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Group portrait of John Nuraney, Dr. Gulzar Singh Cheema, Karnail Singh Nagra, Yogesh Narang, and Anil Anand at an event for the Canada-India Business Council held on a boat in Vancouver, B.C.

Yogesh Narang is the Consul from the Indian Consulate, and Anil Anand is Acting Consul General.

Dr. Gulzar Singh Cheema is a family physician in Surrey, British Columbia, and a former member of the Legislative Assembly in Manitoba, 1988-1993. Cheema immigrated to Canada in December, 1979, and was the first Indian-born Canadian doctor to be elected to a legislative assembly in Canada in 1988. Cheema was elected in B.C. in May 2001 to represent the riding of Surrey-Panorama Ridge. On June 05, 2001 Cheema was appointed as a member of the Executive Council for the Government of B.C. as Minister of State for Mental Health. On January 26, 2004, he was appointed as a member of the Executive Council for the Government of B.C. as Minister of State for Immigration and Multicultural Services. He also served as a critic for health. He received his Bachelor of Medicine and surgery from India's Punjab University, interned at the University of Newfoundland and was a resident at Saskatoon's University Hospital. In 1992 he was awarded the Canada 125 Medal for community service. In 2014, Cheema was recognized by the Doctors of British Columbia Medical Association, for an Individual Award of Excellence in Health Promotion for his outstanding and continuing work educating the Indo-Canadian population about disease prevention and promotion.

John Nuraney, born in Kenya, immigrated to Canada from Zaire in 1974 after his assets and business were nationalized by the Zairian government in 1973. After settling in Vancouver, Nuraney worked as a commercial insurance agent and a commercial realtor until 1978. He earned the Vancouver Real Estate Board's Medallion Status in 1977. Nuraney was elected as MLA in the riding of Burnaby-Willingdon in the 2001 provincial general election. He was British Columbia's first Muslim elected to the provincial legislature. He served as a MLA for the B.C. Liberals from 2001-2009. He has also served on the Government Multicultural Caucus Committee, Asian Economic Development Committee and the Government Caucus Committee for Education. His volunteer and community service experience included the "Penny Harvest" project which he instigated, that feeds hungry children in Burnaby. Nuraney passed away in 2016 at the age of 79.

Karnail Singh Nagra is a marriage commissioner in the areas of Richmond and Steveston, British Columbia.

Incorporated in 1982, the Canada-India Business Council has works with businesses, not-for-profits, and government sections to grow business operations in Canada and India. It has served as a bi-national hub, a facilitator of prosperous business value, and a provider of high-quality environments for stakeholders to engage with. The Canada-India Business Council has hosted 22 events, 10 roundtables, and has engaged 700+ leaders.
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Photograph of John Nuraney speaking to an unidentified woman at an event for the Canada-India Business Council held on a boat in Vancouver, B.C.

John Nuraney, born in Kenya, immigrated to Canada from Zaire in 1974 after his assets and business were nationalized by the Zairian government in 1973. After settling in Vancouver, Nuraney worked as a commercial insurance agent and a commercial realtor until 1978. He earned the Vancouver Real Estate Board's Medallion Status in 1977. Nuraney was elected as MLA in the riding of Burnaby-Willingdon in the 2001 provincial general election. He was British Columbia's first Muslim elected to the provincial legislature. He served as a MLA for the B.C. Liberals from 2001-2009. He has also served on the Government Multicultural Caucus Committee, Asian Economic Development Committee and the Government Caucus Committee for Education. His volunteer and community service experience included the "Penny Harvest" project which he instigated, that feeds hungry children in Burnaby. Nuraney passed away in 2016 at the age of 79.

Incorporated in 1982, the Canada-India Business Council has works with businesses, not-for-profits, and government sections to grow business operations in Canada and India. It has served as a bi-national hub, a facilitator of prosperous business value, and a provider of high-quality environments for stakeholders to engage with. The Canada-India Business Council has hosted 22 events, 10 roundtables, and has engaged 700+ leaders.
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Photograph of John Nuraney and Dr. Gulzar Singh Cheema speaking to unidentified men at an event for the Canada-India Business Council held on a boat in Vancouver, B.C.

Dr. Gulzar Singh Cheema is a family physician in Surrey, British Columbia, and a former member of the Legislative Assembly in Manitoba, 1988-1993. Cheema immigrated to Canada in December, 1979, and was the first Indian-born Canadian doctor to be elected to a legislative assembly in Canada in 1988. Cheema was elected in B.C. in May 2001 to represent the riding of Surrey-Panorama Ridge. On June 05, 2001 Cheema was appointed as a member of the Executive Council for the Government of B.C. as Minister of State for Mental Health. On January 26, 2004, he was appointed as a member of the Executive Council for the Government of B.C. as Minister of State for Immigration and Multicultural Services. He also served as a critic for health. He received his Bachelor of Medicine and surgery from India's Punjab University, interned at the University of Newfoundland and was a resident at Saskatoon's University Hospital. In 1992 he was awarded the Canada 125 Medal for community service. In 2014, Cheema was recognized by the Doctors of British Columbia Medical Association, for an Individual Award of Excellence in Health Promotion for his outstanding and continuing work educating the Indo-Canadian population about disease prevention and promotion.

John Nuraney, born in Kenya, immigrated to Canada from Zaire in 1974 after his assets and business were nationalized by the Zairian government in 1973. After settling in Vancouver, Nuraney worked as a commercial insurance agent and a commercial realtor until 1978. He earned the Vancouver Real Estate Board's Medallion Status in 1977. Nuraney was elected as MLA in the riding of Burnaby-Willingdon in the 2001 provincial general election. He was British Columbia's first Muslim elected to the provincial legislature. He served as a MLA for the B.C. Liberals from 2001-2009. He has also served on the Government Multicultural Caucus Committee, Asian Economic Development Committee and the Government Caucus Committee for Education. His volunteer and community service experience included the "Penny Harvest" project which he instigated, that feeds hungry children in Burnaby. Nuraney passed away in 2016 at the age of 79.

Incorporated in 1982, the Canada-India Business Council has works with businesses, not-for-profits, and government sections to grow business operations in Canada and India. It has served as a bi-national hub, a facilitator of prosperous business value, and a provider of high-quality environments for stakeholders to engage with. The Canada-India Business Council has hosted 22 events, 10 roundtables, and has engaged 700+ leaders.
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Group portrait of attendees at an event for the Canada-India Business Council held on a boat in Vancouver, B.C. John Nuraney, Dr. Gulzar Singh Cheema, Karnail Singh, and other unidentified individuals are in attendance.

Dr. Gulzar Singh Cheema is a family physician in Surrey, British Columbia, and a former member of the Legislative Assembly in Manitoba, 1988-1993. Cheema immigrated to Canada in December, 1979, and was the first Indian-born Canadian doctor to be elected to a legislative assembly in Canada in 1988. Cheema was elected in B.C. in May 2001 to represent the riding of Surrey-Panorama Ridge. On June 05, 2001 Cheema was appointed as a member of the Executive Council for the Government of B.C. as Minister of State for Mental Health. On January 26, 2004, he was appointed as a member of the Executive Council for the Government of B.C. as Minister of State for Immigration and Multicultural Services. He also served as a critic for health. He received his Bachelor of Medicine and surgery from India's Punjab University, interned at the University of Newfoundland and was a resident at Saskatoon's University Hospital. In 1992 he was awarded the Canada 125 Medal for community service. In 2014, Cheema was recognized by the Doctors of British Columbia Medical Association, for an Individual Award of Excellence in Health Promotion for his outstanding and continuing work educating the Indo-Canadian population about disease prevention and promotion.

John Nuraney, born in Kenya, immigrated to Canada from Zaire in 1974 after his assets and business were nationalized by the Zairian government in 1973. After settling in Vancouver, Nuraney worked as a commercial insurance agent and a commercial realtor until 1978. He earned the Vancouver Real Estate Board's Medallion Status in 1977. Nuraney was elected as MLA in the riding of Burnaby-Willingdon in the 2001 provincial general election. He was British Columbia's first Muslim elected to the provincial legislature. He served as a MLA for the B.C. Liberals from 2001-2009. He has also served on the Government Multicultural Caucus Committee, Asian Economic Development Committee and the Government Caucus Committee for Education. His volunteer and community service experience included the "Penny Harvest" project which he instigated, that feeds hungry children in Burnaby. Nuraney passed away in 2016 at the age of 79.

Karnail Singh Nagra is a marriage commissioner in the areas of Richmond and Steveston, British Columbia.

Incorporated in 1982, the Canada-India Business Council has works with businesses, not-for-profits, and government sections to grow business operations in Canada and India. It has served as a bi-national hub, a facilitator of prosperous business value, and a provider of high-quality environments for stakeholders to engage with. The Canada-India Business Council has hosted 22 events, 10 roundtables, and has engaged 700+ leaders.
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Photograph of Karnail Singh Nagra at an event for the Canada-India Business Council held on a boat in Vancouver, B.C.

Karnail Singh Nagra is a marriage commissioner in the areas of Richmond and Steveston, British Columbia.

Incorporated in 1982, the Canada-India Business Council has works with businesses, not-for-profits, and government sections to grow business operations in Canada and India. It has served as a bi-national hub, a facilitator of prosperous business value, and a provider of high-quality environments for stakeholders to engage with. The Canada-India Business Council has hosted 22 events, 10 roundtables, and has engaged 700+ leaders.
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Photograph of unidentified individuals eating and speaking to each other at an event for the Canada-India Business Council held on a boat in Vancouver, B.C.

Incorporated in 1982, the Canada-India Business Council has works with businesses, not-for-profits, and government sections to grow business operations in Canada and India. It has served as a bi-national hub, a facilitator of prosperous business value, and a provider of high-quality environments for stakeholders to engage with. The Canada-India Business Council has hosted 22 events, 10 roundtables, and has engaged 700+ leaders.
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Photograph of Dr. Gulzar Singh Cheema at an event for the Canada-India Business Council held on a boat in Vancouver, B.C.

Dr. Gulzar Singh Cheema is a family physician in Surrey, British Columbia, and a former member of the Legislative Assembly in Manitoba, 1988-1993. Cheema immigrated to Canada in December, 1979, and was the first Indian-born Canadian doctor to be elected to a legislative assembly in Canada in 1988. Cheema was elected in B.C. in May 2001 to represent the riding of Surrey-Panorama Ridge. On June 05, 2001 Cheema was appointed as a member of the Executive Council for the Government of B.C. as Minister of State for Mental Health. On January 26, 2004, he was appointed as a member of the Executive Council for the Government of B.C. as Minister of State for Immigration and Multicultural Services. He also served as a critic for health. He received his Bachelor of Medicine and surgery from India's Punjab University, interned at the University of Newfoundland and was a resident at Saskatoon's University Hospital. In 1992 he was awarded the Canada 125 Medal for community service. In 2014, Cheema was recognized by the Doctors of British Columbia Medical Association, for an Individual Award of Excellence in Health Promotion for his outstanding and continuing work educating the Indo-Canadian population about disease prevention and promotion.

Incorporated in 1982, the Canada-India Business Council has works with businesses, not-for-profits, and government sections to grow business operations in Canada and India. It has served as a bi-national hub, a facilitator of prosperous business value, and a provider of high-quality environments for stakeholders to engage with. The Canada-India Business Council has hosted 22 events, 10 roundtables, and has engaged 700+ leaders.
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Photograph of Karnail Singh Nagra at an event for the Canada-India Business Council held on a boat in Vancouver, B.C.

Karnail Singh Nagra is a marriage commissioner in the areas of Richmond and Steveston, British Columbia.

Incorporated in 1982, the Canada-India Business Council has works with businesses, not-for-profits, and government sections to grow business operations in Canada and India. It has served as a bi-national hub, a facilitator of prosperous business value, and a provider of high-quality environments for stakeholders to engage with. The Canada-India Business Council has hosted 22 events, 10 roundtables, and has engaged 700+ leaders.
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Photograph of Karnail Singh Nagra, John Nuraney, and unidentified men eating together at an event for the Canada-India Business Council held on a boat in Vancouver, B.C.

Karnail Singh Nagra is a marriage commissioner in the areas of Richmond and Steveston, British Columbia.

John Nuraney, born in Kenya, immigrated to Canada from Zaire in 1974 after his assets and business were nationalized by the Zairian government in 1973. After settling in Vancouver, Nuraney worked as a commercial insurance agent and a commercial realtor until 1978. He earned the Vancouver Real Estate Board's Medallion Status in 1977. Nuraney was elected as MLA in the riding of Burnaby-Willingdon in the 2001 provincial general election. He was British Columbia's first Muslim elected to the provincial legislature. He served as a MLA for the B.C. Liberals from 2001-2009. He has also served on the Government Multicultural Caucus Committee, Asian Economic Development Committee and the Government Caucus Committee for Education. His volunteer and community service experience included the "Penny Harvest" project which he instigated, that feeds hungry children in Burnaby. Nuraney passed away in 2016 at the age of 79.

Incorporated in 1982, the Canada-India Business Council has works with businesses, not-for-profits, and government sections to grow business operations in Canada and India. It has served as a bi-national hub, a facilitator of prosperous business value, and a provider of high-quality environments for stakeholders to engage with. The Canada-India Business Council has hosted 22 events, 10 roundtables, and has engaged 700+ leaders.
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Photograph of Vivek Savkur and an unidentified womantalking to each other at an event for the Canada-India Business Council held on a boat in Vancouver, B.C.

Dr. Vivek A. Savkur is the Managing Director of Anand Commercial Services Pvt Ltd. Mumbai and owner of Savkur International Agencies in Vancouver, B.C.. He is thefounder and president emeritus of B.C.-India Business Network (BCIBN). Before immigrating to Canada from Mumbai, he held several positions in the Indo-Canadian Business Chamber (ICBC), Mumbai and was on its National Board for several years and was its National President for three consecutive years. He is the recipient of the King Charles III Coronation Medal, awarded in 2025.

Incorporated in 1982, the Canada-India Business Council has works with businesses, not-for-profits, and government sections to grow business operations in Canada and India. It has served as a bi-national hub, a facilitator of prosperous business value, and a provider of high-quality environments for stakeholders to engage with. The Canada-India Business Council has hosted 22 events, 10 roundtables, and has engaged 700+ leaders.