About us
Who We Are?
The Canadian Tamils' Chamber of Commerce ("CTCC") was established as a voluntary non-profit organization, non-sectarian organization in 1991 to "develop and foster entrepreneurship." For over 34 years, CTCC has built a strong community that consists of innovative, successful and passionate individuals who continue to lead the approximately 300,000 strong Canadian Tamil community to success.
CTCC has become the platform that connects entrepreneurs and business professionals to develop and grow in Canada's diverse economy. Through the use of educational, philanthropic, and networking initiatives, CTCC aims towards enriching the socioeconomic development of the Canadian Tamil community, the national local and global opportunities and provide members with a supportive environment to develop skills and promote economic growth in Canada.
Mission
CTCC shall be the nexus of the Canadian Tamil business community. It shall develop and foster entrepreneurship and community engagement by:
Providing members with a forum to network, share ideas and experiences in order to promote mutual business success;
Supporting emerging enterprises and entrepreneurs through seminars, workshops and conferences;
Recognizing and promoting the success and contribution of Tamil Canadians;
Promoting charitable and volunteerism in the community; and
Facilitating and channeling opportunities for members in the field of trade and commerce, locally, nationally and globally.
Board of Directors
Ari A. Ariaran
President
Vithu Ramachandran
Executive Vice President
Patricia Peter
Vice President Internal Affairs
Suresh Tharmalingam
Vice President Finance
Christeen Seevaratnam
Vice President Membership
Kanchana Thuraisingam
VP Community Relations
Rahulan Sana
Director
Mahen Singarajah
Director
Thiru Gobiraj
Director
Murali Sivaguru
Immediate past president
Ken Kirupa
Executive director