International Trade committee  I don't know how we can protect that. That is the government's part. The Canadian government has to work on it and how it can be protected. I myself am an investor, I'm going to invest my money there, or my ancestor property's there, I'm going to invest that, which I did in the

International Trade committee  Of course, I'm a Canadian citizen, but I was born in India. I do have ancestral property. Many Indians have lots of property there. They don't want to go back and settle themselves. They don't want to go back and invest money there. If their properties have been held by some bure

International Trade committee  I agree with Mr. Dhesi. Our officials should go to the business people, but not with a big bang. I think our government should choose delegates who should go and talk to the government. There should be some meetings, and not at one place in Delhi only. They should be in major cit

International Trade committee  Yes. Today, if one government gives a commitment, an agreement is written, and everything is done, and in the next term a different government is in power, they'll cancel all of it. This is how foreigners are being harassed.

International Trade committee  Last year a friend of mine came on a business visa. He invested $750,000 and this year he's bringing $1 million. It's all official money. We do need these kinds of investors. There are a few more things, but anyway....

International Trade committee  Yes, I do know a few people. They really want to invest here but for some reason their applications are either on hold or are in process. Some people who applied after them have received a visa. I won't name them but people who received business visas had some connections in the

International Trade committee  Yes, in our Canadian embassy there are a few problems such as favours being granted. I think the Canadian government should look into that and shuffle the local people working there.

International Trade committee  It's been going on for a long time. It's not only that; even people there are openly saying, “Give us this much money and we'll get you the visa”. None of my relatives have come here or want to come. This is a general situation back in India that I have heard about and seen. Gen

International Trade committee  The Canadian government should definitely talk to the Indian government. When any investor is investing money, they should be protected by the bureaucrats, by the police. They are harassed when they're doing fine and are successful. Even in the beginning they are harassed, but wh

International Trade committee  Importing from India is a big business. There is no limit as to what can be imported from there, ranging from spices to clothes and furniture, and the list goes on. And since labour is relatively inexpensive in India, we can expect prices to be at a level giving us a reasonable p

International Trade committee  You have to make a really good effort. There are definitely good people, but you will have to look for them and establish a bond with them. Mr. Shory and Mr. Sandhu know how it is there. Your foundation for success is established when these good people become a part of your bu

International Trade committee  Chair, and committee members, good afternoon. I came to Canada in December 1977, 35 years ago. I came here and liked it for a few days and then after a few days I really wanted to go back to India, because I thought, no, no, I don't think I want to live here.

International Trade committee  Exactly. December 25, Christmas Day. When my sister took me shopping, I had to carry the cart, and it was a very different experience for me because we used to have a servant in our house and here I'm carrying the cart behind my sister. So I told my sister I wanted to go back. M