Brazil-Canada Chamber of Commerce

Brazil - Preconceptions

Brazil - Realities

Where BCCC is established Headquarters: Toronto, ON Chapters: Montreal, QC Vancouver, BC Calgary, AB Winnipeg, MB

BCCC Objectives To foster stronger commercial relations between Brazil and Canada; Keep Canadians informed of the latest political and economic developments in Brazil; Forum for senior business and diplomatic corps with bi-lateral interests; Advocacy for business members trade and investment issues; Facilitator for dialogue between business and government to identify and improve key bi-lateral trade and investment terms.

Members & Coverage 20 active directors including Honorary Board Members Brazilian Ambassador and Brazilian Consul General; Near 100 active Corporate members with strong representation from large, mid-sized to small enterprise; Distribution of newsletter to over 3500 contacts in the private and public sectors.

Brazil s Evolution

Nominal GDP in billions of BRL & USD 5,000.00 4,837.95 4,500.00 4,000.00 3,500.00 3,000.00 2,500.00 2,000.00 2,241.87 1,500.00 1,000.00 500.00 0.00 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Nominal R$ billion Nominal US$ billion

Income & Consumption 170 150 160 130 140 110 120 90 100 2 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 4 5 5 5 6 6 6 7 7 7 8 8 8 9 9 9 0 0 0 1 1 1 mar 0 jul 0 nov 0 mar 0 jul 0 nov 0 mar 0 jul 0 nov 0 mar 0 jul 0 nov 0 mar 0 jul 0 nov 0 mar 0 jul 0 nov 0 mar 0 jul 0 nov 0 mar 0 jul 0 nov 0 mar 1 jul 1 nov 1 mar 1 jul 1 nov 1 Income Consumption

Net Foreign Investment (USD Million) 70,000.00 60,000.00 50,000.00 40,000.00 30,000.00 20,000.00 10,000.00 0.00 1980 1983 1986 1989 1992 1995 1998 2001 2004 2007 2010 2013

Unemployment Rate and Labor Force Participation Rate 57.5 13.0 57.0 56.5 56.0 11.7 12.3 57.2 12.0 57.1 57.1 57.0 56.9 56.9 57.1 11.5 11.0 56.7 56.6 10.0 10.0 9.8 9.3 9.0 55.5 55.0 8.1 7.9 55.3 Participation Rate Unemployement Rate 6.7 6.2 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 8.0 7.0 6.0

Responding to the Global Crisis Short Run Lower taxes on goods Lower payroll taxes for several sectors Increased credit Medium and Long Run Investment PPPs and Concessions (airports, railroads, roads, etc.) Lower energy costs Higher depreciation of capital investment

Bilateral Trade and Investment Trends Bilateral Trade is expected to exceed in 2014 the record of USD 6.5 billion reached in 2011; Bilateral Investment is also expected to grow strongly: Strong support for Brazilian Multi-Nationals international expansion driving investments in Canada CAD Millio n 6731 7000 6574 6086 5855 6000 5261 4870 4735 5000 4217 4177 4000 3300 3000 2000 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 0 2011 20122 2013

Bilateral Trade: Canada Exports to Brazil (2013) Top 10 Commodities represents 85% of all exports from Canada to Brazil.

Trade & Investment Growth Opportunities Trade: Consumer Goods Aerospace & Automotive Components Environmental Services Investment Infrastructure Real State Agribusiness Resource Extraction Services Energy Production Life Sciences Oil & Gas Education

Testimonial

Points to be addressed when starting a business in Brazil: Where to start : EDC, DFAT, BCCC, Ontario International Center, Local Business Associations and International Business Consultant Tailored and accurate Market Research: Develop a Clear Vision Is there a strong internal competition? The language Work Through a partner (agent, reseller)? Hire local? Go yourself? They want to have an idea of your commitment

Contact Info Paulo Silva Marcelo Konig Sarkis pa.silva@rogers.com msarkis@brazcanchamber.org + 1 519 902 8865 + 1 416 720 0479 Thiago Oshida toshida@brazcanchamber.orgorg + 1 416 646 6770 Raul Papaleo rpapaleo@brazcanchamber.orgorg + 1 416 646 6770

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