The Consulate General of Canada in Hong Kong, in partnership with The Hong Kong-Canada Business Association (HKCBA) Ottawa Section and The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), would like to invite Canadian companies to join the

Canadian Natural Health Products, Life Sciences & Health Care Trade Mission to Hong Kong

August 14 - 21, 2007

This mission is also supported by the following organizations:

• Canadian Advanced Foods and Materials Network (AFMNet)
• Canadian Health Food Association (CHFA) – tbc
• Monte Jade Science & Technology Association, Western Canada
• LifeSciences British Columbia – tbc
• Western Canadian Functional Food & Natural Health Product Network (WCFN) - tbc

Some Success Stories of Past Delegates:

A B.C.-based pain management product manufacturer signed a distributor
A Quebec-based neutraceutical company signed a MOU partner
An Ontario-based health product company signed a distributor
A Nova Scotia-based health supplement company co-launched some Omega-3 enhanced food products in Hong Kong and China

Who should join?

Canadian companies which are involved in natural health products, life sciences, food and health care and interested in expanding their business to China and Hong Kong

What will the mission deliver?

A programme that will help delegates to find potential business and partnership opportunities
Access to targeted business networks
First hand market intelligence

Network, Contacts, Opportunities

The Canadian Consulate in Hong Kong will arrange a one-day program (for August 15, 2007) for the Canadian delegates to establish contact with relevant parties in Hong Kong and obtain the latest business intelligence. Tentative activities include: briefing, individual business meetings, roundtable discussion, site visits and other networking activities.

Delegates can also visit three concurrent international trade shows and conferences (during August 16 – 20, 2007) on traditional medicine and natural health products, food, health care, medical services and equipment. These trade shows are perfect platforms for delegates to meet with industry players from China, Hong Kong and Asia Pacific for exploring business opportunities and partnership.

Tentative Programme

August 14, 2007 or before	Arrival in Hong Kong
August 15, 2007	Programme arranged by the Canadian Consulate of Canada in Hong Kong: Briefing session, roundtable discussion, site visits and other networking events
August 16 – 20, 2007	Visit to the following trade shows and conferences organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council: International Conference & Exhibition of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine & Health Products Hong Kong Food Expo Hong Kong International Medical & Health Care Fair
August 21, 2007	Departure from Hong Kong

More on these trade shows:

International Conference & Exhibition of the Modernization of Chinese Medicine & Health Products (www.icmcm.com)	Food Expo (www.hkfoodexpo.com)	Hong Kong International Medical & Health Care Fair (www.hkmed-healthfair.com)
August 16–17: trade only August 18-20: trade and public Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre	August 16-20: trade and public Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre	August 16-20: trade and public Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
Previous event: 216 exhibitors from 10 countries and regions 9,152 trade visitors from 60 countries and regions	Previous event: 339 exhibitors from 20 countries and regions 8,547 trade visitors from 59 countries and regions	Previous event: 115 exhibitors from 15 countries and regions 5,247 trade visitors from 53 countries and regions
Major exhibit categories: Natural health products Organic Ingredients Health supplements Herbal medicines Chinese medicines Research & development	Major exhibit categories: Health & Organic Food Bakery Products Beverages Biscuits, Snacks & Confectionery Dairy Products Fruit and Vegetables and much more	Major exhibit categories: Registered Western Medicine Health Care Services Dental Care Products, Equipment and Accessories Health Care Products and Medical Equipment Laboratory Equipment

Special Note: At the Food Expo, there will be a Canadian Pavilion for individual Canadian “exhibitors”. For participation details, interested parties should contact:

Amos Tin
Ontario Food Exports
Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs
Tel: 1-519-826-3489
Fax: 1-519-826-3460
E-mail: amos.tin@ontario.ca

Registration

Canadian companies are invited to join this delegation and register as visitors to the trade shows. Hotel sponsorships (HK$1,500 or approx. C$220) are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Please register your interest by completing and returning the attached registration form to us or contact Constance Leung (or Jill Chien) at Tel. No.: (416) 366-3594

Is there any participation fee?

There is no participation fee required for joining this mission. However, delegates are required to be self-responsible for their respective airfares, hotel accommodation and incidental expenses.

The followings are for reference only:

Air ticket:	Canada / Hong Kong economy class return ticket ranges from C$1,800 to C$2,200, depending on the departing city in Canada Air travel is to be self-arranged
Hotel in Hong Kong:	Special hotel accommodation rates range from C$65 – 140 per night HK$1,500 (approx C$ 220) hotel accommodation sponsorship package available on first-come-first-served basis Please contact Constance Leung or Jill Chien at Tel. No.: (416) 366-3594 or email: constance.h.leung@tdc.org.hk, jill.chien@tdc.org.hk for details

Project Team

Fatima Lai	Trade Commissioner Consulate General of Canada in Hong Kong	Hong Kong Tel: (852) 2847-7414 Fax: (852) 2847-7441 fatima.lai@international.gc.ca
Constance Leung	Business Development Officer Hong Kong Trade Development Council Toronto Office	Toronto Tel: (416) 366-3594 Fax: (416) 366-1569 constance.h.leung@tdc.org.hk
Jill Chien	Project Assistant Hong Kong Trade Development Council	Toronto Tel: (416) 366-3594 Fax: (416) 366-1569 jill.chien@tdc.org.hk

Please register your interest by completing and returning the registration form available here.