Investor event

Unlocking the Lualaba Province

Join the Governor of the Lualaba Province of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Fifi Masuka Saini, as she discusses the vast opportunities for Canadian companies in the Lualaba Province of the DRC. The event covers sectors, including mining, infrastructure development, renewable energy, agriculture, technology and even the burgeoning tourism and entertainment industries, in the province. This is a prelude to Governor Fifi Masuka's live in-person visit later this month to which you are invited! Read more and register here: https://canadaafrica.ca/blogs/events/visit-by-governor-fifi-masuka-saini.

Thu, June 13, 2024 at 9:00 AMended
Unlocking the Lualaba Province

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Featured Presenters

Fifi Masuka Saini

Governor at Lualaba Province, DRC

Governor Fifi Masuka Saini was recently re-elected as Governor of the Lualaba Province in the DRC, home to some of the world's major mining projects. The Governor previously served in an Acting capacity and has been a major proponent of trade and investment, while leading major infrastructure initiatives. From entrepreneurship to management and onto politics, Fifi Masuka, mother of four, has cultivated a winning culture. Her first steps in politics were taken within the Movement for the Liberation of Congo (MLC) led by Jean-Pierre Bemba, initially as an activist before moving up the ranks. She later created her own party, FIDEC, joining the presidential majority of President Joseph Kabila in the 2011 legislature. After the division of some provinces, she was appointed as deputy special commissioner, alongside principal Richard Mueyej. They were re-elected for the 2018 elections, before Governor Fifi Masuka Saini began her leadership of the province.

Speaker profile Paula Caldwell St-Onge

Paula Caldwell St-Onge

Chair of the Board of Directors, The Canada-Africa Chamber of Business at Canada-Africa Chamber of Business

Paula is an accomplished ambassador with robust experience in government administration, international relations, political risk, sustainable development, international trade, economic development, and environmental sciences. As an Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) professional, Paula holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) with a focus on leadership and sustainability from the University of Cumbria and a BSc(Honours) from Queen's University. Paula is a results-driven, transformative leader with over 30 years of experience working in the Canadian Government. Her accomplishments include senior executive positions in Environment Canada such as Chief Enforcement Officer and Director General of Environmental Assessments, Emergency Preparedness and Security. Additional career highlights consist of senior executive positions in Global Affairs Canada such as Director General Pan African Affairs, Ambassador for the Government of Canada to the Republic of Haiti, Consul General for the South Central USA (based in Texas) and Minister Counsellor Trade for the Canadian Embassy in Mexico and Brazil. She holds expertise in community relations, environmental impacts of major projects, bilateral trade and supporting Canadian companies; lobbying governments and governance.

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