Highlights from the CTCC 2026 AGM & Introduction of the 2026/2027 Board of Directors

Dear Members,

We are delighted to share with you the key highlights of the CTCC Annual General Meeting (AGM) for 2026, held on Saturday, October 31, 2026, at the CTCC Business Centre. The event was a tremendous success and marked a pivotal moment for our organization.

Our outgoing President, Ari A. Ariaran, provided an insightful overview of the remarkable events held over the past two years, highlighting the overwhelmingly positive response these events received from our honoured members. Ari also extended his heartfelt gratitude to all our sponsors and supporters, without whom these accomplishments would not have been possible.

One of the remarkable aspects of this year’s AGM was the smooth transition to our new board for the 2026/2027 term. Vithu Ramachandran, our incoming President, expressed his appreciation to all attendees and articulated his commitment to a vision of recruiting and nurturing young entrepreneurs, as well as fostering women’s entrepreneurship within our organization.

We are pleased to introduce the newly elected members of the 2026/2027 Board of Directors:

  • President — Vithu Ramachandran
  • Executive Vice President — Darshan Sritharan
  • Vice President, Internal Affairs — Shobika Santhalingam
  • Vice President, Finance — Chan Ramakrishna
  • Vice President, Membership — Karan Kanagasabai
  • Vice President, External Relations (Policy and Partnership) — Kayan Kanesalingam
  • Vice President, Marketing, Communications and Data Management — Thiru Gobiraj
  • Director — Mahen Singarajah
  • Director — Nathan Thiyagarajah
  • Director — Suven Poopalasingam
  • Director — Rubendran Janendran
  • Immediate Past President — Ari A. Ariaran

For those who were unable to attend the AGM, we invite you to take a moment to view a selection of photographs from the event below.

The CTCC 2026/2027 Board of Directors

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You may view more photos by clicking here.

Thank you to our 2026 sponsors

We look forward to another year filled with success, growth, and meaningful collaborations within our community. Thank you for your continued support, and we anticipate an exciting and prosperous 2026/2027.

With warm regards,

Shobika Santhalingam
Vice President, Internal Affairs
Canadian Tamils’ Chamber of Commerce
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