Table of Contents

Executive Summary!.......................................................................................................4
Mining and Oil & Gas!.....................................................................................................5
Talisman Energy A Case Study in World-Class Social Responsibility!.................6
Talismans Operations In Colombia!.......................................................................................7
Talismans Chosen CSR Partner: The Colombian Red Cross!.............................................7

Healthcare!.......................................................................................................................9
Infrastructure and Capital Projects!............................................................................10
A Canadian Infrastructure Success Story GENIVAR and the Dona Juana Landfill!....11

Finance!..........................................................................................................................13
Agriculture and Environment!......................................................................................14
Education!......................................................................................................................15
A Special Thank You to our Founding Partner...!.......................................................17
...and to all our National Partners!!..............................................................................17
Appendix I: Press Coverage El Espectador Article!..............................................21

A Letter from the President

It is my pleasure to present to you the work and findings of this
Summer's Junior Team Canada (JTC) mission to Colombia. The
success of this mission can be measured by the connections
made, market intelligence gathered, cultural ties created and
partnerships strengthened. And by all these measures, our mission
was a success, through building capacity for economic and
cultural ties.
It was fitting that on the heels of Canada's recent Free Trade
Agreement with Colombia, the first trade mission sent out to
Colombia wasn't a jet full of CEOs, it was Junior Team Canada. Our
JTC Ambassadors, young leaders from coast to coast to coast,
represented their communities and Canada as a whole in a way
that truly strengthened Canada's brand in Colombia. Their work can be found in the following
pages, but above all, their leadership will continue to grow and impact each of their
communities.
From seeing CSR leadership first-hand through Talisman Energy's work with the Cruz Roja de
Colombia, to seeing Canada's infrastructure expertise impacting Bogota's growth, from
working with Canadian finance leaders strengthening Colombia's banking to seeing how
innovative partnerships impact indigenous communities, JTC ambassadors were able to see
Canada's potential in Colombia and promote Canadian capabilities in key economic and
development sectors.
Through seeing the work of Genivar at the Dona Juana landfill site, JTC Ambassadors were
able to see first hand the work that the Canadian Commercial Corporation is doing helping
Canadian firms utilize their expertise in world-class infrastructure projects. The Colombian
Secretariat for Infrastructure described planned projects ranging from transportation - airports,
seaports to defence vehicles and water hygiene systems all of which are significant market
opportunities for Canadian companies particularly with the Free Trade Agreement now in
place.
A special thank you to Talisman Energy, a national founding partner and to so many supporters
in communities across Canada governments, community organizations, citizens and
businesses. Your faith in Canada's next global leaders is very much appreciated.

Best Wishes,

Terry Clifford CM
President Founder
Global Vision: Producer of Global Leaders Since 1991

Executive Summary
From July 12 to the 20, Global Visions Junior Team Canada (JTC) Ambassadors travelled to
Bogot as part of an economic and development mission to strengthen bilateral relations. With
rapid economic growth and increased security, Colombia is gaining momentum and is
becoming one of the safest places to do business in Latin America. Colombia takes pride in its
high national security, flexibility, and strong long-standing democratic framework.
JTCs mission to Colombia was well positioned, as it followed Prime Minister Harpers visit to
Cartagena for the Summit of the Americas. The Ambassadors reiterated the Prime Ministers
expressed satisfaction at the growing commercial and
investment ties between the two countries in the wake
of the recently ratified Canada-Colombia Free Trade
Agreement (FTA). Junior Team Canada set out with
mandates of over 50 Canadian companies,
within
several of Colombias prominent sectors, including from
national partner Talisman Energy, to gather market
intelligence, foster key contacts and promote brand
Canada in Colombia.
JTC met with a diverse group of local and international
leaders who have exposed them to the complex
Colombian world of politics and business, as well as the
vibrant culture and warm hospitality. During the week,
the team had meetings with Talisman Energy Inc. (JTCs
JTC Ambassadors with Red Cross
host in the country), the Canadian Embassy, and the
volunteers atop Montserrate during the
Canadian-Colombia Chamber of Commerce in Bogot. JTC Amazing Race
On the weekend, JTC took a trip to the timeless Salt
Cathedral of Zipaquir; enjoyed an Amazing Race at the historic Plaza de Bolvar organized by
volunteers from the Cruz Roja Colombiana (Colombian Red Cross) ; and scaled up the
breathtaking Monte Monserrate all to experience Bogotno culture first hand. JTCs national
partner, Talisman Energy, alongside the Cruz Roja Colombiana, its community partner, brought
JTC to see first-hand how CSR is changing lives in the department of Vicada by providing
humanitarian assistance to indigenous groups.

JTCs mission came at a pivotal time for

Canada in Colombia, riding the wave of Prime
Minister Harpers visit earlier this year and the
recently ratified FTA. This momentum
amplified the importance of the mission,
giving our team of young leaders a unique
opportunity to feel the pulse of the Colombian
market. A diverse team from all across Canad
a, working with over 50 Canadian partners
forged strong connections with the movers

JTC meets with journalist Margaret Ojalvo, covering

the JTC mission to Colombia

and shakers of the Colombian economy.

From oil and gas leader Talisman energys
promising CSR programs to Scotiabanks
promising inroads into Colombian finance,
from Genivars pioneering landfill project to
the Canadian Commercial Corporation that
helped them navigate the bid, Junior Team
Canada experienced and promoted what
Canadians do best. At a time when JTC Ambassadors Cathy Lei and Jasmine Elliott at
Colombias growth and stability are ever the Canadian Embassy in Bogot
increasing, Canadas companies are finding
it to be a a market in which we can truly
shine.

Mining and Oil & Gas

Colombia remains well endowed with mineral and energy resources, and is the proud owner of
the worlds largest open-pit coal mine. By 2014, the country plans to extract over 1 million
barrels of oil and gas per month. Despite this lucrative potential, a largely untapped resource
reserve still remains.
Colombias significant oil and gas deposits were left largely underexploited due to security
concerns posed by guerrillas in the past, but after improved security situation under the
leadership of President of lvaro Uribe and later Juan Manuel Santos, the exploration and
exploitation of gas and oil deposits have been continuing to develop. Ecopetrol and Pacific
Rubiales Energy Corp., control the two largest shares of Colombias gas sector. Canadian
companies operating in Colombia include Talisman Energy, a world leader in upstream
operations as well as Corporate Social Responsibility With Canadas strong oil and gas

expertise and the recently implemented Canadian Colombian Free Trade Agreement, Canada
is poised to maintain the largest stake in the oil and gas sector, which currently stands at 49%.

Talisman Energy A Case Study in World-Class Social

Responsibility
JTCs national partner, Talisman Energy Inc., which is a global leader in the upstream oil and
gas sector. Their headquarters are located in Calgary, Alberta and the company operates in
seventeen countries creating value for their investors through successful operations and the
development of its global asset base. Corporate social responsibility (CSR) is paramount to
Talismans success and that it is genuinely concerned about environmental issues and people.
In Colombia, Talismans strong CSR track record has truly given it a license to operate in the
country. Many projects have been initiated to help local and indigenous tribes across the
countries that Talisman Energy operates in, which JTC Ambassadors got to see first hand.

Talisman Country Manager for Colombia Chris Spaulding, Agustin De La Puente: Latin America legal,
corporate affairs and communications manager for Talisman, JTC President Terry Clifford, Talisman
Global Manager of Corporate Affairs Amy Jarek, Frederick Caldwell, Canadian Embassy, Second
Secretary (Commercial)

JTC learned that Talismans decisions are based on core values that align with its international
best practices in the oil and gas industry. The CSR is embedded in these core values and it is
a major area of focus for Talisman. According to Amy Jarek, CSR has several benefits for

Talisman: it engages the stakeholders, supports local operations, propels business

development, increases access to capital, and provides benefits for the local communities.
Owing to its socially responsible practices, Talisman is recognized as a partner of choice for
governments and other energy companies.
Global Vision is proud to have Talisman Energy as its national sponsor because of its strong
beliefs and values in corporate social responsibility with strong emphasis on human and
environmental ethics. Talisman has shown true commitment to developing Canadian youth into
strong leaders through opportunities of leadership development on many levels and giving
young Canadian leaders an opportunity to showcase their performance on international level.

Talismans Operations In Colombia

In Colombia, Talisman has operated for over a decade in eleven blocks throughout the Llanos
region and has been the leader in shale gas exploration. In recent years, Talisman has boosted
its spending and has made several exploration discoveries. It has also acquired several
partnerships, including those with Pacific Rubiales Energy, Ecopetrol, and Hocol. Apart from
this, in 2010, Talisman purchased 40 per cent of BP Colombia, now called, Equion. This was
undoubtedly a major step in Talismans expansion in the Colombian market and contributed to
the companys current financial success. Colombia provides a lucrative interest for Talisman as
a result of the significant growth and development that the country has experienced over the
last five years. Chris Spaulding, Country Manager for Colombia, has an optimistic future
forecast for Talisman operations in Colombia. This is supported by Colombias 75% increase in
oil and gas production; the 127% increase in foreign investments, as well as the countrys
current stable fiscal and legal regime. A major challenge that Talisman experienced in the past
was the civil unrest and threat of guerrillas, such as the Revolutionary Armed Forces (FARC),
operating near communities where Talisman projects are situated. Recently, however, the
security situation has dramatically improved with advancements in security in the country and
a world-class security team both in-field and in Bogot for Talisman. As a result of improved
security and stability in Colombia, Talisman Energy predicts that South America will become
one of the major regions of operation globally with Colombia as a regional leader.

Talismans Chosen CSR Partner: The Colombian Red Cross

The Colombian Red Cross (CRC) has been active in Colombia for almost a century and is
present in every department of the country.Talisman Energy has seen the value of this first-rate
local leader and formed an effective partnership with the CRC to give back to the communities
in which they operate. This initiative is called Project Planting Smiles. Through this program
with the CRC, Talisman Energy provides essential hygiene products and supports the CRC in
providing medical services to disadvantaged local indigenous communities. The National
Executive Director of the CRC, Walter Cotte Witingan, and his team are grateful for Talisman

Energys commitment to corporate social responsibility.

JTC had a unique opportunity to see this first-hand
Talisman hosted a group of JTC Ambassadors for a oncein-a-lifetime chance to see how Talisman and the CRC are
changing lives in the department of Vichada.

JTC flew to isolated the rural town of Puerto Carreno, the

capital of the department of Vichada, near the border with
Venezuela. This area was severely affected by flooding in
2010. As a result, conditions for the local indigenous
people, which make up 86.7% of Vichadas population,
worsened. The CRC is improving the living conditions one
step at a time with the help of Talisman Energy. The CRC
delivers healthcare services to the indigenous people
from
Walter R. Cotte Witingan, CRC
surrounding
National Executive Director briefs
areas of Puerto
JTC Ambassadors in Vichada
C a r r e n o
through their
Mobile Health Units (MHU). The CRC health team is
comprised of a doctor, dentist, psychologist, nurse,
and volunteers. Mobile Health Units provide
community health, education, prevention of illness,
promotion of health, surveillance, and psychosocial
support. Throughout the day, JTC uncovered
information about each of these aspects by visiting
every station within the health unit to talk to patients
and frontline medical personnel. The visit also
exposed JTC members to the traditional dances,
language, and cultural traditions of the indigenous
people. Having the opportunity to meet with the
chief of the indigenous tribe, a first-nations member
of the JTC was able to facilitate an invaluable
exchange and comparison of aboriginal cultural
elements between the Americas with the end goal of Red Cross volunteer demonstrating oral
hygiene techniques as part of Operation
expanding the cultural views of both societies.
Planting Smiles

JTC observed how the doctors and dentists deliver

medical care to patients in small rooms with minimal portable equipment. JTC listened to
volunteers explain the prevention and treatment of diarrhea which is an easily preventable
health risk that is common throughout the area due to waste management issues.

JTC also interacted with the indigenous

children with CRC volunteers by playing
educational games and exchanging
traditional children sing along in Spanish
and English. The indigenous people
graciously shared their culture with JTC
and Talisman Energy employees by
performing a traditional dance and
preparing a meal for everyone. The team
interviewed several of the indigenous
people, including both of the chiefs, and
discovered that they were very pleased
with the work of the CRC and Talisman
Energy.The local citizens were grateful for
Talisman Energys strong commitment to JTC First Nations Ambassador Justice Eashappie
collaborating with the CRC to improve the meets with indigenous leaders in Puerto Carreno
living conditions within their community.
JTC members appreciated having the opportunity to participate in this partnership and see the
positive outcomes first hand. JTC heard from both Talisman Energy employees and CRC
volunteers about the results of this excellent corporate social responsibility partnership. Walter
Cotte Witingan hopes that more Canadian companies will partner with organizations like the
CRC to expand this unique model that benefits all parties involved; the company, the
organization, and the community.

Healthcare
When it comes to the health sector, Colombias pharmaceutical industry is rapidly growing.
Nevertheless, major improvements can still be made in terms of information technology, patient
records, infrastructure, and accessibility to insurance. Developing these specific aspects
would considerably increase efficiency, while also providing coverage for more
Colombians.The federal government administers healthcare in Colombia. Income disparities
have resulted in atwo-tier system. Affluent Colombians are able to access private healthcare
services in facilities referred to as "clinicas". Less fortunate rely on a combination of public
healthcare services provided by government hospitals and a collection of not-for-profit
organizations. There is a significant difference in the quality of services provided by private
and public healthcare providers. Most of Colombia's 44 million citizens rely on public
healthcare and are unable to afford private healthcare options.The inefficient and deteriorating
public system is stretched to the breaking point due to accelerating population growth.
The Colombian healthcare system experiences many challenges, which provide
opportunities for Canadian companies offering solutions. Improvements in areas such
as information technology, patient records, infrastructure, and accessibility to insurance
would improve efficiency while expanding coverage for Colombians. Canada has many
industry leaders who stand to benefit from these opportunities in Colombia.

Like Canada, health insurance is provided by the government of Colombia. However, it only
covers the most basic services. Some Colombians receive additional insurance through their
employer, as in the American health system. Affluent Colombians can buy additional private
insurance to receive the highest quality of medical care at private health care facilities. Third
party organizations aim to bridge a growing divide between the public and private
healthcare systems. The team visited the
Centro Integral de Rehabilitacion de Colombia
(CIREC), which is a non-profit organization
that provides rehabilitation medical services to
Colombians. Their services include providing
prosthetic limbs, rehabilitation services for
land mine victims, and orthotics for
Colombians with congenital deformities.

JTC team at CIREC in Bogot

Infrastructure and Capital Projects

Colombia is ambitious in wanting to modernize and build a competitive national infrastructure,
focusing on development projects in Bogot, Medellin, Cali, Barranquilla, and Cartagena. The
infrastructure improvements proposed under the new National Development Plan including
doubling the number of two-lane intercity highways, upgrading old airports, and reviving rail
networks aims to hit 6% in annual economic growth. As part of the process, the government
intends to create one million new homes by 2014 and provide more cultivable land for its
citizens. The country has an instrumental opportunity to transform its infrastructure and in turn
its economy, while attracting domestic investors, as well as international investors to finance
infrastructure projects. Juan Martian, President of the Colombian Infrastructure Chamber
highlighted that infrastructure deficit is perhaps the biggest obstacle to economic growth in
Colombia.
The process of awarding contracts through tender packages has become more transparent
and secure. In terms of infrastructure, Colombia is increasing from roughly 1% to roughly 3%

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per year (nine billion per year) in Gross

Domestic Product. By doing so, Colombia
hopes to increase its international standing in
roads (ranked 68/140 in roads worldwide),
while creating 6,000 km worth of new roads in
the next fiscal year (equal to the amount of
work done in the last 25 years). When it
comes to railroads, Colombia is ranked
110/140 internationally. To increase its
standing, the country has recently approved
an infrastructure bill that allows private
companies to build infrastructure approved
by the government. A 2 billion dollar railroad
deal is awaiting approval. Situated near a
mining area leading from central Colombia to
the northern region of the country, it could
represent remarkable oppor tunity for
Canadian engineering firms.

Presenting the JTC Resource Guide to Carlos D.

Castro, Senior Vice-President & General Manager,
Brookfield Infrastructure Group

Junior Team Canada had the fortune of meeting with the senior vice president of Brookfield,
one of Canada's largest asset management companies. Brookfields fund in Colombia is one of
the largest infrastructure and private equity funds in Canada and represents it's expanding
presence in Colombia. They have a very aggressive and ambitious project to design and
construct all accessible roads throughout all of Colombia. This is done with an infrastructure
fund that closed in early September with approximately $360 million in commitments from
Brookfield and a number of leading Colombian institutional investors. Brookfield also has
potential plans in building railways throughout Colombia along with improved public
transportation that will be much more accessible than the system that is currently in place.

A Canadian Infrastructure Success Story GENIVAR and the Dona Juana

Landfill
GENIVAR is a company formed when two engineering services firms, G.B.G.M Ltd. and Les
Consultants Dupuis, Ct Inc., merged in 1987. Since then, this Canadian Consultation Firm
has emerged as the 6th largest in the world, a global leader with over 5550 employees,
presence within over 100 cities and more than 35 projects worldwide. During the crisis of 1999,
a massive explosion of deposited methane gas within the Dona Juana landfill caused 1.5
million metric tons of waste to flow into the local river. This influx of garbage and waste
rendered the river contaminated and many local populations were devastated as a result. This
incident prompted the Colombian government to conduct a thorough investigation and found
that the sudden explosion with the combination of poor design and mismanagement resulted in
the contamination of the river. With the help of the Canadian Commercial Corporation,
Canadian firm GENIVAR was awarded the bid of designing the future expansion and
successful operation of the landfill.

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Presenting team shirts to GENIVAR Senior

Engineer Julian Andres Arias at Dona
Juana

Installing geo-textile membrane in a new landfill cell

Junior Team Canada at biogas plant at Dona Juana landfill

Upon hearing the news of a foreign companys takeover of operations, local were at first
skeptical however, GENIVARs vast experience proved to hold up Canadas reputation as a
world leader in waste management. Waste cells were covered with clay immediately after
transportation and specifically designed piping systems were placed to collect the constant
emission of methane gas, sensors were also placed in the cells to measure pressure and
prevent future blowouts. Having received the contract to treat local water sources, GENIVAR
constant efforts to treat toxic liquid run-off allowed the locals to notice a significant
improvement as odors lowered and once heavily contaminated river to return to its natural
clean state.
With the astounding growth rate of Bogot, GENIVAR strives to produce long-term solutions to
the increasing amount of waste produced. This includes a new city wide recycling project and
proposed compost and waste sorting facility. GENIVAR is also planning an expansion to the
wastewater management facility producing new standards for removal of metals and chemicals
from the local waters and aligning itself within the regulations required of Canadian facilities. By

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constantly engaging and surveying local communities, distributing textbooks, and hiring local
citizens for research assistance, GENIVAR truly hopes to instill the knowledge needed for the
years to come.
GENIVAR showed Junior Team Canada Ambassadors the first-hand impact of Canadian
Companies overseas. Each process of the landfill was thoroughly explained and demonstrated
from start to finish. Junior Team Canada was fortunate to be able to participate in such activity
and witness firsthand the environmental concerns that GENIVAR is able to take control. The
passion and knowledge shown by GENIVAR was astounding and they truly showcased what a
Canadian company is capable of doing.

Finance
As a result of the stability in Colombias economy, foreign investment quadrupled between
2002 and 2008. Specifically, Colombia's banking sector is attractive for foreign banks looking
for growth potential, considering only 60% of the population use banks. Colombia has changed
drastically over the past three decades, and with the recent enactment of the free trade
agreement (FTA) with Canada, foreign direct investment has substantially increased the
inflow of foreign investment into the country and especially Canadian interest in financial
sector. Most notably, the 51% acquisition of Colpatria Bank by Canadian financial leader
Scotiabank is a true testament to this fact.
Junior Team Canada met with president of Colpatria, Santiago Perdomo Maldonado and Vice
President of Commercial Banking Jorge Rojas Dumit, who gave exclusive insight to Canadas
growing role in Colombias expanding financial economy. With plans to gradually increase their
shares of Colpatria to 100%, Scotiabanks main goal is to diversify their income on an
international scale.
Corporate social responsibility
(CSR) is a signifacant issue in
finance in Colombia due to past
mistakes made by foreign
companies. It is important to
develop strong relationships with
local community before making
drastic acquisitions. Scotiabank
has connected with the
community and took time to really
understand the needs and wants
of the local people and how it is JTC Ambassadors meet with Colpatrias president Santiago
going to help them. It has Perdomo Maldonado
continued Colpatrias tradition of
offering scholarships to students at universities while also supporting major charity initiatives

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such as the United Way. Although security issues have been a problem in the past, Mr.
Perdomo stressed the fact that the security situation has changed drastically since the 1980s.
It is safe for investors to walk around the streets without fear of assault. Executives and their
families being kidnapped, ransomed, or threatened is no longer a threat that has stopped so
many skilled and competent individuals from conducting business in Colombia.
In speaking with Colpatria executives, Junior Team Canada found that risk management and
exposure in the Colombian financial industry work in a similar fashion to that of the Canadian
Market. However, there are differences between the two markets. For example, in the Canadian
market, when a loan exceeds a certain amount predetermined by financial institutions, it gets
transferred to investment banking in an attempt to better deal with over exposure and create a
more specialized underwriting process. In the Colombian market, most large loans simply get
pooled into the arena of commercial banking.

Agriculture and Environment

Colombia is one of Canadas largest sources of agricultural imports in Latin America, and this
position is expected to be maintained in the future. After the signing of the FTA, 85% of
Canadas agricultural-food products, including wheat, barley, peas, lentils, beans, and beef
have immediately become duty-free. This is a benefit to Canadian agricultural exporters who
face a current average tariff rate of 16.6%. Ratified in August 2011, the Canadian Colombian
Free Trade Agreement serves as an important element in the Government of Canadas strategy
to diversify its exports and capitalize on emerging Latin American economies. Canadas
success in completing FTA with Colombia ahead of many other countries, including the United
States, provides it with a significant competitive edge in entering one of Latin Americas largest
developing markets and maintaining strong economic ties.
Another development in this sector includes the re-modification of land areas once controlled
by guerrilla and paramilitary groups into cultivable land. Though accounting for only a small
portion of land, Colombias rural areas possess a great biodiversity and an abundant amount of
food and energy resources. It is here that Colombias enormous wealth and great potential lie.

The JTC members also had the opportunity of meeting with Felipe Laserna Serna, founding
partner and CEO of CIGSA. CIGSA has close ties with Canada by importing wheat and corn
from the Prairies and exporting these products through the ports in Vancouver and Halifax.

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Wally Swain, President of the Canada Colombia

Chamber of Commerce and commodities specialist
provided the team with valuable market intelligence on
agricultural imports and exports

Laserna opened the eyes of the

Ambassadors to the realization that there
are windows of opportunity for Canadian
products in Colombia because of the FTA.
As a result of the FTA, 85% of agricultural
products became duty-free immediately.
Canadas five largest agricultural exports
to Colombia in 2010 were wheat, lentils,
barley, peas, and canary seeds valued at
$230.3 million representing approximately
82% of all agricultural exports. Colombias
five largest agricultural exports to Canada
in 2010 were coffee, bananas, cut roses,
cut flowers, and cut carnations worth $303
million.

Education
Junior Team Canada's mission to Colombia has been an eye opening experience surrounding
the education sector in the country. Private education has access to many resources and
provides higher quality education, whereas the government-run public education provides
much poorer quality of education. There are many opportunities for Canadian universities,
students, and companies in Colombia.
Junior Team Canada met with Universidad Sergio Arboleda and Universidad de Los Andes.
The team was introduced to the Colombian students who were interested in studying abroad,
namely Canada. These universities also expressed their desire for partnerships with Canadian
institutions. Difficulty obtaining visas represents a perceived challenge for Colombian students

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interested in studying in Canada, as well as

language barriers.

JTC meets with students and faculty at

Sergio Arboleda Universitys PRIME
Business School

There are many private higher forms of education

available such as the International Baccalaureate,
bilingual schools in French and English, as well as
international schools, all of which represent good
targets for Canadian post-secondary recruiters.
Public education system is of much lower quality,
especially in the rural areas compared to the
private schools, which are used mostly by middle
and upper class families. A meeting with the
Ministry of Education in Bogot showed JTC the
opportunities for Canadian schools to start
international private schools that would provide
opportunities to students to go to post secondary
institution in Canada after they finish high school in
Colombia.

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A Special Thank You to our Founding

Partner...

...and to all our National Partners!

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And a Special Thank You to All 2012

JTC Delegates and Sponsors
Aaron J. Pinto
London, ON
Canadian Tire Corp.
Loblaws Foods
Mangalorean Assoc. of Canada
UWO

Gabriel Cobena
Aurora, ON

Bailey Skoretz
Canora, SK
BASF
Grain Millers
Gates Canada Inc.
U of S
G.W. Construction

Jasmine Elliott
St-John's, NL
TEVA; Innovation,
Newfoundland and Labrador International
Business and Rural Development
Pennecon,
Tiller Engineering,
MUN

Beichen Gao
London, ON
London International Academy
Cathy Lei
Windsor, ON
Sylvite
Windsor Rotary 1918
Carleton University
Colin Waugh
Edmonton, AB
Danil Matachniouk
Ottawa, ON
University of Ottawa
Stantec
Danny Orozco
Truro, NS
Robie St. Shell Gas Station
Lennore Zann
Rotary Club of Truro
Woodmaster Tools of Canada
Franco Ng
RIchmond, BC
Intellidt
Paul Tam

Hattie Zhou
London, ON
University of Western Ontario

Jonathan Vollett
London, ON
University of Western Ontario
Julia Peng
Regina, SK
CMA of Sask.,
Enterprise Sask.,
University of Regina,
Students Against Drinking and Driving,
Chinese Language School of Regina,
STEP
Juliana Van Gaalen
London, ON
Sansin Corporation
Mount Brydges Lions
Southwestern Truck Services Ltd.
The Tin Cup
Pineridge Timberframe, Sydenham CCU
Flanigans Riggs
Justice Eashappie
Moose Jaw, SK
STEP,
First Nations University Student
Association,
Enterprise Saskatchewan,
Carry the Kettle First Nations

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Karlie Schewchuk
Canora, SK
Health mark
U of S
Buchanan
Gateway co-op
Shewchuk Insurance
GW construction Edwards School of
Business
Kyle MacDonald
St-John's, NL
NL Department of Innovation Business and
Rural Development,
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries,
Tiller Engineering,
Memorial University CCU
Leta Lowthers
Wolfville, NS
Gerald Schwartz School of Busines,
Scotia Gold
St-FX University
Economic and Rural Development of Nova
Scotia
Mukesh Rambaran
Regina, SK
Sasktel International
Pacesetter Directional Drilling
Rotary Club of Calgary Centennial
Government of Alberta/International Relations
Division
Enterprise Saskatchewan
SAIT Polytechnic
Harvard Developments Inc
Saskatchewan Trade & Export Partnership
Calgary Airport Authority
Regina and District Chamber of Commerce
Trent Wotherspoon
Philip Curley
Charlottetown, PEI
Curley Group,
MacCormick Group,
Innovation PEI

Romeo Lehman
Calgary, AB
The Rotary Club of Calgary,
Students Union (University of Calgary),
Denis Dys.
Sebastian Cline
Moncton, NB
Nav Canada
Ocean IQ
Potash Corp.
Town of Riverview
Port Saint John
Enterprise Greater Moncton
Sammie Dubeau
Quebec, QC
Simons
Corem
Marcel Aubut
Garneau International
Groupe Sant Expert
BCF s.e.n.c.r.l. / LLP
Serge Lebel
Marie-Jose Marquis
Michel Matte
Grard Deltell
Ido Pub inc. et les services bilingues Guy
Roy
Centre R. Boisonneault
Garage Magella Beaulieu inc.
Accommodation Chalou inc.
cole de conduite Qualit-Pro
Marc-Andr Drouin
Les formations Bonheur sans raison
Sylvie Ct
Tigre Gant
Vanja Tubin
Winnipeg, MB
The Manitoba Ministry of Advanced
Education
The Manitoba Ministry of Entrepreneurship,
Training and Trade
International College of Manitoba

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Ze Couture
Gatineau, QC
Franoise Boivin
Stphanie Valle
Septique D&D
Universit de Moncton

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