1. Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario
George Visintin
President
Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario
Wednesday October 16, 2013

2. Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario (ICCO)
Who we are:
A non-profit, Ontario-based business organization.
A consulting agent for a number of local and regional government agencies in Canada and Italy.
An advisor and broker to companies wishing to participate in public tenders in Canada, Italy and around the world.
An expert in planning trade delegations, researching industrial sectors and markets for investors.

3. Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario (ICCO)
Who we are:
A founding member of the Greater Toronto Business Alliance (Federation of Portuguese Business and Professionals, Indo-Canada Chamber of Commerce, Italian Chamber of Commerce of Ontario and Toronto Chinese Business Association).
A co-founding member of the European Union Chambers of Commerce in Toronto (EUCOCIT).

4. Why invest in Ontario? A solid and stable economy
An integrated transportation system in North America and strong business relations with Asia and Europe
Competitive business costs
Talented and highly educated labour force
Thriving R&D sector

5. Ontario: an important business destination
Canada is regarded as one of the best business destinations
Variables considered: Economic fundamentals Regulatory barriers Ease of doing business Regulatory quality Rule of law
Source: Milken Institute, March 2013

6. Ontario: an important business destination
Starting a business is easier in Canada…
EASIEST
RANK
New Zealand 1
Australia 2
CANADA 3
Singapore 4
Macedonia 5
Hong Kong 6
Georgia 7
Rwanda 8
Belarus 9
Ireland 10
Ranking is the average of the economy’s rankings on the procedures time cost paid-in minimum capital for starting a business.
Source: Doing Business Database

7. Corporate Law in Ontario Key points
Ontario incorporated companies are required to have at least 25% of the Board composed of Canadian residents.
Companies are required to have a minimum of one director
Directors are subject to responsibilities under environmental, fiscal, health and safety, and labour regulations
Companies can be opened in Ontario under the following form:
Proprietorship
Partnership
Incorporation

8. Labour Law
Canadian federal and provincial labour regulations are among the most advanced in the world
Labour regulations include:
Employment standards
Labour and Industrial relations
Human rights
Health and safety in the workplace
Privacy
Compensation and benefits

9. Italian companies in Ontario
ABRIGO
Advanced Manufacturing
AGREX S.p.a.
ALI GROUP S.p.A.
Agrifood
AUTOGRILL S.p.A.
BEGHELLI
Consumer Products
BONFIGLIOLI RIDUTTORI S.p.A.
Environment
CALVI SpA
CARAGLIO SRL
Compes (C.O.M.P.E.S.)
DYNAMIC TECHNOLOGIES
Automotive
ECOPACK S.p.A.
ELETTRONICASANTERNO
FENZI SpA
Construction
FERRARI Costruzioni Meccaniche Srl
FERRERO
GNUTTIS.p.A.
Automotive
INGLASS
ITALCEMENTSpA
Construction

10. Italian companies in Ontario
MAPEI S.p.A.
Consumer Products
MOLLIFICIO SpA
Advanced Manufacturing
NEGRI BOSSI S.p.A.
Plastics
OFFICINE MACCAFERRI S.p.a.
Construction
PARMALAT
Agrifood
PEREGO PINES
PFM S.p.A.
PRYSMIAN CABLES and SYSTEM
(formerly Pirelli & C. S.p.A.)
Energy
RIELLO BRUCIATORI R.B.L. S.p.A
SALICE
GROUP SpA
Forestry Products
SILFAB
Environment
SOLGENIA
ICT
ST MICROELECTRONICSSrl
URMET TLC S.p.A.
UTIL INDUSTRIESS.p.A

11. ICCO: A Launching Point
In the last few years ICCO has worked with several Italian companies:
Abrigo – food packaging
Elettronica Santerno (gruppo Carraro) – cleantech
Ferrero – food
Gnutti Carlo S. p. A. – industrial machinery
Parmalat – food
Perego – consumer goods
Solgenia – ICT

12. ICCO: A Launching Point
Tre O – costumized kitchens
Argol-Villanova – logistics
Planners One – architecture
Fattoria Mazzalupo – food
Siel S. p. A. – cleantech
Quotidia S. p. A. – cleantech
Reagiste Management – real estate

13. Doing Business in Ontario
ICCO Services
Represents several institutions and organizations (Desks): Bank of Sondrio, Unioncamere Veneto, CEIPiemonte, CCIAARoma
Consultants for: City of Vaughan, City of Brampton, Greater Toronto Marketing Alliance (GTMA), Invest Toronto, Province of Ontario, City of Toronto.

14. Doing Business in Ontario
ICCO Services
Organizes conferences in Toronto and in Italy
Breakfast seminars
EU – Canada Economic partnership events
Presentation of Made in Italy in various sectors
Country presentations
Coordinates business and trade events in Ontario for public institutions, Chambers of Commerce and other Italian organizations

15. Doing Business in Ontario
ICCO Services
Facilitates business missions: Link between Canadian professionals and Italian trade shows (Marmomacc, Vinitaly, Tuttofood etc)
Organizes local events: Piazza Italia, Business Excellence Awards, Pentola D’Oro
Track record of successfully concluding trade missions which generated business deals on both sides of the Atlantic.

16. Doing Business in Ontario
ICCO Services
Researching industrial sectors and markets for investors.
Facilitating introductory contacts with representatives from government agencies and other business organization.
Providing business contacts in Italy.
Acting as an adviser and broker to companies wishing to participate in public tenders in Canada and Italy.
Providing consulting services: opening a new
business, legal regulations and more.

17. Doing Business in Ontario New opportunities for business in Ontario
ICCO Virtual Office
New opportunities for business in Ontario
To set up quickly an office in Toronto
To have an office in downtown Toronto at affordable costs
To get access to the ICCO’s network
ICCO staff assistance and support

18. Vetrina ICCO A Promotional Display
Display window for company’s products
Promotion and continued exposure of the products to ICCO members and office visitors
Organization of promotional events every month in the Toronto community

19. ICCO Office Space

20. ICCO Calendar: Upcoming Events
October Agrifood Delegation Emilia Romagna
October Promos Digital and ICT
November Book Launch “Buon Appetito Toronto”
November Giovani Confindustria Cosenza
November GTMA in Italy
November Breakfast Seminar - EU-Canada trade relations
November Invest Toronto in Milan
December ICCO Christmas Party

21. Contacts Toronto Office Tel: 416-789-7169 trade@italchambers.ca
Milan Office:
Tel:
Rome Office
Tel: