canadian
content.
Zi Corporation, Calgary, AB. Zi
Corporation has signed a licensing agreement with Xiamen Chabridge
Telecom Equipment Co., Ltd. which will allow Chabridge to
integrate Zi Corporation’s eZiText™ software into their mobile phone
products. As a result of the agreement, Chabridge will be able to create a
mobile phone product with intuitive short messaging capability in both English
and Chinese language characters.
NOTE: Information contained in this document has been compiled based on
press releases and other submissions provided by the companies listed. The
Government of Canada takes no responsibility for the accuracy of this
information.
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